Description
Brass compression-style union that joins two runs of 1/2″ SAE J1131 nylon air-brake tubing on heavy-truck pneumatic systems. The Midland Industries 38021 is the DOT compression-style fitting per FMVSS 571.106 — install with the matching 38012 nut and brass sleeve / insert pair on each tube end.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Midland Industries |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 38021 |
| Part Type | Air-Brake Compression Union |
| Tube OD | 1/2″ |
| Material | Brass |
| Tubing | SAE J1131 nylon air-brake tubing |
| Standards | SAE J1131, DOT FMVSS 571.106 (compression-style) |
Cross References
This part replaces or is equivalent to the following part numbers:
- Also known as: 00462-08, 016280, 16280, 1462-8, 14628, 1462×8, 1462X8-CT, 462-8, 1362-8, 62NAB-8, 62NABX8, N62-8, NT62-8, S762AB-8, 85018, 50785K203
Applications
Used to splice 1/2″ nylon air-brake tubing in:
- Tractor / trailer service and supply lines
- Vocational truck air-system splices and repair points
- Bus and motorcoach pneumatic plumbing
Use the matching Midland 38012 compression nut plus brass insert and sleeve pair on each tube end. Service per FMVSS 571.106 brake-line repair requirements.
