The FS2700 ORFS Bulkhead Union is built for applications where hydraulic lines need to pass cleanly through equipment panels or structural sections without compromising connection reliability. Gear House Hydraulics lists this series for high-pressure applications, including systems exposed to continuous mechanical shock.
A Straight ORFS Connection Through a Bulkhead
Hydraulic equipment often requires hoses or tubes to pass through frames, panels, guards, or machine walls. A standard straight adapter may not provide the right arrangement for this type of installation.
The FS2700 Bulkhead Union is specifically shaped for this purpose. Its bulkhead configuration provides a connection point on each side of the panel while keeping the hydraulic line aligned through the mounting location.
This can help create a cleaner hydraulic layout and make connections easier to organize around machinery.
Male ORFS × Male ORFS Configuration
Both ends of the FS2700 use Male ORFS connections, making the fitting suitable for compatible female ORFS swivel connections or other properly matched ORFS components.
The ORFS design uses an O-ring face seal rather than relying only on tapered threads for sealing. When the correct components are properly assembled, the face-seal arrangement provides reliable leak-resistant performance for hydraulic applications.
This makes FS2700 a useful choice where maintaining hydraulic system integrity is important.
Built for High-Pressure Hydraulic Service
The FS2700 collection is rated for working pressures up to 6,000 PSI, with the actual pressure capability dependent on fitting and tube size. Gear House also identifies the series for applications involving continuous mechanical shock and extreme-pressure service at 5,000 PSI or above.
The complete hydraulic assembly should always be matched to the required operating pressure, tube size, hose rating, and application conditions.
Steel Construction & Protective Finish
The FS2700 is listed as a steel hydraulic fitting, making it suitable for demanding equipment and fluid-power applications.
For additional durability, the FS2700 series is offered with a trivalent zinc protective finish. Titan's FS2700 specifications identify the construction as forged carbon steel with trivalent zinc plating.
This combination makes the fitting well suited to hydraulic equipment operating in environments where strength, durability, and corrosion resistance matter.
Why Choose an ORFS Bulkhead Union?
The FS2700 is useful when the connection needs to do more than simply join two hydraulic lines.
It provides:
- A dedicated bulkhead connection
- Male ORFS connections on both sides
- Straight-through hydraulic routing
- O-ring face sealing
- Steel construction
- Multiple size configurations
- High-pressure capability
- A compact solution for panel and equipment-wall installations
For machinery with limited routing space, using the correct bulkhead fitting can make the hydraulic layout more organized and easier to service.
Applications
FS2700 ORFS Bulkhead Unions are suitable for a wide range of hydraulic equipment and fluid-power applications, including:
- Mobile hydraulic equipment
- Construction machinery
- Agricultural equipment
- Industrial hydraulic systems
- Hydraulic power units
- Machinery frames and panels
- Hydraulic manifolds
OEM hydraulic assemblies
- High-pressure fluid-power circuits
Equipment exposed to vibration and mechanical shock
When FS2700 Makes Sense
Choose the FS2700 when you need to connect two ORFS hydraulic lines through a panel or bulkhead.
It is particularly useful where a hydraulic connection must remain properly positioned while the line passes through a machine structure. The straight configuration keeps the two connections aligned and avoids unnecessary bends in the hydraulic routing.
For maintenance teams and equipment builders, this can also make the hydraulic installation easier to plan and service.
FS2700 Key Features
- Male ORFS × Male ORFS connection
Straight bulkhead configuration
O-Ring Face Seal technology
Steel construction
Trivalent zinc protective finish
Working pressure up to 6,000 PSI, size dependent
Designed for high-pressure hydraulic applications
Suitable for continuous mechanical shock environments
Multiple ORFS size configurations
Ideal for panel, frame, and bulkhead installations
Order FS2700 ORFS Bulkhead Unions
When a hydraulic system requires a reliable through-panel ORFS connection, the FS2700 provides a purpose-built solution instead of adapting several separate fittings together.
Gear House Hydraulics offers the FS2700 series in multiple sizes so you can select the appropriate Male ORFS × Male ORFS Bulkhead Union for your hydraulic assembly. Choose the correct size, verify pressure requirements, and build your system around a properly matched ORFS connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an FS2700 ORFS Bulkhead Union?
The FS2700 is a straight hydraulic bulkhead fitting with Male ORFS connections on both ends, designed to connect hydraulic lines through a panel, frame, or equipment wall.
What type of seal does FS2700 use?
FS2700 uses an O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) connection. The O-ring creates the sealing interface with the compatible mating ORFS component.
What material is FS2700 made from?
The FS2700 is available in steel, with the series commonly specified in forged carbon steel construction.
What is the working pressure of FS2700?
Working pressure is listed up to 6,000 PSI, depending on tube and fitting size.
Is FS2700 suitable for high-pressure hydraulic systems?
Yes. The FS2700 collection is intended for high-pressure applications and systems exposed to continuous mechanical shock.
What sizes are available?
The current Gear House collection includes configurations from 1/4" × 1/4" through 1-1/4" × 1", along with several reducing combinations.
Where is an ORFS bulkhead union used?
It is commonly used where hydraulic lines need to pass through equipment panels, machine frames, bulkheads, manifolds, or structural walls while maintaining an ORFS connection.
Is FS2700 a straight fitting?
Yes. The FS2700 is a straight bulkhead union, making it suitable for direct through-panel hydraulic routing.
Why use ORFS instead of a conventional threaded connection?
ORFS uses an O-ring face seal designed to provide a reliable, leak-resistant connection, making it well suited to hydraulic systems where vibration, pressure cycling, and leakage control are important.
