Phillips Industries has introduced the low-profile, compact ‘swinger’ gladhand designed for intermodal fleets
and those pulling piggyback trailers. It follows the tractor to prevent accidental disconnects and kinking air
lines, which can result in loss of air pressure to the brakes or dangerous damage to the air system. When the
gladhand is disconnected, it swings closed to a sealed position to prevent contaminants from entering the air
system. Costly downtime and repairs, unnecessary hardware expense and excessive installation time can be
avoided, says Phillips.

The upper portion of the gladhand rotates 180° on a durable nylon glide ring, while the lower portion remains
still, allowing the airline to remain immobile. This swinging action permits the use of less expensive nylon-type air tubing instead of costly hoses with swinger valves. Other features include an additional inner seal and non-corrosive stainless-steel return spring.