Dixon S12 1" NPSM Female x 1" Hose ID Barbed Plated Iron Hose Fitting - King Short Shank Suction Coupling with Hex Nut - Ideal for Industrial Hydraulic Systems, Agricultural Irrigation & Water Transfer Applications

Product Description

This Dixon S Series King short shank hose fitting is made of plated iron with a plated iron nut and connects hose to threaded pipe conforming to the NPSM standard. It has a barbed end to create a tight seal on a hose when used with a hose clamp or crimp sleeve or ferrule (not included), and female National Pipe Straight Mechanical (NPSM) threads on the other end connect to male NPSM threaded connections. A rubber gasket with high elasticity and resistance to abrasion and impact forces ensure a tighter seal. This fitting is made of plated iron with a plated iron nut for strength, malleability, ductility, and resistance to corrosion. It is used for suction service applications.Hose fittings connect, control, change the direction of, and terminate the flow in piping and hose systems. They are made of brass, stainless steel, galvanized steel, and other materials that resist corrosion, pressure, and wear. Hose fittings have various types of connections, including threaded, barbed, push-to-connect, dry disconnect, and others including those based on internationally-accepted specifications. Hose fittings are used in systems such as air compressors, automatic manufacturing operations, aircraft controls, and tire installation in industries including agriculture, mining, road construction, firefighting, and aviation.Dixon Valve & Coupling Company manufactures pipe and hose fittings and accessories. The company, founded in 1916, is headquartered in Chestertown, MD.