Dixon BS32N Brass Hose Fitting, King Short Shank Suction Coupling with Brass Nut, 2-1/2" NST Female x 2-1/2" Hose ID Barbed

This Dixon BS Series King Short Shank hose fitting is made of brass and connects a hose to threaded pipe conforming to the NST 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 Standard Thread (NST) threads on the other end connect to male NST threaded connections. This short shank hose fitting is made of brass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeability, and it has a rubber gasket for high elasticity and resistance to abrasion and impact forces.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.

• Coupling for connecting two hoses or pipes with the same diameter in a straight run
• Connects to a hose on one end and an NST male connector on the other
• Brass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeability
• Rubber gasket for high elasticity and resistance to abrasion and impact forces
• For use with a hose clamp, crimp sleeve, or ferrule (not included)