What are hose connectors called?
A hose coupling is a connector on the end of a hose to connect (or couple) it with another hose or with a tap or a hose appliance, such as an irrigation sprinkler. It is usually made of steel, brass, stainless steel, aluminium or plastic.
What size are hose fittings?
In the US, hoses are normally supplied with a 3/4″ GHT fitting on the bib end of the hose so that it can be screwed straight onto the bib. Screw a 3/4 -inch brass or plastic fitting onto the tap.
What are garden hose fittings called?
Garden hoses connect using a male/female thread connection. The technical term for this arrangement is a “hose union”. Spigots or sillcocks have male hose connectors only, and the mating end of a hose has a captive nut which fits the threads there.
What are hose fittings used for?
Hydraulic hose fittings are used to connect hydraulic hoses, tubes, and pipes to pumps, valves, cylinders and other parts of the hydraulic system.
Are hose fittings universal?
These fittings are made with different materials like plastic, aluminium and brass. Garden hose fittings come in different sizes to match the different tap sizes, pressure and volume needed and also length.
What size is a hose spigot?
Hose bibs are outdoor faucets, usually mounted onto the side of your house. Most often they have a threaded outlet to which you can attach a garden hose or backflow device. The outlet will be one of two widths: 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch. These are two most common widths of water pipes as well.
What threading is garden hose?
Threads are garden hose thread (GHT), which is 3/4″ diameter strait (non-tapered) thread with a pitch of 11.5 threads per inch (TPI) on one end and tapered NPT (National Pipe Thread) on the other.
What is the difference between MIP and FIP threads?
Other Notes About Thread Sizing MPT stands for Male Pipe Thread and MIP stands for Male Iron Pipe which both indicate a male fitting with NPT threads. FPT stands for Female Pipe Threads and FIP stands for Female Iron Pipe which both indicate a female fitting with NPT threads.
Where can I buy hose fittings online?
Find all your specialty hose needs at a great price with Hose and Fitting Supply. Hose and Fitting Supply is the online authority for all your hose related needs. We are based out of Waverly, MN, however we can ship air hose fittings, hose adapters and any of our other products anywhere in the country.
What is a two piece hose fitting?
These two-piece fittings screw directly onto the hose without the need for a separate adapter. When assembled, the fitting compresses against the hose, forming a strong seal. Also known as reusable fittings, they can be unscrewed from the hose end and used on a new hose.
What types of hoses do we specialize in?
We specialize in industrial applications that require heavy-duty hoses such as rubber hydraulic and industrial hose assemblies. We also have one of the widest selections of industrial hose fittings, hose accessories, tools, pumps, oilers, clamp, and more.
What kind of fittings do you use for a lubrication hose?
Parker’s BU Series Fittings are field-attachable steel fittings qualified for use with the Parflex HLB Lubrication Hose. Parker CY Series Fittings are a durable, steel, crimp style permanent fittings that are suitable for use with the Parflex HLB Lubrication Line Hose and the 56DH/568DH Diagnostic Hose.