Dixon ST20 Unplated Steel Hose Fitting, King Combination Nipple Threaded End with Knurled Wrench Grip, 1-1/2"-11-1/2 NPT Male x 1-1/2" Hose ID Barbed

This Dixon ST Series King combination nipple hose fitting is made of steel and connects hose to NPT female connection. This King combination nipple 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 National Pipe Taper (NPT) male threads on the other to connect to NPT female connections. It has a knurled wrench grip for using a wrench to tighten the fitting. It is made of steel for better weldability and increased rust resistance than wrought iron and is suitable for low-pressure discharge or suction service.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.

• King combination nipple for low-pressure discharge or suction service
• Connects to a hose on one end and an NPT female connector on the other
• Steel for better weldability and increased rust resistance than wrought iron
• Barbed fitting for a tight seal on hoses
• Knurled wrench grip for tightening the fitting