Dixon STB80 Unplated Steel Hose Fitting - King Combination Nipple with Beveled End for 8" Hose ID Barbed - Heavy Duty Hydraulic & Pneumatic Connections for Industrial, Agricultural and Automotive Applications

Product Description

This Dixon STB Series King combination nipple hose fitting is made of steel and connects hose to beveled 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 a beveled connection on the other end for welding. It is made of steel for better weldability and increased rust resistance than wrought iron. It is for low-pressure discharge and 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.