Anderson Metals Brass Hose Fitting Drain Cock with Forged Tee Handle Internal Seat 38 Size

This Anderson Metals drain cock is made of brass and connects to a female NPT threaded connection. This fitting has male National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads to connect to a female NPT threaded connection for a tighter seal than straight threads. It has an internal seat configuration and a forged brass tee handle. The body of this drain cock is made of brass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeability, and the tee handle is made of forged brass for additional strength. 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. Anderson Metals manufactures brass fittings, valves, and pipe nipples. The company, founded in 1951, is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.