Dixon Holedall RST150NOS Stainless Steel 316 Hose Fitting External Swage Notched NOS Stem 1 1 2 NPT Male x 1 17 32 Hose ID Barbed

This Dixon Holedall RST Series external swage stem adapter hose fitting is made of type 316 stainless steel and connects hose to a female NPT threaded connection. It has a barbed end to create a tight seal on a hose when used with a Holedall NOS ferrule (not included), and a male National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads on the other to connect to female NPT connections. This Holedall external swage male end stem is made of type 316 stainless steel for hardness and strength. The Holedall coupling system uses an external swage NOS ferrule sealed with a hydraulic ram (not included). Dixon Holedall stems and ferrules are specifically designed to be used together as a coupling system. Due to differences in dimensions and tolerances, for safety reasons, do not use other manufacturer's stems or ferrules with Dixon Holedall products. It is for use with NOS ferrules only. 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.