Hose, Connections & Assemblies
Reusable Connections
Type B. Plated Brass
Type A. Plated Brass
Type C. Plated Brass
How to Install Compression Sleeve Type Connections
A.
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B.
C.
Place a matching double male nipple in a vise and tighten.
Screw swivel nut onto fitting and tighten. Remove nut and
sleeve from connector. Cut hose end square and slide nut over
hose approximately 2 inches back from cut. Spread sleeve ring
just enough to slide over hose easily. Push hose onto connector
body, twisting hose slightly as you push to insure proper
seating. Slide sleeve forward and tighten nut until connector
body begins to turn. Remove double male nipple—hose and
connection are ready to use. Tools required: vise, double male
nipple, adjustable wrench, knife.
This connection consists of three (3) pieces:
A. Swivel nut and connector body
B. Sleeve
C. Nut
How to Install Punch-Lok Type Connections
A.
B.
Place a matching double male nipple in a vise and tighten.
Screw swivel nut onto fitting and tighten. Cut hose end square
and slide Punch-Lok strap onto hose about 3 inches from cut
end. Push hose onto connection tailpiece and slide strap forward
to approximately 1/4 inch from connector body nut. Insert end of
strap into Punch-Lok tool and tighten. Do not overtighten or
strap will cut hose. Hold tension on strap and position punch.
Strike punch with hammer to lock strap in place. The Punch-Lok
tool, when moved up and down will sever excess strap. Remove
double male nipple, and hose connection is complete. Tools
required: Vise, Punch-Lok tool, double male nipple, adjustable
wrench, knife, hammer.
This connection consists of two (2) pieces:
A. Swivel nut with tailpiece
B. Punch-Lok strap
E.V.A. = Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
E.P.D.M. = Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber
s.s. = Stainless steel
Steel pltd = Steel plated
Brass pltd = Brass plated
n/a = Not available
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