Dixon® Boss™ Washer Seal Female Spud, Connection Type 1: NPT, Gender 1: Female, Connection Size 1: 2 in, Material Construction: Iron, Finish: Plated, 450 deg F, For Use With: Boss™ Washer Seal Fittings
Boss couplings can be applied to many-types of rubber, synthetic, plastic, metallic or semi-metallic hose
The spud part of the coupling serves as one half of the connection and is usually fixed to the equipment
The stem part that is clamped to the hose is the other half
The two halves are connected or disconnected by rotating the wing nut on the spud
A leak-proof seal forms by rotating the wing nut and hammering it tight
Easy-to-seal
A Klingersil® C-4401 washer is inserted between the stem and spud
Recommended for steam service up to 450 deg F
Boss couplings supply a convenient threaded fitting to connect two lengths of hose or a single length to a male or female threaded outlet
Safety Notes: Worn-out hose couplings can be dangerous, they should be checked regularly and replace when necessary, each coupling user should review applications and add safety devices where indicated.
Note: pressurized steam is an extremely dangerous commodity, only hose, fittings, clamps and accessory items that have been approved for steam service should ever be used, never use an unapproved item for steam service, always follow the manufacturer's product recommendations for pressurized steam handling.
Applications: Recommended for steam hose connections, they are also widely used for air, water, fluid petroleum, chemicals and liquid petroleum gas up to 1 in ID