Dixon® B38 Boss™ Washer Seal Spud, 3 in, FNPT, Iron, Domestic

Dixon® Washer Seal Spud, Series: Boss™, Spud, 3 in Nominal, FNPT, 450°F, Iron, Plated, 7-3/4 in W x 9-7/16 in H, Domestic

Features

• 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, when connected they achieve both a mechanical and a pressure seal
• Easy to seal
• A Klingersil® C-4401 washer is inserted between the stem and spud
• Boss couplings supply a convenient threaded fitting to connect two lengths of hose, or a single length to a male or female threaded outlet
• 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
• Boss couplings are all-purpose hose couplings, universally 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
• Boss couplings can be applied to many types of rubber, synthetic, plastic, metallic or semi-metallic hose