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Interlocking Clamps for Hose Fittings for Steam
- Maximum Pressure: 250 psi @ 72° F
- Maximum Vacuum: 28 in. of Hg @ 72° F
- Temperature Range: -20° to 450° F
- Compatible With: Dixon Boss, Dixon Ground Joint
Use with interlocking-clamp hose fittings to replace a damaged clamp. They consist of two halves held together by nuts and bolts. Clamps are strong and durable with fair corrosion resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Hose ID | For Hose OD Range | Clamp Material | Each | |
Zinc-Plated Steel | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | 9/16" to 21/32" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 11/16" to 7/8" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 15/16" to 1 1/16" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 1 5/32" to 1 5/16" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 1 5/16" to 1 1/2" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1 11/16" to 1 15/16" | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Zinc-Plated Iron | ||||
| 1/2" | 1 1/16" to 1 3/16" | Zinc-Plated Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Interlocking-Clamp Hose Fittings for Steam
Also known as ground-joint couplings and boss couplings, these fittings are designed for high-pressure steam heating, humidification, and washdown applications. Insert the barbed end of the fitting into rubber hose, then position the interlocking clamp over the hose and bolt into place with a torque wrench. The clamp firmly grips the hose as it locks into the ring of the barbed end, creating a leak tight seal. The interlocking clamps are not reusable. Fittings are strong and durable with fair corrosion resistance.
Fittings with a female threaded end have a hex bushing (also known as a female spud) that connects to a male interlocking-clamp hose fitting. Replace the hex bushing with a hex nipple (sold separately) to connect two female fittings; the hex nipples are also known as double spuds.
Warning: There is no valve in these couplings. Stop the flow of steam before you disconnect the hose line.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- Maximum Pressure: 250 psi @ 72° F
- Maximum Vacuum: 28 in. of Hg @ 72° F
- Temperature Range: -20° to 450° F
- Attachment Type: Use Interlocking Clamps (included)
- Compatible With: Dixon Boss, Dixon Ground Joint
Adapters | Replacement Interlocking Clamps | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Hose ID | For Hose OD Range | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Clamp Material | Each | Each | ||
Zinc-Plated Steel | ||||||||
| 1/2" | 15/16" to 1 1/16" | 1/2 | NPT | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 1 1/16" to 1 3/16" | 1/2 | NPT | Zinc-Plated Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 1 5/32" to 1 5/16" | 3/4 | NPT | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 1 5/16" to 1 1/2" | 3/4 | NPT | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1 11/16" to 1 15/16" | 1 | NPT | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
- Maximum Pressure: 250 psi @ 72° F
- Maximum Vacuum: 28 in. of Hg @ 72° F
- Temperature Range: -20° to 450° F
- Attachment Type: Use Interlocking Clamps (included)
- Compatible With: Dixon Boss, Dixon Ground Joint
Adapters | Replacement Interlocking Clamps | Replacement Hex Bushings | Hex Nipples | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Hose ID | For Hose OD Range | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Clamp Material | Wing Nut Material | Hex Bushing Material | Each | Each | Each | Each | ||||
Zinc-Plated Steel | ||||||||||||||
| 1/4" | 9/16" to 21/32" | 1/4 | NPT | Zinc-Plated Steel | __ | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 3/8" | 11/16" to 7/8" | 3/8 | NPT | Zinc-Plated Steel | __ | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 1/2" | 15/16" to 1 1/16" | 1/2 | NPT | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Iron | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 1 1/16" to 1 3/16" | 1/2 | NPT | Zinc-Plated Iron | Zinc-Plated Iron | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 1 5/32" to 1 5/16" | 3/4 | NPT | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Iron | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 1 5/16" to 1 1/2" | 3/4 | NPT | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Iron | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1 11/16" to 1 15/16" | 1 | NPT | Zinc-Plated Steel | Zinc-Plated Iron | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Quick-Clamp High-Vacuum Fittings for Stainless Steel Tubing
- For Use With:
Fittings with Gasket End: Air, Argon, Helium, Nitrogen
All Other Fittings: Air - Temperature Range: 0° to 300° F
- Tubing: Use with 304/304L or 316/316L stainless steel
- Specifications Met: ISO 2861
Instead of a gasket, these fittings have a special ring that is designed for high-vacuum applications, such as vacuum coating and heat treating, leak testing, and analyzing gases. Also known as KF, QF, and NW fittings, they are the most common type of connection in high-vacuum systems. Connect with a clamp and another quick-clamp fitting for fast, easy access to your line. To use fittings in pressure applications, use a pressure-rated ring (sold separately).
304 stainless steel fittings have very good corrosion resistance.
Note: To complete a connection, you’ll need two quick-clamp fittings, a ring, and a clamp (all sold separately).
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Fittings with gasket end connect with a stainless steel gasket (sold separately) instead of a rubber one, generating fewer particles to create a stronger high-vacuum seal. Their interior is ultra-smooth to attract fewer contaminants. These adapters are commonly used to add gases such as helium, argon, or nitrogen into high-vacuum systems. Also known as VCR fittings.
Quick-Clamp Tube Connection | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Tube OD | Flange OD | High-Vacuum Flange Size | High Vacuum Connection Type | For Tube OD (Gasket) | Max. Vacuum | Max. Pressure | Compatible With | Each | |
| 3/4" | 1.18" | 16 | ISO-KF | 1/4" | 1 × 10 -9 torr @ 72° F | 5 psi @ 72° F | Swagelok® VCR | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 1.18" | 16 | ISO-KF | 1/2" | 1 × 10 -9 torr @ 72° F | 5 psi @ 72° F | Swagelok® VCR | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | 1/4" | 1 × 10 -9 torr @ 72° F | 5 psi @ 72° F | Swagelok® VCR | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | 1/2" | 1 × 10 -9 torr @ 72° F | 5 psi @ 72° F | Swagelok® VCR | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | 1/4" | 1 × 10 -9 torr @ 72° F | 5 psi @ 72° F | Swagelok® VCR | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | 1/2" | 1 × 10 -9 torr @ 72° F | 5 psi @ 72° F | Swagelok® VCR | 00000000 | 000000 |
Fittings with gasket end connect with a stainless steel gasket (sold separately) instead of a rubber one, generating fewer particles to create a stronger high-vacuum seal. Their interior is ultra-smooth to attract fewer contaminants. These adapters are commonly used to add gases such as helium, argon, or nitrogen into high-vacuum systems. Also known as VCR fittings.
Quick-Clamp Tube Connection | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Tube OD | Flange OD | High-Vacuum Flange Size | High Vacuum Connection Type | For Tube OD (Gasket) | Max. Vacuum | Max. Pressure | Compatible With | Each | |
| 3/4" | 1.18" | 16 | ISO-KF | 1/4" | 1 × 10 -9 torr @ 72° F | 5 psi @ 72° F | Swagelok® VCR | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 1.18" | 16 | ISO-KF | 1/2" | 1 × 10 -9 torr @ 72° F | 5 psi @ 72° F | Swagelok® VCR | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | 1/4" | 1 × 10 -9 torr @ 72° F | 5 psi @ 72° F | Swagelok® VCR | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | 1/2" | 1 × 10 -9 torr @ 72° F | 5 psi @ 72° F | Swagelok® VCR | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | 1/4" | 1 × 10 -9 torr @ 72° F | 5 psi @ 72° F | Swagelok® VCR | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | 1/2" | 1 × 10 -9 torr @ 72° F | 5 psi @ 72° F | Swagelok® VCR | 00000000 | 000000 |
Clamps tighten by hand. Spring-loaded clamps are also known as toggle clamps.
| For Tube OD | For Flange OD | For High-Vacuum Flange Size | High Vacuum Connection Type | Material | Max. Vacuum | Lanyard Length | Each | |
with Wing Nut | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2", 3/4" | 1.18" | 10, 16 | ISO-KF | Aluminum | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | Aluminum | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | Aluminum | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Spring Loaded | ||||||||
| 1/2", 3/4" | 1.18" | 10, 16 | ISO-KF | Aluminum | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | Aluminum | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | Aluminum | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Spring Loaded with Lanyard | ||||||||
| 3/4" | 1.18" | 16 | ISO-KF | Aluminum | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 5 3/4" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | Aluminum | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 5 3/4" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | Aluminum | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 5 3/4" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Use these rings with quick-clamp high-vacuum fittings. They consist of a stainless steel inner ring covered by a fluoroelastomer O-ring.
| For Tube OD | For Flange OD | For High-Vacuum Flange Size | High Vacuum Connection Type | Inner Ring Material | Max. Vacuum | Max. Pressure | Each | |
Rings | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | 1.18" | 16 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | Not Rated | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | Not Rated | 0000000 | 00000 |
Rings with Stainless Steel Screen | ||||||||
| 3/4" | 1.18" | 16 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | Not Rated | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | Not Rated | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | Not Rated | 00000000 | 00000 |
Rings with Aluminum Outer Ring | ||||||||
| 3/4" | 1.18" | 16 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | Not Rated | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 100 psi @ 72° F | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 75 psi @ 72° F | 0000000 | 00000 |
Hose absorbs moderate vibration
| For Tube OD | Flange OD | High-Vacuum Flange Size | High Vacuum Connection Type | Material | Max. Vacuum | Bend Radius | Flexibility | Each | |
3 3/16" Lg. | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | 1.18" | 16 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | __ | Rigid | 0000000 | 000000 |
4 3/16" Lg. | |||||||||
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | __ | Rigid | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | __ | Rigid | 0000000 | 000000 |
12" Lg. | |||||||||
| 3/4" | 1.18" | 16 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 1 5/8" | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 1 3/8" | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 2 1/2" | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
24" Lg. | |||||||||
| 3/4" | 1.18" | 16 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 1 5/8" | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 1 3/8" | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 2 1/2" | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
39" Lg. | |||||||||
| 3/4" | 1.18" | 16 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 1 5/8" | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 1.57" | 25 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 1 3/8" | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 2.16" | 40 | ISO-KF | 304 Stainless Steel | 1 × 10 -7 torr @ 72° F | 2 1/2" | Flexible | 00000000 | 000000 |