A hose coupling is a crucial fitting attached at the end of a fire hose, typically crafted from robust materials such as steel, brass, or aluminum. It facilitates the rapid connection and disconnection of hoses during water delivery operations. Each coupling features threading at both ends, with one female and one male end, enabling the hose to interface seamlessly with another hose, tap, or alternative water source.
For a fire hose to function safely and efficiently, selecting the appropriate coupling is indispensable. Several key factors must be taken into account, including size, gender, and thread standard. Hose couplings are available in a variety of configurations to suit different requirements, such as BS, Gost, NST, Storz, Machino, French, Nakajima, and other international standards.