connection side of hose fittings. Figure 5-22 showscommonly used fittings.Piping Connection Side of Hose FittingThe piping side of an end fitting comes withseveral connecting variations: flange, JIC 37°flare, O-ring union, and split clamp, to name afew. Not all varieties are available for each hose.Therefore, installers must consult the militaryspecification and manufacturer’s data todetermine the specific end fittings available.Hose Connection Side of Hose FittingHose fittings are attached to the hose byseveral methods. Each method is determined bythe fitting manufacturer and takes into con-sideration such things as size, construction, wallthickness, and pressure rating. Hoses used forflexible connections use one of the followingmethods for attachment of the fitting to thehose.ONE-PIECE REUSABLE SOCKET.— Thesocket component of the fitting is fabricated asa single piece. One-piece reusable sockets arescrewed or rocked onto the hose OD, followedby insertion of the nipple component.SEGMENTED, BOLTED SOCKET.— Thesegmented, bolted socket consists of two or moresegments which are bolted together on the hoseafter insertion of the nipple component.Figure 5-22.—End fittings and hose fittings.5-18
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