What are the different types of hose couplings?

There are about ten types of hose couplings in our daily work and life, each designed for a specific application and industry. Here are some common hose coupling types:

1. Camlock Couplings:
   • Also known as cam and groove couplings.
   • Used in industries such as agriculture, firefighting, and petroleum.
   • Quick to connect and disconnect.
   • Suitable for low to moderate pressure.
2. Storz Couplings:
   • Mainly used in firefighting and industrial applications.
   • Durable and leak-free.
   • Suitable for high-pressure applications.
3. Threaded Couplings:
   • Couplings with male and female threads, commonly used in plumbing, irrigation, and industrial applications.
   • Suitable for low to high pressure.
4. Quick Disconnect Couplings:
   • Used in hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid transfer applications.
   • Rapid connection and disconnection.
5. Barbed Couplings:
   • Couplings with barbed ends for gripping hoses, often used in low-pressure applications.
   • Typically made of plastic, brass, or stainless steel.
6. Universal Air Couplings:
   • Specifically designed for air and pneumatic applications, featuring quick-connect designs.
7. Dry Disconnect Couplings:
   • Couplings used for minimizing fluid loss during disconnection, commonly found in handling hazardous chemicals and fuels.
8. Fire Hose Couplings:

   

   • Specialized couplings designed for firefighting applications to ensure secure hose connections.
9. Claw Couplings:
   • Couplings used in industrial settings for transferring liquids, gases, and solids.
10. Combination Couplings:
    • Couplings that combine features of different types to meet specific needs.

These coupling types are widely used in various industries and applications, each with its own advantages and suitability for specific tasks.

If you have any questions about this, please get in touch with our pre-sales managers or engineers. They are here to help you find the best hose coupling solution that you need.