This Dixon HB150 fitting is a King nipple for connecting hoses in discharge or suction service. It is made of polypropylene (PP) for resistance to chemicals. It has a barbed shank on one end for connecting a hose with a 1-1/2" inside diameter (ID) and a 1-1/2" male National Pipe Taper (NPT) threaded connection on the other end for connecting to a female fitting. It has a thick wall for strength and durability and has a maximum pressure rating of 150 pounds per square inch (psi). This fitting is not recommended for use with compressed gas, nor aromatic hydrocarbons, carbon tetra-chloride, gasoline, hexane, kerosene, nitric acid, sodium hydrochlorite, toluene, trichloroethylene or xylene.

Hose fittings connect, control, change the direction of, and terminate the flow in piping and hose systems. They are made of brass, stainless steel, galvanized steel, and other materials that resist corrosion, pressure, and wear. Hose fittings have various types of connections, including threaded, barbed, push-to-connect, dry disconnect, and others including those based on internationally-accepted specifications. Hose fittings are used in systems such as air compressors, automatic manufacturing operations, aircraft controls, and tire installation in industries including agriculture, mining, road construction, firefighting, and aviation.

Dixon Valve & Coupling Company manufactures pipe and hose fittings and accessories. The company, founded in 1916, is headquartered in Chestertown, MD.