Stainless Steel Hose Barb Fitting
This stainless steel quick connect fitting is a high-precision fluid pipeline connector designed for pneumatic systems, hydraulic equipment, automated production lines and fluid transmission workstations. Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel and processed via precision CNC turning, it features external thread connection, hexagonal wrench positioning and multi-stage barb hose joint structure. It delivers leak-proof, stable fluid transmission connection for air pipes, liquid pipelines and equipment fluid circuits, ensuring reliable sealing and long service life in long-cycle industrial fluid transmission scenarios.
- Machining Process: Precision CNC turning, drilling, deburring, surface polishing optional
- Material: SUS304 Stainless Steel (SUS316L customizable for corrosive media)
- Accuracy: ±0.01 mm, ultra-precision version up to ±0.005 mm
- Surface Finish: Bright polished, matte finish optional
- Features: Excellent anti-corrosion, leak-tight sealing, easy installation, high pressure resistance
Secure Hose Retention for Industrial Fluid Circuits
The stainless steel hose barb fitting connects flexible tubing to threaded ports in pneumatic equipment, low-pressure hydraulic units and industrial fluid systems. Its one-piece SUS304 body combines an external thread, hexagonal wrench section and multi-stage hose barb, reducing the number of separate sealing and fastening components within the connection.
Precision CNC turning controls the thread profile, barb diameter, sealing shoulder and internal flow passage from a shared datum. Key dimensions can reach ±0.01 mm when the thread standard, component size and inspection method support the specified tolerance. A consistent thread form helps the fitting engage correctly with valves, manifolds and equipment ports, while the machined sealing area supports washers, thread sealants or other specified sealing methods.
Stepped Barb Geometry for Firm Hose Engagement
Each barb stage creates a gradual interference fit as the hose moves onto the connector. The raised edges resist pull-off forces, while the stepped profile distributes grip along a wider section of tubing. This design suits rubber and compatible plastic hoses used for compressed air, water, cleaning fluids and other approved media.
The integrated hexagonal section provides a stable wrench surface during installation. It allows controlled tightening without gripping or damaging the hose connection area. Smooth internal transitions help limit flow restriction, and precision deburring removes sharp edges that could cut the hose lining or release metal particles into the circuit.
SUS304 stainless steel withstands moisture, oxidation and contact with many weak acids and alkalis. Surface polishing can reduce machining marks and support cleaning requirements in food-processing, laboratory or medical-fluid equipment.
Core Advantages
- Powerful Corrosion Resistance: SUS304 stainless steel raw material resists rust, oxidation and weak acid & alkali liquid erosion, suitable for wet, humid and chemical fluid working environments.
- Zero-Leak Sealing Performance: Precision CNC machined thread and barb structure perfectly match standard hoses and pipe nuts, effectively avoiding gas or liquid leakage under working pressure.
- Easy & Fast Assembly: Integrated hexagonal wrench surface for convenient tightening without slipping; stepped barb design locks rubber/plastic hoses tightly for quick plug-and-play installation.
- High Pressure Resistance & Durability: Integrated one-piece turning structure with no assembly gaps, capable of sustaining stable high fluid pressure, resisting cracking and deformation during long-term repeated disassembly.
- Fully Customizable Non-standard Sizes: Custom thread standards, thread diameters, barb outer diameters and overall lengths available to match all kinds of pneumatic and hydraulic pipeline layout requirements.
Common Applications
Inspection can include thread gauging, barb diameter, bore size, sealing-face condition and overall length. The finished stainless steel hose barb fitting may also undergo visual, assembly and pressure-related checks to confirm hose retention and connection stability before packing.
Specification Table
| Parameter | Details |
| Raw Material | SUS304 Stainless Steel (SUS316L available upon request for corrosive fluid) |
| Machining Process | Precision CNC turning, optional turn-mill composite processing, internal/external deburring, surface polishing |
| Dimensional Tolerance | Standard ±0.01 mm, custom ultra-precision ±0.005 mm |
| Surface Finish | Mirror bright polishing, matte as-machined finish (Optional) |
| Thread Standard | Metric, BSP, NPT, PT thread customizable |
| Barb Size Range | Custom per customer drawings, common range: 4 mm–20 mm |
| Thread Size Range | Custom per customer drawings, common range: 1/8" – 1/2" |
| Working Pressure Range | 0–1.6 MPa (custom reinforced structure for higher pressure) |
| Working Temperature Range | -20℃ ~ +180℃ |
| Quality Control | CMM dimensional inspection, thread gauge test, pressure leakage test, surface finish inspection |
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