Hose Barb
A Single or multiple barb(s) / ridge(s) for hose to be secured over. It includes simple push-on ends and those augmented by a hose clamp.

Hose Thread Male
It adapts to a male hose thread and hose thread series is typically coarser than machine or pipe threads.

Hose Thread Female
It adapts to a female hose thread.

NPT Male
Here, there are one or more male NPT thread ports.

NPT Female
A fitting wherein there are one or more female NPT thread ports.

BSP Male
There are one or more male BSP thread ports. It includes both tapered (BSPT) and straight (BSPP) thread styles.

BSP Female
It has one or more female BSP thread ports and it includes both tapered (BSPT) and straight (BSPP) thread styles.

SAE 45° Male
SAE thread with a 45° chamfer on the nose of the male thread.

SAE 45° Female
A SAE female thread having a 45° chamfer to mate with the nose of the male thread.

JIC 37° Male
It is a SAE / JIC thread with a 37° chamfer on the nose of the male thread.

IC 37° Female
A SAE / JIC female thread with a 37° chamfer to mate with the nose of the male thread.

Face Seal Male
Face seals typically incorporate o-rings that mate against the face of the opposite connector to form a seal. Depending on the standard, the o-ring may be on the nose of the male threaded connector, or behind the male thread on the face of the backing nut.

Face Seal Female
It has a Female thread to mate with a male thread and o-ring seal.

Cam-Lock Male
A Male end or insert of a cam-lock hose fitting that is usually locked or secured with tabs that fold down after insertion.

Cam-Lock Female
A Female end or coupler of a cam-lock hose fitting; usually locks over the insert with tabs that fold down after insertion.

Straight Thread Male
Any male straight thread end of English design, such as UNC, UNF, etc.

Straight Thread Female
Any female straight thread end of English design such as UNC, UNF, etc.

Metric Thread Male
Any metric male thread.

Metric Thread Female
Any female metric thread.

Compression Fitting
A compression fitting tightens down a sleeve or ferrule over a joint to prevent leakage.

Crimp
Hose is placed over a tubular end and crimped against it with a sleeve or crimp socket.

Flange
Hose end adapts to flange for mounting to pipe, bulkhead, or other fitting.

Pipe
Hose end adapts to pipe size, for attachment, insertion, or welding to pipe fitting.

Tube Port
Hose end adapts to tubing port.