{"product_id":"dixon-valve-gca-plated-steel-boss-fitting-stem-3-8-hose-id","title":"Dixon Valve GCA Plated Steel Boss Fitting, Stem, 3\/8\" Hose ID","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDixon Valve GCA Plated Steel Boss Fitting, Stem, 3\/8\" Hose ID\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"b\"\u003eThis Dixon GCA fitting is the stem for a steam hose coupler connection. It is\nmade of plated steel for strength and durability. It has a barb on one end for\nfitting a hose with a 3\/8\" inner diameter (ID) and a connection on the other\nend for a matching spud. It has a polymer seat for resistance to most\nchemicals found in manufacturing facilities. This stem is suitable for use in\nsteam service with a maximum temperature of 450 degrees F and is compatible\nwith Dixon's boss female spud (GCC) or male spud (GMC) and wing nut (CB).Hose\nfittings connect, control, change the direction of, and terminate the flow in\npiping and hose systems. They are made of brass, stainless steel, galvanized\nsteel, and other materials that resist corrosion, pressure, and wear. Hose\nfittings have various types of connections, including threaded, barbed, push-\nto-connect, dry disconnect, and others including those based on\ninternationally-accepted specifications. Hose fittings are used in systems\nsuch as air compressors, automatic manufacturing operations, aircraft\ncontrols, and tire installation in industries including agriculture, mining,\nroad construction, firefighting, and aviation.Dixon Valve \u0026amp; Coupling Company\nmanufactures pipe and hose fittings and accessories. The company, founded in\n1916, is headquartered in Chestertown, MD.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"a\"\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eStem for a steam hose coupler connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003ePlated steel for strength and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eBarb on one end for fitting a hose with a 3\/8\" ID and connection on other end for matching female spud\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003ePolymer seat for resistance to chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n         \u003cli\u003eMaximum temperature of 450 degrees F\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Dixon Valve \u0026 Coupling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41532191735988,"sku":"B00DE7Q960","price":101.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9906\/1172\/products\/B00DE7Q960.jpg?v=1653635113","url":"https:\/\/auspowers.com\/products\/dixon-valve-gca-plated-steel-boss-fitting-stem-3-8-hose-id","provider":"AusPower Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}