This Dixon hose fitting is made of brass with a stainless steel hose shank and connects hose to a NPT ball type straight swivel connection. This washdown spray gun swivel connector has a barbed end to create a tight seal on a hose when used with a hose clamp or crimp sleeve or ferrule (not included) and a National Pipe Taper (NPT) threaded connection for connecting to female NPT threaded connections. This fitting has a swivel body and a stainless steel shank for resistance to rust and corrosion and an EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) gasket for resistance to weathering, ozone, UV light, electricity, oils, water, steam, and some solvents. It is made of brass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeability.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.