This Dixon DM18 mender connection is suitable for repairing a damaged water hose. It is made of zinc-plated steel for strength and durability, with barbed shanks on both ends for connecting hose with a 1-3/8" inside diameter (ID). This mender is suitable for use in suction or discharge applications and is not recommended for compressible products such as air, nitrogen, or steam.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.
