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Many hose fittings manufacturers carry a wide variety of products for different purposes or applications. Whether you are looking for a simple garden hose fitting or industrial and hydraulic hose fittings that can operate in applications that require very high pressure, you can find a hose fittings distributor online that can meet your business needs. However, given the vast numbers of fittings available, it may be difficult to choose the hose and fitting system that best suits a specific application. You need to look at some factors that can help you narrow down your choices for the type of fitting required.

You should consider factors like types of hose fittings (adapter, compression fittings, couplings, etc.), category (reusable or permanently attached), port/connection configurations, materials and type of application. The best-designed hose fitting systems require the right material, right type of fitting / connection and are application-dependent.

When searching for a hose fittings distributor, many options can help you find the right products.

1. Use online catalogs to locate products from hose fittings manufacturers.

2. Find distributors that sell multiple types of hose fittings for diverse applications.

3. Search for custom hose fittings suppliers for specialty products.


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Browse through online catalogs for hose fittings to compare multiple products


Many hose fittings manufacturers provide online catalogs that include specifications, prices and more to help you choose the right product for your needs. Searching online catalogs can also aid you in comparing hose fittings from other suppliers.

I recommend: Go to Fast Fittings, Inc. and HoseandFittings.Com where you can select from a wide selection that includes garden, brass, metric, compression and plastic hose fittings. These companies have many types of fittings in different materials for many applications. Grainger offers an online catalog with many types of fittings; you can also browse through the catalog to find your specific needs. Aeroquip.cc carries a good line of hydraulic and industrial fitting hoses for many applications.

Buy hose fitting from distributors that sell a variety of products for many applications


If your business requires different types of fittings like a brass hose fitting, air hose fitting or other diverse applications, find manufacturers that can provide a wide array of products. Purchase from companies that can also offer accessories as well.

I recommend: JGB Enterprises offers industrial, hydraulic, fire and air hose fittings plus many others. They have an extensive inventory of products. At Pipe & Tube Fittings, you can get various types of fittings like adapters, tees, couplings and elbows. Go to Poweraire for a selection of air fittings and standard/metric hose fittings in stainless steel. For a stainless steel heater hose fitting, go to Route 66 Supply.

Purchase the right hose fittings that fit your desired application


When you require a fitting that may be a specialty product, locate a manufacturer that can supply or create custom fittings for your required specifications. Some systems that use specialty fittings to transport compressed air, hydraulic fluids or refrigerants are application-specific and require expert customization.

I recommend: At Specialty Fittings, Inc., you can get custom hydraulic fitting designs for unique applications. VNE Corp. can also manufacture customized components to your specific requirements. MicroGroup Inc. is a supplier of hose fittings for use in the medical, marine, refrigeration and chemical industries. Clippard offers a line of pneumatic miniature products that include fittings.

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • When you need to buy a brass hose fitting and you don't know the part number and manufacturer, you can avoid getting the wrong fitting by knowing the size of the fluid passage, thread size of the manifold or ports and the hose size.

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