Product Description

This Eaton Weatherhead 24706N-406 hose and flare tube swivel fitting is suitable for connecting a hose to a tube in a range of fluid transfer applications. It is made of zinc-plated 12L14 carbon steel for strength and durability. The fitting has a socket with a hose insert on one end for use with 5/16" inside diameter (ID) hoses, and 5/8-18 female Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) threads on the other end for use with 3/8" outside diameter (OD) tubes. This hose and flare tube swivel fitting is suitable for use in trucking, industrial, and other applications.Tube fittings are components used for connecting, branching, terminating, and changing the direction of tubing in pneumatic and hydraulic systems. They are made of brass, stainless steel, PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), and other materials that resist corrosion and wear. Tube fittings have various types of connections, including threaded, welded, barbed, and push-to-connect (also called one-touch). Push-to-connect connections do not require tools or sealants. Tube fittings are used in various applications, including machine tools, airplane and truck controls, and automated production lines, among others.Eaton manufactures electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power equipment. The company, founded in 1911, is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.