This Kuriyama BCAP-40SH cap fitting is made of brass and has a NPSH threaded connection. This cap fitting closes or terminates the end of a hose or pipe, and has a chain to secure the cap to the fitting. It has a National Pipe Straight Hose (NPSH) threaded connection for connecting to the male end of a pipe or hose. It is made of brass for corrosion resistance, ductility at high temperatures, and low magnetic permeability. Brass can be connected to copper, brass, plastic, aluminum, and welded steel. This cap with a chain fitting is suitable for use in a variety of industrial and commercial applications.
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.
Kuriyama manufactures thermoplastic, rubber, and metal hose products, including couplings and fittings. The company, founded in 1968, is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.