Dixon 2740404C brass push-on hose barb with 1/4" hose ID and 1/4" female NPTF thread. Designed for low-pressure air and fluid transfer, this fitting provides a secure, leak-resistant connection without clamps. Suitable for use with push-on hose in industrial and automotive applications.

Construction

Dryseal

Installation

• Assembly Instructions:
• 1. Trim hose end with smooth square cut.
• 2. Lubricate either push-on fitting, hose or both.
• 3. Insert push-on fitting into hose until first barb is in hose.
• 4. Place end of fitting against a flat object (bench, wall, etc.) and grip the hose one inch from end. Push with a steady force until end of hose is covered by yellow plastic cap.

Instructions

• Disassembly instructions:
• 1. Leaving push-on fitting in place, make a 1" cut in the hose along the barbed end of the fitting. Note: Be careful not to nick barbs when cutting the hose.
• 2. With firm grip on hose, give a sharp downward pull to release the fitting from the hose.

Note

No hose clamps or ferrules are needed

Safety Notes

• Dixon push-on fittings are intended for use with Lok-On (push-on style) hose only.
• Caution: Push-on fittings will properly grip push-on hose only when pushed all the way in, with the cut end of the hose completely concealed by the plastic cap.

Specifications

• Number of Barbs: 2
• Barb Length: .77"