This 3/8in taper x 3/8in hose connector is a male tapered-thread to hose-tail fitting designed to join a 3/8in BSPT threaded port to a 3/8in internal diameter flexible hose. Its primary use is to provide a secure, pressure-capable connection between compressors, valves or distribution manifolds and pneumatic hoses used with air tools and workshop equipment.

The body is machined from dezincification-resistant brass (commonly CW617N/CuZn40Pb2) and finished with a nickel plate to improve surface corrosion resistance in workshop and industrial environments. The threaded end is 3/8in BSPT (British Standard Pipe Taper) compatible with BS 21 / ISO 7‑1 taper pipe thread ports, while the hose end is a 3/8in hose barb designed for 3/8in internal diameter hose and secured with a jubilee clip or crimp sleeve. As a tapered pipe thread fitting it is intended to be sealed on the threads with PTFE tape or appropriate sealant for pressure-tight applications.

Typical applications include pneumatic airline assemblies, compressor outlets, tyre inflator leads, spray equipment and general workshop distribution systems. Industries that commonly use this type of connector are automotive repair, fabrication and maintenance workshops, plant maintenance, agricultural machinery, and light industrial assembly where standard BSPT connections are used.

Key benefits of this connector are its corrosion resistance from the nickel-plated brass construction, good mechanical strength for repeated hose attachments and removals, and broad compatibility with standard 3/8in BSPT ports and 3/8in ID hoses. When fitted with a suitable clamp and thread seal, the fitting will support typical workshop air pressures (commonly up to around 12 bar) and provides a reliable, low-maintenance connection for pneumatic systems.

Duchy Fasteners stocks this Draper Tools Group D item (DR25819) in a range of sizes and pack options; available usually as single items and in small packs for workshop spares. Contact us for current availability and full size/pack listings.