No matter what type of air hose you use you can find the right air hose fittings couplers and plugs.
Air line coupling types.
The thread on both these type of fittings are the same bsp for the most part this is not what will interest you.
1 4 hose size with 1 4 npt male fittings 3 8 hose size with 1 4 npt male fittings 3 8 hose size with 3 8 npt male fittings.
Versatile air hose fittings couplers plugs.
Type operation flow media type all couplers consist of two basic components a socket and a plug.
Air coupler identification chart air coupler identification cart couplers are shown actual size style 1 2 width 3 8 width 1 4 width industrial milton automotive tru flate parker aro lincoln 375 125 792 325 589 211 312 085 128.
North american air hoses can be purchased in these main sizes.
They consist of a plug and a socket that connect with a quarter twist.
As mentioned above quick couplings are designed to seal when disconnected via an internal o ring eliminating the need for a shut off valve.
Further confusing matters some styles carry multiple names.
The type of coupler varies by the valving arrangements.
For example automotive t style and tru flate all refer to the same fitting.
Grip lock hose couplings for air.