Large-Bore Male × Female Lay Flat Hose Coupling
Large-bore lay flat hose coupling in matching male and female halves, for joining 8" to 12" lay flat hoses end to end in long transfer lines: forged shanks, re-attachable clamps, aluminium or stainless. Supplied loose or fitted to lay flat hose assemblies by Indus Hydraulics in the UAE.
Product description
A two-part coupling for joining large-bore lay flat hoses to each other: one hose end carries the male half, the next the female half, and the two connect directly. It suits long dewatering, irrigation and transfer lines built from many hose lengths, where each joint has to be made and broken quickly in the field.
Construction
- Halves: male and female, supplied as a pair or singly
- Hose shank: forged
- Clamp: re-attachable bolted halves
- Finish: hard anodised (aluminium)
- Materials: aluminium or stainless steel
- Sizes: DN200 to DN300 (8" to 12")
Fitting large-bore lay flat couplings
- Cut the hose square and push it fully onto the shank before closing the clamp halves.
- Tighten the clamp bolts evenly, side to side, to the torque given for the size; re-check after the first pressurisation.
- Match the coupling to the hose: lay flat wall thickness varies by class, and a clamp sized for one wall will not hold another.
- Check the working pressure of both the hose and the coupling — the line is limited by the lower of the two.
- Inspect shanks, clamps and seals for damage before each deployment, and keep seals clean of grit.
How to order
Send the hose bore and type, the mating connection at the other end (Storz size, grooved pipe OD, flange standard and rating, or the mating half) and the working pressure. We supply couplings loose or fitted to the hose as assemblies. Price and lead time are confirmed with the quotation.
Identification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Coupling Type | Male × female pair, lay flat hose shank |
| Mating Connection | Opposite half of the same size |
Dimensions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Size Range | DN200 to DN300 (8" to 12") |
Construction
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium or stainless steel |
| Hose Shank | Forged |
| Hose Clamp | Re-attachable bolted clamp halves |
| Finish | Hard anodised (aluminium) |
Application
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Applications | Civil engineering, agriculture, industrial, petrochemical |
| Compatible Hose | TPU and NBR lay flat hose |
Shipping & lead time
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