Subsubsection Quick Connect Fittings
Quick-connect fittings, also called a push fittings, are coupling used to provide a fast connections to hoses and flexible tubing, without the need for tools. Some quick-connect fittings are self-sealing, so that upon disconnection they will automatically contain any fluid in the line.
There are several types of quick connect fittings. Some of the most commonly used ones are:
Cam-lock connectors uses foldable tabs on the female half to lock the receiver in place. This type of connection is used in applications involving hoses, such as sewage pumping or fire hoses.
Push-to-connect fittings function by pushing one end into the other. To disconnect, a collar needs to be retracted.
Twist or bayonet fittings utilize a 1/8 to 1/4 turn to connect and disconnect. Aboard ship, compressed air hoses for pneumatic tools often use twist fittings.
