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This Dixon ST35PF water fitting is a King combination nipple for connecting two suction or discharge hoses. It is made of plated steel for strength and resistance to corrosion. It has a barbed shank for push-on connection to a hose with a 3" inside diameter (ID) and a 3" National Pipe Taper (NPT) threaded connection on the other end for connecting to a female fitting. The shank is designed for cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW), where shank retention is an issue. This fitting has a maximum working pressure of 125 pounds per square inch (psi) and is suitable for use in suction or discharge applications.Hose fittings connect, control, change the direction of, and terminate the flow in piping and hose systems. They are made of brass, stainless steel, galvanized steel, and other materials that resist corrosion, pressure, and wear. Hose fittings have various types of connections, including threaded, barbed, push-to-connect, dry disconnect, and others including those based on internationally-accepted specifications. Hose fittings are used in systems such as air compressors, automatic manufacturing operations, aircraft controls, and tire installation in industries including agriculture, mining, road construction, firefighting, and aviation.Dixon Valve & Coupling Company manufactures pipe and hose fittings and accessories. The company, founded in 1916, is headquartered in Chestertown, MD.