Aluminum rigid fire hydrant and standpipe adapters do not rotate as the hose is moved, making them less likely to loosen or break than swivel adapters. Aluminum is lighter than brass and provides excellent corrosion resistance and good pressure capacity to withstand water flow when the hydrant is in use.

Aluminum swivel fire hydrant and standpipe adapters rotate as the hose is moved to reduce kinking and strain on the hose. Aluminum is lighter than brass and provides excellent corrosion resistance and good pressure capacity to withstand water flow when the hydrant is in use.

Brass rigid fire hydrant and standpipe adapters do not rotate as the hose is moved, making them less likely to loosen or break than swivel adapters. Brass provides good strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance and is more heat-resistant than aluminum.

Brass swivel fire hydrant and standpipe adapters rotate as the hose is moved to reduce kinking and strain on the hose. Brass provides good strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance and is more heat-resistant than aluminum.

Short-shank fire hydrant couplings install inside fire hoses to connect them to pipe or equipment. They are suitable for low-pressure firefighting applications, such as light-duty suction or low-pressure discharge of water and other liquids. They are more economical than cam-lock fittings, but take more time to connect or remove from hoses.