STORZ TO FEMALE RIGID THREAD ADAPTER

It is typically used as a permanent connection to convert a male fire fighting connection to a Storz quarter-turn fire department connection.
 

• It is fabricated from extruded 6061-T6 lightweight aluminum with your choice of coatings shown below.

• Stainless steel lock on Storz with spring to prevent accidental disconnect.

Threads

We offer many different types of thread choices to accommodate our customers throughout the USA. We maintain a card file in our office with thread types used by various cities throughout the USA.

Our standard threads are NST (NH). They will typically drop ship quicker from Kochek’s vast inventory.  NSPH and NPT can also be supplied for no additional charge. If your thread type is not shown below, please give us a call to discuss your requirements. 

• National Standard Thread (NST), also known as National Hose thread (NH). It is the most common type of fire hose coupling used in the United States.
• National Pipe Straight Hose (NPSH), also known as Iron Pipe Thread (IPT).  It has the same TPI as NPT, but the thread does not taper. NPSH is a straight thread and seals by a gasket in the female coupling which allows for a swivel, just like NH/NST, which make both ideal for hose couplings.
• National Pipe Thread Taper (NPT) is a U.S. standard for tapered threads used on threaded pipes and fittings. NPT is not available on swivels.
• Storz is a type of hose coupling invented by Carl August Guido Storz in 1882 that connects using interlocking hooks and flanges. It is sometimes referred to as a sexless coupling because rather than having a male and a female end connected by screw threads, either identical end can be joined to any other end of the same diameter. The main benefit to using Storz couplings is the speed of hose connection, as a hose can be locked with a quarter-turn.​

Kochek Finishes

Kochek’s standard adapters are furnished in Hard Coat Anodized Aluminum. Hard Coat is a high-quality, durable finish that is most often specified by manufacturing engineers. They exhibit the following qualities.

• Meets mil spec 8625 Type III class 1
• 2mil thickness which gives an excellent abrasion and corrosion resistance that has a Rockwell C rating of 65-70 and meets ASTM B117 specification of 336+ hours of salt spray resistance.

Note:  Also available are Clear and Orange anodized. They are a high-quality, durable finish that provides excellent corrosion resistance and meets the ASTM B117 specification of 336+ hours of salt spray resistance and has a Rockwell C rating of 60-65.

We also offer these adapters in Kochek’s Powder Coat Option

Powder coat is a polymer resin based dry finish that is a durable non-conductive coating to help inhibit electrolysis and is color consistent to a delta of 0.5 and available in many vivid colors.

CLICK HERE to view the available powder coat color choices

Also offered are the following additional choices:

• K-Brite (polished aluminum, no coating)
• K-Chrome (chrome plated aluminum), please call for pricing.

Laser Engraving

We also offer custom laser engraving of your adapters for an additional charge. If you require this option, please select that option and type in the box the name or initials you want laser engraved. The size of your adapter limits us.

Delivery Times

Delivery times are variable by the size, color, and thread types you select. There is no definitive answer, but standard hard coat (Natural Grey or Black), NST threads, in stock sizes, can usually ship quickly. Other options can add several weeks to lead times. If you require any adapter in a rush, please give us a call, and we will be most happy to contact our factory for a current lead time.

 

Adapter Specialists

We are adapter specialists. We deal with various threads and finishes daily. Our goal is to help you order the correct adapter the first time. However, many adapters are made to order. Unfortunately, they are not subject to cancelation or return once your order has been submitted. Please give us a call before ordering if you are uncertain of your thread types, finishes, sizes, colors, or have any other questions.

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