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FIIG:  A080B0

Entry Date:  Mar-24-1995

Concept:  

Status:  A

Applicability:  A

Type:  0

Definition:  An adapter having machine threads (straight threads other than pipe or hose series) designed to accommodate a tube on one end or an unthreaded end designed to accommodate a tube. The other end has standard hose threads, an incomplete part of a threaded end connection that grips the fire hose directly, or is unthreaded and designed to accommodate a fire hose. It is designed to joint a tube or tube fitting to a fire hose or fire hose fitting.

Basic INC:  70003

Basic Name:  ADAPTER

Description:  1. (Mechanical) Any modifying part, piece or device designed to facilitate connection, provide accommodation, enable application, and to broaden or permit the use of a given item with an unlike item of mechanical equipment when the two items are not designed for direct mating to each other. 2. (Electrical) An item which provides the necessary accommodations to electrically connect two or more items whose design or function will not normally permit their connection. It may also provide mechanical connection. See also COUPLER (as modified) and CONNECTOR (as modified). 3. (Fiber Optic) An item which provides the necessary accommodations to connect two or more items whose design or function will not normally permit their connection. It may also provide electrical connection.