> It's been a long time, but there used to be a system that didn't use dies
> and crimped fittings. You put a hexagonal steel collar over the
> OD of the
> hose, clamped it in a vise, then screwed a second fitting into the ID of
> the hose. The pressure created between the collar and the
> internal fitting
> kept it all together. These second fittings were available in a
> variety of
> different ends, male and female, depending on the need. I don't remember
> who made them, but we used them in our food plant without any
> problems. If you find them, please let me know, too. You might check
> with your local tractor place.
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Randall
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