Gas hose connectors for connecting torches to cut hoses using standard USA A or B fittings. The threaded nut end connects to the torch inlet, while the nipple end is secured to the gas hose with a hose clamp. Two fitting standards are available: the USA Standard A fitting (3/8″ nut) and the USA Standard B fitting (9/16″ nut). Nipple sizes refer to the inside diameter of the hose they are recommended for the nipple’s actual outer diameter is larger than the listed ID.
Meco Midget Torch owners: Use part 114.196, the 3/8″ USA Standard A fitting with 3/16″ nipple. This is the only A-fitting connector available and is designed specifically for the Meco Midget.
Features
- Threaded nut end connects directly to the torch gas inlet
- Nipple end accepts cut hose secured with a hose clamp
- Available in USA Standard A (3/8″) and USA Standard B (9/16″) fitting sizes
- Two nipple sizes available on B-fitting models: 3/16″ ID and 1/4″ ID hose
- A-fitting (114.196) is compatible with Meco Midget torches and Uniweld 71 series
- B-fitting connectors are compatible with Smith and Uniweld WH-250 series torches
Specifications
| Fitting Standards | USA Standard A (3/8″), USA Standard B (9/16″) |
|---|---|
| Hose Attachment Method | Hose clamp over nipple |
| Nipple Dimension Note | Nipple dimensions indicate recommended hose ID, not nipple outer diameter |
Available Options
| Part | Nut Size / Fitting Standard | Nipple (Hose ID) |
|---|---|---|
| 114.196 | 3/8″ USA Standard A | 3/16″ |
| 114.197 | 9/16″ USA Standard B | 1/4″ |
| 114.199 | 9/16″ USA Standard B | 3/16″ |
Compatibility
Torches with USA Standard B fittings (9/16″) use 114.197 or 114.199:
- 114.401 Smith Silversmith Kit No Tank
- 114.400 Smith Silversmith Kit with Tank
- 114.405 Smith Silversmith Body Only
- 114.395 Smith WH-100 Body Only
- 114.392 Smith WH-100 with MW-411 Tip
- 114.393-10 Smith WH-100 with MT-603 Tip
- 114.393-16 Smith WH-100 with MT-605 Tip
- 114.375A Uniweld WH-250 Body Only
- 114.375 Uniweld WH-250 with T28-6 Tip
Torches with USA Standard A fittings (3/8″) use 114.196:
- 114.160-T Meco Midget Torch No Tips
- 114.160-T-1 Meco Midget Torch with 1 Tip
- 114.160 Meco Midget Torch with 3 Tips
- 114.390A Uniweld 71 Body Only
- 114.390 Uniweld 71 with T28-6 Tip
