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3/8" Barb x 3/8" Barb Thinwall U-Bend - 304 Stainless Steel 180-Degree Hose Return
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3/8" Barb x 3/8" Barb Thinwall U-Bend - 304 Stainless Steel 180-Degree Hose Return
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3/8" Barb x 3/8" Barb Thinwall U-Bend - 304 Stainless Steel 180-Degree Hose Return
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- Kink-Free Flow Direction: The 3/8" stainless U-bend allows for a perfect 180-degree turn in beverage lines, preventing the flow restrictions common in tight draught tower installations.
- 304 Stainless Steel Construction: Manufactured from high-grade 304 stainless, this fitting is completely non-reactive and safe for beer, wine, and soda dispensing.
- Precision Barb Interface: Features dual 3/8 inch hose barbs designed to provide a high-friction, leak-proof grip on all standard beverage tubing types.
- Space-Saving Design: The thinwall 180-degree return is engineered for compact manifolds and jockey boxes, allowing for complex draught system plumbing in restricted areas.
- Industrial Grade Durability: Built to withstand high-pressure gas and liquid environments, ensuring a permanent hose mending solution that resists oxidation and chemical cleaners.
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This 304 stainless steel thinwall U-bend is a precision-engineered 180-degree return fitting designed to redirect beverage or gas flow in extremely tight enclosures without kinking the tubing. Featuring dual 3/8" hose barbs, this fitting provides a smooth, continuous internal radius that minimizes turbulence and pressure drop, making it an essential component for custom draught towers, jockey box coils, and compact carbonation manifolds where space is at a premium.
- Material: Food-grade 304 Stainless Steel
- Connection A: 3/8" OD Hose Barb
- Connection B: 3/8" OD Hose Barb
- Bend Angle: 180-Degree U-Bend (Return)
- Wall Type: Thinwall construction for maximum internal flow and reduced weight
- Compatibility: Designed for 3/8" ID Vinyl, Polyethylene, or EVASafe tubing
- Finish: Passivated industrial finish for superior corrosion resistance
Technician's Note: When plumbing 3/8" vinyl lines in tight spaces, kinking is the primary cause of intermittent foaming or gas flow restriction. This U-bend is the professional solution for creating a "hard-turn" return. To ensure a permanent seal, use 13.3mm Oetiker clamps. If you are working with rigid barrier tubing, briefly dip the tube ends in hot water (not boiling) to soften them before pressing them onto the barbs; this ensures the tubing seats fully against the U-bend shoulder.