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      Terms Beginning with 'S'

      SA
        straight adapter

      SAE
        A standard that indicates a part has a 45 degree flare

      SG
        Spring Guard -
      Spring wire hose guard used to resolve abrasion issues.
      See Also - AG & HG

      Single Acting Sleeve
        Making connection requires manually pulling female sleeve back, inserting the male tip.

      Sleeve Lock
        A coupling arrangement that provides an additional lock which must be actuated before locking sleeve can be retracted.

      SO
        side outlet

      Spillage
        The fluid released from the system due to disconnection of a coupling assemble. This is the fluid trapped between the mating seal and the valve seal of the coupling halves.

      SS
        If 'SS' appears at the end of an item number that item is made from stainless steel.

      ST
        service tee

      Static Pressure
        Pressure at rest that, once released, is not immediately replenished.

      STRAIGHT
        Straight

      Surge Flows
        A rapid increase in fluid flow.

      Swivel
        The act of spinning the coupler and nipple in opposite directions to a degree that is less than 360 degrees.

           
             
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