Product Overview
Standard threaded soft vinyl cuff for 2 inch (50mm) vacuum hose. The threaded end screws over the outside of the hose; the 2 inch slip end pushes onto the tool.
Two inch is the truckmount standard, so this is the cuff most commonly replaced on a working rig.
Thread and Slip — Not Male and Female
Standard vacuum hose cuffs are specified as thread x slip, and getting this straight removes most of the confusion in this part of the catalogue.
- The threaded end screws onto the vacuum hose. It engages the external helix of the hose itself, which is why it grips.
- The slip end is a plain socket that pushes onto the wand or tool tube.
There is no male or female option on a standard screw cuff. That terminology belongs to the Flash Cuff quick-connect range, which is a different and non-interchangeable system. If someone has told you to order a "female 1.5 inch cuff", they most likely mean a Flash Cuff.
Worth knowing: there is no published thread standard, pitch or TPI for vacuum cuff threads, from any manufacturer we can find. The pitch is set by the helix of the hose, not by a fitting standard. Cuffs from different makers usually interchange, but test the joint before you rely on it.
Cuff, Mender or Connector — Which Do You Need?
Three different parts, routinely bought in error for one another.
| Part | Joins | How |
| Hose cuff | Hose to tool or wand | Threaded end onto the hose, slip end onto the tool |
| Hose mender | Hose to hose | Threaded both ends — screws straight onto two bare hose ends |
| PVC connector | Cuff to cuff | Barbed both ends — the cuffs already fitted to each hose slip over it |
The one that catches people out is the PVC connector. It does not join two bare hose ends. It needs a cuff already fitted to each hose, and the barbs are there for those cuffs to slide over. So a PVC join is four parts — two hoses, two cuffs, one connector. A mender is two hoses and one mender, and nothing else.
Specifications
| CCW SKU | AH44 |
| Configuration | 2 inch thread (hose) x 2 inch slip (tool) |
| Material | Soft vinyl |
| Manufacturer part | CU9112100 |
| Cross references | Karcher 8.708-904.0, Windsor 87089040, EDIC J11630 |
| Temperature rating | Not stated by the manufacturer |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which end goes on the hose?
The threaded end. It screws onto the outside of the hose and engages the hose helix. The plain slip end pushes onto the wand or tool.
Is it male or female?
Neither — standard screw cuffs are thread and slip, not male and female. See the note above.
Will it fit hose from another supplier?
On the hose side, 50mm is 50mm, so almost certainly. There is no published thread standard, so test the joint before you rely on it on a job.
How do I fit it?
Warm the cuff and work it onto the hose end, turning it so it follows the helix. Warm water is enough on soft vinyl. Do not force a cold cuff — that is how hose ends get damaged.
My cuff keeps pulling off. Why?
Usually the hose has been cut mid-helix so there is nothing for the thread to grip, or the hose end has gone oval from heat. Cut back a clean turn and refit.
What if I need to join two hoses instead?
That is a mender, not a cuff — see Hose Mender 2 Inch (AH49).
Related Products
- Swivel Cuff 2 Inch (AH39)
- Hose Cuff 2 Inch Hose to 1.5 Inch Tool (AH48)
- Hose Cuff 2.5 Inch (AH220)
- Hose Mender 2 Inch (AH49)
- 50mm (2 inch) x 15M Vacuum Hose (Blue)
What We See in the Field
A cuff can look fine on the reel and leak as soon as the hose is bent at the wand. When vacuum fades gradually, check the cuffs, hose ends and joins before blaming the blower or vacuum motors.
Tell us what the cuff connects to and we will confirm the right one.
