Product Overview
Swivel cuff for 2 inch (50mm) vacuum hose. It screws over the outside of the 2 inch hose and the slip end fits a 2 inch tool tube, with a swivel between them so the hose will not bind.
What the Swivel Actually Does
You rotate the wand constantly through a cleaning stroke. With a fixed cuff, that rotation goes straight into the hose, which winds up, stores the twist and then kinks or drags against you.
A swivel cuff decouples the two. The manufacturer's own wording is that it "holds securely on the hose yet will swivel freely on the wand or tool", so the hose lies still while the tool turns.
If you find yourself stopping to untwist the hose, that is the job this part does. It costs more once and saves the hose from being torqued every stroke.
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.
Specifications
| CCW SKU | AH39 |
| Configuration | 2 inch thread (hose) x 2 inch slip (tool), swivelling |
| Manufacturer part | AS-3211 |
| Weight | 0.18kg (0.4 lb) |
| Cross references | SW2CF, Karcher 8.708-906.0, Windsor 87089060, Prochem 86970980, Landa 260946 |
| Material | Not stated by the manufacturer |
| Temperature rating | Not stated by the manufacturer |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth it over a plain cuff?
On a truckmount wand used all day, generally yes — the hose is heavier and the wind-up is worse.
Will it fit my 2 inch tool?
The slip end takes a 2 inch tool tube. If your tool is 1.5 inch you need a reducer instead.
Which end goes on the hose?
The threaded end.
Related Products
- Hose Cuff 2 Inch (AH44)
- Swivel Cuff 1.5 Inch (AH41)
- Hose Cuff 2 Inch Hose to 1.5 Inch Tool (AH48)
- 50mm (2 inch) x 15M Vacuum Hose (Blue)
What We See in the Field
"Vacuum feels down, but the machine sounds normal." A swivel cuff should turn freely enough to take twist out of the hose; once it binds, the hose itself starts absorbing every turn of the wand. If suction has gradually fallen off, flex the cuff while the machine is running and listen for a leak — worn swivel joints can leak only when they are pulled sideways.
Tell us the wand you run and we will confirm the cuff.
