{"product_id":"castair-2npt-male-x-18-metal-flex-hose-va200","title":"Castair 2\"NPT Male x 18\" Metal Flex Hose VA200","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Castair VA200 is a 2\" NPT Male x 18\" metal flex hose — the largest standard NPT flex hose in the Castair lineup. This size is for high-capacity compressor installations: large two-stage piston units, high-HP rotary screw systems, and multi-compressor manifold configurations where 2\" NPT discharge is the specified port size. At $131.29, it's a working replacement part for an installation that's doing serious work — a 2\" flex hose is not a small-shop part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere This Hose Fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2\" NPT discharge port is found on the largest piston compressors in Castair's lineup and on high-HP rotary screw installations. If you're running equipment large enough to have a 2\" NPT outlet, your shop is pushing significant CFM — probably 40+ HP compressor capacity. At this scale, flow restriction matters even more than on smaller units. Running an undersized flex hose at this connection point creates measurable backpressure that affects compressor efficiency and system pressure stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18-inch length is appropriate for most direct-connection installations in this HP range. If your installation requires a longer flex run, contact us — there may be alternatives in the Castair catalog or a custom solution may be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\" NPT Male Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both ends, for direct connection to large-frame compressor pump outlets and tank fittings without adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18\" Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard installation length for direct pump-to-tank or pump-to-separator connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Braided Flex Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-pressure compressed air service rating for heavy-duty shop applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Castair Part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory-specification replacement for Castair installations using 2\" NPT discharge connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\" NPT bore maintains full flow path from pump to downstream system — no restriction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible corrosion, fraying, or damage to the stainless braid exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive air leak at either fitting — leaks on large-frame compressors waste significant CFM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHose has stiffened and is no longer absorbing vibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKinking or permanent deformation from installation forces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheduled maintenance replacement — high-capacity continuously-running systems put more cumulative stress on flex hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Flex Hose Lineup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVA075\u003c\/strong\u003e ($59.29) — 3\/4\" NPT Male x 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVA100\u003c\/strong\u003e ($99.95) — 1\" NPT Male x 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVA050\u003c\/strong\u003e ($46.59) — 1-1\/2\" NPT x 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVA125\u003c\/strong\u003e ($102.49) — 1-1\/4\" NPT x 18\" — 25-40 HP rotary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVA150\u003c\/strong\u003e ($111.80) — 1-1\/2\" NPT Male x 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVA200\u003c\/strong\u003e ($131.29) — 2\" NPT Male x 18\" (this part)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVA100J36\u003c\/strong\u003e ($203.28) — 1\" JIC Female\/Female x 36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Castair VA200 Metal Flex Hose — 2\" NPT Male x 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e VA200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast Air \/ Castair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\" NPT Male, both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ball Valves \/ Flex Lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $131.29\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePressure rating was not confirmed from manufacturer data at time of writing. 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