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Applying STAMPED to Hose and Coupling Selection

That section can move from explaining the framework into how Kee actually uses the information, particularly for replacement coupling identification and interchangeability.

The STAMPED Specification Framework

A connection can be mechanically compatible without necessarily being suitable for the application. A matching thread or hose size, for example, does not confirm that the coupling profile, body material, seal material, working pressure or temperature range is correct.

STAMPED helps ensure these requirements are considered together rather than selecting a component from a single dimension or characteristic. This is particularly valuable when specifying equipment for a new installation or identifying an existing component where the original part number is unavailable.

For compressed air systems, the information can also help establish whether the selected coupling bore and design are appropriate for the required flow, while media and temperature information can influence the choice of body and seal materials.

Then go into Using STAMPED for Replacement Couplings, as we drafted before.

That removes the duplication you're seeing and makes the timeline feel like the central feature of the article, rather than a graphic inserted halfway through two introductions.

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