{"product_id":"fci-ball-bearing-pressure-washer-swivel-1-4-mpt-x-1-4-fpt-3500-psi","title":"FCI Ball Bearing Pressure Washer Swivel – 1\/4\" MPT x 1\/4\" FPT, 3500 PSI","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"164\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3489\u003cbr data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressure Washer Parts → Swivels \u0026amp; Fittings\u003cbr data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"83\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e FCI Ball Bearing Pressure Washer Swivel – 1\/4\" MPT x 1\/4\" FPT, 3500 PSI\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eFCI Ball Bearing Pressure Washer Swivel (Part #3489)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium high-pressure inline swivel designed to improve hose flexibility and extend hose life in professional pressure washing, self-service car wash, industrial cleaning, and high-pressure fluid transfer applications. 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lances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q9jhh6\" data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003eBoom down-hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a77s5w\" data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003eHose reels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"co5mrr\" data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003eHigh-pressure hose assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wpc0sg\" data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003eIndustrial cleaning equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hb3h7x\" data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eFleet washing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jcdcam\" data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003eAgricultural cleaning equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pxrwpt\" data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003eHigh-pressure fluid transfer systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003eAlways verify thread size, pressure rating, and equipment compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1j8yxhh\" data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003eFunction of the Swivel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003eFCI Ball Bearing Pressure Washer Swivel\u003c\/strong\u003e helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3510\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y8r4ud\" data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003eProvide smooth 360° rotation under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nkaslv\" data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003ePrevent hose twisting, kinking, and crimping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aueb3e\" data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003eExtend hose service life by reducing stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ys17km\" data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3338\"\u003eImprove spray wand 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