AC Hose Crimp Ferrule - #8 Standard Or Reduced Barrier, Zinc Coated Steel

This AC hose crimp ferrule is the outer sleeve that locks your #8 air conditioning hose to its fitting for a permanent, leak-free connection. Also known as a crimp sleeve, hose sleeve, or crimp shell, each ferrule is precision-formed zinc coated steel, sized specifically for #8 or 1/2" A/C hose, and built for automotive air conditioning service and custom line fabrication. Choose your barrier type Same dash size — different hose outside diameter. Pick the variant that matches your hose so the crimp seats correctly and holds system pressure: Standard Barrier — fits standard-wall #8 barrier hose. Reduced Barrier — fits the smaller OD of reduced-barrier #8 hose. Not sure which hose you're running? Measure the hose OD or check our hose guide →. Matching the ferrule to the hose is the difference between a clean crimp and a comeback. Why this ferrule Precision-formed steel for a consistent, repeatable crimp every time Sized exclusively for #8 hose — no mixed-fit guesswork, no wrong-part returns Works with standard automotive A/C crimp fittings and crimp tools. Sold individually — order the exact count your job calls for Built for the work For #8 or 1/2" standard- and reduced-barrier A/C hose used in custom line fabrication, LS swaps and restomods, fleet and shop repair, and everyday A/C service. Assemble hoses to exact length and get a factory-grade crimp without paying factory-assembly prices. Complete the assembly Building a full line? Pair this ferrule with our matching #8 A/C fittings and bulk AC barrier hose to make custom hoses to length. → Shop the bulk AC hose collection Also sold as: AC crimp sleeve · A/C hose sleeve · crimp shell · hose ferrule