Traditionally manufactured to US Military Specification MIL-C-27487, this specification covered the dimensions and machining tolerances, materials, closing torque, part numbers, pressure ratings, finish, inspection procedures and packing requirements. Compliance to this specification ensured inter-changeability of parts from different manufacturers. In 1998, the specification A-A-59326 replaced MIL-C-27487. In Europe the standard BS EN 14420-7 applies as well as the German DIN 2828 standard. Products produced to DIN 2828 are interchangeable with those made to the original MIL-C-27487 but have differences in the hose tail design, thread, part number and other details.