It is a genuine item that is supplied by the original equipment manufacturer for use with pressure washers. The swivel helps a user to connect the garden hose to the unit. This is an identical replacement for a damaged or a missing component that was included with a new equipment. Please make sure to refer to the owners manual of your spe...Read morecific model for the correct location and application of this part. This high-quality swivel is made of durable metal and is sold individually, keep in mind the screen and other parts are all sold separately.