Swagelok Flange Adapters Ease Transition from Pipe to Tubing

Simplify the design and save weight compared with threaded branch connections

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When a fluid systems operator wants to get information such as pressure, temperature, and flow from a piping system, one common method is to use Thredolet® or Weldolet® branch connections. That strategy may get the job done, but the results can be complex and cumbersome. It's easy to wind up with a multitude of nipples, valves, and other threaded or welded components.

All that added weight is subject to vibrations from the process pipe, increasing the chance of a pipe break, resulting in potential for a dangerous gas leakage. Then production has to be shut down while someone makes repairs; this can make for a costly day at the office.

A better way

Swagelok's flange adapters and modular flanged valves make the job a lot easier. They provide a threadless, weldless transition from flanged pipe to tubing, reducing both the number of connections and the overall weight. They come in several configurations, including flat face, raised face RTJ and tongue-and-groove. They also have wrench flats to ease the assembly of tube fittings.

We were able to implement this type of solution recently for one of our customers, a large energy company that transports and distributes crude oil, natural gas, and other liquids. They had problems with a system of branch connections on a system under 1,440 psi, taking fluid from a process pipe to a pressure relief valve. The heavy assembly created intense vibration. Now, thanks to Swagelok, the customer has a simple, clean connection that takes up little space and doesn't add much weight to the system.

Does your fluid system need a simpler approach to branching off from your piping system? Let someone from our staff show you how to make it happen.

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