Choosing Swagelok Tubing & Fitting Alloys? Engineered Combinations Resist Corrosion & Minimize Cost
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Sep 28, 2023 @ 08:09 AM
Instead of using tubing and fittings of the exact same alloy material, try engineered combinations of high quality Swagelok tube fittings with more robust tubing alloys. That way you can achieve a cos …
Why Traditional Cone & Thread Fitting Installation is 5x Slower Than Modern Alternative
by Katie Reid on Wed, Aug 23, 2023 @ 08:08 AM
In many critical oil and gas applications, mechanical grip medium-pressure fittings like Swagelok's FK Series offer better value than traditional cone and thread fittings. One reason is installation s …
New Swagelok Training: Tube Fitting Inspection Essentials
by James Dickie on Wed, Aug 16, 2023 @ 09:08 AM
What method is best for inspecting Swagelok tube fittings after installation? How about after a refurbishment or reassembly? Are there mistakes to be alert for with tube system placement? A new semina …
New Swagelok Training: FK Fittings Essentials
by James Dickie on Wed, Aug 02, 2023 @ 08:08 AM
What's the right way to install Swagelok's mechanical-grip FK fittings with heavy-walled tubing? Is their design all that different from cone and thread fittings? A new seminar offers answers, trainin …
Trusted Swagelok Components for Extreme Conditions (Customer Video)
by Katie Reid on Wed, May 31, 2023 @ 08:05 AM
Triton Submarines built the first and only ultra-deep submersible certified to "Depth: Unlimited". In the video below, leadership at Triton EMEA discusses why Triton specifies Swagelok in its critical …
Why Is Tube Fitting Intermixing & Interchanging a Problem? A New Swagelok Video Explains
by Katie Reid on Wed, May 24, 2023 @ 08:05 AM
Some manufacturers claim their products are interchangeable with Swagelok-designed products. But using hybrid tube fittings can be dangerous, especially in critical applications.