Katie Reid

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Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge with Static Dissipative Hose: Photos, New Video

Steam, hydraulic oil, high velocity gases, and dielectric fluids can generate static charge when passing through a hose core.

Steam, hydraulic oil, high velocity gases, and dielectric fluids can generate static charge when passing through a hose core. Brush up on hose selection factors that affect plant safety and efficiency …

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Finding and Solving Sampling System Problems with Help from Edmonton Valve (New Video)

Our sampling specialists that can identify the source of system issues and then find a solution.

If your work involves capturing a sample from a process, pipeline, or tank while maintaining the chemical composition during storage or transport for later analysis, we can help. A new video explains …

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Routing Hose at Manufacturing & Processing Plants: 4 Rules + Damaged Hose Photos, Video

Hose Damage Examples

Above: A few examples of what we see in the field. See below for the video. Our Hose Resource Collection (free) delivers a range of content on this topic in one step.

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Reducing Human Error in Industrial Fluid Systems: Swagelok Training Options

James Dickie discusses the value of Swagelok training seminars in a new video

The number one problem associated with the installation of small bore tubing systems is human error, Swagelok explains in a video (below) published in December 2022. But the right kind of training shr …

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3 More Examples of Fluid System Assemblies Built Here in Our Edmonton Shop

 See fully built, leak-tight, warrantied modules we build.

If you can describe what you need an assembly to do, we can build something to do it. That includes whole gas distribution systems, ready-to-install analytical subsystems, grab sampling systems, and m …

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Capping Off Tubing vs Plugging Off Ports - Photos, Video, PDFs

How do you choose between a Swagelok cap and plug?

Tube fittings should seal and enable consistently tight-fitting installations. How do you choose between a cap and plug? We have tips, a video, and a free PDF that may help.

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