Industrial Fluid Systems Blog

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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Refurbishing & Re-Using Swagelok Tube Fittings (Photos, Video, PDF)

Learn how our Fitting Reclamation Program keeps Swagelok fittings in service longer

If you are taking a system apart for maintenance or repair, and putting it back together in exactly the same way, can you use the original fittings and ferrules? Probably yes. In this article we provi …

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8 Simple Custom Solutions: Turn Times, Photos, Case Studies, FAQs

With certified technicians and large inventory, we're equipped to build leak-tight assemblies

A new section of our website features examples of custom solutions we build for customers. Learn about the process and how we achieve same-day turnaround in some cases while meeting Swagelok's rigorou …

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