Capping Off Tubing vs Plugging Off Ports - Photos, Video, PDFs
by Katie Reid on Tue, Jan 31, 2023 @ 08:01 AM
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.
Refurbishing & Re-Using Swagelok Tube Fittings (Photos, Video, PDF)
by Katie Reid on Wed, Jan 25, 2023 @ 08:01 AM
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 …
8 Simple Custom Solutions: Turn Times, Photos, Case Studies, FAQs
by Katie Reid on Tue, Dec 20, 2022 @ 14:12 PM
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 …
Understanding Regulator Performance (New Video, Resource Collection)
by Katie Reid on Mon, Nov 07, 2022 @ 08:11 AM
In May we wrote about how regulator selection is crucial to achieving the performance you want in your system or your process. Today we focus on factors affecting regulator performance after installat …
When Tube Fitting Material Should Not Match Tubing Material (Part 2)
by Katie Reid on Mon, Oct 31, 2022 @ 10:10 AM
How do you know which material of fittings and ferrules to choose with your tubing?
Modifying a Mechanical Seal Support Assembly Drawing to Fit Your Alberta Facility
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Oct 06, 2022 @ 09:10 AM
Installing a safe and reliable mechanical seal support system is not an easy feat. The mechanical seal support system regulates the fluid system environment to set process conditions, ensuring process …