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Swagelok designs, manufactures, and delivers valves, fittings, gauges, tubing and other fluid system products that enable research in these fields. We also provide specialized technical advice, fully built assemblies, training seminars, and robust business support. ![Associates](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/hubfs/2022/Associates.png) ### Meet Swagelok's technical representative onsite at University of Alberta > For the past 10 years, I have been working as an onsite technical representative at the U of A helping students, technicians, and professors use Swagelok products in their applications. I focus on safe and reliable solutions that can withstand the harshest environments. With over 13 years of experience with Swagelok, I’ve worked with Gas Distribution Systems, Analytical Systems and Sampling Systems. Please contact me for any system evaluations or information. > > Andrew Worthington, Account Manager ('10) > Edmonton Valve & Fitting > [Message me](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/researchers-quicklook#popup-support-research) ([andrew.worthington@edmontonvalve.com](mailto:andrew.worthington@edmontonvalve.com)) > Direct tel: 780.887.2848 | Main office: 780.437.0640 ### See the difference Swagelok can make in research and innovation ![Vid_FluidSystemExpertiseImprovesLabFunctionality](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/hubfs/2022/Vid_FluidSystemExpertiseImprovesLabFunctionality.jpg) ** #### Example: Fluid System Expertise Improves Lab Functionality This video highlights how Swagelok’s fluid system expertise helped the University of Ottawa improve lab functionality at its Advanced Research Complex, which houses an accelerator mass spectrometer. ![Vid_Blufors](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/hubfs/2022/Vid_Blufors.jpg) ** #### Example: Advancing Refrigeration Systems for Experimental Physics For a maker of refrigeration systems for organizations working in quantum computing and experimental physics, Swagelok engineering expertise, components, and services are essential. ![Vid_Empa](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/hubfs/2022/Vid_Empa.jpg) ** #### Example: Exploring Hydrogen-Based Transportation Options The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and Swagelok are working together to explore the viability of hydrogen-based transportation solutions. # Expertise Drew Worthington bio and photo #### Get Started With Cards Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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[Request details →](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/researchers-quicklook#popup-support-research) ![16-3](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/hubfs/2020/16-3.jpg) #### Fluid System Evaluation Bring the technical expertise, application experience, and industry knowledge of Swagelok technicians to your facilities. [Request details →](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/researchers-quicklook#popup-support-research) ![6](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/hubfs/2020/6.jpg) #### Hose Advisory Our certified technicians conduct onsite inspection and advise on how to extend hose life and reduce maintenance. [Request details →](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/researchers-quicklook#popup-support-research) # Swagelok Assemblies Solve a design challenge, meet a tight deadline, and lower costs by having us handle your assemblies. We build analytical subsystems, gas distribution systems, grab sampling systems, hose assemblies, regulator assemblies, and more. Design optimization and testing are included. Plus, our assemblies are backed by Swagelok's industry-leading warranty. ### Assembly Services examples ![35](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/hubfs/2022/35.png) #### Custom Solutions If you can think it, we can build it. We can follow your existing design, or you can work with our tech center to develop one. [Request details →](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/researchers-quicklook#popup-support-research) ![Corp_Stock_2022_800x400 (2)](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/hubfs/2022/Corp_Stock_2022_800x400%20(2).png) #### Gas Distribution Panels Our all-in-one systems help safely, reliably, and effectively deliver gasses to points of use throughout facilities. [Request details →](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/researchers-quicklook#popup-support-research) ![Swagelok Hose Assembly](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/hubfs/2022/Corp_Stock_2022_800x400%20(1).png) #### Hose Assembly We offer local assembly of Swagelok hose with any of dozens of end connections. Our work is precise and warrantied. [Request details →](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/researchers-quicklook#popup-support-research) # Swagelok Training We provide training courses designed to enhance your team’s critical skills for designing, building, and maintaining high-performing fluid systems. Each training session is led by Swagelok-Certified Trainers. 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That's why Swagelok makes 6,150 standard parts, plus Engineered-to-Order, Made-to-Order, and Assembled-to-Order items... and keeps adding even more. ### Spotlight: regulators Reliable pressure control is vital for safe fluid system operations. We have regulators to fit any situation, including back-pressure and pressure-reducing models; spring-, dome-, and air-loaded models; vaporizing models; and gas cylinder changeover models. ![Vid_GettingHelpwRegulators](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/hubfs/2022/Vid_GettingHelpwRegulators.jpg) ** #### Help selecting regulators Diagnosing regulator problems such as creep before they cause safety issues or require too much time from your limited resources is key. Click to watch. ![Vid_UnderstandingRegulatorTypes](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/hubfs/2022/Vid_UnderstandingRegulatorTypes.jpg) ** #### Understanding regulator types There are several styles of regulators within the two main types of pressure-reducing and back-pressure. 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[Click here to message Andrew](mailto:andrew.worthington@edmontonvalve.com) (andrew.worthington@edmontonvalve.com) Direct tel 780.887.2848 | | --- | --- | # Download ![LifeSciencesSupport-EdmontonValve](https://edmontonvalve.swagelok.com/hubfs/LifeSciencesSupport-EdmontonValve.png) [![Download PDF](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/165880/0689597f-e74a-41c2-986d-6f409d5d5e0f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/165880/0689597f-e74a-41c2-986d-6f409d5d5e0f) Take a free PDF outlining the lab design services and fit-out support offered by Edmonton Valve & Fitting, which include: #### Essential Products Fittings • Tubing • Valves • Sanitary Hoses • Quick-Connects • Measurement • Point-of-Use Lab Hood Regulators • Sanitary Tank Blanketing Regulators & more #### Design & Field Advisory Services Swagelok Field Advisors help ensure the fewest potential leak points (connection reduction), a compact yet accessible layout, proper pressure control, and more #### Fabrication & Assembly Take advantage of Edmonton Valve’s expertise as an integrated supplier — and let us handle the building & testing of your fluid system assemblies ## Headline The headline and subheader tells us what you're [offering](https://edmontonsolutions.swagelok.com/researchers-quicklook#), and the form header closes the deal. 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