Swagelok double compression fitting

A double compression fitting is used to connect tubes in a highly effective manner. Ranging from the oil, gas and petrochemical industries to semiconductor and power businesses, these fittings are applied when leaks need to be avoided at all costs. Below, we tell you all about Swagelok’s double compression fitting. But first, let us explain why you should choose this highly effective fitting, and what it comprises.

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The importance of a Swagelok double compression fitting: vital characteristics

Leakages in tube joints potentially have far-reaching consequences. For example, explosions, resulting in damage and injuries, oil leakages leading to an environmental disaster, corrosive gasses which will increase the need for maintenance or the premature replacement of equipment. No matter in which industry you work, reliability and safety is of the utmost importance.

As leakages often occur around the connections, it is vital to use a good double compression fitting. But what defines a good double compression fitting? First of all, it needs to be leak-tight. It simply cannot allow gas, oil or other substances to leak into the environment. Secondly, the quality of the double compression fitting should be such that vibrations won't lead to deterioration of the fitting.

Thirdly, if your work requires the occasional disassembly of an installation, or when maintenance work needs to be carried out on a regular basis, your best option is to use a Swagelok double compression fitting. This is because they are easily installed and easily disassembled. Also, they can be reused without compromising the quality of the fitting and the tube.

Swagelok’s double compression fitting boasts all of these characteristics. Therefore, it will come as no surprise that we believe it is best suited for your job.

Why use our fittings?

In short, a Swagelok double compression fitting is:

• Leak-tight
• Gas-tight
• Highly resistant to vibrations, corrosion, high temperatures, high pressures and chemicals
• Easy to install
• Easy to disassemble and reassemble
• Gaugeable

We have achieved these characteristics by equipping the fitting with two ferrules. The front ferrule creates the seal, the back ferrule ensures an effective tube grip. This technology has proven to be so secure, that's why.

There’s a lot more we would like to tell you. Request our free installer's guide to read about our double compression fitting in more detail.