Tube Fitting Installation Seminar

8/13/2019 Tube Fitting Installation Seminar

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Installation

Training Seminar


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1. SUPERLOK TUBE FITTING

1) Tube Fitting Types

2) SUPERLOK Tube Fitting


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(Original) Compression Tube Fitting

SealPoint Area

Friction Grip Area

1. Developed in 19 Century (1800s)

2. 3 Components: Nut, Body and GasketRing or Ferrule

4. The Advantage: Can be used withoutSpecial Tools.

5. The Disadvantages: Only MinimalPressure Use (ex. Copper Tubing)

Narrow Seal Point


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Seal Area

Flare Type Tube Fitting


Wider Seal Point

Advantages:

Wider Sealing Area

Can be Used in Higher PressureDisadvantages:

The Ends of Tubes are irregular

Special Flaring Tools are usually required.


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Seal Area

Bite-Type Tube Fittings


Accommodate higher Pressure appl icat ionsover the original compression design.

Comprised of a fitting with a Nut, Body and Ferrule(s)having a sharp leading edge, which bites into the skinof the tubing to achieve holding ability.

Advantage: Bi te type tube fi tt ings accommodatehigher Pressure applications over the originalcompression design.

Disadvantage: Hard to control Over-Tightening,which causes the damage of tubing.


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Seal Area

Two Ferrule Bite Type


The Twin Ferrule bite utilizes grip by theback ferrule and seal by front ferrule.


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(Two Ferrule) Mechanical Grip-Type Fittings


1. two-ferrule in Design.

2. Front ferrule as it seals by coining the surfaces ofthe tubing and coupling body.

3. A Radial Collecting or Holding (Tube-Gripping)

Action of the Back Ferrule and the Ferrule nose toEnhance Vibration Resistance.

4. The break or remake of the fit ting after installationcan be more successfully accomplished.

Seal Area

Seal Area

Gas Seal

-Specially, Gas Seal is achieved through aBurnishing or Polishing contact by Front Ferrule

with the fitting body and tube. This burnishingaction forms concentrated zones of contact, andallows superior sealing capabilities over a widerrange of system conditions.


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Tube Fittings Overview


A Variety of choices in tube fit tings in the Design, Instal lation and Maintenance of the Fluid Systems.

1. An Easy-to Install , 2. Live-Loaded, 3. Two Ferrule Design

4. Most of Configurations in sizes from 1/16 to 2 Inch and 2 to 50 mm,

5. Lower Torque to Tubing, 6. Gap Inspection Gauge for Sufficient Pull-up


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Features of SUPERLOK


1. A strict material management, A high precision designand the best processing technology.

2. Fittings Excellent Inner Surface Condition----- Smooth Flow of Fluid.

3. Soft Tightening and Leakage Free----- Productivity Improvement

and Cost Reductionto SUPERLOK Tube Fitt ing Users


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Structure of SUPERLOK


1. 4 precision parts

2. Cope with the inferior environmental conditions and various

customers needs.

3. Leakage Prevention and Sufficient Tightness with less forces----- Reduce Potential Leakage Riskin a course of tubing assembly and process

Front Ferrule

Back Ferrule

Nut

Fitting Body


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Why SUPERLOK?

2) SUPERLOK Tube Fitting - 1

1 inchSUPERLOKUNION LOK

surfaceRoughness

Better than thoseof Any OtherCompetitors

(A Co.)

Smooth and High-CleanInner Surface of

SUPERLOK ELBOW

(B Co.)

Perfect Ferrules making Tight & Smooth

-Link Tubing and F / V without any Leakageand Distortion of Tube Inside.

-Pursuit of Perfect Ferrule Inspected byComputer Laser System.

Excellent Roughness of the LOK Position-makes the Front Ferrule seated Easily andProperly.

Smooth and High-Clean Inner SurfaceCondition of Fittings

-Keeps the flow of fluid smoothly withoutswirling in the Instrument lines.


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Why SUPERLOK? (Review the Sales Points)

2) SUPERLOK Tube Fitting - 2

1 inchSUPERLOKUNION LOK

surfaceRoughness

Better than thoseof Any OtherCompetitors

(A Co.)

Smooth and High-Clean Inner Surface of

SUPERLOK ELBOW

(B Co.)

Perfect Ferrules making Tight & Smooth

-Link Tubing and F / V without any Leakage and Distortion ofTube Inside.

-Pursuit of Perfect Ferrule Inspected by Computer Laser System.

Excellent Roughness of the LOK Position

-makes the Front Ferrule seated Easily and Properly.

-Specially, Gas Seal is achieved through a Burnishing orPolishing contact by Front Ferrule with the fitting body and tube.This burnishing action forms concentrated zones of contact, andallows superior sealing capabilities over a wider range of systemconditions.

Smooth and High-Clean Inner Surface Condition of Fittings

-Keeps the flow of fluid smoothly with Less Swirling in theInstrument lines and Fluid Systems.


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Configurations of SUPERLOK Fittings


Fittings for Connecting Tubes toFemale Thread

Fittings for Connecting Tubes toMale Thread


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Fittings for Connecting 2 Tubes or more Fittings for Connecting 2

Tube Fittings


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Fittings for Blocking or ClosingTubing or Tube Fittings

Fittings for Connecting Tubingto Welding System

Fittings for Connecting Tubesto SAE/MS Straight Thread


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Fittings for Connecting Tubes toPipe or Straight Thread

SUPERLOK Board-Through Fittingsfor Thermocouples

Spare Parts


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2. Tubing1) Tubing Selection

2) Tubing Handling

3) Tubing Practice and Installation

4) Advantage of Tubing vs. Pipe

5) Tube Cutting and Deburring

6) Tube Bending

Proper Selection, Handling, and Installation of Tubing, when combined with properselection of SUPERLOK Tube Fittings, are essential to reliable Tubing Systems.


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Surface Finish Material Hardness Wall thickness

1) Tubing Selection

Tubing VariablesSuitable Tubing Selection is essential in performance of Tubing System.

When selecting Tubing Material, Size and Wall Thickness, Customermust consider Pressure, Flux (Flow), Temperature, Environment and

Compatibility of system.Following Variables should be considered when Ordering Tubing for usewith SUPERLOK Tube Fittings.


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1) Tubing Selection

Tubing Variables2. Tubing Material and 3) Hardness(Requirements for Tube Quality)

Even in the case of Over Hardness of Tubing Materials,SUPERLOK Tube Fittings can be used around HRb 90or more according to our experiences and tests.

It is for a kind of customer service for preventing theleakage from Over Hardness Materials of Tubing.

The Key to selecting proper tubing material for use withSUPERLOK Tube Fittings is that the tubing must besofter than the Fitting Material.


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1) Tubing Selection

Tubing Variables

4. Tubing Wall ThicknessTubeOD(in.)

1/16

1/8

3/16

1/45/16

3/8

4000

3300

TUBE WALL THICKNESS (in.)

58005100 75004000

7000 10 2005400

10 9008500

5600

0.0350.010 0.028 0.049

2600

4800

3700

2900

6500

800010 200

0.065

5100

4000

0.083

6700

5200

0.095

6000

Working Pressure (psig)

1/2

5/8

Minimum Wall Thickness (=1.2446mm)

Working Pressure 3,700 Psig (=251 Bar)

1 Bar = 14.7 Psi = 1.019716 kg/ cm

The accompanying table showsworking pressure ratings of tubingin a wide range of wall thicknesses.


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1) Tubing Selection

Tubing Variables4. Tubing Wall Thicknessin Gas Service

TubeOD

(in.)

1/16

1/8

3/16

1/4

5/16

3/8

4000

3300

TUBE WALL THICKNESS (in.)

5800

5100 75004000

7000 10 2005400

10 9008500

5600

0.0350.010 0.028 0.049

2600

4800

3700

2900

6500

8000

10 200

0.065

5100

4000

0.083

6700

5200

0.095

6000

Working Pressure (psig)

1/2

5/8

Select a tube wall thickness

whose working pressureis Outside of theShaded Areas

Gases (air, hydrogen, helium, nitrogen, etc.) havevery small molecules that can escape through eventhe most minute leak path.

Some surface defects on the tubing can providesuch a leak path.

As tube outside diameter (OD) increases, sodoes the likelihood of a scratch or othersurface defect interfering with proper sealing.

The most successful connection for gas service willoccur if all installation instructions are carefullyfollowed andthe heavier wall thicknesses oftubing on the accompanying table areselected.


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1) Tubing Selection

Concentricity Ovality Inside diameter Seamless or welded

Additional Tubing Considerations

1. Metal tubing material should be softer than fitting material. For Example, Stainless Steel Tubingshould not be used with Brass Fittings.

2. When Tubing and Fittings are made of the same material, Tubing should be fully annealed.3. Always use an insert with extremely soft or pliable plastic tubing.

4. Extremes of wall thickness should always be checked against the suggested minimum andmaximum wall thickness limitations.

5. Surface finish is very important to proper sealing. Tubing with any kind of depression, scratch,raised portion, or other surface defect will be difficult to seal, particularly in gas service.

6. Tubing that is oval and will not easily fit through fitting nuts, ferrules, and bodies should neverbe forced into the fitting.


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2) Tubing Handling

Good handling practices can greatly reducescratches on tubing and

protect the good surface finish that reliabletube manufacturers supply.

1. Tubing should never dragged out of a tubing rack or across a rough surface.2. Tube cutters or hacksaws should be sharp.

Do not take deep cuts with each turn of the cutter or stroke of the saw.

3. Tube ends should be deburred.This helps to ensure that the tubing will go all the way through the ferrules

without damaging the ferrule sealing edge.


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Proper Tubing Installation

3) Tubing Practice and Installation -2

CorrectIncorrect

Correct Incorrect

Correct Incorrect

When piles up many tubes, should make them Vertical inorder to prevent the Corrosion or Pollutants, Dist and so on. Do not block hinged doors, bolts and other

equipment used in Maintenance.

Since straightly assembled tubing to a pair of fixed fittingcannot be completely contacted with the both sides of fittingsshoulder, there shall be a leakage risk caused by deformationfrom high temperature and high pressure.

Connecting Points installed by fi ttings must becrossed each other, not be parallel, for savingspace and making the installation easy.


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3) Tubing Practice and Installation

Avoid Foot or Hand Rail Tube Location

Proper Tubing Support

1. Tub OD 1/4 Inch, 1/2 Inch Tubing must be supported each 3Feet (= 91.44 cm) (1 Foot = 30.48cm = 12 Inch)

2. 5/8 Inch, 7/8 Inch ---- 5 Feet (=152.40cm)

3. 1 Inch or Over ---- 7 Feet (=213.36cm)

Tubing must not support the Weight of Valves, Filters, anyother Equipment.


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4) Advantages of Tubing vs. Pipes

Ease of Installation

Left Hand:

Fixing the Body of Fitting

Right Hand:Turing the Nut of Fitting

SUPERLOK Tube Fittings 1 Inch / 25mmand smaller can be installed quickly,

easily, and reliably with simple hand tools.Over 1 Inch / 25mm sizes require use of ahydraulic swaging uni t to swage theferrules onto the tubing.

Machin ing Threads, Flaring Tubes, andWelding Works are not needed.


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Better Strength to Weight Ratio

Pipe

Extra pipe wallthickness required

for threading

Wall thickness of pipethat must be used

Wall thickness ofpipe needed to

contain pressure

Tubing

Full wall thickness oftubing is used to

contain pressure


1. The Weight of Tubing is Lighter than that of Pipe.

-Lower Expenses of Carriage, Less Supporters needed, Availability in Narrow or Small Space.

2. The Low Cost for Installation and Maintenance.


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Lower Pressure Drop / Fewer Connection Required


Slow and Gentle Bending of Tubing makes the insideflow Fewer Pressure Drop.

PipeTUBING

PIPING

SharpBending

SlowBending

Piping

Tubing

Tubing can be bended easily avoiding the obstaclesaround the place of tubing installation and soTubing reduces the number of connecting parts andthe risk of leakage.


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Fewer Connection Required

Piping

Tubing


Tubing can be bended easily avoiding theobstacles around the place of tubinginstallation and so Tubing reduces thenumber of connecting parts and the riskof leakage.


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Tube Cutting

5)Tube Cutting and Deburring - 1

General Tube Cutter is designed to cut tubing materials from 3/16to 1 in. (4 to 25 mm) OD.

Operating instructions1. Position tubing between rollers and cutting wheel.

2. Turn handle until wheel touches tubing.

3. Advance handlean additional 1/8 turn. (The handle knobs arespaced in 1/8-turn increments. Use them as reference points.)

4. Rotate cutter around tube. After every second rotation,advance handle 1/8 turn.

(For softer materials, advances handle after EACH rotation.)

5. Continue until tubing is cut through.


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Tube Cutting

5)Tube Cutting and Deburring - 2

Replacement Wheels;

Always use a sharp wheel, since this is the best way tominimize burring. Using a dull wheel will also expand andwork harden the tube end.

Note: Occasionally lubricate working threads.

Replace wheel when cutting becomes difficul t or end of

tube begins to expand.To replace wheel:

1. Open slide at least half-way by turning handle counter-clockwise.

2. Remove screw holding wheel in place.3. Take out old wheel and replace with new one.

4. Replace screw.


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Tube Deburring

Deburring;

Remove all burrs f rom the tubing ID and OD. Failure to doso may affect the fittings sealing capability and systemcleanliness.

General tube deburr ing tool is for 3/16 inch ID to 1-1/2 inchOD and 4 mm ID to 38 mm OD stainless steel, steel, andhard alloy tubing.

Caution:

1. Do not put fingers inside tool or near the cutting edges.

2. The deburred tube end should have a uniform edge break

with no burrs.3. Internal and external chamfers should not exceed half thewall thickness of the tubing.

5)Tube Cutting and Deburring


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To deburr OD of tubing:

1. Place deburring tool over the end of the tubing with the blades on the outside.

2. Rotate the tool in a clockwise direction.

To deburr ID of tubing:1. Place deburring tool over the end of the tubing with the blades on the inside.

2. Rotate the tool in a clockwise direction.

All: Wipe deburred end of tubing clean with a cloth.

Tube Deburring

5)Tube Cutting and Deburring


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6) Tube Bending

Bender Components

Straight TubeLength Mark

Long Handle

Short Handle

Roll Support

Nameplate

Clevis

Bender DieRoll Die

Link

Tube Latch

Vise ClampBlock

*** Bender Type Patent Problem


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6) Tube Bending Allow for Minimum Bend Radius

R

L

T

T: Tube ODL: Required straight tube length

R: Radius of tubing bend asRequired or minimum allowed forspecified wall thickness and tubesize

Ex>

T: Tube OD = 1/2 inch

L: Required straight tube length = 1-3/16 inch

R: Radius of tubing bend = 1-1/2 inch


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3. Superlok tube fitting Installation

1) Installation Procedure2) Safety Consideration

3) Leakage4) Quarter-Turn Demonstration

5) Compensation Action


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Three (3) Easy Steps for Installation up to 1 in. or 25mm

1) Installation Procedures

1 1/4 Turn

Step 1Insert the tubing into SUPERLOKTube Fitting's inside. At this moment,make sure that the tubing iscompletely contact with the shoulder

of fittings and then finger-tighten thenut.

Step 2

Before tightening theSUPERLOK nut, mark the

starting point of turningat the 6 o'clock position.

Step 3

Hold the fitting body safely with a backup

wrench and t ighten the nut 1-1/4 turns.(Pay attention to the mark of startingpoint of turning and make one revolutionand place at 9 o'clock position. Markingthe starting point of turning at the 6o'clock posi tion will let you notice where

the starting point is).


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Three (3) Easy Steps for Installation Small and Big Sizes


1/16, 1/8, and 3/16 inch or 2, 3, and 4 mm tube fittings:

Tighten the nut three-quarters (3/4) turn to the 3 oclock position.

Over 1 in./25 mm1.Preswage the ferrules onto the tubing.

2.Tighten nut one-half turn (1-1/2) past finger-tight after the ferrules arepreswaged.


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Pre-Swaging for over 1 in or 25 mm

1. Install the nut and ferrules onto the preswaging tool.

2. Insert tubing into the preswaging tool.

3. Make sure that the tubing rests fi rmly on the shoulderof the preswaging tool body and that the nut is finger-tight.

4. Mark the nut at the 6 oclock position.

5. While holding the preswaging tool steady, tighten thenut one and one-quarter turns to the 9 oclock position.

For 1/16, 1/8, and 3/16 in.; 2, 3, and 4 mm tube fittings,tighten the nut three quarters

Turn to the 3 oclock position.

6. Loosen the nut.

7. Remove the tubing with preswaged ferrules from thepreswaging tool. If the tubing sticks in the preswagingtool, remove the tubing by gently rocking it back andforth. Do not turn the tubing


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Three Easy Steps for Installation at the high pressure orthe high safety systems


1 1/4 Turn

Since there are various variations of tubing, unifying the starting point of the fittingis desirable.

1. The starting point is determined by that when tighten the nut by using awrench until the tubing shall not be turn freely in the fitting.

2. At this point, make the 1-1/4 revolution and tighten the nut.

(If tube rotation is not possible, tighten the nut approximately 1/8 turn from thefinger-tight position)


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Gaugeability

Correct Incorrect


On initial installation, the gap inspection gauge assures the installer or inspector thata fitting has been sufficiently tightened.

Position the gap inspection gaugenext to the gap between the nut and body.

If the gauge will not enter the gap,the fitting is sufficiently tightened.

If the gauge will enter the gap,additional tightening is required.


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Retightening Instructions


1.Insert tubing with preswaged ferrules into the fi ttingbody until the front ferrule seats

2.Rotate the nut with a wrench to the previouslypulled-up position; at this point, a significant increasein resistance will be encountered.

3.Tighten slightly with a wrench.

Do not use the gap inspection gauge with reassembledfittings.

You may disassemble and reassemble Superlok tubefittings many times.


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Pre-Swaging Tool1. Install the nut and ferrules onto the preswaging tool.

2. Insert tubing into the preswaging tool.

3. Make sure that the tubing rests fi rmly on the shoulderof the preswaging tool body and that the nut is finger-tight.


5. While holding the preswaging tool steady, tighten thenut one and one-quarter turns to the 9 oclock position.

For 1/16, 1/8, and 3/16 in.; 2, 3, and 4 mm tube fittings,tighten the nut three quarters

Turn to the 3 oclock position.

6. Loosen the nut.

7. Remove the tubing with preswaged ferrules from thepreswaging tool. If the tubing sticks in the preswagingtool, remove the tubing by gently rocking it back andforth. Do not turn the tubing

8. Insert tubing wi th preswaged ferrules into the fittingbody until the front ferrule seats.

9. Rotate the nut with a wrench to the previously pulled-

up posi tion; at this point, a significant increase inresistance will be encountered.

10. Tighten slightly with a wrench

Do not use the gap inspection gauge with fittings thatwere assembled using the preswaging tool.


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Hydraulic Swaging Unit

HydraulicSwaging Tool

HydraulicHand Pump

Pump Hose

ThreadedBody Die

SwageIndicator Arm

SwageIndicator Knob

Is available in two unit sizes, with a

choice of interchangeable fractional ormetric tooling for:

1. 1/2 to 1 in . and 12 to 25 mm tubing andtube adapters

2. 1 to 2 in. and 25 to 50 mm tubing andtube adapters


*** Bender Type

Patent Problem


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2) Safety Considerations

1. Do not bleed system by loosening fitting nut or fitting plug.

2. Do not assemble and tighten fittings when system is pressurized.3. Make sure that the tubing rests firmly on the shoulder of the tubefitting body before tightening the nut.

4. Use gap inspection gauge to ensure sufficient pull-up upon initialinstallation.

5. Always use proper thread sealants on tapered pipe threads.

6. Never turn fitting body. Instead, hold fitting body and turn nut.


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Leakage Formula

3) Leakage

Q (Leak) = P

H 3

W

96

L

Stem

Body BodyDia.

H L

L

Body

HL

H

Made-up SUPERLOK tube fitting

W


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4) Quarter-Turn Demonstration

3/4 0.0375 0.95

1-1/4 0.0625 1.59

Turn(s) Inch mm

1/4 0.0125 0.32

1/2 0.025 0.64

1 0.050 1.27

0.050 in.1.27 mm

Crest

Root

Flank< Finger-tight Position>Tubing must be concentric andfree of burrs prior to our

quarter-turn increment pull-up.


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Polish LinePolish Line

9

6


< One Quarter-Turn> The nut has now moved 0.0125 in. [0.32 mm] forward

Back ferrule nose begins to contact tubing surface

Front ferrule is driven forward-Polishing action has started on the fitting body bevel

Front ferrule has begun to make contact on tubing O.D.


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The nut has now moved 0.025 in.[0.64 mm] forward

Front ferrule drives forward

Back ferrule nose continues tohinge inward

More polishing action on the fittingbody bevel

One distinct ridge on tubing I.D.caused by the front ferrule

12

9

Polished Area


)


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Polished Area

12

3


The nut has now moved 0.0375 in. [0.95 mm]forward

The front ferrule has made increased contacton the tubing

Additional polishing of the fitt ing body bevelhas occurred

A second ridge can be visually confirmed onthe I.D. of the tubing, which indicates

back ferrule contact has begun to take place

The back ferrule continues to hinge inwardand nose indents the tube

) Q i


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6

3

Polished Area


The nut has now made one complete revolutionand has traveled a distance of 0.050 in. [1.27 mm]

forward Both ferrules are tight on the tubing with virtuallyno axial movement

Polishing action of the body taper is now complete

Front ferrule has stopped forward motion andtrailing edge rises to live load the seal

Back ferrule continues to hinge. Rear flange liftsupward, redirecting the center section downwardfocusing more force on colleting of the tube Two distinct ridges can now be seen on the tubingI.D., which have been created by the swaging actionof the front and back ferrule

4) Q T D i


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The nut has now traveled 0.0625 [1.59 mm] and hascompleted the proper installation procedure of theSwagelok tube fitting. Verification of this installationcan now be accomplished with the gap inspectiongauge.

No axial movement of the ferrules on the tubing O.D.

Back ferrule has fully hinged supporting the tubingoutboard of the grip point

The front ferrule is completely live loaded to imparta vibration resistant, leak tight seal

Distinct front and back ferrule ridges can be clearlyseen on the tubing I.D.

Upon disassembly, the tubing must be worked outof the fitting body since the tubing is enlarged ahead ofthe ferrules

6

9

Seal Area

Seal Area



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4. Superlok Tube Fittings to Make

Job Easier

1) Fitting Products

2) Threads

1) Fi i P d


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1) Fitting Products

Port Connectors

While holding fitting body steady, tighten theport connector one quarter turn from the

finger-tight position.For 1/16, 1/8, and 3/16 in.; 2, 3, and 4 mm tubefittings, tighten the port connector one eighthturn.

For over 1 in. and over 25 mm tube fittings,tighten the port connector one quarter turn.

1. Insert the tube adapter into the Superlok tube fitting. Make sure that the tube adapter rests firmly on the shoulderof the tube fitting body and that the nut is finger-tight .


3. While holding fitting body steady, tighten the nut one and one-quarter turns to the 9 oclock position.

For 1/16, 1/8, and 3/16 in.; 2, 3, and 4 mm tube fittings, tighten the nut three-quarters turn to the 3 oclock position.

1) Fitting Products


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Tube Adapter

1) Fitting Products

1. Install the end opposite the tube adapter end.

2. Insert the tube adapter into the Superlok tube fit ting. Makesure that the tube adapter rests firmly on the shoulder of thetube fitting body and that the nut is finger-tight.


4. While holding fitting body steady, tighten the nut one andone-quarter turns to the 9 oclock posit ion.

For 1/16, 1/8, and 3/16 in.; 2, 3, and 4 mm tube fittings, tightenthe nut three-quarters turn to the 3 oclock position.

1) Fitting Products


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Tube Adapter

1 2

3 4

Superlok tube adapters can help eliminate difficul t alignment problems and reduce inventor ies. Superloktube adapters can be used with any Superlok tube fittings. So, stocking union elbows and union tees invarious sizes and materialsalong with commonly used Superlok adapterseliminates the need for stockingspecial elbows and tees.

By using a Superlok tube adapter in conjunction with a union elbow or tee, these difficulties can be avoided.

1) Fitting Products

1) Fitting Products


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1 2

3 4

When installing pipe elbows or tees, it is often difficult to align the fitting with the desired run.

1. In this example, the installation requires connecting tubing to a female end connection.

2. When the pipe connection is tightened, the male elbow points in the wrong direction for the desired

run. Loosening the pipe connection could mean leakage at the pipe thread.3. Tighten the pipe connection of a Superlok male adapter into the female end connection.

4. Connect a Swagelok union elbow or tee to the adapter by tightening the Swagelok tube fitting with awrench, while holding the elbow or tee in the desired direction. Insert the tubing into the other end ofthe Superlok elbow or tee and install the fitting.

Tube Adapter

1) Fitting Products

1) Fitting Products


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Plugs

1) Fitting Products

Make subsequent connections by slightly tightening withwrench after tightening the nut by hand.

While holding the fitting body steady, tighten the plug onequarter turn from the finger-tight position.

1/16, 1/8 and 3/16 in.; 2, 3, and 4 mm tube fittings, tightenone eighth turn.

1) Fitting Products


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See Superlok tube fitting installation and reassembly.

Caps

1) Fitting Products

1) Fitting Products


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Reducers

1) Fitting Products

1) Fitting Products


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Reducing Union Tees

1/2

1/4

1/2

3/8

1/2

1/4

1/2

1/2

1/4

1) Fitting Products

1) Fitting Products


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Positionable Male Elbows

90 degree type 45 degree type

1. Turn the positionable end into the female fitting unti l the metal backupwasher contacts the face of the fitting.

2. Turn the positionable end out of the female fitting (not more than oneturn) until the Superlok tube fitting end is positioned properly.

3. While holding fit ting body steady, tighten the lock nut until the metalbackup washer contacts the face of the fitting.

1) Fitting Products

1) Fitting Products


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Male Branch /Run Tees

Male Branch Tee type

1) Fitting Products

1) Fitting Products


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Inserts

1) Fitting Products

2) Threads


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NPT Tapered Pipe Threads

2) Threads

National Pipe Tapered , Superlok Thread Sign N


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2) Threads


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SAE Straight Threads O-ring Boss

2) Threads

Unified Screw, American Standard Unified Screw Thread,Superlok Thread Sign U

2) Threads


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Fractional Straight Threads

2) Threads

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2) Parallel Threads


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ISO 228/1 (BSP)

Parallel Threads

ISO 228/1 (BSP)

Parallel Threads

2) Parallel Threads

JIS B0202 (PF), BSPP, Superlok Thread Sign G

Metal Gasket Seal (Generally Copper)Bonded Washer Seal

Tapered & Straight & Parallel Threads


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PTFE Tape

Tapered & Straight & Parallel Threads

Tube Fitting Installation Seminar

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