Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge with Static Dissipative Hose: Photos, New Video
by Katie Reid on Wed, Mar 22, 2023 @ 08:03 AM
Steam, hydraulic oil, high velocity gases, and dielectric fluids can generate static charge when passing through a hose core. Brush up on hose selection factors that affect plant safety and efficiency …
Finding and Solving Sampling System Problems with Help from Edmonton Valve (New Video)
by Katie Reid on Wed, Mar 01, 2023 @ 08:03 AM
If your work involves capturing a sample from a process, pipeline, or tank while maintaining the chemical composition during storage or transport for later analysis, we can help. A new video explains …
3 More Examples of Fluid System Assemblies Built Here in Our Edmonton Shop
by Katie Reid on Wed, Feb 08, 2023 @ 08:02 AM
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 …
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 …
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 …
Use Ferrules and Fittings That Match the Material of the Tubing (Part 1)
by Katie Reid on Fri, Mar 11, 2022 @ 12:03 PM
Swagelok's informational video describes how to select which materials to use for ferrules and fittings to match your tubing. Also see When Tube Fitting Material Should Not Match Tubing Material (Part …