Research and Lab Support
Research and Laboratory Support
Fluid system leaks shouldn’t get in the way of productivity. Instead of designing, sourcing, and building assemblies in-house, leave that work to your local fluid system specialists at Swagelok Southern California. Our team has years of experience working with scientists, engineers, and educators in delivering hands-on support in building assemblies to enhance testing and expand laboratories. From a few components in a test application to build out of a state-of-the-art research facility, you are backed locally and by the global Swagelok® network.
How We Can Help
Here are some of the ways that our field engineers and Swagelok-certified technicians support laboratory processes for testing and analysis.
- Dedicated to providing high-integrity products and assemblies under strict manufacturing processes and material traceability
- Offer a wide range of products and services designed to help deliver fluids from source to point-of-use, safely and accurately, with minimal waste and inefficiency
- Provide access to experts who understand the specific ins and outs of research requirements and are capable of troubleshooting issues or offering alternate solutions to maximize time and spend
From high-pressure to ultra-high vacuum environments, Swagelok offers the fluid system expertise needed to maintain safe, reliable operations and accelerate the path from concept to market. We offer R&D support to both private and public research laboratories, pharmaceuticals, testing facilities, and universities across Southern California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands. Some of the applications are included below. We work alongside you.
| Autoclaves | Catalytic reactions |
| Centrifuges | Chemical synthesis |
| Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) | Fermenters |
| Gas chromatography equipment | Gas distribution/delivery systems |
| Gas reactors | Hydrogeneration reactors |
| Heat exchangers | Incubators |
| Lab instrumentation | Lab gas control sticks (LGC) |
| Purification panels | Solvent lines |
| Solvent filling stations | Test rigs |
| Vacuum systems | Water electrolysis |
Products and Services for Research and Laboratories
Swagelok offers a broad range of configurable products—across materials, coatings, pressures, and vacuum levels—to meet the evolving demands of R&D environments. Beyond component selection, as organizations work to maintain efficiency and profitability, while addressing growing safety regulations and a widening fluid system knowledge gap, they must also arm associates with necessary skills to deliver on testing and development. From training to streamlined systems—these are areas where Swagelok engineering services can provide tailored support.
Regulators
Get the set of capabilities you need from your regulators. Swagelok® pressure-reducing regulators (spring-loaded or dome-loaded), back-pressure regulators (spring-loaded or dome-loaded), and specialty regulators maintain pressure and minimize droop over a wide range of pressures and flows. Specialists can also help you determine the best gas distribution subsystem for your application including source inlets, changeover regulators, gas panels, and point-of-use systems.
Hoses and Flexible Tubing
Choose from a variety of core materials, reinforcement styles, and end connections to suit virtually any pressure and temperature requirement. Get bulk hose, hose assemblies, and custom hose lengths in sizes 1/8 in. to 2 in. Also find metal core hose rated to 1000°F and PTFE core hose rated to 450°F. Plus, our PFA and vinyl flexible tubing gives you even more chemically resistant options for low-pressure applications.
Gas Distribution Systems
Standardized, configurable Swagelok® gas delivery systems help protect operators, increase process uptime, and improve process accuracy. Lab gas control (LGC) sticks supply gas in a compact design.
Grab Sample Systems
Swagelok® grab sampling systems allow for safe, efficient sample capture and are available in a variety of configurations and advanced features.
Onsite Services
Get the most from your fluid systems with help from certified, local specialists. Fluid system evaluation and advisory services can identify ways to mitigate safety and environmental risks, and can assist you with a plan to eliminate leaks throughout your facility. Also improve sampling system reliability or let us take the pressure of hose management off your staff. Let us help you find more opportunities to gain efficiencies.
Training
From tube bending best practices to proper end connection selection, Swagelok provides training to ensure your team has the skills necessary for safe fluid system operations and maintenance. Onsite or at your facility, multiple options are available.
Resources
Improving Lab Safety and Productivity
Reliable gas delivery is essential for laboratory safety, accuracy, and productivity. This article explores how poorly designed gas distribution systems can lead to leaks, pressure issues, and costly inefficiencies—and how a thoughtful system design and expert evaluation can help labs operate more safely, efficiently, and get you the results you need.
Gas Distribution Safety and Risk Mitigation
Gas distribution systems require regular maintenance of oversight to ensure uninterrupted operation and safety. Find out how you understand the common risks that arise during design, installation, and maintenance for gas distribution systems. And be able to accurately select the proper components. Watch this 3 minute video to learn more.
How to Select the Right Hose Reinforcement
Selecting the right industrial hoses for your fluid systems requires careful consideration of a variety of factors, including media pressure, temperature of media and the surrounding environment, flow rates, and more. The hose’s ability to meet your specific system requirements largely depends on you choosing an optimized combination of hose components properly rated to withstand application conditions. This article discusses the different factors to consider during your selection process.
Grab Sampling Systems Application Guide
Grab sampling systems provide a simple, effective way to safely collect samples. Learn more in the Swagelok Grab Sampling Systems application guide.