Solutions for Flight and Space
Top manufacturers trust Swagelok® Southern California for reliable solutions for space and flight systems. Applications include commercial and defense aircraft operations and we also regularly work with aerospace research and development made at university levels.
- Military aircraft applications with orbital welding of fuel and hydraulic systems
- Space craft and life support systems
- Ground support and test systems
- Engines, galleys and aircraft body parts using processes such as superplastic forming and carbon composite parts
Potable water systems
Products
Applications that require high quality components that are reliably predictable to withstand vibration and pressure change can depend on Swagelok® Medium-Pressure Tube Fittings (FK series). They even feature a preassembled cartridge for easy, accurate installation.
The simple two-piece design of the FK series fitting, with color-coded ferrules, ensures proper orientation and installation using standard tools. Its vibration-resistant design, combined with the ability to be reassembled multiple times, can help lead to lower overall maintenance costs. They offer leak-tight gas seal and vibration resistance in applications up to 20 000 psig (1378 bar).
FK series
Swagelok FK series medium-pressure fittings install up to five times faster than cone and thread fittings, reducing installation time, assembly, and maintenance costs.
IPT series
Swagelok IPT series medium- and high-pressure cone and thread fittings may be assembled with cone and thread fittings and tube end assemblies.
Tubing
Swagelok FK series medium-pressure fittings are rated for use with both 316SS tubing and alloy 2507 tubing.
Services
Test Panels and Assembly - Focus on the bigger picture and enlist our Swagelok-certified assembly and fabrication team to assist in layout, specification and creation of your test panels. Receive them complete and ready to install.
Engineering Services - Swagelok-certified field engineers are available with global expertise to helping you solve your fluid system challenges and safety concerns. From optimization to operations and evaluation, get support to improve your deliverables.
Orbital Welding - Create tubing systems with fewer leak points by orbital welding with the Swagelok M200 welder or source this with our local fabrication team.
Metal Hose Fabrication - Swagelok offers hoses that last and withstand the highest of pressures. If you need help with hoses and aren't a hose expert, we have those too!
Repetitive Tube Bending - Use our CNC tube bender for high volume, repetitive tube shapes to save your technicians time and ensure accurate dimensions. CNC tube bending makes it easy and reliable.
Training - When you use Swagelok Essentials and Advanced training, you ensure that your team will work more efficiently, with accurate installations. Learn how to install fittings, including those for high pressure, bend tubing and understand considerations for high pressure products.
Resources
Tube Fittings Comparison between FK Series Fittings vs Cone and Thread Fittings
Follow a side-by-side comparison that demonstrates the drastically reduced installation time between the FK series fitting versus cone and thread, and the protection against minor flaws that lead to reworking.
How to Assemble FK Series Medium-Pressure Tube Fittings
In this step-by-step video, you’ll learn how to assemble Swagelok FK Series medium-pressure tube fittings.
Select a Tubing Solution That Fits Your Fluid System Needs
Watch step-by-step instructions on how to use Swagelok's Tubing Data Sheet to guide you through the process of choosing the right tubing for your fluid system