《An Installer’s Pocket Guide for Swagelok® Tube Fittings》 is an installation guide for Swagelok® tube fittings
This document serves as an installer's pocket guide for Swagelok tube fittings, providing essential information for the selection and installation of various fitting types. It covers safety precautions, installation procedures for fittings up to 1 in./25 mm and larger sizes, and guidelines for tubing selection for different applications such as gas service and specific materials like carbon steel and stainless steel.
No, do not mix materials or fitting components from various manufacturers as leak-tight seals depend on Swagelok engineering standards.
Fully insert the tubing against the shoulder, rotate the nut finger-tight, mark the nut, and tighten the nut one and one-quarter turns to the 9 o'clock position.