Tube Fittings is a product that is used to provide a leak free connection between tubes for a seamless flow of liquids and gases. Tube Fittings are manufactured to meet even the most volatile and rigorous specifications required by industries and are most commonly used in the oil and gas, pulp & paper, petrochemical/chemical processing, research laboratories, aerospace and defense, chemical processing, power generation, cryogenic and semiconductor, shipbuilding and heavy industrial industries. The most Common types of tube fittings manufactured by us are nickel- and chrome-plated fittings which are used for their corrosion resistance or to provide aesthetic finishes. It is important to know which fittings should be used in which application. The first step to determining the type of fitting right for the application is to establish the basic system type. The three common applications are:
Hydraulic applications: They involve the transfer of liquid fluids such as water and other chemical solvents. Hydraulic fittings must have seals which prevent the leakage of liquid and often be resistant to rust or other possible chemical corrosion.
Pneumatic applications: They involve the transfer of gases. Pneumatic fittings must have very tight seals to prevent gas leakage and must be resistant to chemical corrosion.
Other applications: They are applications such as structural design, which also incorporate tube fittings. These fittings must have strong physical integrity, but typically do not require sealing because they do not carry fluids.
Tube Fittings are available in a number of sizes and configurations. They range from sizes 1/16” to 2” with a number of choices in connections and end patterns. Tube Fittings are normally measured by inside diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), wall thickness and material hardness. Tube Fittings are made up of the 4 vital parts, namely: A body, a front ferrule, a back ferrule, and a nut. There are also a number of grades of Tube Fittings and connections available.