Is Gyrolok compatible with Swagelok?
As many customers have already discovered, interchangeability is the safe way to combine Gyrolok® and Swagelok® components. Interchangeability allows the current Swagelok® fitting user to enjoy the unique benefits of HOKE Gyrolok® fittings. HOKE Gyrolok® interchangeability is not just limited to Swagelok®.
What is a yor-Lok fitting?
Instrumentation Tube Fittings. These compression fittings are made to handle higher pressures and are sometimes known as Yor-Lok fittings. The standard body and nut are accompanied by two ferrules or sleeves (front and back) to make an air tight seal.
Where are Hoke fittings made?
In the late 60s HOKE is purchased by the Jones family and relocated to Cresskill, NJ. HOKE begins its nuclear valve program by acquiring Cornwall Manufacturing of PA.
Is Swagelok Made in USA?
Swagelok has 14 manufacturing plants in northeast Ohio, and associates are trained so they can work in any of the plants. Each plant has the same metrics and adheres to the same core values.
Who are Swagelok competitors?
Swagelok Company competitors include Valve, Parker, Parker Hannifin, McMaster-Carr and HAM-IT.
What does Swagelok VCR stand for?
vacuum coupling radiation
VCR means vacuum coupling radiation, providing leak-tight service from vacuum to positive pressure. The VCO line uses an O-ring to form a seal.
Where are Parker fittings made?
Housed in our Ohio-based custom manufacturing facility, TFD can manufacture that unique part, or non-standard jump size fitting that no one has, in a variety of materials such as steel, stainless steel, brass and aluminum. Specialty alloys are also available by request.
Is Swagelok a good company?
Swagelok is really clean and has pretty good safety policies for a manufacturing company. There are lots of different types of equipment to learn about, however you will only learn basic machining concepts.
Can you over tighten Swagelok fittings?
If a fitting is over-tightened, it reduces the number of times a fitting can be reassembled. Using proper techniques, you’ll be able to disassemble and reassemble Swagelok tube fittings many times.
How many employees does Swagelok have?
Swagelok
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$ 1.8 billion (2011) |
| Number of employees | 4,800 |
| Subsidiaries | Swagelok Capital Projects Company |
| Website | www.swagelok.com |