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HARDWARE

Hydraulic Connectors

Fitting Swagelock Connectors

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This guide explains how to fit and connect the Swagelock-type tube fittings supplied with all GDS Instruments pressure vessels.

These instructions are valid for tube fittings 1-inch (25mm) and smaller. All larger fittings will be supplied assembled and sealed by GDS Instruments

Swagelock-type connector diagram

Note

Safety Precautions

  • These instructions are not suitable for pressure vessels rated above 4MPa

  • Do not bleed the system by loosening the backing fitting nut or the fitting connector,

  • Do not assemble and tighten fittings when the system is pressurized,

  • Make sure that the Legris Tube rests firmly against the connector body before tightening the backing nut,

  • Do not mix materials or fitting components from various manufacturers -The backing nut, backing ring, olive and connector must be from the same manufacturer. Please contact GDS Instruments at support@gdsinstruments.com before replacing a pre-fitted connector,

  • Never turn the connector. Instead, hold the connector and turn the backing nut,

  • Avoid unnecessary assembly of unused fittings,

Installation of Swagelock-type hydraulic tube fittings

  1. Fully insert the tube into the fitting and against the connector body,

  2. Rotate the backing nut finger-tight,

  3. Mark the nut at the 6 o’clock position,

  4. For 8mm and 6mm tube fittings: while holding the connector body steady, tighten the nut one and one-quarter turns to the 9 o’clock position,

  5. For 1/8'' and 4mm tube fittings: while holding the connector body steady, tighten the nut three-quarters turn to the 3 o’clock position.

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