Anybody use Swagelok fittings on their Rod?

Theres the link to the :36 sec video explaining how to use the gage. Fairly straightforward, and frankly reminds me of the tool I use to check my crimps when I'm installing PEX plumbing. A quick Google search shows the gages can be purchased for between $10-$18.

 

They are by far the best compression style fitting available . They are rated to be used in pressures in a brake system , but must be properly installed with correct OD tube . Anti seize is your friend in Stainless fastener usage . Don’t use it and you will be sorry later that you didn’t ! As stated Parker can provide the same style fitting also . Just be aware these are not normal ferrel style compression fittings , don’t mix them up , serious damage could result .


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I agree, though I see absolutely no reason why they would be any different when it comes to low pressure automotive applications where people commonly use standard br*** compression fittings, like fuel and oil lines, and the use of same is considered perfectly acceptable. Even the combination of a hose barb, rubber fuel injection hose and basic band hose clamp is good for 40+ psi. Checking Swagelok's chart, it seems their 3/8" fittings are rated for between 3,300 and 7,800 psi, depending on tube wall thickness, so they should be able to handle the 6 psi that my Carter pump puts out without issue. As far as DOT rating, especially when it comes to brake lines, I'd imagine that even if the Swageloks are acceptable, the DOT wouldn't want to differentiate between standard br*** compression fitting that is not acceptable and a Swagelok that is, so they just make a blanket rule.

The biggest advantages that Swageloks have as far as I can tell are;
-No need to flare fittings or junctions
-Tube can simply be cut off with a basic tubing cutter and quickly deburred
-Ease of ***embly
-Can be polished
-Capable of handling high pressures
-Easy to transition from tubing to other fittings like a hose barb or NPT
-Ability to make tight bends with the fitting that couldn't be made with the tube.

Disadvantages being;
-High cost
-Aren't "traditional"

 

Good, stuff, Joe! You didn't mention that you can take them apart and put them back together multiple times, without issues. I use them whenever I can, but when they "show" I usually take the time to grind the couplings/Tees down a bit and smooth and polish them. Looks SOOO much better.
You can also make your own configuration easily, as the good grade of SS welds up nicely.
We had Swagelok do demos at work, and if put together correctly, the tubing will burst before the fitting leaks.

 

I just brought a retired guys complete garage a was happy to find tons of swagelock fittings. Besides the fittings and valves, there benders and cutters have been making my life easier.

 

I previously used Swagelock fittings on my fuel lines in my 35 Chevy. Under no cirumstances would I use them on brake lines, DOT only! I'm using them again on my 46 Olds 6x2 fuel lines and log as well as on my suspension air lines.

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I have used swaglok fittings for many years . Best in the industry . Only issue I have experienced is installing the stainless fittings with out anti seize usually means seized fitting nut and threads are destroyed removing it , if you can even remove it . Each size fitting has a specific gauge to torque the nut to . Most never use this gauge including me , I have had no issues other than seizing of un lubed threads . “They deal as tight as the


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They seal as tight as the flap on a frogs azz !


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