Swagelok Fluid System Blog

Swagelok Reference Point provides industrial professionals with insights and analysis intended to help decrease downtime, increase efficiencies, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a safe workplace staffed by effective associates. Browse our latest blog posts below to learn how you might more easily accomplish your fluid system-related goals.

Featured Blog Posts

Swagelok hydrogen embrittlement materials selection

FAQs: How to Avoid Hydrogen Embrittlement

Selecting the right materials for hydrogen-handling applications is critical to the long-term viability of hydrogen as a fuel source. Learn how to select the right materials and prevent hydrogen embrittlement.

Swagelok field engineer overlooking an oil & gas refinery

How Analytical Accuracy Saved Two Major Refiners Millions

Gasoline blending operations can generate significant unnecessary costs if sampling and analysis are not performed efficiently and effectively. Read how two major refiners solved time delay and accuracy issues with the help of Swagelok.

Valves 101: What Fluid System Pros Should Know

Industrial valves play an important role in controlling the flow of media in critical fluid systems. Learn more about valve types, their functions, and how to make the right selection.

Why You Should Not Intermix Tube Fittings

Learn why intermixing or interchanging tube fitting components from different manufacturers can lead to poor fluid system performance.

how to bend tubing with a Swagelok tube bender

How to Bend Tubing: Proven Techniques and Applications for Metal Tube Bending

Discover the benefits of stainless steel tubing vs. welded pipe, find out when to choose steel tube bending, and learn tube shaping and tube bending techniques.

Swagelok hose for the semiconductor industry

How Proper Hose Installation Can Reduce Semiconductor Fab Costs

How to reduce costs by avoiding issues like hose condensation and energy loss in semiconductor manufacturing by following proper hose installation practices.