Industrial Gas Distribution Systems
Swagelok combines more than 70 years of fluid system expertise with a global network of pressure control specialists to help organizations design, implement, and maintain safe, efficient gas distribution systems. From the gas source to the point of use, Swagelok provides configurable gas distribution solutions that simplify system design, support reliable operation, and help meet the unique requirements of a wide range of applications.
In this video, learn how Swagelok's gas distribution systems and advisory services can help improve safety, streamline installation, and optimize performance across your facility. Discover how configurable assemblies, standardized designs, and expert guidance enable faster project execution while providing the flexibility to accommodate different gases, pressures, and operational needs. You'll also see how advanced configuration tools help visualize complete system designs, making it easier to select the right solution. The result is a leak-tight, pressure-tested gas distribution system designed to enhance reliability, efficiency, and long-term operational success.
Video Transcript
Swagelok’s gas distribution program is really a suite of assemblies that gets high-pressure gas from a gas bottle into a customer’s facility and distributed around the facility in a safe and efficient manner.
The Swagelok gas distribution program is an all-in-one solution for the customer that goes from the bottle to the workbench. You get everything from components and systems to expertise from one source. We can standardize a design, quickly repeat the assembly, have it throughout the facility, and deliver it in a timely fashion.
Historically, back in the day, I would go and visit a customer. I would gain all their requirements, then come back to the office and discuss it with my custom solutions team. We’d come up with a solution. If the customer liked it and didn’t want to make any changes, then the PO was placed.
At that point, a drawing was produced, and then the customer got the chance to review it. Anything that can be cut out of that process but not affect the end result is a massive time-saver.
The gas distribution configuration tool helps the customer understand what the assembly is actually going to look like when it gets to their facility. It will ask important questions that are relevant for product selection: What kind of flow? What kind of inlet pressure? What kind of outlet pressure? And what kind of gas do you have in your system? These are all important for selecting the components.
With the help of these questions, you will get the most effective and safe system. I can go to see a customer, review their system, and understand their requirements and what they necessarily need in detail. I can then go to the configurator, put those details in, create a part number, and within one to two minutes, review it with the customer.
He receives a 3D model and, if necessary, a bill of materials for maintenance, upkeep, and things like that. So, it’s a massive time savings, and I can answer questions the customer may have instantly within that first meeting.
Swagelok helps the customer configure the best system for their operations by working hand in hand with the customer. Having the customer give as much input as possible gives us the best chance for success.
The customer can choose what suits him best. He doesn’t have to plan around our panels but can design his system how he likes, and we are so configurable that we can adjust to his needs. It has different sources? No problem. Different gases? Also no problem. Different pressures? Also no problem.
If the customer does want something truly bespoke, straight away the customer gets to see what the panel is going to look like, the dimensions of it, the layout of it, where the vent connections are, where the inlet is located, how many valves are there, and whether they need an additional bleed valve or purge valve.
Things that wouldn’t necessarily be initially obvious become instantly clear. I can go through every single component if they need to and have them instantly understand what they’re going to receive.
Our gas distribution system combines intelligent design and an understanding of the requirements of the system. With this, we can optimize to a safe system and build the most effective gas-handling system.
Our main focus is to supply a leak-tight system with the best-quality products. When we assemble a system, we take pride in producing a quality product that will be delivered to the customer assembled and pressure tested.
With the experts we have in gas distribution around the world, and also the regional field engineers who help customers not only with gas distribution but also with any number of fluid system issues on their site, we’ve really got the right people in the right places to assist customers and get them a solution.
