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Safety First: Industrial Fluid System Checklist

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Safety First Topic:

Operating Conditions

Consider potential constraints prior to assembly—conditions such as vibration, and high pressures and temperatures can have an impact on the performance of your assembly. Considering the motion of the components such as valve handles, utilizing a hose instead of tubing where significant vibration can occur, and adding proper supports can significantly improve the performance of your fluid system.

In addition, here are some important details to consider, and our recommendations to help you optimize your fluid system:

Consideration Recommendation:

Operating Temperatures and Pressures

Temperature and pressure ratings can be
found in our product literature

High pressure conditions:
FK Series
IPT Cone & Thread Series
Stainless Steel Tubing

High Temperature Conditions:
Needle Valve Severe Service Series
Thermal Ball Valve Series (T60M)
Steam Series Ball Valve (S60P)
Fire Series Ball Valve (A60T)

Low Temperature Conditions:
Low Temp Ball Valves (L60)
40 Series Ball Valve

Hose Insulation

Vibration Potential

Use Hose instead of Tubing
Use Support Systems

Having trouble with the design of your fluid system? Let us help.


Next weeks Safety First blog:

Labeling Critical Components


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