What does VCR stand for Swagelok?
vacuum coupling radiation
VCR means vacuum coupling radiation, providing leak-tight service from vacuum to positive pressure. The VCO line uses an O-ring to form a seal.
What is VCR fitting?
Swagelok® VCR fittings offer the high purity of a metal- to-metal seal, providing leak-tight service from vacuum to positive pressure . The seal on a VCR assembly is made when the gasket is compressed by two beads during the engagement of a male nut or body hex and a female nut .
Can VCR gaskets be reused?
VCR gaskets should be used fresh for each install but you can probalby get away with reusing the same gasket a few times for most applications. Swagelok tube fittings can be re-installed to the same location as long as they are installed in the same orientation.
What does OD compression mean?
outside diameter
Compression ends are made for a tube which has a specific outside diameter (OD). For example, a ¼” compression fitting is designed to connect a section of tubing which has an OD of ¼”.
How does swagelok seal?
A Swagelok tube fitting forms a gas seal by means of the burnishing that occurs in two places: between the front ferrule and the tube fitting body, and between the front ferrule and the tubing.
How does a metal gasket work?
Metal Jacketed Gaskets, as the name suggests, consists of a metallic outer shell with either metallic or non-metallic compressed fiber filler. The filler material gives the gasket resilience, while the metal jacket protects the filler and resists pressures, temperatures, and corrosion.
How big is swagelok?
a $2 billion
Swagelok Company is a $2 billion privately held developer of fluid system products, assemblies, and services for the oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, semiconductor, and transportation industries.
Why should you never use again an old gasket?
Reusing a gasket is not advised as the saturation and absorbancy condition can vary. A gasket should be assembled, then exposed to heat and fluid. A used gasket already having swelling due to the fluids should not be reused.
Do you need to replace gaskets every time?
Do You Have To Replace Valve Cover Gasket Every Time? Valve cover gasket maintenance is not required. A leak only requires replacing the gasket. In addition to replacing the valve cover gasket if it is old, it is also often necessary to replace the gasket when repairing an engine.
What is MHT in plumbing?
Common acronym designations have been adopted to easily describe the different types of fittings: MHT = Male Hose Thread. FHT = Female Hose Thread. MPT= Male Pipe Thread. FPT = Female Pipe Thread.
What does MIP and FIP mean?
Other Notes About Thread Sizing MPT stands for Male Pipe Thread and MIP stands for Male Iron Pipe which both indicate a male fitting with NPT threads. FPT stands for Female Pipe Threads and FIP stands for Female Iron Pipe which both indicate a female fitting with NPT threads.