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Ultra-High-Polish Gasket Fittings for Stainless Steel Tubing
- For Use With: Ammonia, Argon, Butane, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Fluoride, Fluorocarbon, Germane, Halide, Helium, Hydrogen, Krypton, Laser Gas, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Silane, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Tungsten Hexafluoride, Xenon
- Temperature Range: -420° to 1000° F
- Tubing: Use with 316/316L stainless steel
- Compatible With: Swagelok® VCR
Polished to at least a 15 Ra finish on the inside, these fittings have an ultra-smooth interior surface that helps prevent contamination. Also known as ultra-high-purity fittings, they’re packed in a Class 100 clean room, cleaned, and double bagged. They are commonly used in semiconductor applications. Fittings use a metal gasket (sold separately), which generates fewer particles than a rubber gasket and creates a strong seal in high-pressure and high-vacuum applications. Fittings are 316 stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance.
To assemble, place a gasket between the gasket ends before gently rotating the female-threaded fitting onto the male-threaded fitting. Tighten until 1/8 of a turn past finger tight.
Choose threaded fittings to attach directly to other fittings. Or, choose one of the following types of fittings to attach directly to tubing:
Butt-weld fittings allow for a smooth, flush connection that provides maximum flow.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Adapters with an unthreaded gasket fitting connection are also known as glands.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasket | Butt Weld | Wall Thick. | Lg. | Material | Max. Pressure | Max. Vacuum | Interior Smoothness, Ra | Environmental Rating | Each | |
| 1/8" | 1/8" | 0.028" | 1 5/64" | 316L Stainless Steel | 8,500 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/8" | 1/8" | 0.028" | 1 27/64" | 316L Stainless Steel | 8,500 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 1/4" | 0.035" | 19/32" | 316L Stainless Steel | 5,100 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 1/4" | 0.035" | 23/32" | 316L Stainless Steel | 5,100 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 1/4" | 0.035" | 1 3/32" | 316L Stainless Steel | 5,100 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 1/4" | 0.035" | 1 25/32" | 316L Stainless Steel | 5,100 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 1/4" | 0.039" | 1 5/32" | 316L Stainless Steel | 5,100 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 1/4" | 0.039" | 1 11/16" | 316L Stainless Steel | 5,100 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 0.049" | 1 1/8" | 316L Stainless Steel | 3,500 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 0.049" | 1 25/32" | 316L Stainless Steel | 3,750 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 3/4" | 0.065" | 1 9/64" | 316L Stainless Steel | 3,350 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 3/4" | 0.065" | 2 1/32" | 316L Stainless Steel | 3,350 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1" | 0.065" | 1 1/4" | 316L Stainless Steel | 2,400 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1" | 0.065" | 2 5/16" | 316L Stainless Steel | 2,400 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Adapters with an unthreaded gasket fitting connection are also known as glands.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasket | Butt Weld | Wall Thick. | Lg. | Material | Max. Pressure | Max. Vacuum | Interior Smoothness, Ra | Environmental Rating | Each | |
| 1/4" | 1/8" | 0.028" | 1 3/32" | 316L Stainless Steel | 5,100 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 1/8" | 0.028" | 1 13/32" | 316L Stainless Steel | 5,100 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 0.035" | 1 1/8" | 316L Stainless Steel | 3,750 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 0.035" | 1 25/32" | 316L Stainless Steel | 3,750 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 3/8" | 0.035" | 1 1/8" | 316L Stainless Steel | 3,750 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 3/8" | 0.035" | 1 25/32" | 316L Stainless Steel | 3,750 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 5 | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| For Tube OD | Nut Material | Max. Pressure | Max. Vacuum | Lg. | Each | |
Male | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8" | 316L Stainless Steel | 8,500 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 1/2" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 316L Stainless Steel | 5,100 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 17/32" | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 1/4" | 316L Stainless Steel | 5,100 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 23/32" | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 316L Stainless Steel | 3,500 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 13/16" | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 316L Stainless Steel | 3,350 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 1" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 316L Stainless Steel | 2,400 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 1 3/16" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Female | ||||||
| 1/8" | 316L Stainless Steel | 8,500 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 17/32" | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 1/4" | 316L Stainless Steel | 5,100 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 13/16" | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 316L Stainless Steel | 3,500 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 7/8" | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 316L Stainless Steel | 3,350 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 1 1/8" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 316L Stainless Steel | 2,400 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 1 11/32" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Retaining
Tabs
Nickel gaskets are softer than stainless steel gaskets, so they won’t wear down sealing surfaces as much, and they’re easier to tighten. They’re reactive to carbon monoxide and ozone, so they shouldn’t be used with those chemicals.
Hard and heat resistant, stainless steel gaskets can be used in a wider range of applications than nickel gaskets such as carbon monoxide and ozone. However, they’re harder to tighten than nickel gaskets, and they’ll wear down sealing surfaces more quickly.
Silver-plated stainless steel gaskets are softer than unfinished stainless steel gaskets, so they won’t wear down sealing surfaces as much, and they’re easier to tighten. However, they oxidize when exposed to air, and silver particles might flake off during assembly.
Gaskets with retaining tabs stay in place during installation, so you don’t have to hold the gasket while fastening fittings together. This also means they’re less likely to scratch or nick your fittings by rotating during installation.
| For Tube OD | Max. Vacuum | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Nickel Gasket | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
316L Stainless Steel Gasket | ||||
| 1/4" | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Silver-Plated 316L Stainless Steel Gasket | ||||
| 1/4" | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
316L Stainless Steel Gasket with Retaining Tabs | ||||
| 1/4" | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | Fed. Std. Class 100 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Vibration-Resistant Ultra-High-Polish Gasket Fittings for Stainless Steel Tubing
- For Use With: Carbon Dioxide, Ammonia, Chloride, Fluoride, Fluorine, Germane, Fluorocarbon, Halide, Helium, Hydrogen, Argon, Krypton, Oxygen, Laser Gas, Natural Gas, Neon, Butane, Xenon, Tungsten Hexafluoride, Silane, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Nitrogen
- Temperature Range: -420° to 1000° F, except nickel gaskets are -325° to 600° F
- Tubing: Use with 316/316L stainless steel
- Specifications Met: MIL-STD-810
Use these fittings in applications ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to satellites and rockets. They resist high vibration and vacuum while maintaining high purity. Two anti-torque rings stop the fittings from twisting your tubing or component during installation. This also prevents the fittings from loosening or leaking from high vibration, so they’re safe to use with hazardous gases. All are compatible with Swagelok® VCR fittings.
Also known as ultra-high-purity fittings, these fittings were packed in a Class 100 clean room, so they arrive without contaminants. They're also designed from inside and out to prevent the creation of contaminants. Made of stainless steel, they won’t rust. Their anti-torque rings prevent galling, which extends the life of the seal while limiting particles. A metal gasket, instead of a rubber one, also reduces the potential for particles. And their interior is polished to a 7 Ra finish—the same as a high-quality stainless steel sink—to prevent particles from clinging to the inside.
Choose from fully assembled fittings or build a custom fitting. For a complete fitting, you'll need two anti-torque rings, two adapters, a male and female nut, and a gasket.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Tube OD | Wall Thickness | Lg. | Material | Gasket Material | Max. Pressure | Max. Vacuum | Includes | Each | |
| 1/4" | 0.035" | 1 13/16" | 316/316L Stainless Steel | Nickel | 4,000 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | Two Adapters, Two Anti-Torque Rings, Gasket, Male Nut, Female Nut | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 0.049" | 2 15/16" | 316/316L Stainless Steel | Nickel | 2,800 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | Two Adapters, Two Anti-Torque Rings, Gasket, Male Nut, Female Nut | 0000000 | 000000 |
These adapters are also known as glands.
| For Tube OD | Wall Thick. | Lg. | Material | Max. Pressure | Max. Vacuum | Each | |
| 1/4" | 0.035" | 1 1/8" | 316/316L Stainless Steel | 4,000 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 0.035" | 1 3/4" | 316/316L Stainless Steel | 4,000 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 0.049" | 1 1/8" | 316/316L Stainless Steel | 2,800 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 0.049" | 1 13/16" | 316/316L Stainless Steel | 2,800 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 0000000 | 00000 |
| For Tube OD | Nut Material | Max. Pressure | Max. Vacuum | Each | |
Male | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | 316/316L Stainless Steel | 4,000 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 316/316L Stainless Steel | 2,800 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 0000000 | 00000 |
Female | |||||
| 1/4" | 316/316L Stainless Steel | 4,000 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 316/316L Stainless Steel | 2,800 psi @ 72° F | 10 -11 torr @ 72° F | 0000000 | 00000 |
Nickel gaskets are softer than stainless steel gaskets, so they won’t wear down sealing surfaces as much, and they’re easier to tighten. However, they don’t withstand temperatures as high. They’re reactive to carbon monoxide and ozone, so they shouldn’t be used with those chemicals.
Stainless steel gaskets are a more universal gasket material than nickel gaskets. They’re also stronger and better at handling high temperatures. You can use them with carbon monoxide and ozone. However, they’re harder to tighten than nickel gaskets, and they’ll wear down sealing surfaces more quickly.
Hose Crimping Tool and Fitting Sets for Compressed Gas
Sets contain a crimping tool and a variety of fittings, nuts, and ferrules so you can connect pressure regulators, torches, and other components of your welding system. Fittings are also known as CGA (Compressed Gas Association) fittings. They are brass for good corrosion resistance.
Barbed adapters let you adapt to a threaded end so you can connect welding hose to pressure regulators or torches. They consist of a barbed shaft with a rounded end that sits inside a threaded nut so you can make a threaded hose connection.
Barbed connectors are also known as hose menders and splicers. Use them to connect lengths of hose or to repair damaged hose. Slide the barbed end into welding hose and use a hose ferrule and the crimping tool to secure the fitting to hose.
Threaded connectors let you attach threaded welding hose to pressure regulators and torches.
Fittings with left-hand threads are identified with a notch in the nut.
Note: Fittings have a CGA number that corresponds to a specific type of gas. Choose a fitting with the same CGA number as your tank and other system components.
| For Hose ID | No. of Pieces | Includes | Max. Pressure | For Use With | Each | |
Brass | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16", 1/4" | 93 | Crimping Tool Eight barbed hose adapters for 3/16" hose ID (use with A-size nuts) Six barbed hose adapters for 3/16" hose ID (use with B-size nuts) Ten barbed hose adapters for 1/4" hose ID (use with B-size nuts) Two barbed hose connectors for 3/16" hose ID Four barbed hose connectors for 1/4" hose ID One A-size 3/8"-24 male right-hand threaded connector (CGA-020) One A-size 3/8"-24 male left-hand threaded connector (CGA-021) One B-size 9/16"-18 male right-hand threaded connector (CGA-022) One B-size 9/16"-18 male left-hand threaded connector (CGA-023) Four A-size 3/8"-24 right-hand threaded nuts (CGA-020) Four A-size 3/8"-24 left-hand threaded nuts (CGA-021) Eight B-size 9/16"-18 female right-hand threaded nuts (CGA-022) Eight B-size 9/16"-18 female left-hand threaded nuts (CGA-023) Twelve ferrules with 0.45" hose end ID Ten ferrules with 0.562" hose end ID Twelve ferrules with 0.593" hose end ID | 200 psi @ 72° F | Acetylene, Butane, Fuel Gases, LP Gas, Natural Gas, Oxygen, Propane | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 5/16", 3/8" | 71 | Crimping Tool Eight barbed hose adapters for 5/16" hose ID (use with B-size nuts) Eight barbed hose adapters for 3/8" hose ID (use with B-size nuts) Two barbed hose connectors for 5/16" hose ID Two barbed hose connectors for 3/8" hose ID One B-size 9/16"-18 male right-hand threaded connector (CGA-022) One B-size 9/16"-18 male left-hand threaded connector (CGA-023) Eight B-size 9/16"-18 female right-hand threaded nuts (CGA-022) Eight B-size 9/16"-18 female left-hand threaded nuts (CGA-023) Eight ferrules with 0.625" hose end ID Eight ferrules with 0.656" hose end ID Six ferrules with 0.687" hose end ID Eight ferrules with 0.718" hose end ID | 200 psi @ 72° F | Acetylene, Butane, Fuel Gases, LP Gas, Natural Gas, Oxygen, Propane | 0000000 | 000000 |