SWG, S1:E7 - Tubing Tools to Make Your Job Safer and Easier

Posted by Gary Wellborn on Jul 23, 2020 2:29:56 PM

 


It’s tool time, folks! In this episode of Swaging with Gary, Swagelok expert Gary Wellborn, talks about the larger Swagelok tubing tools available to make installation safer and faster. From tube cutting to tube bending and fitting tools. Learn how the Swagelok tubing tools will make your life easier.

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Topics: Swaging with Gary, Tube Fittings

Sampling System Design: Set Yourself Up for Success

Posted by Aubry Fielding on Feb 19, 2020 4:31:06 PM

When designing a sampling system, even a minor miscalculation can lead to unreliable system operation. Now is the time to learn how to avoid classic liquid and gas sampling system mistakes. Below is a summary of a blog article posted by Karim Mahraz, Swagelok Product Manager, Analytical Instrumentation.

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Topics: Training, Engineering Services, Grab Sample Systems

Swagelok Southeast Texas Helps HOERBIGER Reduce CO, NOx Emissions on Legacy Engines by 80 Percent

Posted by Aubry Fielding on Jan 14, 2020 11:30:46 AM

 

HOERBIGER Engineering Services (HES) initially relied on Swagelok Southeast Texas as parts vendor, but after multiple attempts to work with local machine shops, the relationship evolved into a service-focused collaboration, dedicated to helping HES service lower the cost of servicing customer legacy engines.

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Topics: Case Study, Field Services, Hose Advisory, Assembly Solutions

SWG, S1:E6 - Training Services

Posted by Gary Wellborn on Nov 18, 2019 1:33:00 PM

 


In this episode of Swaging with Gary, he talks with Technical Advisor, Buster Caballero about a recent customer shutdown caused by tube fitting failures that could have been prevented with proactive training for the Technicians maintaining that system.

Get more information about training courses available from the experts at Swagelok Southeast Texas. 

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Topics: Swaging with Gary, Rotating Equipment, Training, Tube Fittings

SWG, S1:E5 - Seal Support Systems & Components

Posted by Gary Wellborn on Sep 7, 2019 10:00:00 AM

 


In this episode of Swaging with Gary, he talks with Technical Advisor, Jake Jones, a former millwright, and I&E tech and planner, with one of the largest rubber plants on the Gulf Coast about the benefits of Swagelok's Seal Support Systems.

Get more information about Swagelok Seal Support Systems, API 682 compliant plans and Mechanical Seal Support components

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Topics: Seal Support Systems, Swaging with Gary, Rotating Equipment

SWG, S1:E4 - Proper Tube Fitting Installation

Posted by Gary Wellborn on Aug 13, 2019 9:49:50 AM

 


Watch this episode of Swaging with Gary, as tube fitting expert Gary Wellborn discusses proper tube fitting installation with Technical Advisor, Buster Caballero.

Gary and Buster discuss:

  • old myths such as backing out fittings
 1/8"
  • the importance of proactive training
  • the four components of a tube fitting

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Topics: Fittings, Swaging with Gary

Swaging with Gary - 'Ask Me Anything' Q & A, Episode 2

Posted by Gary Wellborn on Jun 4, 2019 1:13:36 PM

Watch Episode 2: Ease of Doing Business and Installation 

As part of our 'Swaging with Gary' expert video series, we asked viewers to submit questions for Gary to answer regarding each episode topic. Here are the questions and Gary's answers for Episode 2: Ease of Doing Business with Swagelok and Installation of our products.

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Topics: Fittings, Swaging with Gary

Swaging with Gary - 'Ask Me Anything' Q & A, Episode 1

Posted by Gary Wellborn on May 29, 2019 10:08:43 PM

Watch Episode 1: Tube Fitting Intermix/Interchange

As part of our 'Swaging with Gary' expert video series, we asked viewers to submit questions for Gary to answer regarding each episode topic. Here are the questions and answers for Episode 1: Tube Fitting Intermix/Interchange.

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Topics: Fittings, Swaging with Gary

SWG, S1:E3 - Be Sure You're Getting Swagelok, not a Copylok

Posted by Gary Wellborn on May 14, 2019 4:56:24 PM

 

Watch this episode of Swaging with Gary as he talks with our technical advisor, Buster Caballero about tube fitting impostors called, Copyloks.

Let’s play a game…
 
Q:  If you needed an adhesive bandage what would you ask for? 
A:  Band-Aid.
 
Q:  And if you ask for a tube fitting, what would you ask for? 
A:  Swagelok!

Sometimes you ask for things and you don’t really get what you ask for. When you ask for Swagelok, are you sure you are always getting Swagelok? 

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Topics: Fittings, Swaging with Gary

SWG, S1:E2 - Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Installation of Our Products

Posted by Gary Wellborn on Apr 26, 2019 7:01:35 AM

 


Watch this episode of Swaging with Gary, as tube fitting expert Gary Wellborn talks about meeting your highest expectations for safety, dependability and exceptional customer service.

Swagelok makes over 40 million parts every year and every fitting goes through our rigorous quality program. We are consistent with ensuring the products you receive from us are made with the highest quality materials—our special Swagelok recipe produces superior results. You can trust that every product that is machined, forged and delivered to you exceeds industry standards.

In this episode, Gary touches upon:
  • The Performance of the Swagelok Fitting
  • Swagelok’s Manufacturing Excellence
  • Swagelok’s Unmatched Associates

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Topics: Fittings, Swaging with Gary