We are a company with a reputation for being the greatest ERW steel tube supplier West Midlands has. The tubing we have is available in a variety of sizes and shapes. By creating so many designs, it is easy for us to meet every unique need.
Any kind of tube fitting is susceptible to leakage under the right conditions. The likelihood increases even further if you use mechanical vibration. There is no perfect connection to find here. However, some fitting designs provide more reliability. When you install them appropriately, quality fittings are able to correct leakage to under 3%.
Compression fittings
One such option would be the compression fitting. This was the first style that was developed. It has three components; a gasket ring, the body, and a nut. The design uses a friction grip on your tube. A benefit of this is that you don’t need special tools for the assembly. Moreover, it is possible for the seals to be the line type. They generate a dominating force in a compact area. In addition, they offer one of the most functional metal-to-metal seals.
Bite-type fittings
This is an alternative style of fitting. Like the compression fittings, you don’t need special tools for these. Furthermore, they can cater for higher-pressure ratings. The design includes ferrules, a body, and a fitting with a nut. The ferrules have a sharp leading edge that bites into the tubing’s skin in order to obtain a holding ability. Another seal is created on the lengthy, deep surface. This exists between the internal body taper and ferrule.
At Union Steel Tubes, we assure customers that they will receive the highest quality tubing from us. After-all, we are the top ERW steel tube supplier West Midlands has. Thanks to finishes like chrome plated and deburred, there are always enough possibilities to choose from.
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