----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 3:00
PM
Subject: [LML] Flaring tubing
We'd all be better off
getting rid of all flared tube fittings, and changing over to Swagelok
fittings. The Swagelok system makes for a stronger join, since the tube
end does not have to be stretched and bent, and the fittings
are much easier to tighten consistently. Their fittings are
available in stainless, brass, aluminum, nylon, and other materials, are
available almost anywhere, and are widely used in the aerospace industry as
well as other critical fluid applications. The only downside is that
they don't make some kinds of bulkhead fittings. They do make
bulkhead unions, but not bulkhead tees or 45's.
For pitot/static systems, I use nylon
Swagelok fittings and vinyl tubing from Clippard Instrument Company, with a
brass insert inside the tubing (Swagelok #B-405-2 or A-405-2).
Jim Cameron
Legacy N132X reserved