Vertical ganging additionally increases system safety, since, for example, floor-level horizontally ganged tubing may be stepped on. Vertical ganging prevents the collection of dirt or any potentially corrosive medium. To the maximum extent possible, tubing should be ganged vertically rather than horizontally. When offsetting in a ganged run, stagger the union locations to further ensure ease of access. Offset bends are used to increase accessibility to tube fitting unions for maintenance purposes. Have a neat appearance and allow for easy trouble shooting, maintenance and repair. Keep tube lines away from components that require regular maintenance. U-Bend Allowing for Expansion and Contraction Routing of lines is probably the most difficult yet most significant of these system design considerations. Proper routing involves connecting one point to another through the most logical path.Īvoid excessive strain on joints - A strained joint will eventually leak.Īllow for expansion and contraction - Use a “U” bend to allow for expansion and contraction. Tees may have one pipe end and two tube ends (branch tees and run tees), or three tube ends (union tees).The only difference between a branch tee and a run tee is the orientation of the pipe end with regard to the two tube ends Tee fittings join three fluid lines together. Like standard connectors, they may terminate in male pipe thread, female pipe threads, or in another tube end. These are useful for making turns in tube runs without having to bend the tubing itself.

Tubing elbows are tube connectors with a bend. If a tube union joins together different tube sizes rather than tubesīulkhead fittings are designed to fit through holes drilled in panels or enclosures to provideĪ way for a fluid line to pass through the wall of the panel or enclosure.

burrs can restrict flow, as well as possibly break loose and damage fine filtration elements.īurrs forms after using Tube Cutter Deburring Tool

burrs can prevent tubing from seating properly in a fitting body. The burrs formed by either the tube cutter or hacksaw must be removed prior to assembly to prevent those burrs from eventually damaging the system.

Tube bending wrinkle chart