1/2" Bsp Ss Compression Fittings

[markws]

I would not mind tracking down a couple of 1/2" SS BSP compression fittings. Geordi Stainless and T&S valves do not stock this type of item - I was going to give a group like pirtek etc a buzz.. However has any one come across this type of fitting in their travels.

Regards

Mark WS

 

[Gulf Brewery]

Markws

Pirtek will probably be expensive for that style fitting. Also try Prochem

Cheers
Pedro

 

[Jez]

Mark

Is a compression fitting the same as a "male connector"? used for attaching a pipe to a fitting like a ball valve or whatever? I got some stainless ones from T&S Valves a few weeks ago to connect a pickup tube.

Looks like this and has an "olive" inside to connect the pipe.

View attachment male_connector.bmp

Jez


sorry for the tiny pic, couldn't find any other.

can take a photo of my "male connector" :blink: tonight & post again if you like?

 

[Batz]

I would not mind tracking down a couple of 1/2" SS BSP compression fittings. Geordi Stainless and T&S valves do not stock this type of item - I was going to give a group like pirtek etc a buzz.. However has any one come across this type of fitting in their travels.

Regards

Mark WS

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markws
Let me know if you have no luck finding any , I have a few here.
NPT not BSP but it will not matter the thread is almost the same, both fit each other no problem.

Batz

 

[Zierschy]

Swagelok have them in NTP. 1/2" NTP fits 1/2" BSP without a problem.
The have an online catalogue and Austalian distributors listed on thier web site

http://www.swagelok.com/

 

[Jez]

can anyone educate me as to what a "compression fitting" looks like? does that encompass a whole range of fittings or one specific?

I take it that it's nothing like a male connector?

<_<

Jez

 

[chillamacgilla73]

Prochem sell Gyrolok(Practically the same as swagelok) twin ferrule/olive fittings but you have to sign a disclaimer that you are not going to use to manufacture a weapon of mass destruction(or knowingly supply somebody else)......I wish I was kidding. Bearing that in mind you may find some reluctance in the supply of the fittings. I would suggest a walk in purchase rather than a telephone call or you may be fobbed off. Take a diagram or picture and the cats at the trade desk will sort you out.

From memory 1/2"NPT Male fitting to suit 1/4" G316 Instrument tubing was about $9.00(+GST). They do have two ferruls that must be installed in the correct orientation and the nut is nipped up 3/4 a turn after it is finger tight(Sort of like an oil filter )

I hope this helps..

No affiliation other than I have used them at work, Swagelok may be better for all I know.

http://www.prochem.com.au/pdf/gyrolok.pdf

 

[chillamacgilla73]

Google search returned the following.........

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_fitting

 

[Mudbank]

:beer: blackwoods also have a pretty good range not sure of prices

 

[markws]

Thanks for the responses lads,

I will start contacting some of these companies in the next day or so.

Regards

Mark WS

 

[Jez]

Google search returned the following.........

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_fitting

Thanks chilla. I did a google search already and couldn't find the answer as to whether it was a specific fitting or a range of fittings.

eg The pic on that page looks suspiciously like my male connector which must be a type of compression fitting.

I'd like to know also.

Wally.

Wally, this link seems to explain it better..... if compression fittings are specifically for joining two pipes together...

http://www.diydata.com/techniques/plumbing...compression.htm

I guess now we half-know.......sort of <_<

Jez

 

[doglet]

Prochem sell Gyrolok(Practically the same as swagelok) twin ferrule/olive fittings but you have to sign a disclaimer that you are not going to use to manufacture a weapon of mass destruction(or knowingly supply somebody else)......I wish I was kidding. Bearing that in mind you may find some reluctance in the supply of the fittings. I would suggest a walk in purchase rather than a telephone call or you may be fobbed off. Take a diagram or picture and the cats at the trade desk will sort you out.

I have had no problem with Prochem in Adelaide and a quick phonecall is all it takes to order the parts - no affiliations.

I have bought part 6CM8-316EC which is a 9.5mmOD x 15BSPT Connector Male Gyrolock 316 and the cost is $19.50 + GST.

I bought 2 for my CFWC which is 3/8 inch copper tube so I can connect quick disconnects to it.

 

[markws]

lads,

headed to t&S Valves for a couple of extra ss ball valves. They too offer a range of compression fittings - called TS-lock - they appear reasonably priced for what you are buying.

regards

MWS

 

[sosman]

From http://brewiki.org/BatchSparge

The compression nut squeezes the olive (plastic in this case) onto the copper pipe. Another variation is the flare fitting which requires a flared end on the copper pipe.

 

[Jez]

finally.

thanks sosman.

Jez

 

[big d]

and if i remember i will take and post a picture of a stainless steel swaglok compression fitting which is a bit different than the one sosman posted.the lok part is two parts.

cheers
big d

 

[big d]

hope this helps

View attachment 5897

 

[Rex]

I would not mind tracking down a couple of 1/2" SS BSP compression fittings.

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I've bought a couple of these from www.morebeer.com in the past, they work great....

Usesually takes less than 2 weeks to arrive.

http://www.morebeer.com/product.html?product_id=17434