New tubing offers all round protection

Published: 1-Oct-2003


US-based fluid system component specialist Swagelok has launched two lines of instrumentation tubing: insulated and jacketed tubing.

Swagelok insulated tubing is said to be a cost-effective alternative to field-installed insulation of small diameter process lines, reducing heat loss and helping to protect personnel from hot process and steam lines. Surrounded by a fibrous glass, absorption-resistant insulation and a thermoplastic jacket, it can be used in steam supply, condensate return, gas and liquid transport lines, or other applications in which weatherproofing and energy conservation are important.

The jacketed tubing offers corrosion and mechanical protection in pneumatic, hydraulic, and applications where insulation is not required. Both versions feature a thermoplastic, UV-resistant PVC jacket that provides increased protection against galvanic and atmospheric corrosion. This coating also helps protect the tube against wear and abrasion.

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