Ordering stainless steel tubing and fittings for any type of process or application over the internet can be a challenge. There are a few ways to address this issue and ensure you get just the fittings you need to work with a new system being installed or to replace parts of an existing system.
Ideally, choose to order your stainless steel tube fittings from a supplier that provides materials, components, parts and products for the sanitary processing industry. This will ensure you get the fittings that are ready to install to meet the required standards.
These companies can also provide information on better options to consider or perhaps even fittings that will provide superior performance and less risk of leaks or installation problems.
Tubing Alloy Requirements
Not all stainless steel tube fittings are designed for use in sanitary process systems. Take the time to ensure the stainless steel parts you are ordering meet the alloy requirements as well as the temper and hardness that will match your stainless steel tubing. It is always recommended to keep the tubing and fittings of the same alloy.
Tubing Dimensions
Companies that produce stainless steel tubing will manufacture and process the tubing to very exact measurements with exacting tolerances. It will be essential to ensure that the stainless steel tube fittings you order have the exact dimensional measurements as your existing system.
One of the common issues is with cheaper quality fittings and tubing that may be produced in facilities that are not using consistent quality control standards. This can result in leaks and difficulties with installation.
Rare fittings can also be a problem to find. Working with an established company with years in the industry will always be the best option for these hard to locate types of specialty fittings.
