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Swagelok ® Medium-Pre ssure, Gauge able

Tube Fit tings and Adapte r Fit tings
For Pressure s up to 15 0 0 0 psig (1034 ba r)

■ Easy installation, no special tools required

■ Assembly by one full turn

■ Can also be assembled by torque

■ Leak-tight gas seal with initial installation and with each reassembly

■ Consistent gaugeability upon initial installation

■ Simple two-piece construction, body and cartridge

■ Leak-tight performance on heavy-wall annealed or cold-drawn

1/8-hard stainless steel tubing
 Medium-Pressure Gaugeable Tube Fittings and Adapter Fittings 2

Features
The simple two-piece design of the Swagelok medium-
Arbor
pressure tube fittings and adapters consists of a female Preassembled
fitting body and preassembled cartridge containing the cartridge
male nut and color-coded front and back ferrules on a
disposable plastic arbor. The preassembled cartridge
ensures installers correct ferrule orientation, visual
confirmation of ferrule presence, and proper installation
Female body
into the female body. Components are released only
after the nut is threaded finger-tight on the fitting body. Male nut
The Swagelok medium-pressure tube fitting offers a leak-
tight gas seal and vibration resistance in applications up Front and back
to 15 000 psig (1034 bar). ferrules
Additional features of this novel tube fitting technology
include:
■ Patented low-temperature case hardening processing
of the ferrules and nut, plus the specially designed
ferrule geometry, promotes a patent-pending hinging
colleting action
■ Robust tube grip for a variety of installation practices
■ Enhanced vibration protection
■ Strain-hardened stainless steel bodies offer
lightweight, space-saving designs
■ Extensive Swagelok product test reports and third-
party test reports
■ 4:1 design factor.

Male nut

Back ferrule
Gaugeable upon
initial installation
by torque or by
one full turn Robust tube grip for a variety
of installation practices and
enhanced vibration protection

Dynamic wedge allows

remakeable pull-ups
by torque

Female body
Front ferrule

Leak-tight gas seal upon

initial installation and
each remake
3 Medium-Pressure Gaugeable Tube Fittings and Adapter Fittings

Contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pressure Ratings and Tubing Information . . . . . . . . . . 4
Materials of Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cleaning and Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Ordering Information and Dimensions

Straight Fittings 90° Elbows

Union, 6
Union, 5
Reducing Union, 6
Reducing Union, 5

Bulkhead Union, 5 Tees

Union, 7
Male Branch, NPT, 7
Male Connector—
Male NPT Thread, 5

Male Connector—Heavy-Duty
Union Cross, 7
Male SAE/MS Straight Thread, 5

Cone and Thread Adapter, 6

All medium-pressure fittings are provided

with a preassembled cartridge containing
Caps and Plugs, 6 the male nut and front and back ferrules
on a disposable plastic arbor, one cartridge
per medium-pressure end connection.

Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Nut and Ferrules Cartridge
Tools and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Gap Inspection Gauge
Pipe Thread Sealants
Preswaging Tool
Tube Benders
Tubing Products
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Medium-Pressure Gaugeable Tube Fittings and Adapter Fittings

Pressure Ratings and Tubing Information

Pressure ratings are dependent on the end connection or
system component with the lowest pressure rating. Ratings
for the end connections used in this catalog are identified
below.
Swagelok medium-pressure tube fittings listed in this catalog
are rated to the pressure rating of the tubing for typical
applications (see tubing tables below). All pressures are
calculated from equations in ASME B31.3, Process Piping.
Calculations are based on maximum outside diameter and
minimum wall thickness. Pressure rating calculations for
cold-drawn 1/8-hard 316 stainless steel tubing are based on
an allowable stress of 35 000 psi (241 MPa).

Pressure Ratings for Swagelok Medium-Pressure Tube Fittings Used

with Heavy-Wall Annealed and Cold-Drawn 1/8-Hard Stainless Steel Tubing
Swagelok medium-pressure ends are rated to the working pressure of the tubing as listed below and in
Swagelok Tubing Data, MS-01-107.

Heavy-Wall Annealed Heavy-Duty SAE/MS Pressure Ratings

316 Stainless Steel Tubing➀ Heavy-duty SAE/MS end connections listed in this catalog
(1/4 and 3/8 in.) are rated to 63 MPa (9137 psig) according to
Tube Wall Working
OD Thickness Pressure SAE J1926/2.
in. in. psig (bar)
1/4 0.095 15 000 (1034) Male NPT Pipe End Pressure Ratings➀
3/8 0.134 15 000 (1034)➁ Tube NPT Pressure
1/2 0.188 15 000 (1034) OD Size Ordering Rating
in. in. Number psig (bar)
➀ No allowance is made for corrosion, erosion, or elevated temperatures.
➁ Pressure rating based on special wall thickness tolerance ± 10 % for 1/8 SS-4FK0-3TTM
heavy-wall annealed 316 stainless steel tubing.
1/4 10 000 (689)
1/4 SS-4FK0-1-4

Suggested Ordering Information SS-6FK0-3TTM

3/8 1/4 10 000 (689)
SS-6FK0-1-4
Fully annealed, high-quality type 316 stainless steel tubing
ASTM A269 or A213, or equivalent. Hardness 90 HRB or less. 1/4 SS-8FK0-1-4 10 000 (689)
Tubing to be free of scratches, suitable for bending and flaring. 1/2 3/8 SS-8FK0-3TTM
8 000 (551)
1/2 SS-8FK0-1-8
Cold-Drawn 1/8-Hard ➀ No allowance is made for corrosion, erosion, or elevated temperatures.
316 Stainless Steel Tubing➀
Tube Wall Working Elevated Temperature Factors
OD Thickness Pressure
in. in. psig (bar) 316 SS
Temperature
1/4 0.065 Tubing
°F °C Material
3/8 0.083 15 000 (1034)
300 148 1.00
1/2 0.109
400 204 0.96
➀ No allowance is made for corrosion or erosion.
600 315 0.85

Suggested Ordering Information 800 426 0.79

1000 537 0.76
Cold-drawn 1/8-hard high-quality type 316 stainless steel
tubing. OD tolerance ± 0.005 in. and wall thickness tolerance
of ± 10 %. Minimum tensile strength 105 000 psi (723 MPa),
yield strength 75 000 psi (517 MPa), minimum elongation 20 %,
Materials of Construction
hardness 26 HRC or less. Tubing to be free of scratches, Component Material/Specification
suitable for bending and flaring. Body, front ferrule 316 SS/ASTM A276
Swagelok Tubing Nut➀, back ferrule 316 SS/ASTM A276

For Swagelok heavy-wall annealed and cold-drawn 1/8-hard
tubing products, see the Swagelok Medium-Pressure Tubing
catalog, MS-02-334.
Wetted components listed in italics.
➀ Molybdenum disulfide-based lubricant.
Cleaning and Packaging
All medium-pressure fittings are cleaned in accordance
with Swagelok Standard Cleaning and Packaging (SC-10),
MS-06-62.
All medium-pressure fittings are provided with a preassembled
cartridge containing the male nut and front and back ferrules
on a disposable plastic arbor, one cartridge per medium-
pressure end connection.
 Medium-Pressure Gaugeable Tube Fittings and Adapter Fittings 5

Ordering Information and Dimensions

Dimensions, in inches (millimeters), are for reference only All fitting bodies are provided with a preassembled cartridge
and are subject to change. Dimensions shown with Swagelok containing the male nut and front and back ferrules on a
nuts finger-tight . disposable plastic arbor, one cartridge per medium-pressure
and connection.

Straight Fittings

Union
A
D D
Tube
Dimensions, in. (mm)
OD Ordering
in. Number A D E F Fx
1/4 SS-4FK0-6 2.25 (57.2) 1.08 (27.4) 0.13 (3.2) 5/8 9/16
3/8 SS-6FK0-6 2.81 (71.5) 1.34 (34.0) 0.21 (5.3) 3/4 11/16
Fx flat E F flat 1/2 SS-8FK0-6 3.36 (85.3) 1.59 (40.4) 0.28 (7.1) 1 7/8

Reducing Union

A Tube OD, in. Dimensions, in. (mm)

Ordering
Dx D
T Tx Number A D Dx E F Fx G
3/8 1/4 SS-6FK0-6-4 2.64 (67.0) 1.34 (34.0) 1.08 (27.4) 0.13 (3.2) 3/4 11/16 9/16
Tx T 1/4 SS-8FK0-6-4 2.90 (73.8) 0.13 (3.2) 9/16
1/2 1.59 (40.4) 1.34 (34.0) 1 7/8
3/8 SS-8FK0-6-6 3.19 (81.0) 0.21 (5.3) 11/16
G
flat F flat Fx flat
E

Bulkhead Union
A Dimensions, in. (mm)
D
Tube Panel Maximum
OD Ordering Hole Panel
in. Number A D E F Fx G Size Thickness
1/4 SS-4FK0-61 2.25 (57.2) 1.08 (27.4) 0.13 (3.2) 15/16 9/16 15/16 49/64 0.50 (12.7)
3/8 SS-6FK0-61 2.81 (71.5) 1.34 (34.0) 0.21 (5.3) 1 1/16 11/16 1 1/16 57/64 0.66 (16.7)
Fx
flat F flat G flat 1/2 SS-8FK0-61 3.38 (85.8) 1.59 (40.4) 0.28 (7.1) 1 5/16 7/8 1 5/16 1 9/64 0.75 (19.0)
E

Male Connector—NPT
A Tube NPT NPT Maximum
D Dimensions, in. (mm)
OD Size Ordering Pressure Rating
E in. in. Number A D E F Fx psig (bar)
1/4 1/4 SS-4FK0-1-4 1.74 (44.1) 1.08 (27.4) 0.13 (3.2) 5/8 9/16 10 000 (689)
3/8 1/4 SS-6FK0-1-4 2.03 (51.6) 1.34 (34.0) 0.21 (5.3) 3/4 11/16 10 000 (689)
F flat Fx flat 1/4 SS-8FK0-1-4 2.33 (59.1) 8 000 (551)
1/2 1.59 (40.4) 0.28 (7.1) 1 7/8
1/2 SS-8FK0-1-8 2.52 (64.0) 10 000 (689)

Male Connector—Heavy-Duty Male SAE/MS Straight Thread

A SAE/MS
D Maximum
E Tube SAE/MS Pressure
Dimensions, in. (mm)
OD Thread Ordering Rating
in. Size Number A D E F Fx psig (bar)
7/16-20 SS-4FK0-1-4STH 1.61 (40.8) 5/8
F flat Fx flat 1/4 1.08 (27.4) 0.13 (3.2) 9/16
9/16-18 SS-4FK0-1-6STH 1.65 (41.8) 3/4
9137 (629)
7/16-20 SS-6FK0-1-4STH 1.91 (48.6) 0.20 (5.2)
3/8 1.34 (34.0) 3/4 11/16
9/16-18 SS-6FK0-1-6STH 1.95 (49.6) 0.21 (5.3)
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Straight Fittings

Cone and Thread Adapter

A
D
B

E S
F flat Fx flat

Tube Cone and Thread S Maximum

Dimensions, in. (mm)
OD Tube Size Ordering Thread Pressure Rating
in. in. Number Size A B D E F Fx psig (bar)
1/4 1/4 SS-4FK0-1-4CW 1/4-28 LH 2.70 (68.5) 0.31 (7.9) 1.08 (27.4) 0.11 (2.7) 5/8 9/16
3/8 3/8 SS-6FK0-1-6CW 3/8-24 LH 3.22 (81.8) 0.39 (9.9) 1.34 (34.0) 0.21 (5.3) 3/4 11/16 15 000 (1034)
1/2 9/16 SS-8FK0-1-9CW 9/16-18 LH 4.04 (103) 0.47 (11.9) 1.59 (40.4) 0.28 (7.1) 1 7/8

Caps and Plugs

Caps Plugs
A
D A

F flat Fx flat Fx flat

Tube Tube
Dimensions, in. (mm) Dimensions, in. (mm)
OD Ordering OD Ordering
in. Number A D F Fx in. Number A Fx
1/4 SS-4FK0-C 1.33 (33.7) 1.08 (27.4) 5/8 9/16 1/4 SS-4FK0-P 1.03 (26.2) 9/16
3/8 SS-6FK0-C 1.74 (44.2) 1.34 (34.0) 3/4 11/16 3/8 SS-6FK0-P 1.26 (32.0) 11/16
1/2 SS-8FK0-C 2.05 (52.0) 1.59 (40.4) 1 7/8 1/2 SS-8FK0-P 1.45 (36.7) 7/8

90° Elbows

Union
A
Tube
D Dimensions, in. (mm)
OD Ordering
in. Number A D E F Fx
E 1/4 SS-4FK0-9 1.26 (31.9) 1.08 (27.4) 0.13 (3.2) 5/8 9/16
3/8 SS-6FK0-9 1.58 (40.2) 1.34 (34.0) 0.21 (5.3) 3/4 11/16
F flat
1/2 SS-8FK0-9 1.87 (47.5) 1.59 (40.4) 0.28 (7.1) 1 7/8

Fx flat

Reducing Union
Ax Tube OD, in. Dimensions, in. (mm)
Tx Ordering
T Tx Number A Ax D Dx E Ex F Fx G
Fx flat
3/8 SS-6FK0-9-4 1.61 (40.9) 1.48 (37.5) 1.34 (34.0) 0.21 (5.3) 3/4 11/16
Dx
1/4 1.08 (27.4) 0.13 (3.2) 9/16
A 1/2 SS-8FK0-9-4 1.91 (48.5) 1.69 (42.8) 1.59 (40.4) 0.28 (7.1) 1 7/8
G flat
3/8 1/2 SS-8FK0-9-6 1.91 (48.5) 1.82 (46.3) 1.34 (34.0) 1.59 (40.4) 0.21 (5.3) 0.28 (7.1) 1 7/8 11/16

Ex T
F
flat
E D
 Medium-Pressure Gaugeable Tube Fittings and Adapter Fittings 7

Tees

Union
A Tube
D F flat Dimensions, in. (mm)
OD Ordering
in. Number A Ax D E F Fx
E 1/4 SS-4FK0-3 2.51 (63.8) 1.26 (31.9) 1.08 (27.4) 0.13 (3.2) 5/8 9/16
3/8 SS-6FK0-3 3.17 (80.4) 1.58 (40.2) 1.34 (34.0) 0.21 (5.3) 3/4 11/16
Ax 1/2 SS-8FK0-3 3.74 (94.9) 1.87 (47.5) 1.59 (40.4) 0.28 (7.1) 1 7/8

Fx flat

Male Branch, NPT

A
Ax
D

H Fx flat
F flat

Tube NPT NPT Maximum

Dimensions, in. (mm)
OD Size Ordering Pressure Rating
in. in. Number A Ax D E H F Fx psig (bar)
1/4 1/8 SS-4FK0-3TTM 2.51 (63.8) 1.26 (31.9) 1.08 (27.4) 0.13 (3.2) 0.78 (19.8) 5/8 9/16
3/8 1/4 SS-6FK0-3TTM 3.17 (80.4) 1.58 (40.2) 1.34 (34.0) 0.21 (5.3) 0.97 (24.6) 3/4 11/16 10 000 (689)
1/2 3/8 SS-8FK0-3TTM 3.74 (94.9) 1.87 (47.5) 1.59 (40.5) 0.28 (7.1) 1.18 (30.0) 1 7/8

Union Cross

A
D Tube
Dimensions, in. (mm)
OD Ordering
in. Number A D E F Fx
1/4 SS-4FK0-4 2.51 (63.8) 1.08 (27.4) 0.13 (3.2) 5/8 9/16
F flat 3/8 SS-6FK0-4 3.17 (80.4) 1.34 (34.0) 0.21 (5.3) 3/4 11/16
1/2 SS-8FK0-4 3.74 (94.9) 1.59 (40.5) 0.28 (7.1) 1 7/8

Fx flat
8 Medium-Pressure Gaugeable Tube Fittings and Adapter Fittings

Swagelok Instructions for Medium-Pressure Tube Fittings

Installation Instructions
Fig. 1

1. Thread the preassembled cartridge (nut, ferrules, and

Preassembled plastic arbor) into the fitting body until finger-tight (Fig. 1).
cartridge
For temperatures above 400°F (204°C), Silver Goop® high-
temperature thread lubricant is recommended for use on
Body
fitting nut threads.

2. Remove the plastic arbor (Fig. 2).

Fig. 2
3. Insert tubing into the fitting (Fig. 3).

4. Make sure that the tubing rests firmly on the shoulder of

Plastic the fitting body (Fig. 4).
arbor

5. Hold the body steady and tighten the nut to the specified
torque (Fig. 5).
Fig. 3
Fitting Required Torque
Tube Size
in. ft·lb N·m
1/4 25 35
Tubing 3/8 45 60
1/2 110 150
Shoulder
Fig. 4 Alternatively, mark the nut, then
tighten the nut one full turn.

Tubing

Fig. 5
Body
Nut

Fig. 6 Gaugeability
Body

Nut
On initial installation, the Swagelok medium-pressure gap
inspection gauge assures the installer or inspector that
a fitting has been sufficiently tightened.
Position the Swagelok medium-pressure gap inspection
gauge next to the gap between the nut and body.
■ If the gauge will not enter the gap, the fitting is sufficiently
Swagelok tightened (Fig. 6).
medium-pressure
gap inspection ■ If the gauge will enter the gap, additional tightening is
gauge required.
 Medium-Pressure Gaugeable Tube Fittings and Adapter Fittings 9

Swagelok Instructions for Medium-Pressure Tube Fittings

Reassembly Instructions
Fig. 7 Fig. 14
You may disassemble and reassemble the tube
Tubing with Preswaging
preswaged fitting many times. tool
ferrules 1. Insert tubing with preswaged ferrules into
Nut
Body
the fitting body until the front ferrule seats
(Fig. 7, 8).
2. Rotate the nut with a wrench and tighten to the
specified torque in the torque table (Fig. 9).
Fig. 8
Alternatively, rotate the nut with a wrench to the
Nut previously pulled-up position; at this point
a significant increase in resistance will be
encountered, then tighten slightly with a wrench.
Note: Do not use a gap inspection gauge with
reassembled fittings. Fig. 15
Fig. 9
Cap
Nut Tubing with
Installation Instructions preswaged
ferrules
See medium-pressure tube fitting instructions
(see page 8).

Plug Nut
Installation Instructions
Hold the body steady and tighten the plug to the
specified torque. Alternatively, tighten the plug Fig. 16
one-quarter turn from the finger-tight position.

Fig. 10 Tubing with

Preswaging Preswaging Tool preswaged
tool ferrules
Installation Instructions
1. Thread the preassembled cartridge (nut, Body
Preassembled
Cartridge ferrules, and plastic arbor) into the preswaging
tool until finger-tight (Fig. 10).
2. Remove the plastic arbor (Fig. 11).
3. Insert the tubing into the preswaging tool (Fig
Fig. 17
2).
Fig. 11
4. Make sure that the tubing rests firmly on the Nut
shoulder of the preswaging tool body (Fig. 13).
5. Hold the preswaging tool steady and tighten
Plastic the nut to the specified torque (Fig. 14).
arbor Alternatively, mark the nut and tighten the nut
three-quarters turn.
6. Loosen the nut.
7. Remove the tubing with preswaged ferrules
Fig. 12 from the preswaging tool (Fig. 15). NOTE: If the
Preswaging tubing sticks in the preswaging tool, remove the
tool tubing by gently rocking it back and forth. Do
not turn the tubing.
8. Insert tubing with preswaged ferrules into
Tubing the fitting body until the front ferrule seats
(Fig. 16).
9. Rotate the nut with a wrench and tighten to the
Fig. 13 Shoulder specified torque (Fig. 17).
Note: Do not use a gap inspection gauge
with fittings that were assembled using the
Tubing
preswaging tool.
Replacement Parts
Nut and Ferrules Cartridge
To order replacement ferrules and nut, see ordering
information below. Each cartridge contains a front ferrule,
back ferrule, and male nut.

 Do not use medium-pressure nut and ferrules with

any other Swagelok tube fittings.

Tube
H Dimensions, in. (mm)
OD Ordering
in. Number D H
D 1/4 SS-4FK-NFSET 0.69 (17.5) 1.43 (36.4)
3/8 SS-6FK-NFSET 0.81 (20.6) 1.72 (43.6)
1/2 SS-8FK-NFSET 1.00 (25.4) 1.97 (49.9)

Tools and Accessories

Medium-Pressure Preswaging Tool
Gap Inspection Gauge For Swagelok tube fitting installations in close quarters, the
The Swagelok medium-pressure gap Swagelok preswaging tool is a convenient accessory.
inspection gauge assures the installer
or inspector that the fitting has been Size Ordering
sufficiently pulled up on initial installation, in. Number
whether using torque wrench or standard 1/4 MS-ST-4FK0
wrench tightening. 3/8 MS-ST-6FK0
Ordering number: MS-IG-FK0 1/2 MS-ST-8FK0

 The medium-pressure gap inspection gauge is

different than the gap gauge for all other Swagelok
tube fittings. Tube Benders
For tube benders, see the
Pipe Thread Sealants Swagelok Tools and Accessories
A thread sealant should always be used catalog, MS-01-169.
when assembling tapered threads.
SWAK® anaerobic pipe thread
sealant and Swagelok PTFE
tape are available. See
the Swagelok Tools and Tubing Products
Accessories catalog, MS-01-169. Swagelok offers medium-
pressure tubing. For more
information about heavy-wall
annealed and cold-drawn
1/8-hard stainless steel tubing,
see the Swagelok Medium-Pressure
Tubing catalog, MS-02-334.

Safe Product Selection Warranty Information

When selecting a product, the total system design must Swagelok products are backed by The Swagelok Limited
be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance. Lifetime Warranty. For a copy, visit swagelok.com or contact
Function, material compatibility, adequate ratings, your authorized Swagelok representative.
proper installation, operation, and maintenance are the
responsibilities of the system designer and user.
Swagelok, Silver Goop, SWAK—TM Swagelok Company
© 2006, 2007 Swagelok Company
Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of Printed in U.S.A., GLI
other manufacturers. November 2007, R1
MS-02-335