Swagelok in Action: Assembly Solutions for Analytical Instrumentation

Creating quick solutions for threaded connections in analytical instrumentation

Moving is always a hassle, but for technical operations, a change of location can be especially disruptive. For an air quality research lab based in San Francisco, moving meant taking essential test equipment offline and expediently reinstalling it at a new site. While relocation from an old building to a brand new facility in a California government lab was definitely an improvement, it wasn’t without challenges.

industry: scientific research and analytical instrumentation

The Challenge: Handling lab gasses requires specific accommodations in plumbing systems, especially for a lab with a focus on air quality. Following construction, there were a number of unexpected loose ends that prevented facility employees from connecting their essential equipment — they needed a threaded connection solution that would address their installation problems without causing further delays.

The Solution: Within 24 hours of the lab’s call, the Swagelok Northern California team was on site to investigate the threaded connection issues. Based on our fast response times, diverse project experience, and knowledgeable team, the customer knew Swagelok was the right fit for the job.

Working closely with the customer, our team of in-house Assembly Solutions experts developed an innovative solution and created CAD drawings — all of which were delivered to the client the same day.

Swagelok’s design and assembly solution featured custom manifolds with tube supports and 1GS4 valves, which would allow the technicians to isolate instruments whenever necessary. It also added a visual indication of valve position for efficient, clear operations.

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