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title: Tips for Component Longevity
description: Keep costs down but safety high by ensuring your fluid systems components will last. There are several ways to do this. To begin with, make sure the components you choose are appropriate for every possible application of your system. Then you’ll want to design your system for minimal stress to its components.
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# [Tips for Component Longevity](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/tips-for-component-longevity)

 Written by [Jeff Hopkins](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/author/jeff-hopkins) | 10/30/18 4:00 PM

Keep costs down but safety high by ensuring your fluid systems components will last. There are several ways to do this. To begin with, make sure the components you choose are appropriate for every possible application of your system. Then you’ll want to **design your system for minimal stress to its components**.

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