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Compression sleeve
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Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:44 am
by googe
Hi all, just wondering if there are non brass compression sleeves around that can be used for stilling?. Thanks for any info.
Cheers
Re: Compression sleeve
Posted:
Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:37 pm
by Kimbo
yes, you can get S/S fittings like the one on the ends of the needle valve in the link
viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1706#p22618
Re: Compression sleeve
Posted:
Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:45 pm
by punchy21
As kimbo said, swagelok do them and couple of other brands also...
Re: Compression sleeve
Posted:
Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:19 pm
by MacStill
Try places like midway metals, stirlings, blackwoods etc etc... ask for a SS compression fitting union :handgestures-thumbupleft:
Re: Compression sleeve
Posted:
Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:23 pm
by googe
Thanks fella's, should have made myself more clear :oops: I ment somethng like teflon or the such?.
Re: Compression sleeve
Posted:
Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:46 am
by googe
Thanks Mcstill, im actually after the sleeve inside the union. Just wondering if they make teflon ones or something just to save soldering one on.
Re: Compression sleeve
Posted:
Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:06 am
by R-sole
Yes, you can get teflon ones.
Re: Compression sleeve
Posted:
Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:17 am
by googe
Thanks mate, will keep looking, cant find any atm.
Re: Compression sleeve
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Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:21 am
by R-sole
Try reece
edit; i may be thinking of nylon :oops:
Re: Compression sleeve
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Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:05 am
by googe
I will never be going to reece again ever!, they tried to charge me $39 for a 2' 90 and a reducer!, ripoff barstards!. Yeah i think your right mate. Just found out there called "olives" :-?? learn something new every day!. I ll just solder copper ones. Dont seem to be able to find other sorts.
Re: Compression sleeve
Posted:
Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:49 am
by MacStill
The copper ones are the go ;-)
Re: Compression sleeve
Posted:
Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:12 pm
by googe
Cheers mate, will go them, was just being lazy haha.