Info and Tutorials


A Handy Guide to Stainless Tube Compression Fittings

Click here to learn more about stainless 43 series crimp fittings.
What are 43 Series Crimp Fittings used for?
Click here to learn more about BW series crimp fittings.
What are BW Crimp Fittings used for?

Click here to learn more about HY series crimp fittings.
What are HY Crimp Fittings used for?
Click here to learn more about hose barbs and push on fittings.
What are Hose Barb & Push On Fittings used for?
Learn more about PTFE hose fittings here.
What are PTFE R14 Crimp Hose Fittings used for?
What applications benefit from the use of reusable hose ends? Find out here!
What are Reusable Hose Fittings used for?
Click to learn about the advantages of stainless steel adapters.
Advantages of Stainless Steel Adapters
Discover the applications for flareless tube fittings here!
Flareless Tube Fitting Applications
Click to learn more about weld on fittings.
The Main Properties of Weld on Fittings
Read on to learn the basics of hydraulic valves.
The Main Properties of Hydraulic Valves
What are the advantages of stainless steel tubing over other tubing types?
Advantages of Stainless Steel Tubing

Click to learn about the advantages of metric stainless steel tubing.
Advantages of Metric Stainless Steel Tubing

What are some of the features of compression tube fittings? Click to read more!
Features of Compression Tube Fittings

Read on to learn how to properly install stainless steel compression tube fittings.
Tube Fitting Installation

Read on to get some tips about what to consider when selecting compression tube fittings
What to Consider When Selecting Tube Fittings

What to do if you have alignment issues with your fittings?
How to Eliminate Tube Fitting Alignment Issues

Click to read about how to position SAE fittings.
How to Position SAE Tube Fittings

How to install compression tube fitting caps.
How to Install Compression Tube Fitting Caps

How to install compression tube fitting plugs.
How to Install Compression Tube Fitting Plugs

How to install compression tube fitting inserts.
How to Install Compression Tube Fitting Inserts

How to install compression tube fitting o-rings.
How to Install O-Ring Compression Tube Fittings

Click here to read about socket weld fittings.
Assembling Socket Weld Tube Fittings

Is it recommended to use Teflon tape or pipe dope with compression tube fittings? Click here to read more.
Can You Use Teflon Tape or Pipe Dope with Tube Fittings?

Click to learn general safety tips when installing hydraulic fittings.
Safety Precautions While Installing Tube Fittings

Learn how to safely and smartly reassemble compression tube fittings.
Reassembly of Tube Fittings

Over-tightening compression fittings is a common problem with tube fittings, click here to find out what happens if you over-tighten your compression tube fitting!
What Can Happen When a Compression Tube Fitting is Over-Tightened?