Parker Hannifin has published a 40-page guide to its Phastite range of ferrule-less tube connectors for high-pressure fluid applications. The range is said to provide permanent connections for instrumentation tubing systems operating to 20000lb/in2 (1380 bar). Assembled by means of a push-fit operation, Phastite connectors can reduce installation costs by factors up to 90 per cent or more compared with welded or cone-and-thread fittings, Parker Hannifin said.The guide describes the technology and sealing principle, the assembly process, and the advantages of this connection system compared with other approaches. It then provides detailed specifications and selection information for all the various shapes and sizes of fitting for tube diameters from 1/4 to 1in/6 to 25mm, and information on the associated handheld or bench-top assembly tools.
