Fluid control systems are used in most industries, from food service to aerospace engineering. Components like valves, connectors, and fittings play an essential role in ensuring that fluid systems run smoothly and allow facilities to complete their operations within their scheduled timeframe.
One of the more critical components of fluid control systems is high-pressure fittings. Below, we’ll discuss how these fittings enhance the performance and safety of fluid systems and why Hy-Lock’s high-pressure fittings are the best choice for your equipment.
What Are High-Pressure Fittings?
High-pressure fittings are components that can withstand immense pressure conditions during operations in oil and gas, food processing, hydrogen, heavy-duty mechanics, and other fields that use fluid control systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, process control systems, etc).
The two most common high-pressure fittings are ISO and NPT threads. ISO threads can be used in most equipment across several industries worldwide. In contrast, NPT threads can only be used in fluid systems within Canada (read our blog post about industry-wide pressure fittings to learn more about the functionalities of these two components).
These fittings provide a tight seal on a fluid system to ensure consistent liquid and/or gas flow from the reservoir while the system is placed under extreme pressure.
Regular maintenance of high-pressure fittings is essential to a smooth operation. If they wear down or are improperly installed, there’s a high risk that the substance within an active fluid system may leak out, which could cause various issues, from rusting pipes to gas fires.
Overall, high-pressure fittings play a vital role in industrial systems and ensure smooth operations and a safe work environment.
The Impact of High-Pressure Fittings on System Performance
High-pressure fittings are crucial to ensuring a smooth and safe fluid system operation. These components are vital in improving flow rate, preventing leaks, and enhancing your equipment’s overall reliability.
Improves Flow Rates
When working with fluid systems, liquids and gases are pushed through at an accelerated speed. New and well-maintained high-pressure fittings are designed with smooth surfaces to prevent any delay or turbulence during operation. The faster the substance is pushed through, the less energy is consumed while the fluid control system is active.
Prevents Leaks
As mentioned above, high-pressure fittings work as connectors and sealants for fluid system components, allowing the liquid or gas within the system to flow securely from its reservoir to its endpoint.
These fittings ensure no substance escapes during operation, preventing leakage in the pipes, valves, and other components. This, in turn, staves off issues such as rusted and/or corroded pipes, gasoline fires, combustion, and flooding.
Improves Reliability of Fluid System
High-pressure fittings are one of many important components in fluid control systems, but they contribute significantly to the equipment’s overall reliability. These fittings allow the substance within the fluid system to get to and from its starting point without delay and ensure the machine’s safety by preventing malfunctions caused by leakage.
Optimize Your System’s Efficiency with Hy-Lok High Pressure Fittings
Overall, high-pressure fittings are essential to any operational fluid control system. At Hy-Lok, we manufacture durable, high-quality stainless steel fittings compatible with all fluid control systems across Canada. They are also interchangeable and can be paired with fittings, valves, pipes, connectors, and other components from other manufacturers.
To learn more about our high-pressure fittings and parts, visit our website’s Products page.
