What does VCR stand for Swagelok?

vacuum coupling radiation
VCR means vacuum coupling radiation, providing leak-tight service from vacuum to positive pressure. The VCO line uses an O-ring to form a seal.

What are VCR fittings?

Swagelok® VCR fittings offer the high purity of a metal- to-metal seal, providing leak-tight service from vacuum to positive pressure . The seal on a VCR assembly is made when the gasket is compressed by two beads during the engagement of a male nut or body hex and a female nut . VCR female nuts are silver plated .

What is a VCO fitting?

VCO® O-Ring Face Seal Fittings are engineered for rapid assembly in pipe, tube, and welded systems for general industry, high-pressure, high-purity, and critical vacuum applications. VCO fittings install easily in limited spaces, with no axial clearance required.

What is a VCR face seal?

VCR® Metal Gasket Face Seal Fittings offer the high purity of a metal-to-metal seal, providing leak-tight service from vacuum to positive pressure. Reassembles reliably every time to minimize maintenance and downtime costs.

What is a weld gland?

Feature. Provides ultra-high purity Metal to metal seal for vacuum and positive pressure applications. Sealing is accomplished by compressing the gasket between the two beads during assembly of the male nut or body and female nut.

Can VCR gaskets be reused?

VCR gaskets should be used fresh for each install but you can probalby get away with reusing the same gasket a few times for most applications. VCO gaskets/fittings can be reused many times. Gaskets are inexpensive to replace if damaged.

What are face seal fittings?

Face Seal Fittings (ORFS) They are intended for general applications including hydraulics and vacuum systems. They also have been specified in numerous alternative fuel applications for connecting compressed gas lines.

How big is swagelok?

Swagelok employs 4,800 people directly, plus another 3,000 people are employed by 200 sales and service centers located in 70 countries.