Decision Matrix

Keep “VCR Type” Fittings in Critical Locations

Thread 9/16-18

Upside

  • Status quo

Downside

  • Wind up torque
  • Component rotation
  • Galled sealing surfaces
  • Particles
  • Shock and vibrational loosening
  • Thermal cycle loosening
  • Only 1/8th turn tight
  • No gasket, destroys fitting
  • More maintenance time
  • More downtime
  • More leakage

Upgrade, Use OmniSafe “Anti Torque” Fittings

OmniSafe Compression Fitting
Thread 5/8-18, Add torque eliminators, same Gland & Gasket

Upside

  • Easier assembly
  • Perfect alignment
  • No particles
  • No galling
  • No loosening
  • Standard glands and gaskets
  • Full 1/6 turn tightening
  • Safer
  • Easier to train new technicians
  • No mistaken compatibility with “torqued” system

Downside

  • Educate technicians