How It Works
Standard Metal Face Fittings vs. OmniSafe Fittings
Standard Metal Face Fitting
What Really Happens:
- As the standard fitting is tightened, the attached components twist out of alignment. See Figure 1
- The torrid and gasket gall and shed particles into the process stream.
- Other unions loosen due to “cross torque”.
- “Reverse torque” or “wind up” is stored in the system. Loosening and leaks occur when exposed to vibration and shock.Leak check is a struggle with 1/8 turn past finger tight.
OmniSafe Fitting
What a Relief!
- OmniSafe torque eliminators prevent torque from being transferred from the nuts to the glands when tightened.
- Two glands are compressed linearly into the gasket displaying no “wind up” and perfect alignment. See Figure 2
- There is no seal damage, no galling, and no particle generation.
- The system seals quickly and passes leak check with 1/4 turn past finger tight.
Find Out How To Install an OmniSafe Fitting
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