Swagelok delivers consistent technical support, supply and installation for marine applications from design all the way through to build and commissioning. Swagelok Tube Fittings meet the highest quality, safety & reliability requirements. They are the sole NAVSEA-approved two ferrule MAFs for use on United States Navy Surface Ships, per IAW ASTM F1387*.
Local Service & Support
- San Diego Fluid System Technologies is responsible for servicing all of 3rd Fleet.
- Since we are local, we can satisfy your requirements via email, phone or direct Swagelok technician on site. Our local representative holds the rapid pass and can be of service pier side.
- Your Swagelok components are available for pick up at our will-call desk or we can deliver via UPS/FEDEX directly to your ship within 24-hours.
Global Presence
Swagelok is in a unique position to support Naval and Shipbuilding projects on a global scale. Beyond supplying parts, Swagelok partners with global thought leaders to advance innovative ideas, monitor trends and help solve problems you encounter.
Applications
Vessel: Surface Ships
Application: HP Air Ring Main
Pressure: 4000 psi (276 bar)
Services: GT Air Start, DG Air Start, Emergency Generator Air Start, Magazine Spray, Ship Sirens, Shaft Breaks, Magnetic Brakes for MCMV’s, Special Service Air, Diving Air, Breathing Air (Fire Fighting), HP/LP Reducers
Swagelok Tube Fittings
HP air systems have often utilized connections that employ elastomeric ‘o’ ring sealing technology. Due to the effects of compression set of the elastomeric, the HP air system has been susceptible to leakage and system performance has been compromised as a result.
The Swagelok twin ferrule fitting is a mechanical seal, with no soft parts. The immediate benefit is that the systems can be flattened and maintained within operational Fleet Time without risk of leakage. This has resulted in less operational defects, more system and equipment up time – ‘Fit and Forget!’
Swagelok VB03 and VB04 Double Block and Bleed Valves
Traditionally equipment and systems were susceptible to unscheduled down time due to poor performance and reliability of the valves employing elastomeric sealing technology.
Swagelok VB03 and VB04 Double Block and Bleed provide reliable two valve isolation (a safety requirement) allowing maintenance of systems and equipment. This has improved operational up time. Ships operators and maintenance personnel are experiencing improved system efficiency due to tighter zoning and more reliable safety shut off.
Vessels: Landing Platform/Dock (LPD), Guided Missile Destroyers (DDG), Landing Helicopter Assault
Application: Hydraulics and Water Mist for Fire Suppression
Pressure: 3750 psi (259 bar)
Services: Doors, Elevators, Anchor Windlass, Steering
Tube Fittings and W60 Series Valves
Piping was used extensively in the vessels. This posed a number of problems. The pipe leaked, required rework and was difficult and time-consuming to install.
Swagelok converted the vessels from pipe to tubing. This helped the US Navy achieve savings over welded pipe and performance improvements over competitive tube fittings.
The tube assembly does not leak, requires less rework and is easier to install. Also, the tubing is 4 X faster to install than the previously used pipe! This means greater efficiency and reduced labour costs.