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Brass Swagelok Tube Fitting, Union, 6 mm Tube OD
Part #: B-6M0-6
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Achieve leak-tight performance with a robust tube grip and vibration resistance. The remarkable dependability of the Swagelok tube fitting has been proven with over 65 years of success, and has been documented in numerous published test reports, including those performed under extreme conditions.
Gaugeable Tube Fittings and Adapter Fittings
Swagelok® tube fittings and tube adapters reduce the risk of costly system downtime with reliable tubing connections and are available in a variety of sizes and materials.
Leak Detectors Lubricants and Sealants Snoop SWAK PTFE Tape Goop
Swagelok's Snoop liquid leak detector exposes gas leaks while pipe thread sealants SWAK, PTFE and PTFE-free tape and thread lubricant Goop can help prevent future leaks.
Thread and End Connection Identification Guide
Features: Step-by-step identification procedure for threads and end connections.
Tubing Data Sheet
Find information about tubing selection, handling, and installation as well as suggested allowable working pressure tables with elevated temperature factors for several metal alloys.
Special Cleaning and Packaging SC-11, Specification SCS-00011 Revision F
This document specifies guidelines used by Swagelok® Company and its suppliers to ensure compliance with product cleanliness requirements as stated in ASTM G93 Level C. Application of the document is limited to wetted system components. This document must be used in conjunction with product catalogs, technical bulletins, and reports.
Standard Cleaning and Packaging SC-10 Specification SCS-00010 Revision B
Swagelok® Specification SC-10 defines the cleaning, lubrication, assembly, and packaging requirements for standard Swagelok products and describes practices used to meet these requirements.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Body Material | Brass |
| Bored Through | No |
| Cleaning Process | Standard Cleaning and Packaging (SC-10) |
| Connection 1 Size | 6 mm |
| Connection 1 Type | Swagelok® Tube Fitting |
| Connection 2 Size | 6 mm |
| Connection 2 Type | Swagelok® Tube Fitting |
| Flow Restrictor | No |
| eClass (4.1) | 37030701 |
| eClass (5.1.4) | 37020590 |
| eClass (6.0) | 37020590 |
| eClass (6.1) | 37020590 |
| UNSPSC (4.03) | 40141713 |
| UNSPSC (10.0) | 40142600 |
| UNSPSC (11.0501) | 40142600 |
| UNSPSC (13.0601) | 40183100 |
| UNSPSC (15.1) | 40183100 |
| UNSPSC (17.1001) | 40161516 |
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