Dielectric Fittings 71

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DIELECTRIC
FITTINGS
D iele ctr ic Fit tings
Dielectric fittings isolate monitoring instruments from the Fluorocarbon FKM quad seal
effects of electrical current. Installed on impulse lines ahead PTFE backup ring
Thermoplastic insulators
of monitoring stations in natural gas pipelines, the fittings
interrupt cathodic current flow while permitting full fluid flow.
The fitting design is unique in that it separates the
two primary functions of electrical insulation and fluid
containment. Thermoplastic insulators provide high dielectric
strength over a wide range of operating and climatic
conditions. A fluorocarbon FKM quad seal contained in the
fitting provides the primary fluid seal.
Materials
Features Body: 316 stainless steel
■ Metal components are machined from 316 stainless steel Insulators: Polyamide-imide
for use in rugged environments. Quad Seal: 70 durometer fluorocarbon FKM
■ Molded thermoplastic insulation with excellent electrical, Backup Ring: Virgin PTFE
chemical, and ultraviolet resistance and low water
absorption maintains dielectric strength and integrity over a Technical Data
wide range of operating and climatic conditions. Electrical Resistance of Insulators at 70°F (20°C):
■ Gaugeable Swagelok® tube fitting or tapered pipe thread 10 × 10 6 Ω at 10 V (dc)
end connections (NPT/BSP) provide direct connection to Pressure Rating: 5000 psig (344 bar)
tubing or piping system. Temperature Rating: –40 to 200°F ( –40 to 93°C)

Ordering Information and Dimensions

A
C B C NPT/BSP
G F flat Fx flat tapered
flat pipe thread Caution: Do not disassemble the insulating
connection. It must not be broken or used
as a disconnection point.

E minimum opening

End Connections Dimensions, in. (mm)

Tube Pipe Ordering
Inlet/Outlet Size Size Number A B C E F Fx G
1/4 in. — SS-4-DE-6 3.77 (95.8) 2.57 (65.3) 0.60 (15.2) 0.19 (4.8) 1/2 9/16
Swagelok 3/8 in. — SS-6-DE-6 3.92 (99.6) 2.59 (65.8) 0.66 (16.8) 5/8 13/16 11/16
tube fittings 1/2 in. — SS-8-DE-6 4.17 (106) 2.37 (60.2) 13/16 7/8
0.90 (22.9)
12 mm — SS-12-MDE-6 4.23 (107) 2.43 (61.7) 0.28 (7.1) 22 mm
Swagelok tube fitting/
3/8 in. 1/4 in. SS-6-DE-1-4 3.73 (94.7) — 0.66 (16.8) 5/8 7/8 11/16
male NPT
Dimensions shown with Swagelok nuts finger-tight. Dimensions are for reference only and are subject to change.

Caution: Do not mix or interchange parts with those of

other manufacturers.
MS-02-36-SCS, R4, October 2017
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