Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a cap or a plug?
There are pipe caps and plugs, and then there are our patented Swagelok tube fitting caps and plugs. The name comes from function rather than appearance. If you have a piece of pipe sticking up, put a cap on it. Same with a piece of tubing. If you have a pipe port, you plug it. Same as with a tube fitting port. Caps cap tubing and plugs plug ports. Learn how to assemble caps and plugs by viewing the video below.
Why doesn’t pricing show for a part online?
Pricing isn’t shown because you might not be logged in, and it only shows for make-to-stock parts. Additionally, some special-order items may not have online pricing readily available.
Why does it say call for availability on the online shopping cart?
A possible fix for regionally available items is to say that they are typically available in 5 business days. Some special items will require a quote from our customer service team to determine current lead times.
Why is my lead time different now than when quoted?
We provide live lead times at the time of quotation. Due to this, the lead time may change when your order is placed depending on the time between when your quote was provided and when an order is placed.
Can you discount pricing?
We provide quantity-based discounting on many items. For additional information, please get in touch with your local customer service team. Email or call 866.901.0151.
Is Swagelok the same as push to connect?
No, push-to-connect fittings, as the name suggests, complete the connection by pushing the tubing into the connection point. They’re typically designed for lower-pressure poly tube-style connections. Swagelok fittings are designed to accommodate a much larger variety of applications at various levels of pressure. Swagelok mechanical grip fittings complete their connections through the swaging process.
Can I have a copy of an invoice?
Yes, our customer service team can provide you with the invoice the day after your order has shipped.
Can I have a copy of a credit card receipt?
Credit card receipts are typically emailed directly to the party placing the order shortly after the order is shipped. Please reach out to our customer service team if there are any additional questions.
What are freight options?
We can accommodate UPS or FedEx shipments either prepay and add or collect with your account number. Please get in touch with your customer service team for larger shipments to discuss your LTL needs.
Can tubing ship via UPS or FedEx?
Yes, tubing can ship via UPS or FedEx in max lengths of 8 feet. We can cut our locally stocked 20-foot sticks at an additional cost per cut.
Can I get this sooner?
Please contact your customer service team to discuss what options we might have to get you your order sooner.
What are my cleaning options?
Cleaning options differ depending on the products requested. Some typical cleaning options we can provide are listed below with cleaning specifications explained:
Many product catalogs can be located directly on Swagelok.com. We can also provide a virtual catalog utilizing our eDTR program. The eDTR can also be used as a jump drive if the company's IT will not allow uploading it on their computer; the benefit to installing it is that it will always be up to date.
How long is my quote valid?
When you receive your quote, there will be a noted valid until date indicated directly on the quotation. If an individual item’s lead time might be different, it will be noted on the line.
When can I expect my order?
When you receive your order confirmation, target dates will be noted on each line item. These target dates are the dates we’re targeting for arrival at your requested shipping location.
What's the thread pitch of my fitting?
You can utilize our Thread and End Connection Guide to assist you in determining the thread pitch of your fitting. Below is a video on identifying thread pitch and size.
What type of thread is on this fitting?
You can utilize our Thread and End Connection Guide to assist you in determining the type of thread for your fitting.
Is Swagelok Chicago the same as Chicago Fluid System Technologies?
Yes, Swagelok Chicago is our promotional name while Chicago Fluid System Technologies is our legal business name.
What kind of hose do I need?
The type of hose required will be dependent on the application in which it's used. Our hose catalog along with the video below may be helpful in getting you started.
Can I use Swagelok ferrules with another brand of fitting (and vice versa)?
No, Swagelok does not promote using Swagelok ferrules with any other fitting manufacturers. No current fitting component standards are written regarding the manufacture of any compression fitting designs. As a result, every fitting manufacturer can design and build fitting components to their own design standards. Due to this, Swagelok cannot guarantee that our fitting components will provide a safe, leak-free connection when utilized with another manufacturer. Below is video about the risks of intermixing or interchanging tube fittings.
Do I need a coupling or a union?
Tube couplings and tube unions are interchangeable items. These fittings would be used when connecting two pieces of tubing of the same OD size. We offer reducing unions as well. Threaded couplings are NPT threaded ends that connect to male NPT-ended fittings.
What is your return policy?
Standard Price List items with a high-volume sales history may be returned for credit, less a restocking charge with prior approval and a return authorization number. Orders for Special Items are non-refundable and non-cancellable. All claims and shortages should be reported within 24 hours of receipt of shipment. Please hold all materials, including the packing slip/delivery note, for our inspection. All requests for returns for credit must be within 60 days of our invoice date.
Can I have tracking for my order?
Tracking for your order in most circumstances is automatically emailed to the party who placed the order. Contact our local customer service team if you have any questions.
What is the status of my order?
To receive the status of your order, don't hesitate to get in touch with our local customer service team. To efficiently provide you with status information, please have your purchase order number, our order number, or some item numbers associated with your order.
Can I expedite my order?
Expedite options vary depending on the ordered items. Contact our local customer service team to determine what options might be available for your order.
Can I get terms or pay with a credit card?
We accept all major credit cards, checks, or cash in advance. Term accounts are considered for established customers.
Can I order online?
Yes, orders can be placed online directly through Swagelok.com
I’m a new customer, how do I set up an account?
Contact our local customer service team to set up an account with us. We do require an established account in order to provide terms.
Questions? Email or call 866.901.0151.