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	The SERTO catalogue 2004 is now sold out. New catalogue is due in 2007. The no charge CD rom version is still available. Now available, the new SERTO catalogue 2004! In this edition, efforts have been made to facilitate the "search" and "found" features (only on the online version) for you - our customer. The new chapter structure is on the opening pages. Chapter S has been added (see info below). Valves/shut-off-valves and quick-disconnect couplings in every available material have their own chapters (6 thru 11). Chapter 5L has also been added (see TYP L info below). Also chapter 7 has been supplemented. Besides the previous hose nipples you will find adaptors and distributor elements in different materials. There is a $10.00 charge for the printed catalog which is refundable if you place a $100.00 order for Serto products. The CD rom version is offered at no charge. (North American addresses only) New Supplemental Features from chapter S! Special treatment for use with oxygen (oil and grease-free) - suffix OX Application area: Tube connectors and valves which are used in oxygen systems have very high cleanliness requirements,especially in regard to carbon compounds on the surface (oils and greases). Such contamination could self-ignite very easily and very quickly. Special treatment - silicone--free - suffix SI Application area: Tube connectors and valves which primarily come into contact with paints and varnishes may not have any silicone compounds on the media contacting surfaces because these would prevent wetting of the surfaces. Special cleaning - degreased - unlubricated - suffix US Application area: Wherever special surface cleanliness is required for parts that come into contact with the media, but where the customer wishes to use his own lubricant. Pre coated threads with Loctite 5061 - suffix CT Application area: With precoated threads you obtain optimal sealing of tapered outside threads. The water- based, non-hardening, non-toxic sealing compound Loctite ® 5061 is applied by machine. This assures that the sealing compound is applied evenly and directly at potential leakage points at the base and the flank of the thread,thus providing extreme leak-tightness and reliability. Precoated threads from SERTO may be used in a wide variety of applications. Pre-coated threads with PTFE-tape - suffix CP Application area: As an alternative to the CT option, PTFE tape is especially suitable –for temperatures above 150°C, –for aggressive media, –for steam, –for pure oxygen.       Click for more info

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	New TYP L (part number prefix - SOL)   Stainless Steel Double Ferrule Fitting Features!
	Click for larger image Application: -Semiconductors -On/offshore -Fuel cells -Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals Characteristics/specifications -High pressure resistance -Easy, robust assembly due to tightening limitation -Corrosion resistant -Compact design -Radial dismounting -Minimal dead space -Very good resistance to vibration Material: Stainless steel 1.4571, DIN 17440 (316 TI) Alloy; X6 Cr Ni Mo Ti 17 12 2 Nominal pressure PN (static) 200-400 bar; for details, see product tables (safety factor 4) Vacuum 10-7 mbar Temperature range -110 °C to +300 °C Leak rate with helium =10-6 mbar • l //s Tubes to use Plastic tubes and stainless steel tubes, seamless, cold drawn, de-scaled (DIN 17458) Tolerances per ISO 3304 (T4, D4) Max. hardness: 185 HV(HRB90) For more information, see Appendix Certificates 2.2 per EN 10204, incl. materials specification Approvals* DVGW. Gas, SVGW-Gas, ECE/324/Reg. 110 «Uniform provision concerning the approval of specific components of motor vehicles using compressed natural gas (cng) in their propulsion system » draft EIHP «uniform provisions concerning the approval of specific components of motor vehicles using compressed gaseous hydrogen (CGH2)» Standards, threads British Standard Pipe (BSP) and metric fine thread DIN 3852. Tapered form C, parallel form B. Thread with sealing form E.NPT- thread according to ANSI/ASME B1.20.1- 1983. UNF/UN threads in accordance with SAE 514. *in process       Explosion Protection Guideline for SERTO unions Application of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC As a major supplier to the European machine and equipment industry, we are periodically asked for our position regarding the conformity of SERTO products to the EC Directive 94/9/EC (better known under the name ATEX): >> Application of "ATEX" Directive 94/9/EC     Press Releases   Tube unions Oil and grease-free Tube unions Oil and grease-free(pix) New stainless steel tube union New stainless steel tube union (pix) Portrait (short) SERTO AG, CH A union for life Portrait (long) SERTO AG, CH Record-breaking union Application report on oil and grease-free cleaned tube unions. Explosion Protection Guideline for SERTO unions.