Fittings / Connectors / Couplings
Fittings, connectors and couplings for transfer and connecting of hoses, lines, pipe and wire used in connecting cryogenic and vacuum components.
CSA Corporate Sustaining Members:
Acme Cryogenics, part of OPW Clean Energy Solutions, delivers manifolds, VJ piping, gas blending, cryogenic valves (Acme & CVI), electrical controls, vaporizers, CGA fittings, specialty gas gear, and fabrication including helium and hydrogen tank rehab.
The world’s first negative thermal expansion alloys, ALLVAR’s materials passively shrink when heated and expand when cooled, compensating for the CTE mismatch between components. Products include constant preload washers and spacers, round bar and tube.
Atlas bonded dissimilar metal components offer vastly improved performance while minimizing single-metal design trade-offs. Aluminum and titanium vacuum chambers support cryogenics applications by providing non-magnetic, contamination free environments.
Manufactures and repairs high vacuum and cryogenic equipment, including flexible helium transfer lines, fittings, manifolds and helium compressor adsorbers.
Semi-rigid coaxial cables. By using seamless metal tubes for outer conductors, Coax’s cables provide excellent performance in shielding and transmission. Cryogenic cables in OD sizes .33 mm to 3.58 mm. SC cables NbTi and Nb in OD sizes 0.86 mm to 2.19 mm.
CPC-Cryolab, part of OPW Clean Energy Solutions, specializes in cryogenic valves and vacuum insulated systems for LH2 and helium down to 4K. Products include valves, filters, bayonet connections, and complex VJ manifolds and piping for ultracold applications.
Developer and manufacturer of cryogenic equipment including design, production, testing and installation of helium and other custom equipment. Specializes in the development of new cryogenic technologies. Cryogenic engineering consulting available.
A reliable partner for cryogenic and compressed gas solutions—offering valves, hoses, tanks, cylinders, vaporizers, safety gear, labels, plus valve certification, and industry-leading training.
RegO® Products, part of OPW Clean Energy Solutions, offers premier cryogenic flow and control solutions, including valves, regulators, pressure relief devices, and specialized equipment for cryogenic gas systems.
SMA cables and HD PkZ microwave contacts, cables and housings provide a full dilution refrigerator system, from hermetic header through each level to interface with the quantum chip. HDQ18 microwave connections offer a complete board-level solution.
Thermionics manufactures innovative Ultra high vacuum solutions for academic, governmental and industrial institutions around the world. Includes FCW and FLN Series, titanium sublimation and sample cooling.
As a Swiss-based SME, WEKA is a leading manufacturer of cryogenic components, special valves and instruments for liquid level measurement. With more than 40 years of experience, its team provides optimal solutions for the handling of low-temperature liquefied gases.
Other Suppliers:
All Kapton wire products are suitable for use in cryostats. Allectra supplies cryogenic breaks and sub-miniature D electrical feedthroughs, which are suitable for cryogenic use and are supplied on flanges and unflanged for direct mounting into vessels.
Custom flow control valves and pressure relief devices to control gaseous and liquid fluids (LOX, LN2, LH2, LNG, GOX, Gn2, GH2 and CNG) for operation in severe environments.
The Bal Seal sets new performance standards for rotary, reciprocating, oscillating and static service. Its nearly limitless combinations of jacket and spring materials allow for precise frictional control and optimized sealing in demanding environments.
Hermetically sealed ceramic-to-metal feedthroughs, coaxial and multipin connectors,double-ended connectors, floating coaxial connectors, ceramic chambers, thermocouple, high voltage and high current, isolator flanges and ceramic isolator flanges.
A fully owned subsidiary of Cryofab, Inc., Cryocomp specializes in vacuum insulated equipment for the safe and efficient transfer of cryogenic liquids, including standard and custom valves, bayonet connections, and evacuation components.
Dixon®, founded in 1916, provides viable solutions for both typical and uncommon fluid handling applications: from LNG marine bunkering to rocket fueling, petrochemical exploration and production, as well as chemical, and pharmaceutical processing.
DK-LOK® tube fittings, valves, and pipe instrument and weld fittings are manufactured to stringent industry standards. Highest grade raw material and 1/1000″ tolerance control assure a leak-tight seal in process, power and instrumentation applications.
Hermetically sealed electrical and fiber optic feedthroughs for vacuum and cryogenic applications, including wire to wire feedthroughs, sealed bulkhead connectors, custom hermetic cable harnesses, vacuum tight wire to connector assemblies, more.
Custom design and manufacture of high and low pressure filters and fittings for cryogenic and non-cryogenic environments and applications; consultation for size calculations and recommendations for filters and elements based on drop pressure needs.
Cryogenic storage and distribution systems for military aircraft. Fixed and rotary wing LOX systems, mass oxygen distribution systems, LOX generators and liquefaction devices.
H & J Enterprises supplies fully tested flex lines, helium lines, transfer lines, manifolds and adapters to the cryogenic industry. Custom configurations, built to spec for all needs.
Threaded stainless steel flanges (sizes ¾” to 2″) allow for broad use beyond welding; can easily be connected to other NPT thread components and piping. Also stainless steel ball, shut-off, and gauge valves for low-temperature systems.
Stainless steel, flexible metal hose assemblies, and metal expansion joints, well-suited for cryogenic applications across industries from pharmaceutical manufacturing to gas transfer, including liquid argon, liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, and LNG.
Cryogenic products including CRYON valves, trunnion ball valves, needle valves, and tube fittings, used in applications such as cryogenic valves and vessels, analytical instrumentation, beverage carbonation systems.
Manufacturer specializing in manifold and gas fittings in both standard and custom design based on customer specifications.
Manufacturer of CGA fittings, transfer hoses, gaskets & NCG cryogenic pumps.
Composite suspension systems and specialist insulation systems for a range of cryogenic industries. Magnet shim components, composite structural isolation, composite suspension bands/straps and struts, high-voltage and thermal and electrical insulation.
Tri-clamp fittings including clamps, adapters, elbows; DIN, butt weld, bio-pharm (BPE) fittings; stainless steel and BPE tubing; one piece threaded, tri-clamp ball, butterfly valves; angle, straight, and tee-line strainers; sanitary transfer hoses.
Hermetic feedthroughs and connectors for operating temps to -269° C. Standard and custom designs. Joining materials including metalizing of ceramics, high temperature brazing, glass/ceramic, tig and laser welding and critical mechanical assembly.
Stäubli’s KBH breakaway coupling provides a safe solution for temperatures ranging from -196 °C to +65 °C. The KBH disconnects the line at a defined tensile load, and non-return valves immediately seal it tightly and reliably during disconnection.
Specializes in metal corrugated hose assemblies used in the liquid gas transfer and freeze-drying applications for the cryogenic industry. Solves cryogenic concerns including: elevated pressures, full vacuum requirements, and temperatures down to -320F.
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