What should I pay attention to when installing the equal tee dot ferrule connector

Before installing the Equal Tee DOT Ferrule Connector, the pipe used must be strictly pre-treated to ensure that the cutting, chamfering and cleaning of the pipe meet the standards. A special hard pipe cutter should be used during the cutting process to ensure that the cut surface is flat and burr-free. The cut should be slightly chamfered within 45 degrees to avoid scratching the sealing surface during the installation of the ferrule. In addition, the surface of the pipe body must be thoroughly cleaned to ensure that there are no pollutants such as oil, iron filings, and water stains to prevent the metal-to-metal sealing contact from being affected. Especially when using stainless steel or copper alloy pipes, the treatment of the surface oxide layer is also crucial to ensure the best sealing effect. The connector body and its internal ferrule should be kept in the original packaging until it can be opened before installation to avoid environmental dust from entering the sealing area and causing the seal to fail.

When inserting the pipe into the Equal Tee DOT Ferrule Connector, be sure to ensure that the pipe is fully inserted to the bottom stop point so that the pipe end and the internal contact surface of the connector form a close fit. After that, perform a preliminary manual tightening operation to make the ferrule fit naturally with the pipe body. During this process, it is strictly forbidden to use excessive torque or vibration tools to prevent the ferrule from deforming in advance. After the initial positioning is completed, a special torque wrench should be used to tighten the operation according to the product manual or the torque value recommended by the manufacturer. Do not arbitrarily apply force or insufficient torque to avoid leakage due to insufficient stress or deformation of the pipe due to excessive extrusion. It is particularly important to note that the installation sequence should be strictly followed: first install the connector body, then install the front ferrule, the rear ferrule and the nut in sequence. During this process, ensure that the orientation and position of all parts are correct, and the ferrule must not rotate or offset during the compression process.

After the initial tightening is completed, in order to ensure that the ferrule has firmly bitten the pipe, the nut can be loosened and the pipe can be pulled out to check whether the bite mark is continuous and clear, and whether the ferrule is evenly pressed in and firmly fixed on the pipe body. If unevenness, sliding or deformation is found, the ferrule must be replaced and reinstalled. It is strictly forbidden to reuse the crimped ferrule. For situations where disassembly and reinstallation are required in actual applications, it is necessary to confirm that there is no fatigue crack or wear on the ferrule part. If necessary, all sealing components should be replaced to ensure the safety of the system.

When installing the Equal Tee DOT Ferrule Connector in a multi-channel system, sufficient assembly space should be reserved to avoid applying twisting, tension or lateral stress at the connection. The system should be in a natural stress-free state to prevent external forces from affecting the sealing performance and mechanical life. By following the above installation steps and precautions, the sealing performance of the connector can be effectively improved, ensuring the stable operation of the system, thereby meeting the high-standard industrial application requirements.