by Nate Rynas | Jun 2, 2026 | Procurement & Operations
TL;DR Every brand encodes material, size, configuration, and connection style into the part number. Swagelok part numbers usually start with a material prefix (SS, B, S) followed by size and configuration codes. Parker uses a similar pattern with its own conventions:...
by Nate Rynas | May 18, 2026 | Tube Fittings
TL;DR Swagelok dominates instrumentation and process-control specifications. Parker dominates hydraulic and pneumatic distribution. Both brands deliver high-integrity performance in their core segments. The right pick depends on what the rest of the plant already...
