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EO/EO-2 Tee, Swivel Nut Branch - ET

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EO/EO-2 Tee, Swivel Nut Branch - ET

EO/EO-2 Tee, Swivel Nut Run - EL

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EO/EO-2 Tee, Swivel Nut Run - EL

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How EO Fittings Work: Function of Progressive Ring Fittings

The EO progressive ring fitting produces a low to high pressure, leak free connection of tubes and components in fluid systems. The basic function of the EO progressive ring is the controlled progressive bite of the ring into the tube due to a unique internal geometry.

The front cutting edge has already started cutting into the tube before the second cutting edge starts. As soon as both cutting edges have cut the tube to the designed depth further advance is limited by the stop edge.

Owing to the design of both cutting edges and stop edge all forces arising are equally distributed. This distribution along with the specially designed interior collar of the ring guarantees increased safety, particularly with regard to vibration and flexure stresses. The design and function of the progressive cutting ring ensure that service vibration loading is not present in the areas of the tubing where the bite is made

The stop edge causes a sharp increase in tightening forces which is clearly perceptible. After assembly, a visible collar of cut tube material must completely fill the space in front of the first cutting edge. With stainless steel tube and hose connections made from free cutting steel, the collar is less due to the harder material.

During assembly, it is absolutely essential that the tube is held firmly against the stop in the inner cone of the fitting; if not, the cutting process will not take place satisfactorily. Reassembly can be performed an unlimited number of times.

How EO-2 Fittings Work

The retaining ring bites into the tube in accordance to the proven bite ring principle. The elastomeric seal reduces the danger of over- or underassembly by a special EO-2 design feature: Before assembly there is a gap in between the flat surfaces of the retaining ring and the metallic support ring of the seal. As soon as the retaining ring has reached the proper incision depth, the gap closes, resulting in a sharp increase of assembly torque. This results in uniform and reliable fitting assemblies. The assembly result can easily be inspected by just checking if the gap is closed.

The separation of sealing and holding functions to two separate elements finally allows a more effective solution of the over-and undertightening problems typically associated with bite type fittings.