What is a Plug Valve
Plug valves are versatile in controlling substance flow within pipes or tubing. They have a simple design, withstand heavy usage, and are popular in industries requiring precise control of liquids and gases. What Is a…
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How to Choose the Right Camlock Fittings
Camlock selection is a function of service medium, pressure rating, temperature, material compatibility, and the mating fitting on the other side of the transfer. This guide covers the eight standard types (A, B, C, D,…
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What Are Instrument Fittings? Types, Materials, and Selection for Malaysian Industry
An instrument fitting is a small-bore, high-pressure mechanical connector used to join instrumentation tubing to process equipment without breaking containment. They sit on the impulse line between a process tap and a transmitter, on the…
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What is a Flexible Hose?
A flexible hose is a type of piping connecting two distant points to transfer or transport fluid, chemicals and water. It is easy to install and use, and you can adapt it for diverse applications. …
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What is a Camlock Fitting?
Camlock fittings (also called cam-and-groove couplings) provide rapid, tool-free connection of hoses and pipes for chemical, water, and beverage transfer service. At Simlecco, you’ll find a variety of camlocks to meet industrial connection requirements. What…
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Tube vs Pipe: The Engineer’s Guide to Choosing Between Instrumentation Tubing and Process Piping
Tube and pipe are not interchangeable. Tube is specified by outside diameter (OD) and wall thickness, manufactured to instrumentation-grade tolerances per ASTM A269:2022 or A213:2023, and connected with compression or weld fittings. Pipe is specified…
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Pipe Fittings Selection Guide for Industrial Process Piping: Materials, Standards, and Sourcing
Pipe-fitting selection for industrial process piping is a function of four inputs: media, the pressure-temperature envelope, the connection method, and the traceability requirement — with the upstream tube vs pipe selection decision already settled. Get…
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What Are Tube Fittings? The Engineer’s Guide to Selection and Specification
A tube fitting is a small-bore mechanical connector that joins instrumentation tubing without welding. The three connection mechanisms in common service are twin-ferrule (two ferrules working in sequence to grip and seal the tube wall),…
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Why Choose DK-Lok in Malaysia: The Authorised Distributor’s Technical and Procurement Case
DK-Lok is the South Korean instrumentation fitting and valve manufacturer that pioneered the twin-ferrule compression design, and Simlec Co Sdn Bhd is the authorised DK-Lok distributor in Malaysia. Specifying DK-Lok through the authorised channel gives…
