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Beswick expands adjustable and fixed position elbow fittings

October 1, 2020 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Beswick Elbow fittings

Beswick Engineering Co. Inc. has expanded its family of adjustable position and fixed position elbow fittings from the common 10-32 UNF thread size to include both smaller and larger thread sizes. In addition to several 10-32 threaded elbow models, the company now offers M3 metric, M5 metric, ¼-28 UNF, 5/16-24 UNF, 1/16 NPT, 1/8 NPT, […]

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Product guide simplifies tubing and barbed fitting installation, removal

November 11, 2019 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Beswick barb fitting and tubing removal guide

Tubing assembly and removal may seem simple, perhaps even trivial, until you have to do it yourself or you are responsible for writing assembly instructions. This is why Beswick has created its “How to install and remove polyurethane tubing when using barbed style fittings” product guide. It provides step-by-step installation and removal tips, complete with […]

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Miniature 10-32 compression fitting for use with 1/32-in. OD tubing from Beswick

June 14, 2017 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Beswick-MCB 10-32 compression fitting

Reducing dead-volume and overall component size to improve product performance can by achieved by switching to smaller diameter tubing. You may have considered switching from 1/8 or 1/16 in. OD tubing to ultra-miniature 1/32 in. OD tubing but have not switched yet because you were not certain how to connect to the smaller 1/32 in. […]

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Guide helps to select the proper pneumatic fitting

April 20, 2017 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

A new guide from Beswick Engineering Co. explains the various choices faced when you are selecting pneumatic fittings for your product. There are three common fitting types: barbed, push-to-connect, and compression. Each has advantages and disadvantages. How will you select the best type for the long term success of your design? The Beswick Fitting Selection Guide […]

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Miniature quick disconnects provide leak-free operation

January 13, 2016 By Michelle DiFrangia Leave a Comment

Ken Korane • Contributing Editor The QDM3 connector from Beswick Engineering, Greenland, N.H., is said to be the world’s smallest dry-break quick disconnect. The ultra-miniature QDM3 consists of mating internal and external ends that, when connected, have an overall length of 33 mm. Hex width across flats is only 6.4 mm. The quick disconnects are […]

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Ultra-miniature threaded dry-break quick disconnect minimizes dead volume between internal and external ends

December 22, 2015 By Hilary Crisan Leave a Comment

The ultra-miniature Beswick M3 threaded dry-break quick disconnect is precisely manufactured from corrosion resistant stainless steel and is rated to 500 psig when connected. Buna-N is the standard seal material. Viton and EPDM are optional and can handle many types of fluids. Other elastomers are available upon request. The dry-break, also referred to as “no-spill” (however […]

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Miniature dry break quick disconnects

October 8, 2015 By Michelle DiFrangia Leave a Comment

Ask yourself the following questions: Do you need a quick way to switch fluid power lines while maintaining a leak free environment either in your product design or testing facility? Does your design warrant a precision machined assembly that is easy to use, reduces down time and eliminates leaks? Is space limited? If you answered […]

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New Beswick Catalog

April 17, 2014 By Jennifer Calhoon Leave a Comment

Beswick

Beswick Engineering announces the release of our 2014 catalog (#112) containing over 150 new product items. Our expansive line of miniature fittings (compression, barb and push-to connect), valves, quick disconnects, pressure regulators and orifices are ideal for fluid power assemblies requiring durable products (machined in 303 & 316) stainless steel or brass. Ultra miniature in […]

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