FAQS
Frequently asked questions for PCC Fluid Fittings.1. Are Faber, Nelson, Airdrome and Permaswage different companies?
A: We are all consolidated under PCC Fluid Fittings.
2. Is Permaswage, SA (PSA) now Permaswage Europe?
A: Yes. Designed Metal Connections, Inc. (DMC) and Permaswage, SA (PSA) have consolidated the two brand identities under Permaswage to establish a presence as "One business-Two sites” in the marketplace. The businesses are now Permaswage USA, Permaswage Europe and Permaswage China, respectively.
3. Where do I reach out to if I have certification issues?
Please reach out to PWUSCustomerService@pccairframe.com
Cage Code:
- Permaswage 14798
- Nelson 52930
- Airdrome 01673
- Faber 14397
For Further Information that needs special attention regarding technical issues please contact us via email: g_PWUSTechSupport@pccairframe.com
4. Are the drawings, regulatory, or assigning contracts affected by the name change?
A: No, we will continue to identify ourselves using the legal entity names (i.e., Designed Metal Connections, Inc., dba Permaswage USA).
5. How can I get confirmation on PO receipts?
A: Please reach out to PWUSCustomerService@pccairframe.com and include the order information. Your order administrator will respond to your request in a timely manner.
6. How can I get shipment confirmation?
A: Please reach out to PWUSCustomerService@pccairframe.com and include the order information. Your order administrator will respond to your request in a timely manner.
7. Who do I contact for commercial or sales questions if I am not a current, direct sales customer of PCC Fluid Fittings?
If you are not a direct sales customer of PCC Fluid Fittings in Gardena, CA, please contact your preferred distributor. Our authorized distributor list is located here.
1. Where can I get a copy of Permaswage's accreditations?
A: Visit our Document Library.
2. I have a customer part number. What is the part number?
A: Submit a General Contact form to ask for our cross-referenced part number.
3. Do you have distributors outside of the U.S.?
A: Yes. Find more information on the Contact page.
4. How do I order the proper fitting?
A: Submit a General Contact form to submit a request for fitting selection support.
5. How do I become an approved supplier?
A: Submit a Become a Supplier form.
6. How can I schedule a training session?
A: Submit a Request for Installation Training form.
7. How can I schedule a product demo?
A: Submit a Request a Demo form.
8. How can I request a quote?
A: Submit a Request for Quote form.
9. How do I become a customer?
A: Submit a General Contact form or call us at one of our locations.
1. What Permaswage manual contains standard operating procedure for installation and inspection up to 3,000 psi?
A: SOP6-01-05
2. What Permaswage manual contains standard operating procedure for installation and inspection up to 4,000 psi?
A: SOP6-01-10
3. . Which Permaswage manual contains standard operating procedure for installation and inspection of a DME captivated nut tool?
A: SOP604
4. What Permaswage manual contains standard operating procedure for installation and inspection of a DME tube connecting system?
A: SOP604-013
5. Which is the maintenance manual for DET and its tooling?
A: SOP604-017
6. What manual contains the operating instructions for the DLT02 Air-driven Pump?
A: SOP6-00-10
7. What manual contains the operating instructions for DLT05 Manual Pump?
A: SOP604-005
8. What manual contains the operating instructions for the DLT12 Electric Pump?
A: SOP604-015
9. What manual contains the operating instructions for the DLT03 Air-driven Pump?
A: SOP604-021
10. Which manual contains the operating instructions for the DLT15 Electric Pump?
A: SOP604-022
11. What manual contains the operating instructions for the DLT06 Portable Electro-hydraulic Pump?
A: SOP604-025
12. Which manual contains the operating instructions for DLT06 Portable Electric Pump?
A: SOP604-029
13. Which manual contains instructions for installation and inspection of the AS (Titanium) Fitting?
A: SOP604-028
14. What manual contains instructions for the installation and inspection of Permalite connecting system?
A: SOP604-008
15. What is the manual that contains instructions for installation and inspection of the AS (Aluminum ) Fitting?
A: SOP604-033
16. What is the Permaswage DLT tooling repair and maintenance manual?
A: SOP 604-030
17. What is the QPL (qualified parts listing) that Permaswage conforms with?
A: AS4459, AS18280
18. What ISO certifications does Permaswage hold?
A: Please refer to our Documents page for certification information
19. Can Permaswage design special configurations?
A: Yes, please contact us at g_pwustechsupoport@pccairframe.com
20. Can Permaswage be used at high temperatures?
A: Temperature range -50F to 275F
21. Does Permaswage have test data to support alternative tube materials?
A: Yes, for further information on specific material please submit an inquiry on our contact us page.
22. Are Permaswage fittings compatible with 316 SS tubing and is the tooling the same?
A: PCC Fluid Fittings are compatible with 316 SS tubing and require dedicated tooling.
23. Does Permaswage have metric fittings for metric tubing and metric flared ends and metric tooling?
A: Yes. Please contact PCC Fluid Fittings directly for further inquiries.
24. Does Permaswage service DLT?
A: Please refer to our services page for further inquiries.
25. Does Permaswage repair DLT parts?
A: Please refer to our services page for further inquiries located on our main menu.
26. How can I maintain and service Permaswage tooling?
A: Please refer to SOP 604-030.
27. How do I buy spares for Permaswage tooling?
A: Please contact our authorized distributors for spares inquiries.
28. Does Permaswage have spare parts for obsolete D12000 series tooling?
A: PCC no longer manufactures spare parts for the obsolete D12000 series tooling. Please contact us to upgrade to the current DLT series tooling.
29. Does Permaswage have a cross reference between D12000 series and current DLT series?
A: Yes, please contact us at g_PWUStechsupport@pccairframe.com for further inquiries.
1. Is it okay for a Permaswage fitting to be installed to some partially painted tube?
A: We do not recommend swaging painted tubing with any of our fittings. The paint may be damaged due to the swage and it may act like a stress riser and lead to fretting tube failure.
2. What is the part number for the hydraulic fluid of the pump?
A: MIL-H-5606 or (MIL- PRF-83282)
3. What is the main cause of the leakage when operating the relief valve?
A: There should not be leaking at the relief valve. It may be stripped and need repair.
4. The pump cannot reach 10,000 psi, but it can exceed 9,000 psi. Is that normal? What is the minimum pressure that would be available for manual operation?
A: Operation of the pump should be 10,000 psi (+/- 250 psi). Any pressure less than 10,000 psi is not acceptable.
5. What systems have DME been used on?
A: Predominately used on hydraulic applications, DME is well suited for any systems that fall within the operating pressure, temperature ranges, and compatible tubing alloys/wall thicknesses called out in the SOP604-013.
6. Is the installation tooling the same for DME40 and DME30 fittings?
A: Tooling would be the same.
7. In addition to minimum straight length, are there tooling constraints that need to be considered in tubing design for DME tooling?
A: Since the majority of installations of DME are bench/production, there should be no installation access issues with DME tooling. Also, there should be no issues with tools as they relate to tubing design other than minimum straight length to bend.
8. Why does DME30 not qualify as AS18280 and part of the QPL?
A: DME30 is made from a material that is not listed in AS18280; therefore, it does not fall under the full scope of AS18280. On the other hand, it is not an industry standard to be part of any QPL.
9. Why are MS21922 and NAS1760 described as "interchangeable"? Did you compare the dimensions of those two standards?
A: DME30 is interchangeable functionally with both fittings, but the dimensions of three fittings are different. Their dimensions cannot be compared because NAS1760 is a machined end, and MS21922 and DME30 require special assembly procedure or swaging. However, the tube stick-out of both MS21922 and DME30 (when using the proper dies) returns the same distance from the gage dimension on the fitting to the end of tubing, and it provides the same assembly without changing the overall tube length.
10. Can you provide more information on the blue paint used as finish inside the fitting?
A: It is Teflon-based PTFE paint that is used mainly for identification and to direct the user in the proper installation of the tooling for swaging.
11. Do the ARP908 torque values apply for the MS and AS nuts?
A: Yes.
12. Does ARP908 specify the torque values based on the tubing material or the fitting material?
A: ARP908 is for hose and tube fittings; however, it specifies that if any component of the joint is aluminum, the values for aluminum fitting Material II shall apply.
13. Is re-swaging possible on the DME system?
A: No.
14. What is a DLT power unit?
A: A DLT power unit is a hydraulic cylinder that converts the pump pressure into the swaging force of the head assembly. The power unit consists of various components, including a piston, springs, and hydraulic seals.
15. What is the head assembly?
A: The head assembly consists of a lower die block, yoke, end plates, and swage dies. The head assembly is available in graduated sizes for the different sizes of fittings of the power unit model, as applicable.
16. What types of pumps does Permaswage offer?
A: Permaswage offers pneumatic, electric, and manual.
17. What are tube deburring tools?
A: The deburring tools are equipped with size-dependent, removable stem assemblies for the various tube sizes. Each tool has an expandable rubber plug to fit a range of tubing walls. The plug prevents metal chips from contaminating tubing systems during the deburring process. These tools are included in kits with units up to model 40.
18. What are tube cutters?
A: The tube cutters are equipped with a ratcheting handle, making it possible to cut a tube when space limitations make it impossible to move the handle through a wide arc. Tube cutters range in size from 3/16” to 1-1/2".
19. What are tube installation marking templates?
A: Tube installation marking templates are used to establish the proper installation depths.
20. What are after-swage inspection gages?
A: After-swage inspection gages are used to verify that the proper amount of swage was achieved.
21. What if I am having issues with DAT Tooling?
A: Please contact us with further questions at g_PWUStechnicalsupport@pccairframe.com
22. Can I swage more than once with a DLT tool?
A: Connections may be swaged up to 3x Max. Please refer to technical manual SOP-601-05 for more information.
