Startup: Me
Okie dokie. Back to public journaling. I moved to Dallas from Little Rock at the beginning of March this year (2016) to launch a startup. Two months before that I […]
Author Archives: Aaron
How to Identify Thread Types and End Connections
Specifying the wrong fitting for your application can often result in wasteful spending, downtime to procure the correct parts, damaged equipment that needs further repair, or worse yet — an […]
Valve Leakage in Cold Weather
If you have valves installed outdoors, you may or may not see performance characteristics change as the temperature drops, depending on how the valve is designed. If you purchased on lowest […]
Advantages of Using Swagelok Port Connectors
Have you ever had to install Swagelok fluid system components, only to find out you had to put several pieces together to make the darn thing work? Chances are you […]
Where to Find Examples of Swagelok Custom Solutions
You may already know that Swagelok and it’s distributors offer fluid system components, but did you know we can also provide Custom Solutions? For example, if you need a regulator, CGA […]
Customer Focus: Finding the Loophole in Procurement
Swagelok manufactures fluid system components. They sell directly to authorized Swagelok distributors. The business model is quasi-vertically integrated. We call it “One Swagelok”, meaning that although the manufacturer and distributor […]
How to Leverage Your Swagelok Sales Rep in 2015
I learned a lot in my first year of sales as a Swagelok distributor representative, but this year was only the tip of the iceberg. When I’m with a customer, […]
The Governor: Excess Flow Valves
Valves perform essentially only a handful of functions: On / Off (e.g. quarter turn ball valve) Flow Control (e.g. regulating stem needle valve) Directional Flow (e.g. check valve) Over-pressure Protection […]
My Commitment
A couple weeks ago I attended the Swagelok Induction Program in Solon, OH. This program introduced new associates to the Swagelok values, manufacturing process, and distribution model. After our group […]
System Design: Bleed Valve Assembly
My youthful looks often cause people to think I’m young and inexperienced. Well, I’m pushing 30 and never want to consider myself “experienced” or an “expert”. Sure, I want to […]
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