Gas fittings: Chromatograph and Sputtering

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The discussion revolves around restoring a Plasma Sciences CrC-150 Sputtering system, specifically focusing on the source gas fittings. The user, Mike, is seeking assistance in identifying the correct components for the system, which includes brass compression fittings with a 1/4" mean thread diameter. He recalls that a chemist previously helped him assemble a stainless steel tube with stainless steel nuts and graphite ferrules, typically used in gas chromatography. Mike expresses a need for help in sourcing these parts, as well as finding a reasonably priced gas dryer/purifier and necessary adapters. The thread concludes with Mike confirming that the fitting he needed was a 1/8" Swagelok tube fitting, thanks to assistance from a representative at Torr.
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Hello,

I'm attempting to restore my Plasma Sciences CrC-150 Sputtering system, and I'm having a terrible time working out the source gas fittings.
Each is a brass compression fitting with a roughly 1/4" mean thread diameter.

The last time I used this machine, a chemist helped me by assembling a 1/16" or 1/8" stainless steel tube with stainless steel nuts and graphite ferrules. At the time he said the components were normally used for his gas chromatograph.

I'd greatly appreciate help identifying these parts as well as finding a reasonably priced gas dryer/purifier and associated adapters.

Thanks in advance,

Mike
 
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Hah! It was a 1/8" swagelok tube fitting.
Many thanks to a young man at Torr for getting me the answer.

Stay Warm My Friends,

Mike
 

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