How long has this technology been around ?
The core technology was developed by Lockheed Martin more than 20 years ago for use in aircraft high pressure tubing.
Since then it has been adapted for use with multiple material types and is being used in applications ranging from medical gas, automotive, industrial fluids, to air conditioning. Reflok fittings are specifically designed for refrigerant piping and is ETL listed based on testing for R-410a pressures and temperatures.
Reflok fittings have been in production for more than 5 years.