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    Soft Tubing Expanding Pliers

    Image of Product. Closed. Front orientation. Tube Expanders. Soft Tubing Expanding Pliers.
    Image of Product. Open. Front orientation. Tube Expanders. Soft Tubing Expanding Pliers, 5" Overall Length.

    Closed

    Open

    Stretch the end of plastic and rubber tubing to make room for fittings with the same or slightly larger diameter. Insert the tips into tubing and squeeze the handles to open the jaws. Made of stainless steel, these pliers resist corrosion, and they can be sterilized to prevent contaminating tubing lines.
    For Tube
    ID
    Max. Expanded
    Tube ID
    Overall
    Lg.
    Tip
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    For Plastic, Rubber
    1/16"3/32"5"3/8"Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
    3/32"1/8"5"0.275"Stainless Steel
    		000000000000
    1/8"3/16"5"0.236"Stainless Steel
    		000000000000
     

    Tube Expanders for Impact Wrenches

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Tube Expanders. Tube Expanders for Impact Wrenches.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Expanders. Tube Expanders for Impact Wrenches.
    Use the power of an impact wrench to stretch the ends of metal tubing, allowing another tube with the same diameter to fit inside. This makes it easier to weld the two tubes together and prevents leaks. These expanders come with seven different heads, which are sized to fit tubes from 2" to 4 1/4" OD. Slide one of the heads inside the tubing and turn the hex nut on the end with a 1 1/8" socket to expand it. Compatible with both 1/2" and 3/4" impact wrenches.
    For Tube OD
    For Max.
    Wall Thk.
    For Square
    Drive Size
    Includes
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel
    2", 2 3/8", 2 3/4", 3 1/8", 3 1/2", 3 7/8", 4 1/4"3/16"1/2", 3/4"Five Aluminum Expander Heads (For 2 3/4", 3 1/8", 3 1/2", 3 7/8" and 4 1/4" Tube ODs); One Black-Oxide Steel Expander Head (For 2 3/8" Tube OD); One Black-Oxide Steel Tool with 1 1/8" External Hex Drive and Expander Head (For 2" Tube OD)00000000000000
     

    Hammer-Driven Tube End Expanders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Expanders. Hammer-Driven Tube End Expanders.
    Restore tube ends with a few light blows of a hammer. Place the expanders inside the tube to round out crushed ends or outside to straighten flared ends.
    For Tube OD
    For Max.
    Wall Thk.
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    For Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel
    1 1/2" to 3 5/8"0.078"8"Steel0000000000000
     

    Tube Flarers and Expanders for 45° Flares

    Image of System. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated, Border. Tube Flarers. Tube Flarers and Expanders for 45° Flares.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Tube Flarers and Expanders for 45° Flares.
    Create flares in soft metal tubing so it’s compatible with flared tube fittings. A 45° flare is preferred for low-pressure applications. This tool consists of a flaring head and a tube holder.
    For Tube OD
    For Tube OD for Expanding
    Lg.
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper
    1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4"3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4"6 3/4"0000000000000
     

    Hammer-Driven Tube Expanders

    Image of Product. For 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" Tube OD. Front orientation. Tube Expanders. Hammer-Driven Tube Expanders, For 5/16" OD Tubes.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Expanders. Hammer-Driven Tube Expanders, For 3/4" OD Tubes.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Expanders. Hammer-Driven Tube Expanders, For 7/8" OD Tubes.
    Image of Product. Tube Holder. Front orientation. Vise Tube Holders. Hammer-Driven Tube Expanders.

    For 3/16", 1/4", 5/16",

    3/8", 1/2", 5/8" Tube OD

    For 3/4" OD Tubes

    For 7/8" OD Tubes

    Tube Holder

    Using a hammer, tap these expanders into the end of a tube to allow a second piece of the same diameter to fit inside. Known as swaging, this enables you to join tubing with a single solder joint, reducing the opportunities for leaks. Twist the hex end with a wrench to remove expanders from tubing.
    Vise Tube Holders—When expanding tubes smaller than 5/8" OD, use a tube holder (sold separately) for additional stability.
    Tube Expanders
    Vise Tube
    Holders
    For Tube OD
    For Max.
    Wall Thk.
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper
    3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8"0.035"5 1/4"Steel00000000000000000000000000
    3/4"0.035"4 3/8"Steel000000000000———0
    7/8"0.045"4 1/2"Steel000000000000———0
     

    Tube Expanders for Condensers, Heat Exchangers, and Boilers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Expanders. Tube Expanders for Condensers, Heat Exchangers, and Boilers.
    Designed for building and maintaining equipment with tubes that pass through perforated metal sheets, these expanders have rollers and tapered noses to ensure uniform tube tightness. They have a 3/8" square drive recommended for use with torque-controlled power tools.
    For
    Tube Size
    OD
    Gauge
    For Min.
    Tube ID
    Max. Tube
    Expansion Dia.
    For Max. Tube
    Sheet Thk.
    Lg.
    Body
    Material
    Head
    Material
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
    1/2"180.392"0.447"1 1/2"7 3/8"SteelSteel00000000000000
    5/8"160.485"0.55"1 1/2"8 1/2"SteelSteel0000000000000
    5/8"180.517"0.582"1 1/2"8 1/2"SteelSteel0000000000000
    3/4"150.596"0.661"1 1/2"8 1/2"SteelSteel0000000000000
    3/4"17-180.619"0.699"1 1/2"9"SteelSteel0000000000000
    7/8"140.685"0.774"2 1/4"9 3/8"SteelSteel0000000000000
    1"140.81"0.909"2 1/4"9 3/4"SteelSteel0000000000000
     

    Hammer-Driven Tube Flarers for 45° Flares

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Hammer-Driven Tube Flarers for 45° Flares.
    Image of Product. Tube Holder. Front orientation. Vise Tube Holders. Hammer-Driven Tube Flarers for 45° Flares.

    Tube Holder

    Tap this tool with a hammer to quickly form 45° flared ends in copper tubing. These flarers work faster than standard hand-held tube flarers but are less precise. A 45° flare forms a tight seal with a flared tube fitting and nut for low-pressure applications.
    Vise Tube Holders—For additional stability, clamp tubing in a bench vise tube holder.
    Tube Flarers
    Vise Tube
    Holders
    For Tube
    OD
    For Copper
    Tube Size
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    Each
    For Copper
    1/2"3/8
    		2 3/4"Steel00000000000000000000000000
    5/8"1/2
    		2 3/4"Steel000000000000000000000000
    3/4"5/8
    		3 1/4"Steel000000000000———0
    7/8"3/4
    		3 1/2"Steel000000000000———0
    1 1/8"1
    		4"Steel000000000000———0
    1 3/8"1 1/4
    		4 1/4"Steel000000000000———0
    1 5/8"1 1/2
    		4 1/2"Steel000000000000———0
    2 1/8"2
    		4 3/4"Steel0000000000000———0
     

    Hand-Held Tube Flarers for Single and Double 45° Flares

    Image of System. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated, Border. Tube Flarers. Hand-Held Tube Flarers for Single and Double 45° Flares.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Hand-Held Tube Flarers for Single and Double 45° Flares.
    Create single or double flares in soft metal tubing so it’s compatible with flared tube fittings. Double flares roll the end of tubing in on itself then flare both layers for applications such as brake lines. A 45° flare is preferred for low-pressure applications. This tool consists of a flaring head and a tube holder.
    For Tube OD
    For Tube OD for Double Flare
    Lg.
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper
    3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2"3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2"7 1/2"0000000000000
     

    Tube Expanders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Expanders. Tube Expanders.
    Enlarge the end of a tube to allow a second piece of the same diameter to fit inside.
    For Tube OD
    For Max.
    Wall Thk.
    Lg.
    Body
    Material
    Head
    Material
    Each
    For Aluminum, Copper
    1/2", 5/8", 7/8", 1 1/8"0.063"24"Aluminum
    		Steel00000000000000
     
    Replacement Tube Expander Heads
    Material
    Choose a Tube OD
    Each
    Steel
    1/2"
    ,
    5/8"
    ,
    7/8"
    ,
    1 1/8"
    		000000000000000

    Vise-Mount Tube Flarers and Reamers for 37° Flares

    Image of System. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated, Border. Tube Flarers. Vise-Mount Tube Flarers and Reamers for 37° Flares .
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Vise-Mount Tube Flarers and Reamers for 37° Flares .
    Ream and flare both soft and hard metal tubing so it’s compatible with flared tube fittings. 37° flares are used in high-pressure applications. This tool consists of a flaring head and a tube holder. Type M hard copper should be annealed before flaring.
    For Tube OD
    For Tube OD for Reaming
    Lg.
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel
    3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8"1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8"6 1/8"00000000000000
     

    Vise-Mount Tube Flarers for 37° and 45° Flares

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Vise-Mount Tube Flarers for 37° and 45° Flares.
    Mount these flarers in a vise and create single and double 37° and 45° flares. Use 37° flares in high-pressure applications and 45° flares in low-pressure applications. Double flares roll the end of tubing in on itself then flare both layers for applications such as brake lines. Type M hard copper should be annealed before flaring.
    For Tube OD
    For Tube OD for Double Flare
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel
    3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 4.75 mm4.75 mm, 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8"11"Steel000000000000000
     

    Hand-Held Tube Flarers for 37° Flares

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Hand-Held Tube Flarers for 37° Flares, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Hand-Held Tube Flarers for 37° Flares, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Create flares in soft metal tubing so it’s compatible with flared tube fittings. 37° flares are used in high-pressure applications. These tools consist of a flaring head and a tube holder.
    Style
    For Tube OD
    Lg.
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper
    A3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8"6"00000000000000
    B1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4"8"0000000000000
     

    Tube Beaders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Beaders.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Tube Beaders.
    Form a rounded bead on the end of metal tubing to hold soft rubber hose in place. Slip hose over the beaded end and secure with a clamp.
    For Tube OD
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    For Aluminum, Copper, and Stainless Steel
    1/4", 5/16"9"Steel0000000000000
     
    For Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    3/8", 1/2", 5/8"9"Steel000000000000
     

    Vise-Mount Tube Flarers for 37° Flares

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Vise-Mount Tube Flarers for 37° Flares, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Vise-Mount Tube Flarers for 37° Flares, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Create flares in metal tubing so it’s compatible with flared tube fittings. 37° flares are used in high-pressure applications. These tools consist of a flaring head and a tube holder. Type M hard copper and stainless steel should be annealed before flaring.
    Style
    For Tube OD
    Lg.
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Soft Steel, Stainless Steel
    A3/4", 7/8", 1", 1 1/4"11 1/2"0000000000000
    B1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2"9 1/8"0000000000000
     
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel
    A3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8"6 1/8"000000000000
     

    Hand-Held Tube Flarers for 45° Flares

    Image of System. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated, Border. Tube Flarers. Hand-Held Tube Flarers for 45° Flares .
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Hand-Held Tube Flarers for 45° Flares , Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Hand-Held Tube Flarers for 45° Flares , Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Hand-Held Tube Flarers for 45° Flares , Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tube Flarers. Hand-Held Tube Flarers for 45° Flares , Style D.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tube Flarers. Hand-Held Tube Flarers for 45° Flares , Style E.

    Style D

    Style E

    Form 45° flares in aluminum, brass, copper, or steel tubing so it’s compatible with flared tube fittings often used in low-pressure plumbing, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. All of these tools have a flaring head and a tube holder that firmly grips your tube.
    Style B—For consistent flares, style B have a depth gauge to properly position your tube.
    Style C—A one-hand clamping mechanism on style C makes working on overhead jobs easier.
    Style E—To increase installation speed and minimize hand fatigue, style E have an adapter that connects to cordless screwdrivers to turn these manual tools into power tools. An automatic depth stop positions your tube for precise, repeatable flares. A one-hand clamping mechanism makes working on overhead jobs easier.
    Style
    For Tube OD
    For Copper
    Tube Size
    Lg.
    For Square
    Drive Size
    Includes
    Each
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper
    A1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4"1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8
    		6 3/4"——0000000000000
    A3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8"1/4, 3/8, 1/2
    		7"——000000000000
    B1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4"1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8
    		8"——0000000000000
    C3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8"1/4, 3/8, 1/2
    		10"——000000000000
     
    For Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
    A5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1 1/8"1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1
    		7 1/2"——0000000000000
     
    For Copper
    D3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, 16 mm1/4, 3/8, 1/2
    		4 5/8"——000000000000
    E1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4"1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8
    		9 1/4"3/8"1/8"-1 1/8" Tube Cutter, 3/8" Male Square Drive × 5/16" Hex Shank Adapter for Power Tools0000000000000
     
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