Key Features and Benefits:
Versatility: The set includes a range of dies and adapters that accommodate various copper tubing sizes, typically from 1/4" to 7/8", ensuring compatibility with a wide array of applications.
Efficiency: The hydraulic press design of some sets, such as the Mastercool 71700, allows for easy flaring and swaging with just a few pumps of the handle, significantly reducing the physical effort required, especially for larger tube sizes.
Precision: High-quality forming dies and adapters ensure accurate and consistent flaring and swaging, which is crucial for maintaining system integrity and performance.
Safety: Equipped with safety features such as a cut-away design that allows for visual confirmation of the forming process, enhancing the safety and accuracy of the operation.
Portability: Often comes with a custom molded carrying case for easy transport and storage, making it convenient for on-site work.
Innovation: Some tool sets, like the Mastercool 71700, have been recognized for excellence in product design, showcasing the innovation behind these tools in the HVAC&R industry.
Comprehensive Kit: The kit typically includes not only the flaring and swaging tools but also additional accessories such as an inner-outer reamer and thread cleaner, enhancing the functionality and utility of the set.
Operation:
Using a Flaring & Swaging Tool Set involves the following steps:
Securing the Tube: The copper tube is secured in the holding fixture by the forming dies.
Forming the Flare or Swage: The hydraulic pump or manual pressure is applied, pushing in the forming adapter to create the flare or swage.
Quality Check: After forming, the tube is inspected to ensure the flared or swaged end meets the required specifications.
