Imperial 275-FS flaring and swaging tool is used for connecting copper tubing and gas pipes. This tool is ideal for joining pipes of different sizes in HVAC systems.
Working Mechanism:
- Take an Imperial tube cutter and cut the tubing into squares.
- Ensure all burrs and turned-down edges are removed.
- Insert the tubing into a die of the corresponding size and make sure it is slightly above the top of the die.
- Tighten the wing nut nearest to the tube.
- Place the flaring cone in the centre over the tubing.
- Tighten the flaring tool to lower the press into the tubing until it forms a flare.
- Loosen the flaring tool and remove the flared tubing.
- For swaging, secure the tube in a vice or hold it by hand with a firm grip.
- Match the diameter of the tube to the appropriately sized punch and put the narrow end inside the tube.
- Ensure perfectly straight alignment.
- With a hammer, strike the end of the punch until the tube meets the stop.
Features:
- Imperial 275-FS flaring and swaging tool has a sliding T handle to tighten the tube with the bar to prevent slipping.
- This tool consists of swivel-type swaging adapters and a flaring cone featuring hardened steel construction with a chrome finish for easy operation.
- It features a self-centring slip-on yoke design for easy flaring in compact spaces.
- This product comes in a high-quality tool case for safe storage and easy portability.
- It has two bars to deliver flares in nine different sizes.
Compatible Accessories:
- Imperial S38600 Replacement Flaring Cones: These flaring cones can be installed in place of the standard cone for higher efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What is the overall length of this flaring tool?
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Q. What is the type of flare produced?
A. This flaring tool can produce single lap flares at 45 degrees.
Q. What is a flaring tool?
A. Flaring tool uses pressure to make mechanical joints to connect pipes with a flare connection.
Q. What is a swaging tool?
A. Swaging tool uses pressure to stretch one end of a tube so that it can fit over another tube of the same diameter.