8012 Series Tube Expander
Features of 8012 Series Tube Expander
- Designed for expanding tubes in air heaters, boilers and refinery still equipment.
- Suitable for heavy-duty applications involving large-diameter tubes.
- Can be used for expanding tubes in thick tube sheets measuring up to 8 inches.
- Provides controlled and uniform mechanical expansion for dependable tube joints.
- Standard, 6-inch and 8-inch reach configurations are available for different tube-sheet depths.
- Precision rolls, mandrel and thrust-bearing collar provide smooth expanding operation.
- Larger and special-size expanders can be supplied according to application requirements.
Technical Details
| Tool Type | 8012 Series Tube Expander |
|---|---|
| Applications | Air Heaters, Boilers and Refinery Still Tubes |
| Expansion Type | Mechanical Tube Rolling |
| Tube-Sheet Capacity | Up to 8" Thick |
| Minimum Tube Size | 1 3/4" O.D. 8G |
| Maximum Tube Size | 5" O.D. 18G |
| Sizes Available | 1 3/4" O.D. 8G to 5" O.D. 18G |
| Models Available | 8012-1 3/4-8 to 8012-5-10-18 |
| Roller Length | 2 1/4" (57.1 mm) |
| Reach Options | Standard, 6" and 8" Reach |
PRIME Quality Tools:
The 8012 Series Tube Expander is designed for controlled
expansion of large-diameter tubes in thick tube sheets used
in air heaters, boilers and refinery equipment.