Superior Tool 17515 - Professional Flaring Tool
Superior Tool's® Professional Flaring Tool is perfect for creating 45 ̊ leak-free flares in a number of tube sizes and materials. Specifically designed to accept up to seven different tube sizes. Perfect for HVAC, plumbing, automotive and other applications. Grooved tubing holes securely hold your workpiece for professional results.
Features:
- Flares all standard sizes of soft copper, brass, aluminum and soft steel tubing
- Self-centering yoke makes SAE 45 ̊ flare joints without splitting or cracking Large wing nuts permit easy, positive locking on the tubing
- Flares sizes 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2" and 5/8"
- Long handle for added leverage
Instructions:
1. Loosen two wing nuts on flaring tool bar and separate bars.
2. Insert tubing into proper size hole and close flaring bars. Make sure tube extends 1/8" beyond the top of the flaring bar, then tighten wing nuts.
3. Slip yoke onto flaring tool bar then position yoke over end of tube.
4. Turn yoke handle to flare tube end. A flare is complete when yoke handle cannot be turned any more.
5. Loosen yoke handle. Remove yoke from bars and loosen both wing nuts before attempting to remove tubing.