Plier Flaring Tool (3/16" to 5/8")

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The Plier Flaring Tool has everything you need to make professional flares in the convenience of an all-in-one design. The adjustable bar mechanism accepts six popular tubing sizes, machined to close tolerances for an accurate fit. The free-spinning cone self-centers to ensure professional quality flares every time. The Plier Flaring Tool fits snugly into a toolbox with no loose parts to be misplaced. Makes 45 degree single flares.

Key Features

• On-the-fly flaring with no loose parts
• Hand-held action does not necessitate a vise for stability
• Easily flares copper, aluminum, brass and other thin-wall tubing
• Handles 3/16”, 1/4”, 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2” and 5/8” tubing
• Cone self-centers over tube for accurate flares
• Quick release allows easy insertion and removal of tubing
• Vinyl grip plier handles increase comfort while hold tubing securely in place

Applications

The Plier Flaring Tool is ideal for flaring copper, aluminum, brass and other thin-wall tubing for use in plumbing, automotive, HVAC and other applications.

Benefits

• Makes professional quality flares quickly and easily
• No loose parts to be misplaced
• Hand-held action does not necessitate a vise
• Fits snugly into a toolbox

Instructions

Before flaring:

• Check that both the inner and outer pipe surfaces are free of burrs.
• Oil the cone surface to reduce friction.

Flaring the pipe:

1. Raise the flaring cone to its highest position by turning the t-handle.
2. Lift plier handle to a 90 degree angle.
3. Slide pivoting yoke backward to expose tubing wheels.
4. Spin the wheels to match the pipe diameter. Pipe sizes are etched into the metal.
5. Insert tubing so that it protrudes slightly above the wheels.
6. Slide pivoting yoke forward and close plier handle to lock.
7. Turn T-handle clockwise to advance cone.
8. Flare pipe, being careful not to over tighten.

FAQs

Q: How hard should I tighten the flaring tool?

A: It is better to slightly under-flare the pipe then to apply too much pressure. Over flaring the pipe can crack or damage the flare. As a rule, tighten the yoke with normal hand strength until you feel resistance. This usually will be enough for a proper flare.