Overview: This document provides technical specifications and recommendations for tube expanders used in tube sheets. It includes details on adjustable ranges, roller lengths, and specific models suitable for various tube internal diameters.
Specifications:- Tube Internal Diameter Range: From 12.9 mm (0.509 inches) to 36.7 mm (1.44 inches).
- Roller Lengths: Available in 1.1/2 inches (38.1 mm) and 2.1/4 inches (57.1 mm).
- Mandrel Drives: Models 815-5 to 858-5 use 3/8” square mandrel drives, while models 859-5 to 900-5 use 1/2” square mandrel drives.
Recommendations:- For best results, a 'Thin Wall Thrust Collar' is recommended when rolling tubes with 19 to 22 gauge wall thickness.
- The use of five-roll expanders is highly recommended for thin-walled tubes made of stainless steel, titanium, and other exotic materials to achieve more concentric and even expansion.
Advantages:- Five-roll expanders provide a more even expansion compared to conventional three-roll expanders and reduce the tube spring-back effect.
Data Summary:- The document includes detailed tables listing tube outer diameters, thicknesses, minimum and maximum internal diameters, and corresponding tool and mandrel numbers for various tube sizes.
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