The Sapsons Tube Expander – 8012 SERIES is a heavy-duty adjustable tube expanding tool designed for expanding and securing tubes into thick tube sheets used in boilers, air heaters, condensers, and refinery equipment. It features a thrust bearing collar for smoother operation and controlled expansion in demanding industrial applications.
For Tubes of I.D. :
1.420' (36.1mm) to 2.902' (73.7mm). Available in Roller Lengths of 2.1/4' (57.1mm) and 2.902' (73.7mm) To cover Tube Expansion Length 1/2' (12.7mm) to 4' (101.6mm).
Larger sizes available on request.
Key Features :
• Adjustable type tube expander with thrust bearing collar
• Suitable for normal and heavy wall thickness tubes
• Designed for:
- Boilers
- Air heaters
- Refinery still tubes
- Heat exchangers and condensers
• Can expand thick tube sheets up to 8 inches
• Available for standard tube sizes from 1¾' OD to 5' OD
• Larger sizes available on request
• Provides uniform and concentric tube expansion for leak-proof joints
Technical Specifications :
Parameter : Specification
Tube Internal Diameter Range : 1.420' (36.1 mm) to 4.870' (123.7 mm)
Roller Lengths Available : 2¼' (57.1 mm) and longer reach options
Expansion Length Range : ½' (12.7 mm) to 4' (101.6 mm)
Reach Options : Standard, 6', and 8' reach
Tube OD Range : 1¾' to 5' OD
Applications :
The 8012 Series is commonly used in:
• Boiler manufacturing and maintenance
• Refinery tube installation
• Air heater tube expansion
• Condenser and heat exchanger tube rolling
• Heavy-duty industrial tube sheet applications
The Sapsons Tube Expander 8012 Series is a heavy-duty adjustable tube expanding tool used for expanding and fastening tubes into thick tube sheets in boilers, condensers, air heaters, and refinery equipment. It is designed for both normal and heavy wall tubes and features a thrust bearing collar for smooth and efficient operation. The series supports tube sizes from 1¾' to 5' OD and can handle tube sheets up to 8 inches thick. It is widely used in industrial maintenance and heat exchanger applications for creating strong, leak-proof tube joints.
For Tubes of I.D. :
1.420' (36.1mm) to 2.902' (73.7mm). Available in Roller Lengths of 2.1/4' (57.1mm) and 2.902' (73.7mm) To cover Tube Expansion Length 1/2' (12.7mm) to 4' (101.6mm).
