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Hand-Operated Hydraulic Tube ExpanderHand-operated tool expands end portion of narrow metal or plastic tube to slightly larger diameter. Used on tubes with original inner diameters as small as 0.060 in. Includes replaceable tip comprising ferrule and tubular expansion sleeve sized for sliding fit into tube to be expanded. Expansion sleeve swells in response to internal hydraulic pressure generated by turning handle and thereby advancing piston.
Document ID
19950065505
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Hagan, David W.
(Rockwell International Corp.)
Wolff, Edwin D.
(Rockwell International Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 19
Issue: 7
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Fabrication Technology
Report/Patent Number
MFS-29979
Accession Number
95B10346
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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