TECO Tube Removal Tools
TUBE DRIFT
For removing tube stubs from the tube sheets.
Available for tubes from ½” to 1½” O.D. (12.7 mm to 38.1 mm) O.D.
TUBE WALL REDUCING TOOL
For reducing the tube wall in condensers and heat exchangers to facilitate collapsing.
Available for tube ½” to 1½” O.D. (12.7 mm to 38.1 mm) O.D.
COLLAPSING TOOL
Designed for collapsing the tube in the tube sheet after the tube wall is reduced with the tube wall reducing tool.
Suitable for tubes O.D. from ½” to 1½” (12.7 mm to 38.1 mm) O.D.
ONE REVOLUTION TUBE CUTTER NEW MODEL
Suitable for cutting steel and non-ferrous tubes in condensers, heat exchangers and boilers. Adjustable for tube sheet thickness from 2” to 6” (50.8 mm to 152.4 mm).
Available for tubes from ½” to 2½” (12.7 to 63.3 mm) O.D. The TECO one revolution tube cutter is designed for hand operation using a ratchet or hand wrench of proper size to fit the drive shank of the tool.
The cutter bit operates on an eccentric principle. With the cutter bit in the closed position insert the cutter into the tube to be cut. Apply wrench and turn in a clockwise direction.
The tool bit will move out and pierce the tube wall. Continued turning and cut the tube off in one revolution. The cutter is then turned counterclockwise slightly to close in the bit allowing the cutter to be removed from the tube.
The TECO one revolution tube cutter can also be used to puncture the tube before plugging. This ensures that pressure cannot build up in the tube and cause the plug to become loose or blow out.
TWO PIECE TUBE PLUGS
For sealing off leaky condenser and heat exchanger tubes without damaging tube sheets. Tapered pin is driven into ring, which is tapered on the inside and is parallel to the tube on the outside.
This gives even expansion to the ring and a long contact to the seal.
Available in a variety of metals. Specify Tube O.D. and Gauge.
TAPERED TUBE PLUGS
Ideal for sealing leaky tubes in condensers or heat exchangers.
Just drive a plug into each end of leaky tube.
Available in a variety of metals. Specify Tube O.D. and Gauge.
TECO PTC INTERNAL TUBE CUTTERS
Are available for tube sizes 5/8” – 1 1/8” OD (16 – 28 mm).
Other sizes and/or special body tip for larger walls are optional. Standard adjustable reach of 4 7/16” (110 mm) with optional longer reaches available.
“A” Reach = 7 7/16” (188 mm), “C” Reach = 10 15/16” (277 mm).
Two piece body and mandrel construction allow for quick and easy tool bit replacement. Optimum tube cutting performance and tooling life are obtained when employed by the TECO Cutter Feed Assist. Cutter Bits are now standard with Tin coating, increasing the cutter bit life. TECO PTC tube cutters are sold with a complete set of pilots.
Not shown: Trimming attachment, to be used in conjunction with the push type cutter, to cut the tube protrusion in front of the tube sheet.
MANUAL TUBE PULLER
This newly designed tool is used for extracting tubes
from the tube sheet holes without damaging the tube
sheet holes.
Available for tubes from 1/2” to 1 1/2” (12.7 mm to 38.1
mm) O.D.
- Easy to use.
- No external power necessary.
- Can be used with an impact wrench in combination with drive socket