Tube Installation
Everything you need to install tubes correctly — expanders, rolling motors, end prep tools, gauges, lubricants, and more.
THE ORIGINAL TUBE TOOL COMPANY
Elliott invented the tube expander over 130 years ago and has continued to innovate every piece of equipment needed for reliable tube installation. Our products are used in power plants, petrochemical facilities, HVAC, and marine applications worldwide.
From initial tube end preparation and sizing to final expansion and torque verification, Elliott provides the complete toolkit for every tube installation job.
Key Features
- Tube Expanders for 0.250" to 4.000" OD tube
- Electric and pneumatic rolling motors with torque control
- Assisted tube rolling systems (Table Hawk, Rapid Hawk, Monster Hawk)
- Tube End Facers for consistent 1/16" to 1" projection
- Tube Hole Gauges for 0.375" to 2.000" OD
- Grooving (Serrating) Tools for tube sheet grooves
- Tube Pilots (guides) for replacement tube alignment
- Electric Torque Controller with embedded logic
- Tube Sheet Hole Brushes for deposit removal
- Pneumatic Hammer for tube stub removal
- Tool Lubricants — paste, liquid, bead coolant, cutting oil
Applications
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Condenser, Boiler & Specialty Expanders
Tube Expanders
- Tube Size: 0.250" – 4.000" (6.4 – 101.6mm) OD
- Applications: Condensers, Chillers, Heat Exchangers, Boilers
Electric & Pneumatic Drive Motors
Tube Rolling Motors
- Tube Size: 0.250" – 6.000" (6.4 – 152mm) OD
- Power: Electric 110V/220V & Pneumatic
Table Hawk, Rapid Hawk & Monster Hawk
Assisted Tube Rolling Systems
- Tube Size: 1.375" – 3.000" (34.9 – 76.2mm) OD
- Systems: Table Hawk, Rapid Hawk, Monster Hawk
Precision Tube ID & Sheet Hole Measurement
Tube Hole Gauges
- Tube Size: 0.375" – 2.000" (9.5 – 50.8mm) OD
- Use: Condensers, Heat Exchangers, Vessels
Tube Sheet Groove Cutting
Grooving (Serrating) Tools
- Tube Size: 0.375" – 3.000" (9.5 – 76.2mm) OD
- Thickness: 3/8" through 2-1/8"
ETF Series End Preparation
Tube End Facers
- Tube Size: 0.375" – 1.500" (9.5 – 38.1mm) OD
- Flush or specific projection trimming
Replacement Tube Guides
Tube Pilots
- Tube Size: 0.500" – 1.500" (12.7 – 38.1mm) OD
- Use: Heat Exchangers, Condensers
ELC11020 Series
Electric Torque Controller
- Tube Size: 0.250" – 3.000" OD
- Voltage: 110V or 220V
- Embedded Logic Controller
Pre-Expansion Deposit Removal
Tube Sheet Hole Brushes
- Tube Size: 0.813" – 1.313" (20.6 – 33.3mm) OD
- Use: Surface Condensers & Heat Exchangers
Tube Stub & Bearing Removal
Pneumatic Hammer
- Tube Size: 0.250" – 3.000" (6.4 – 76.2mm) OD
- Use: Heat Exchangers & Firetube Boilers
Paste, Liquid, Bead Coolant & Cutting Oil
Tool Lubricants
- Types: Paste, Liquid, Bead Coolant, Cutting Oil
- Engineered for tube rolling & threading applications
Tube Rolling Motors
Powerful tube rolling motors engineered for the most demanding expansion applications.
Elliott tube rolling motors are available in electric and pneumatic versions to suit any application. Designed for consistent torque output and long service life.
Features
- Electric (110V/220V) and pneumatic options
- Reversible drive for all roll types
- Compatible with Elliott torque controller
- Tube Size: 0.250" to 6.000" OD
- Built for continuous-duty industrial use
Configurations
End Preparation Tools
Precision tube end preparation for leak-free joints every time.
Elliott tube end preparation tools ensure proper tube end condition before expansion. Facers, hole gauges, and grooving tools cover every prep requirement.
Features
- Tube End Facers: 0.375" to 1.500" OD
- Hole Gauges: 0.375" to 2.000" OD
- Grooving tools for tube sheet serration
- Adjustable depth stops
- Fast blade and insert changes
Configurations
Need help selecting the right tool?
Our engineers can specify the exact tool for your tube size, material, and application.