3000 Series Tube Expander
Features of 3000 Series Tube Expander
- Specially designed for expanding boiler tubes in thick tube sheets and large boiler drums.
- Adjustable positioning collar allows the tube expander to be accurately positioned in relation to the drum.
- Accurate positioning helps maintain a consistent expansion depth across multiple boiler tubes.
- Suitable for boiler tube sheets and drums thicker than 2 3/4 inches or approximately 70 mm.
- Long mandrel and expansion-roll construction provide controlled expansion through thick tube sheets.
- Precision-manufactured rolls help produce uniform, reliable tube-to-tube-sheet joints.
- Heavy-duty cage and collar construction provide dependable performance in demanding boiler applications.
- Normally used with the 1000 Series Tube Expander to complete expansion across thick boiler tube sheets.
Technical Details
| Product Type | Boiler Tube Expander with Collar |
|---|---|
| Series | 3000 Series |
| Expansion Type | Controlled Parallel Tube Expansion |
| Sizes Available | 1 1/4" O.D. 16G to 4 1/2" O.D. 7–14G |
| Models Available | P3111/7 to P3394/11 |
| Tube I.D. Range | Approximately 27.8 mm to 110 mm |
| Tube-Sheet Thickness | More than 2 3/4" or approximately 70 mm |
| Positioning System | Adjustable Positioning Collar |
| Recommended Combination | Normally Used with 1000 Series |
| Applications | Thick Boiler Tube Sheets, Large Drums, Boiler Manufacturing and Maintenance |
Consistent Expansion in Thick Boiler Drums
PRIME 3000 Series Tube Expanders use an adjustable positioning collar to maintain the correct expansion depth in thick boiler tube sheets and drums. The tool is generally used together with the 1000 Series Tube Expander to produce controlled and uniform tube expansion throughout the required rolling length.