Pre-Forming Tools
Supplied by Tubing Supply · Produced by BMT Superlok · Tooling reference
Production tooling
Manual and automatic Pre-Forming tooling
Pre-Forming tooling is used to work-harden the tube end before assembly with the BMT-patented Pre-Forming fitting. Manual and automatic tool variants are described in the Pre-Forming Fitting catalog.
Tooling is documented inside the Pre-Forming Fitting catalog
Manual and automatic Pre-Forming tools are described in the Pre-Forming Fitting catalog alongside the connection, assembly and ordering data. Selection and tooling requirements depend on tube material, OD and wall thickness — confirm against the catalog before specifying connections.
- Manual Pre-Forming tool option
- Automatic Pre-Forming tool option
- Used in conjunction with the Pre-Forming Fitting catalog
- Confirm tube material, OD and wall against the Pre-Forming catalog
Selection note. Pre-Forming tooling must match the tube material, OD and wall thickness specified in the Pre-Forming Fitting catalog. Confirm tooling availability before specifying Pre-Forming connections.
Reference
Applications & selection guide
Where it sits in the system
- Pre-Forming tube-end preparation
- Field assembly of Pre-Forming connections
- Workshop fabrication of Pre-Forming tube ends
Typical systems & markets
- Oil & Gas
- Hydrogen and clean energy
- Hydraulic systems
- Test and measurement
Selection reason
- Manual tool for field assembly
- Automatic tool for repeatable workshop assembly
- Compatible with the BMT-patented Pre-Forming fitting
- Pre-Forming process is part of catalog assembly conditions
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