Applications using tubes and pipes require specialized equipment to remove and install tubes for desired performance. Equipment Group International manufactures and supplies several tube tools for installation and removal from trusted American and European brands.
Equipment Group International’s suite of tube installation tools has you covered regardless of your needs. Our inventory includes pneumatic, electronic rolling controls, condenser expanders, boiler expanders, and ancillary items such as serration tools, brushes, and tube guides.
Rolling controls offer a reliable method for actuating tube expanders during expansion. The tool suite at EGI includes pneumatic and electric-powered rolling controls that feature precision torque control for maximum consistency from tube to tube. Consistent wall reduction outcomes ensure a higher unit quality and improved hydro test results.
Tube Expanders
Used in conjunction with torque-controlled rolling controls, tube expanders expand and seal tubes to tube sheets in heat exchangers. Tubes are cold worked for intimate contact within the tube sheet holes, then further to the desired wall reduction outcome to form a leak-proof seal. EGI offers tube expanders from trusted brands, including Krais and Airetool, and parallel expansion offerings from Vernon Tube Tools.
Plugging & Testing Tube Tools
Failures in heat exchangers, boilers, and air coolers can cause costly downtime and wasted efforts. Efficiently identify problem tubes for replacement or plugging with testing tools. Equipment Group International offers vacuum and pressure tester options to detect tube sheet joint and tube failures, increasing long-term reliability throughout maintenance and use. EGI is the global sales leader for the EST-Curtiss Wright Pop-A-Plug® product line, which encompasses the most trusted line of mechanical plugs in the industry. We also manufacture and stock traditional drive-in tapered plugs.
Accessories
EGI’s collection of accessories and supporting products provide a complete solution for tackling tube installation and removal projects. Our selection of brushes, tube guides, serration tools, and more guarantees a smooth, successful job with high-performance, quality results.
Tube Removal Tools
Equipment Group International is a premier provider of tube removal and extraction equipment, complimented by a full suite of equipment required for weld and tube removal tailored for your application. We carry a broad inventory covering everything you need from seal and strength weld removal end prep machines, simple manual tube pullers, HDP collet pullers, Spinair tube tractors, Super Jenny semi-automatic systems, and completely automatic Tube Runner tube pulling systems.
Tube Removal Tools
EGI has you covered with a broad inventory of One-Rev cutters, venting tools, internal push cutters, wheel cutters, and wall-reducing tools. Once cut, we offer tube pullers in a variety of formats, such as spear pullers, collet pullers, and tube travelers. Equipment Group International also maintains a large inventory of tube drifts with jumbo and standard shank punches. Prior to shipment and upon request, we can machine pilot diameters to your specific request and provide rental rivet busters or chipping hammers.
Expert Solutions for Tube Installation & Removal
Tube installation and removal tools have been part of the Equipment Group International brand since 1993. Experts on our staff possess over 100 years of experience providing tube installation and removal solutions in heat transfer equipment. Personalized advice tailored to individual applications is a core tenet of our DNA. At EGI, we work closely with clients in the field to offer the proper solution and tools for any project.
Contact EGI for Specialized Assistance with Tube Installation & Removal Tools
Equipment Group International is a master manufacturer and skilled distributor of tube tools, machining, and industrial equipment. We provide valuable in-house knowledge and an expert call-out service available 24/7/365, with a proven record of success. At EGI, we’re proud to connect engineers in the field to our high-quality products and wealth of expertise to overcome industrial challenges, inspiring innovation for years to come.
Contact us with any questions you may have about our suite of tube installation and removal tools, service assistance, or request a quote for an industrial solution.
