{"title":"Pre-Swaging Units","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"dhs-2a","title":"DHS-2A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHS-2A\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the DK-Lok Pre-Swaging Units line. A-Best Industrial Inc. Fittings, Valves, and Tubing is an authorized DK-Lok distributor in San Pedro, CA, and can quote price and lead time, usually the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools\"\u003eTools\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Installation Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good tube fitting connection starts with a clean cut, a clean end and a smooth bend. We stock the tools to do it right on stainless steel tubing:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIDGID heavy-duty tube benders\u003c\/strong\u003e for 1\/4\", 3\/8\" and 1\/2\" stainless steel instrumentation tubing. Made for stainless and other hard tubing, they bend up to 180° without kinking or flattening the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeburring tools\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove inside and outside burrs after cutting, so the ferrules seat properly and chips stay out of your system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIDGID tube cutters for stainless steel tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e that make square, clean cuts on 3\/16\" to 1-1\/8\" tubing, ready for DK-Lok tube fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGRIP-IT TOOL\u003c\/strong\u003e for 1\/8\", 1\/4\", 3\/8\", 1\/2\", 3\/4\" and 1\" OD tubing. It grips the stainless steel tubing while you cut it with a tube cutter, so the tube doesn't spin in your hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e for holding stainless steel tube fittings from 1\/16\" to 1\/2\" steady while you work on them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-swaging tools\u003c\/strong\u003e to preset the nut and ferrules onto the tube before final installation. Handy for larger tube sizes and tight spots where it's hard to get a wrench on the fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGap inspection gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e to confirm each fitting was pulled up enough. If the gauge fits between the nut and the body, the fitting needs more tightening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 160px;max-width:200px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/RIDGID_Tube_Bender_1-4_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"RIDGID heavy-duty instrument tube bender for 1\/4 inch stainless steel tubing\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" Tube Bender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\/8\" bend radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 160px;max-width:200px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/RIDGID_Tube_Bender_3-8_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"RIDGID heavy-duty instrument tube bender for 3\/8 inch stainless steel tubing\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\/8\" Tube Bender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15\/16\" bend radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 160px;max-width:200px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/RIDGID_Tube_Bender_1-2_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"RIDGID heavy-duty instrument tube bender for 1\/2 inch stainless steel tubing\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" Tube Bender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-1\/2\" bend radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 160px;max-width:200px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/RIDGID_Tube_Cutter_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"RIDGID tubing cutter for stainless steel tubing\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Tube Cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\/16\" to 1-1\/8\" tubing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRIP-IT TOOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;max-width:420px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Grip-It_Tool_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"Grip-It Tool for holding stainless steel tubing steady while it is cut with a tube cutter\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRIP-IT TOOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/8\" to 1\" OD tubing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eLock the GRIP-IT TOOL onto the tube, then run your tube cutter. The tube stays put, so you get a square cut without fighting a spinning tube or scratching your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;max-width:420px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Fitting-Tool1_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"Fitting tool for holding stainless steel fittings, 1\/16 to 1\/2 inch\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;max-width:420px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Fitting-Tool2_clean_v2.png?v=1790717769\" alt=\"Fitting tool holding a stainless steel tube fitting\" width=\"420\" height=\"360\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fitting Tool holds stainless steel tube fittings from 1\/16\" to 1\/2\" steady, so they don't turn or slip while you work on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeburring, Pre-Swaging and Gap Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;max-width:300px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Deburring_Tool_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"Deburring Tool used to remove metal burrs from stainless steel tubing\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeburring Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean the ID and OD after every cut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;max-width:300px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Pre-Swaging_Tool_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"Pre-swaging tool used to pre-swage nuts and ferrules onto tubing\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Swaging Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreset the nut and ferrules on the tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;max-width:300px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Gap_Inspection_Gauge_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"Gap Inspection Gauge used to verify tube fittings have been installed onto tubing\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGap Inspection Gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVerify every fitting is pulled up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to tube fitting installation? Ask about our free \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/training\"\u003eSafety training course\u003c\/a\u003e for new and existing customers, covering tube fitting installation and tube bending. Need tubing too? See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tubing\"\u003eTubing\u003c\/a\u003e page. Call \u003cstrong\u003e310-833-3353\u003c\/strong\u003e or email \u003cstrong\u003esales@abesttube.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for pricing and help picking the right tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull dimensions are in the Specifications tab.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK Lok","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48566188835126,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Pre-Swaging_Units_Image_1_0912ab79-215d-4338-a582-440e0219b818.jpg?v=1712639446"},{"product_id":"des-1a","title":"DES-1A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDES-1A\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the DK-Lok Pre-Swaging Units line. A-Best Industrial Inc. Fittings, Valves, and Tubing is an authorized DK-Lok distributor in San Pedro, CA, and can quote price and lead time, usually the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools\"\u003eTools\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Installation Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good tube fitting connection starts with a clean cut, a clean end and a smooth bend. We stock the tools to do it right on stainless steel tubing:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIDGID heavy-duty tube benders\u003c\/strong\u003e for 1\/4\", 3\/8\" and 1\/2\" stainless steel instrumentation tubing. Made for stainless and other hard tubing, they bend up to 180° without kinking or flattening the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeburring tools\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove inside and outside burrs after cutting, so the ferrules seat properly and chips stay out of your system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIDGID tube cutters for stainless steel tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e that make square, clean cuts on 3\/16\" to 1-1\/8\" tubing, ready for DK-Lok tube fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGRIP-IT TOOL\u003c\/strong\u003e for 1\/8\", 1\/4\", 3\/8\", 1\/2\", 3\/4\" and 1\" OD tubing. It grips the stainless steel tubing while you cut it with a tube cutter, so the tube doesn't spin in your hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e for holding stainless steel tube fittings from 1\/16\" to 1\/2\" steady while you work on them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-swaging tools\u003c\/strong\u003e to preset the nut and ferrules onto the tube before final installation. Handy for larger tube sizes and tight spots where it's hard to get a wrench on the fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGap inspection gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e to confirm each fitting was pulled up enough. If the gauge fits between the nut and the body, the fitting needs more tightening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 160px;max-width:200px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/RIDGID_Tube_Bender_1-4_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"RIDGID heavy-duty instrument tube bender for 1\/4 inch stainless steel tubing\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" Tube Bender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\/8\" bend radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 160px;max-width:200px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/RIDGID_Tube_Bender_3-8_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"RIDGID heavy-duty instrument tube bender for 3\/8 inch stainless steel tubing\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\/8\" Tube Bender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15\/16\" bend radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 160px;max-width:200px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/RIDGID_Tube_Bender_1-2_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"RIDGID heavy-duty instrument tube bender for 1\/2 inch stainless steel tubing\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" Tube Bender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1-1\/2\" bend radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 160px;max-width:200px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/RIDGID_Tube_Cutter_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"RIDGID tubing cutter for stainless steel tubing\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Tube Cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\/16\" to 1-1\/8\" tubing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRIP-IT TOOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;max-width:420px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Grip-It_Tool_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"Grip-It Tool for holding stainless steel tubing steady while it is cut with a tube cutter\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRIP-IT TOOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/8\" to 1\" OD tubing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eLock the GRIP-IT TOOL onto the tube, then run your tube cutter. The tube stays put, so you get a square cut without fighting a spinning tube or scratching your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;max-width:420px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Fitting-Tool1_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"Fitting tool for holding stainless steel fittings, 1\/16 to 1\/2 inch\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px;max-width:420px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Fitting-Tool2_clean_v2.png?v=1790717769\" alt=\"Fitting tool holding a stainless steel tube fitting\" width=\"420\" height=\"360\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fitting Tool holds stainless steel tube fittings from 1\/16\" to 1\/2\" steady, so they don't turn or slip while you work on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeburring, Pre-Swaging and Gap Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;max-width:300px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Deburring_Tool_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"Deburring Tool used to remove metal burrs from stainless steel tubing\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeburring Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean the ID and OD after every cut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;max-width:300px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Pre-Swaging_Tool_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"Pre-swaging tool used to pre-swage nuts and ferrules onto tubing\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Swaging Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreset the nut and ferrules on the tube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;max-width:300px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Gap_Inspection_Gauge_clean.png?v=1790717497\" alt=\"Gap Inspection Gauge used to verify tube fittings have been installed onto tubing\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGap Inspection Gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVerify every fitting is pulled up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to tube fitting installation? Ask about our free \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/training\"\u003eSafety training course\u003c\/a\u003e for new and existing customers, covering tube fitting installation and tube bending. Need tubing too? See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tubing\"\u003eTubing\u003c\/a\u003e page. Call \u003cstrong\u003e310-833-3353\u003c\/strong\u003e or email \u003cstrong\u003esales@abesttube.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for pricing and help picking the right tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull dimensions are in the Specifications tab.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK Lok","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48566188802358,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/files\/Pre-Swaging_Units_Image_1_9cc99910-c3be-408c-9be2-e1f0d732fc1b.jpg?v=1712639445"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/6997\/9190\/collections\/Pre-Swaging_Units_Image_1.jpg?v=1715843045","url":"https:\/\/abesttube.com\/collections\/pre-swaging-units.oembed","provider":"A-Best Industrial Inc. Fittings Valves and Tubing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}