{"product_id":"pre-swaging-tool","title":"DK-Lok Pre-Swaging Tools: Manual, Manual Hydraulic and Electric","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-swaging\u003c\/strong\u003e presets the DK-Lok nut and ferrules onto the tube before final installation. It's handy for larger tube sizes and for tight spots where it's hard to get a wrench on the fitting. Swage at the bench, then finish the make-up in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDK-Lok makes three types. Pick the one that fits your job from the \u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e option above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual (DPS)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual Hydraulic (DHS-2A)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectric (DES-1A)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone, hand tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic hand pump, no electricity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric, 220V standard (110V on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFractional sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\", 5\/16\", 3\/8\", 1\/2\", 3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" to 2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\", 3\/4\", 1\", 1-1\/4\", 1-1\/2\", 2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetric sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsk us\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 to 50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12, 20, 28, 32 and 38 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChanging sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne tool per tube size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwap the die and jig set (DJS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwap the die and jig\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrying case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum case with wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSturdy plastic case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmaller sizes and occasional use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge sizes in the field, away from power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge sizes and production work at the shop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManual: DK-Lok DPS Pre-Swaging Tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand tool sized for one tube OD, with no power needed. Pick yours by size: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dps-4-c-s\"\u003eDPS-4 (1\/4\")\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dps-5-c-s\"\u003eDPS-5 (5\/16\")\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dps-6-c-s\"\u003eDPS-6 (3\/8\")\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dps-8-c-s\"\u003eDPS-8 (1\/2\")\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dps-12-c-s\"\u003eDPS-12 (3\/4\")\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManual Hydraulic: DK-Lok DHS-2A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dhs-2a\"\u003eDHS-2A hydraulic swaging unit\u003c\/a\u003e pairs a swaging head with a hydraulic hand pump, so you get the force of hydraulics without needing a plug. Per DK-Lok, it gives a consistent make-up with only about 30% of the manual pull-up torque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes 1\/2\" to 2\" and 12 to 50 mm, each with its own die and jig set (DJS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a spanner wrench, Allen wrench, die securing bolt and DK-Lok lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable in an aluminum carrying case with wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck tube wall thickness first. DK-Lok lists a minimum wall for each size, because tube below it can stick in the die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectric: DK-Lok DES-1A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/des-1a\"\u003eDES-1A electric swaging unit\u003c\/a\u003e is DK-Lok's automatic pre-swager. Set the pressure for the tube size, load the tube, nut and ferrules, and press start. The piston advances, stops at the set pressure, returns on its own and the pump shuts off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes 1\/2\", 3\/4\", 1\", 1-1\/4\", 1-1\/2\" and 2\"; 12, 20, 28, 32 and 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e220V single phase standard, 110V on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating pressure 0 to 600 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 x 400 x 230 mm, about 20 kg, in a sturdy plastic case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in counter and an emergency stop button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Sizes Require Pre-Swaging?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDK-Lok requires a pre-swaging unit for its 1-1\/4\", 1-1\/2\" and 2\" fittings, and for 28, 30, 32 and 38 mm. After pre-swaging, finish the make-up in the fitting body per DK-Lok's instructions and check it with a gap gauge. We can send DK-Lok's operating manual for either unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Sure Which One You Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us your tube sizes, wall thickness and how many fittings you're making up, and we'll point you to the right tool. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools\"\u003etube installation tools\u003c\/a\u003e, or ask about our free \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/training\"\u003eSafety training course\u003c\/a\u003e for new and existing customers. For price and availability, call 310-833-3353 or email sales@abesttube.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A-Best Industrial Inc. 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