Designed in the USA during WWII for aircraft applications. This is a proven tool with a long history. Available to the public by popular demand. The update parts are manufactured in California using 100 % USA materials. Useful to form a bead on rigid tubing for hose and hose clamp applications. Works on tubing from 1/4" O.D. to 5/16" O.D. Can be used on aluminum, copper, steel, and stainless steel. The inner and outer rollers are made from heavy duty H11 tool steel for stainless steel applications.

“Parker Tools updated to the twenty-first century and ready to provide another 75 years of service.”

Includes spare #4 inner roller, Sunbrella SeaMark zippered bag (vinyl liner prevents oil stains), and beading oil.

Custom finishes and other sizes available per request. Contact Brian for details.

Our customers include Boeing, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US Marines, US Army, Sandia National Laboratories, United Launch, Spawar, and SpaceX. Creates a bead per mil-spec MS33660D (see photos) and SAE Aerospace AS5131.

Simple to use. Step 1. Place tubing in vise v-block or field service holding tool (not included) and cut to length with a tubing cutter. Step 2. Deburr the I.D. and O.D. Step 3. Oil tube. Step 4. Install the tool, tighten the knob, and start the bead. Progressively tighten the knob with each 360 degree rotation.