Designed in the USA during WWII for aircraft applications by Parker Appliance Company. This is a proven tool kit with a long history. Available to the public by popular demand. Newly manufactured in California using 100% USA materials. Useful to form a bead on rigid tubing for hose and hose clamp applications. Includes three tools (small tool 1/4" and 5/16", medium tool 3/8" 1/2" and 5/8", large 3/4" and 1"), a polyurethane vise v-block, and a US military polymer container. Works on 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", and 1" O.D. tubing. Can be used on aluminum, copper, steel, and stainless steel. Critical parts are made form heavy duty H11 tool steel for demanding stainless steel tube applications.

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 the vise v-block 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.