Imperial 195-FC is the trade-tough 45° flaring kit for copper, brass, aluminium and thin-wall steel tubing. The forged slip-on yoke, hardened flaring bar and self-centring chrome cone help you make clean, repeatable flares on site — quick as. Fair dinkum bit of kit for HVAC/R pros and apprentices alike.
Key features & trade benefits
- Rugged forged steel slip-on yoke — gets into tight spots and speeds setup.
- Hardened flaring bar with positive clamping — prevents tube slippage for consistent 45° seats.
- Self-centring yoke + swivel, chrome-finished cone — forms better flares with less effort.
- Satin nickel-chrome finish — durable, corrosion-resistant body for long service life.
- Works where space is tight — yoke design lets you flare close to nuts and panelwork.
- Seven common O.D. sizes — cover the usual HVAC/R and auto lines with one kit.
Why this kit matters on real jobs
Up on a Sydney roof in 40-degree heat, you don’t want to fight your tools. With the 195-FC you clamp, centre and pull a smooth flare on the first go — no crushed tube, no wonky angles. Pressure test passes, you charge, and you’re down the ladder before peak hour. She’ll be right.
Building out your tube-prep setup? See our Flaring & Swaging Kits for cutters, deburrers and 37°/Rol-Air options.
Pro tip
Square-cut and deburr before every flare. Mark your stick-out, lube the cone lightly, and tension the bar firmly so the tube can’t creep. You’ll get cleaner flare faces and fewer leaks — no worries.
Compatibility & system info
- Materials: Copper, brass, aluminium, thin-wall steel tubing.
- Flare angle: SAE 45° (not for 37°/AN/JIC fittings).
- Tube sizes (O.D.): 3/16″, 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″, 5/8″.
- Use cases: HVAC/R installs & service, automotive A/C, general fabrication.
- Limitations: Not a swaging kit; avoid heavy-wall/stainless unless specified by Imperial.
What’s included
- Flaring bar (7 sizes) & forged slip-on yoke
- Carrying case
Specifications
| Model | Imperial 195-FC |
| Flare angle | 45° (SAE) |
| Tube O.D. range | 3/16″–5/8″ (7 sizes) |
| Yoke/bar | Forged slip-on yoke; hardened flaring bar with positive clamping |
| Cone | Swivel-type, hardened steel, chrome-finished |
| Finish | Satin nickel-chrome |
| Approx. weight | ~0.9 kg (2.0 lb). |
Warranty & returns
Backed by HVAC Shop’s standard returns policy. See Shipping & Returns for details.
FAQs
Does this kit include swaging tools?
No — the 195-FC is a dedicated 45° flaring kit (no swage adapters).
Will it flare thin-wall steel?
Yes, within the size range listed; keep cuts square and deburr well for best results.
Is this suitable for 37°/AN fittings?
No — use a 37° flaring tool for AN/JIC systems.
Any setup tips?
Use a quality tube cutter and deburring tool, mark stick-out precisely, and clamp firmly to prevent tube creep.
Related products
- Add a compact tube cutter — square, clean cuts make perfect flares easier.
- Keep a deburring tool in the pouch — faster prep, fewer leaks.
- Step up to Rol-Air™ — rolling cone burnishes flare faces for premium finishes.