Get coil tubing dead straight — quickly and cleanly. The Nuevo Straightening-Can™ is a handheld tube straightener for copper, aluminium, stainless and brass lines. Perfect for refrigeration line-sets, fuel and brake lines, and tight installs where bench tools won’t fit — too easy for service techs who want neat runs and fewer call-backs.
Key Features & Trade Benefits
- Handheld, fast workflow — straighten coiled or bent tube on site without a bench jig → saves time on call-outs.
- Polycarbonate body (shock-resistant) — tough, transparent housing makes alignment simple and resists jobsite knocks.
- T6061 aluminium rollers — anodised rollers protect the tube surface to help avoid scratches that can spoil flares.
- High-performance ball bearings — smooth feed with less effort; consistent straightening for cleaner, faster installs.
- Size-specific can — each Straightening-Can is built for one OD size for best results (pick 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", etc.).
- Multi-material — works on soft copper, aluminium, stainless and brass lines used across HVAC & automotive.
Why this tool matters
Real-world: up on a Brisbane roof in a nor’wester, we had a tight mini-split run with soft-drawn 1/4" and 3/8" coil trying to spring back. The Straightening-Can ran over the tube like a beauty — straightened in minutes, flares seated first go, and the system pulled down clean. Fair dinkum time-saver and a neater finish for the client.
For broader tube-work gear, see our Tube & Pipe Benders. For best-practice HVAC installation standards and industry guidance, visit AIRAH.
Pro Tip
Select the exact OD to match the tube (e.g., 1/4", 3/8"). Run a short, straightened section before cutting and flaring — you’ll get truer flares and fewer leaks. A tiny dab of suitable lubricant can help on larger sizes. No worries.
Compatibility & System Info
- Materials: copper, aluminium, stainless steel, brass.
- Typical HVAC use: straightening R410A/R32 line-set tails before bending/flaring; neat service loops on condensing units.
- Automotive/industrial: brake, fuel and process lines.
- Sizing: each tool suits one OD only — choose from popular sizes like 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", etc.
Local jobsite note
Whether you’re threading lines in a cramped Sydney plant room or sorting a retrofit in Melbourne’s chill, a size-matched Straightening-Can keeps lines straight without kinks — she’ll be right.
What’s Included
- 1 × Straightening-Can™ (size as ordered)
- 12-month warranty
Specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Available sizes (imperial) | 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" |
| Available sizes (metric) | 4, 4.75, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 mm |
| Body | Polycarbonate (shock-resistant, transparent) |
| Rollers | Anodised aluminium alloy (T6061) |
| Bearings | High-performance ball bearing design |
| Dimensions | Approx. 15 × 12 × 12 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.5 kg |
| Patents | TW I565542; TW D188175; US 9,862,015 B1; EP 3272436; CN ZL 2017 1 0157133.3 |
| Origin | Made in Taiwan |
| Colour | Varies by size (e.g., dark orange or lime) |
Specs and patents per product and manufacturer listings.
Warranty & Returns
Backed by a 12-month warranty. For delivery and returns, see our Shipping & Returns.
FAQs
How do I choose the right size?
Match the tool to the tube’s outside diameter (OD). If you’re working 1/4" line-set tails, choose the 1/4" Straightening-Can.
Can I use it on stainless or brake lines?
Yes — it’s designed for copper, aluminium, stainless and brass, including automotive brake/fuel lines.
Will it damage the tube?
The anodised alloy rollers and ball bearings provide smooth feed and help avoid scratching when used correctly.
Do I still need a tube bender?
Yes. Use this to get the run straight; then bend accurately with a bend er like the Imperial 370-FH for tidy radii. See the related pick below.
Related Products
- For accurate bends after straightening, the Imperial 370-FH Triple-Head Lever Bender is a ripper companion on light-commercial lines.
- Clean, square cuts make feeding smoother — the Imperial 174FSP Tube Cutter is a solid choice for service vans.
- Finish the ends right — the Imperial 400F 37° Flaring Tool Kit helps produce leak-tight joints first time.