Imperial Tube Expander - Xpandr™ Swaging / Expanding Kit 175-ex

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Imperial 175-EX Xpandr Tube Expander & Swaging Kit

Name: Imperial Tube Expander - Xpandr™ Swaging / Expanding Kit 175-ex
Brand: Imperial
Price: 1216.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

The Imperial 175-EX Xpandr expands copper tube ends for brazed or soldered tube-to-tube joints in seconds. The floating jaw head design is self-centering for fast, accurate alignment across tube sizes — eliminating the need for fittings on permanent refrigerant pipework and producing clean, consistent expanded ends ready for brazing in HVAC/R and air conditioning installations.

For flaring tools for removable connections, see the Imperial 500-FC. For a combined flaring and swaging kit, see the Imperial 275-FS. See all refrigeration tools at HVAC Shop AU.

Key Features

Floating jaw head — self-centering for fast, accurate alignment
Expands tube for brazed or soldered joints in seconds
No fittings required — tube-to-tube joint
For permanent HVAC/R refrigerant pipework

Specifications

Function	Tube expanding / swaging
Joint type	Brazed or soldered
Head design	Self-centering floating jaw
Compatible materials	Copper tube

What’s Included

Imperial 175-EX Xpandr tube expander and swaging kit

Common Questions for Imperial Tube Expander - Xpandr™ Swaging / Expanding Kit 175-ex

What does the Imperial 175-EX Xpandr do?

The 175-EX expands the end of a copper tube so another tube of the same size can be inserted and brazed or soldered, creating a tube-to-tube joint without a fitting. The floating jaw head is self-centering for fast, accurate alignment and expands the tube in seconds.

What is the difference between tube expanding and swaging?

Tube expanding and swaging both enlarge the end of a tube to accept another tube of the same size for a brazed joint. The terms are often used interchangeably in HVAC/R. The 175-EX Xpandr uses a floating jaw mechanism that self-centres for consistent results across multiple tube sizes.

When would I use the 175-EX instead of a flaring tool?

Use the 175-EX when you need to create a permanent brazed or soldered tube-to-tube joint without a flare fitting. Flaring is used where a removable mechanical connection is needed. Tube expansion is preferred for permanent refrigerant pipework where brazing is the joining method.