{"product_id":"javac-manual-tube-expander-kit-jmte100-1","title":"Javac Manual Tube Expander Kit JMTE100","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: sans-serif; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eJavac Manual Tube Expander Kit (JMTE100)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eStop wasting time and money on expensive copper fittings. The \u003cstrong\u003eJavac JMTE100 Manual Tube Expander Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavy-duty, precision tool designed to create perfect, leak-free slip joints in seconds. Crafted from lightweight forged alloy and featuring a durable, rubber-coated ergonomic grip, this comprehensive 7-head kit provides highly accurate expansions for both copper and aluminium tubing, allowing you to braze faster and smarter on every job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #333; border-left: 4px solid #007acc; padding-left: 12px; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Trade Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7 Quick-Change Heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes every essential outside diameter (OD) size you need for standard HVAC\/R work: 1\/4\", 3\/8\", 1\/2\", 5\/8\", 3\/4\", 7\/8\", and 1-1\/8\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Forged Alloy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built tough enough for the daily grind of the trade, but light enough to use overhead in tight ceiling spaces without destroying your forearms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Ergonomic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rubber-coated handles provide a secure, non-slip grip even when your hands are sweaty or covered in refrigeration oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effortlessly expands soft copper and aluminium tubes, making it perfect for mini-split installations, refrigeration lines, and custom automotive A\/C plumbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cblockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #007acc; padding-left: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #555; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"font-style: normal; color: #333;\"\u003eTradie Pro Tip for Tube Expanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eUsing a tube expander literally cuts your brazing time and leak risk in half! Instead of using a standard coupling (which requires two braze joints), expanding the end of the pipe allows you to slip the next pipe directly inside, requiring only a single braze. Always remember to slightly deburr the inside of your cut pipe before expanding to ensure a perfectly smooth, straight cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #333; border-left: 4px solid #007acc; padding-left: 12px; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × Javac JMTE100 Expander Tool Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e7 × Quick-Change Expander Heads (1\/4\" to 1-1\/8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 × Heavy-Duty Blow-Molded Carry Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; color: #007acc;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px; color: #007acc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eJavac JMTE100\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTool Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eManual Tube Expander\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Head Sizes (OD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1\/4\", 3\/8\", 1\/2\", 5\/8\", 3\/4\", 7\/8\", 1-1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLightweight Forged Alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eRubber-Coated Ergonomic Handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eSoft Copper \u0026amp; Aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch2 id=\"faq\" style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"background-color: #007acc; color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 5px; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eCan I use this tool on hard-drawn copper pipe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eNo manual tube expander can stretch hard-drawn copper out of the box—the pipe will simply split. If you are working with hard-drawn copper, you must first heat the end of the pipe with your oxy-torch to an annealing temperature (dull cherry red) and let it cool. Once annealed (softened), this Javac expander will cup it perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"background-color: #007acc; color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 5px; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eHow do I swap the expander heads?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe JMTE100 features a simple, threaded quick-change mechanism. Just open the handles fully to retract the inner spreader cone, unscrew the current head, and thread on the new size. It takes less than 10 seconds to swap sizes on the job site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"background-color: #007acc; color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 5px; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWill expanding the pipe weaken the joint?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eNot at all! In fact, a properly expanded slip joint is often superior to using a factory coupling. Because you are only making one braze joint instead of two, you mathematically cut your potential leak points by 50%. The capillary action during brazing will pull the silver solder deep into the expanded cup, creating a rock-solid, high-pressure seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Javac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43369692758075,"sku":null,"price":489.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0316\/7787\/4235\/files\/JMTE100_1024x1024_e08f5f76-4cc5-4b99-b1fc-2ceef6ef45d1.png?v=1774936752","url":"https:\/\/www.hvacshop.com.au\/products\/javac-manual-tube-expander-kit-jmte100-1","provider":"HVAC Supply Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}