Quality Specialty Tools For An “I Need It Yesterday” World.™
As the original tube tool company since 1892, you can count on Elliott Tool Technologies for high-quality products that are available when you need them. From tube expanders, plugs, cleaning systems, tube pullers, and more, Elliott is your one-stop shop for all of the tools you need to get the job done efficiently.
Offering Quality Solutions You Need, When You Need Them.
Learn more about Elliott and what we’re doing to make a difference for our customers.
“At Trane, we have an unceasing pursuit for improving our manufacturing processes. Having manufacturing partners that are equally engaged is essential to a sustainable future. Elliott Tool Technologies has embraced that role with swift response by leading and providing custom tool solutions to match our continuous improvement goals.”
“In the competitive environment we are in, Metalforms is always looking for ways to reduce our costs, improve our quality, and improve our safety…”
“Support was the reason we went with the Elliott equipment. The product is great and the people we worked with have been great.”
“They [Elliott] have always strived to have on-time shipments, great service, and maintain 100% stocking levels…”
“Elliott’s service has always been good and reliable…”
“I could only wish the majority of my supplier base could improve to Elliott’s level of customer satisfaction…”
Exceptional Customer Service
Elliott Tool strives to be the industry’s leading supplier of Quality specialty tools for an “I need it yesterday” world. With 24 hour support, our team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, emphasizing on-time shipping and reliable stock availability.
High Quality Tools
You can rely on Elliott to provide tools that are tougher than the job and are the best in the industry. To achieve this goal, we utilize continuous improvement, Six Sigma, and 5-S. Elliott firmly believes the last thing you should have to worry about is the quality of your tools.
Continuous Innovation
With over 125 years of developmental experience, Elliott is committed to producing a quality product that you can be confident in using time after time. From the 24 Series expander to the all new Ultra Hawk, our team is always looking for new ways to solve industry challenges.
Designing IRU Cutter Blades for Precision and Performance
Internal Recessing Units (IRUs) are essential for performing precision cuts in deep bores, a common requirement in hydraulic valve manufacturing. Unlike other cutting tools that risk deflection due to a long reach, IRUs use a piloted cutter design that maintains position in the part, ensuring consistent and precise cuts. The design of these cutter blades is crucial to their performance, with key considerations including material, bore size, and the specifics of the machining process.
From Rough to Ready: A Look at Deburring in Manufacturing
Deburring is the process of removing burrs from a part. Burrs are small, unwanted pieces of material left behind after machining, drilling, milling, or cutting. These can be sharp, ragged, or thin slivers of material that stick out from the workpiece. While they may seem insignificant, ignoring them can lead to major issues.
Beyond the Pour: Maintaining Aluminum Siphon Tubes for Optimal Performance
Cleaning aluminum siphon tubes in a smelting environment is a demanding task, fraught with challenges that require a specialized approach. The combination of high temperatures, abrasive materials, and hardened deposits makes this application one of the most difficult in industrial cleaning. Siphon tubes are critical to the casting process, and any remaining buildup can significantly reduce the flow of molten aluminum, impacting efficiency and output. Therefore, a thorough and regular cleaning regimen is important for daily operation.
Overcoming Challenges in Cleaning Curved Tubes
Cleaning curved heat exchanger and boiler tubes presents a unique set of challenges compared to straight tube cleaning. The presence of bends requires careful consideration of tooling, technique, and tube material to ensure effective and safe cleaning. While the goal is always to achieve a completely clear tube, the success of the cleaning operation often depends on a balance between removing deposits and preventing damage to the tube itself.