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.
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“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.
The Critical Role of Torque in Tube Expansion: Why the Right Motor Matters
For years, tube expansion relied heavily on the subjectivity of "rolling to size or feel". The issue is that what one operator "sees, hears, or feels" could drastically differ from another, leading to variability and a high potential for error. The advent of torque control revolutionized this process, significantly reducing operator error and ensuring consistent, repeatable results across the board. While torque control is essential for consistency, the success often hinges on one critical factor: selecting the right motor for the job. Understanding why torque matters and the potential pitfalls of choosing the wrong motor is crucial for achieving reliable and lasting tube to tube sheet joints.
Conquering the Depths: Elliott’s IRU Solutions for Deep Hole Manufacturing Challenges
In precision manufacturing, the creation of deep holes – those where the depth-to-diameter ratio typically exceeds 10:1 – presents a unique set of challenges. Maintaining accuracy, achieving desired surface finishes, and ensuring efficient chip evacuation become significantly more complex as the bore deepens. Traditional machining methods often struggle in these scenarios, leading to increased cycle times, higher scrap rates, and compromised part quality. However, specialized tooling like Elliott's Internal Recessing Unit (IRU) offers innovative solutions to overcome these hurdles.
Internal Recessing Unit (IRU) Challenges and Best Practices
Internal Recessing Units (IRUs) are specialized tools used when multiple grooves need to be machined into the same bore. Unlike single-point tools like boring bars, IRUs offer advantages in terms of speed and consistency. A single point tool can take a long time and be less consistent in diameter and position of the lands/grooves due to deflection and push off. Also, if the tool breaks, it leaves a partially finished part that needs to be scrapped.
Why Won’t This Tube Expand
When expanding heat exchanger tubes, achieving the proper wall reduction is crucial for a secure and leak-free seal. Sometimes, however, tubes fail to expand sufficiently, hindering the integrity of the vessel. This article outlines common causes and troubleshooting steps for incomplete tube expansion.