Tube Removal
Make an already difficult job easier with the help of tube removal tools. They are designed for use in boiler and heat exchanger applications, allowing you to remove tubes quickly and easily.
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Tube Size: 0.375" to 3.000" (9.5 - 76.2mm) OD
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Tube Size: 0.375" to 3.000" (9.5 - 76.2mm) OD
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Tube Size: 0.500" to 2.500" (12.7 - 63.5mm) OD
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Tube Size: 0.500" to 2.000" (12.7 - 50.8mm) OD
Elliott’s hydraulic pumps are used to power the Collet Style Tube Tugger, Cyclegrip Semi-Continuous Puller, Tube Tuggers, and Stub Tugger. The hydraulic pumps’ compact design is ideal for use in confined work areas.
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Maximum Pressure: 5,000 or 10,000 PSI
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Power Source: Electric 110V or 220V, Pneumatic, or Manual
Stub Tugger
Hydraulic Tube Pulling System
Elliott’s Stub Tugger is a powerful hydraulic tube pulling system for removing tubes from both heat exchangers and boilers.
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Tube Size: 0.375” to 3.000” (9.5 – 76.2mm) OD
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Type: Stub Puller
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Application: Heat exchangers and boilers
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Pulling Capacity: 30 Ton (27.2Mt)
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Stroke: 6" (152.4mm)
SpeedCut
Tube Bundle Cutter
Equipped with a rugged Baldor© Motor and the highly productive Automatic Cutting Force Control, Elliott’s SpeedCut is a quick and cost-effective way to cut through tube bundles and shells in a single pass.
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Type: Tube Bundle Cutter
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Tube Bundle Sizes: Up To 98.5" (2.5m) diameter.
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Automatic Cutting Force Control
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Unattended Operation
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Safe and Easy To Use
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Typical Cutting Time: 20-16 minutes
Elliott's Pneumatic Hammer is the recommended tool for removing tube stubs in heat exchangers or beading tubes in firetube boilers.
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Tube Size: 0.250" to 3.000" (6.4 - 50.8mm) OD
Elliott’s Lubricants are engineered to provide the best lubrication in tube rolling and roll beading applications. They will provide time and tool savings compared to commonly available lubricants.
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Paste Lubricant
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Liquid Lubricant
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Bead Coolant
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Cutting Oil
Cyclgrip
Semi-Continuous Tube Puller
Elliott’s Cyclgrip Semi-Continuous Tube Puller is an engineered product that continuously pulls chiller, heat exchanger, and condenser tubes after the tubes have been pulled free from the tube sheet, making it the ideal companion for the Collet Style Tube Tugger.
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Tube Size: 0.500” to 1.000” (12.7 – 25.4mm) OD
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Type: Tube Puller
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Pulling Speed Per Minute: 10' (3.3m)
Elliott’s Manual Tube Puller is ideal for pulling a limited number of tubes in heat exchangers, chillers, fin fan coolers, and surface condensers.
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Tube Size: 3/8” to 1.000” (9.5 – 25.4mm) OD
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Type: Tube Puller
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Application: Heat exchangers, chillers, fin fan coolers, and surface condensers
Elliott’s Jumbo Tube Buster is the recommended driving tool for Elliott’s Jumbo Knockout Tools to remove tube stubs in heat exchangers, Firetube boilers, and Watertube boilers.
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Tube Size: 0.625” to 2.000” (15.9 – 50.8mm) OD
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Type: Tube Buster
Suggested Articles
Best Practices for Removing Boiler Tubes
Boiler tube removal can be an extremely difficult process and the method used will vary depending on the application. The amount of expansion, as well as, the age of the tube and whether or not it was welded will all impact the removal process. Despite the challenging nature of removal, there are a few tips that can help make this tough job a little bit easier.
5 Tips For Easier Air Cooler Maintenance
Similar to a shell and tube heat exchanger, air coolers are made up of stacked finned tubes with header or water boxes on either end of the vessel. While air cooler maintenance can be challenging, there are a few tips and tricks that can help make the process easier.
Tips For Removing Welded Boiler Tubes
Tubes are welded for many different reasons, such as providing additional leak protection or to carry additional load. Although welds can be beneficial while the vessel is in service, it can cause some challenges during the removal process.
The Science Of Tube Cutting
Geometry, materials, coatings, and application all influence the performance and life of a cutting blade. In order for it to perform well, it needs to be designed to work in a certain application. Using the incorrect cutting blade will reduce tool life and negatively impact cutting performance.
Increasing Spear Longevity and Productivity
To pull tubes using a tube puller and spears, one of the first steps is to “set” the spear in the tube. This process is done by threading the spear into the tube ID with an impact wrench or by hand.
How To Select The Right Tube Puller
Tube pullers grip and pull the tube out from the tube sheet. There are a variety of tube removal tools available and each one has a specific use. Review the quick guide below to make sure you select the right tool for the job.