Tube Spears
TT Series
Tube Spears
Elliott’s TT Spears are used with the Elliott Tube Tugger or Super Tube Tugger to successfully pull tubes in chillers, heat exchangers, condensers, fin fan coolers, and boilers.
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Tube Size: 0.625” to 2.000” (15.9 – 50.8mm) OD
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Type: Tube Spear
E-Series
Hex Spears
Elliott’s E Series Hex Spears are used with the Elliott Stub Tugger or Manual Tube puller to successfully pull tubes in chillers, heat exchangers, condensers, fin fan coolers, and boilers.
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Tube Size: 0.375" to 3.000" (9.5 - 76.2mm) OD
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Type: Tube Spear
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