Description
Comparison points and tradeoffs
When comparing Tube Pipe Tubing Beader Tool Bead Roller Intake and Intercooler Piping Fits 5/8′ with other Piping & Piping Kits options, use this source-backed detail as the primary discriminator: Category: Replacement Parts / Engines & Engine Parts / Engine Parts / Turbocharger & Supercharger Parts / Intercooler Parts / Piping & Piping Kits.
Use this second fact to evaluate the tradeoff: Fits 5/8″ and larger tubing. A third point to compare across alternatives is: Simply insert the end of the tubing between the dies and start cranking the turning handle.
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Product Description
Manual Bead Roller
This sturdy and cost effective tool makes it easy to add a professional looking bead to all types of tubing. Great for Aluminum up to 16 gauge wall thickness (0.065’’ or 1.65mm) and also suitable for Titanium up to 18 gauge (0.049’’ or 1.25mm).
Works best when secured in a vice.
Made from high quality steel and aluminum components. This assembly comes complete with everything you need straight out of the box, including a convenient carrying case.
Please Note: Always apply the bead before welding.
Source product highlights
- This vise-mounted tool will form a perfect bead on the end of aluminium or copper tubing.
- Simply insert the end of the tubing between the dies and start cranking the turning handle.
- Aluminum, steel or stainless steel Intercooler pipe
- Fits 5/8″ and larger tubing
Pedro Reyes –
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Albert S –
Used this to bead the aluminum portions of my charge piping. My vise was too wide to be able to use the crank handle it came with but a 9/32″ 12 point socket and a drill on low speed make the job even easier than with the handle. The bead it rolls is solid and can go deeper than you’ll ever need it to be and this is on 6061 aluminum. The piping can slip out of place while cranking so use some scrap tubing to practice first. Not sure about longevity doing it this way as the heat from the quicker speed of the drill might wear the tool out faster. I only had to roll 10 beads so for the price it more than came through!
Kyle Gerhart –
Worked GREAT on 2.5″ alum intercooler piping. 3rd install, was manually hand beading before, much easier and efficient. Cant speak to longevity (everyday use), but completed my task and owes me nothing. Should have bought a long time ago
GeriatricGinger –
Work slow, take your time, baby steps.. Does the job intended. Helps to spray a little lube on the working piece where you’re putting the bead.
Omar –
As described!
KAMAKAZY666 –
This is a decent roller a bit slow for a larger pipe but gets the job done
Josh –
Worked great and rolled beads on intercooler pipe easily. Worked fine on the pipe right out of the box but I found that annealing the pipe made it even smoother as did a little WD-40 on the pipe and rollers. TO anneal it I just marked it with Sharpie and them hit it with a propane torch until the Sharpie disappeared. Easy.
Valentino –
Very useful tool, the handle is a bit off. The little screw that is supposed to tighten it to the shaft does not clamp very well but takes couple try to get used to it so it doesn’t fall off.
Richard T –
Rarely will I review a tool and immediately review it. But this bead roller, it’s the best tool I’ve purchased in years.Easy to use, excellent quality, great storage case it comes in . It’s going to come in handy when making air intakes, charge pipes, coolant tubes.I wish I could give it more stars.