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ExpanTek® Model TH

ExpanTek® Model TH

ExpanTek® Model TH

Product catalog summary
Overview
The ExpanTek® Model TH Ball Expansion System is designed for hydro-mechanical straight line tube expansion, suitable for applications such as boiler tube liners, condenser coils, evaporator coils, and fin/tube bonding. It operates at pressures up to 10,000 psi (689 bar) and can achieve cycle times as fast as 3 seconds.
Specifications
  • Frame: Aluminum with steel panels, mounted on a steel skid platform (38.5 in. x 51.8 in. x 57.1 in.).
  • Work Stations: Available in single or dual operator configurations.
  • Triplex Pump: Made from corrosion-resistant materials.
  • Valves and Fittings: Constructed from stainless steel or brass.
  • Fluid Piping: Heavy wall stainless steel and rubber hoses.
  • Gauges/Transducers: Stainless steel construction.
System Configuration
  • Maximum Water Pressure: Up to 10,000 psi (689 bar).
  • Maximum Water Flow: Up to 4 gpm (15.1 lpm).
  • Motor Power Output: Up to 25 HP.
  • Electrical: Configurable to customer electrical service.
Operating Conditions
  • Temperature Range: 32º F to 120º F (0º C to 49º C).
  • Services: Compatible with water or other fluids.
  • Cycle Time: 3 seconds for small volume tubes.
  • Noise Level: Quiet operation of pump and motor.
Description
The system uses a triplex hydro ball process to expand tubes by forcing a ball through the tube with water pressure. It is powered by a three-phase electric motor and features a belt-driven triplex pump. The system is portable, mounted on a skid platform, and includes an operator interface with necessary controls and gauges.
Operation
To operate, ensure a ball is in the tube, attach the tool, and initiate the pressure cycle using an electrically operated foot switch. The system automatically expands the tube, with typical cycles lasting 3 to 5 seconds. Quick disconnect couplings allow for rapid tool changes.
Basic System Components
  • Triplex piston pump with pressure outputs to 10,000 psi (689 bar).
  • Electric motor with up to 25 HP power capability.
  • Control system operated with a low voltage foot switch.
  • Precision regulator for pressure control.
  • Safety valve to prevent excess pressure.
  • Analog gauges for monitoring water pressure.
  • Strainer and water filter for system protection.
  • Hydrostatic control valve for rapid switching.
  • Relief valve to control pressure build-up.
  • High-pressure hose assembly with quick disconnect couplings.
Customization
Airmo offers customization based on exterior dimensions, pressure and flow requirements, expansion needs, and operator work station configurations.
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Catalog excerpts

ExpanTek® Model TH-1

Tube Expansion Systems and Tooling “UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY UNDER PRESSURE!” Ball Expansion System  Pressures up to 10,000 psi (689 bar)  Hydro-mechanical ball straight line tube expansion  Cycle times as fast as 3 seconds  Single or dual operator work stations  Manufactured to customer specifications The ExpanTek® Model TH Ball Expansion System is designed specifically for hydro-mechanical straight line tube expansion applications. The components and circuitry in this system will provide reliable, repeatable expansion of tubes. The triplex hydro ball process uses water pressure to force a ball through the inside of the tube, thus expanding the tube to a desired diameter. The Model TH Ball Expansion System is powered by a threephase electric motor, and uses a belt-driven triplex pump to provide water pressures up to 10,000 psi (689 bar). The operator interface includes all necessary controls and gauges to adjust and monitor system function. The system is mounted on a skid platform, so it can be moved with a forklift to different manufacturing cells. The ExpanTek® Model TH Ball Expansion System when used with the Airmo Model 22 Series Ball Expansion Tool is easy to operate. Simply verify there is a ball in the tube prior to attaching the tool, then push the tool straight onto the tube. Next, initiate the pressure cycle by actuating the electrically operated foot switch. The system automatically forces the ball down the entire length of the tube, mechanically expanding it. Typical expansion cycles are 3 to 5 seconds, depending on tube size and length. Ball expansion tools can be quickly changed over using quick disconnect couplings. The ExpanTek® Model TH Ball Expansion System, when used with the Model 22 Series Ball Expansion Tool, provides a safe, efficient means for straight line tube expansion for boiler tube liners, condenser coils, evaporator coils, and fin/tube bonding. CONSTRUCTION Frame: Aluminum frame with steel panels mounted on a steel skid platform 38.5 in. x 51.8 in. x 57.1 in. (977.9 mm 1315.7 mm 1450.3 mm) Work Stations: Single or dual operator work stations Triplex Pump: Corrosion-resistant materials Valves and Fittings: Stainless steel or brass Fluid Piping: Heavy wall stainless steel and rubber hoses Gauges/Transducers: Stainless steel construction SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Maximum Water Pressure: Maximum Water Flow: Motor Power Output: Electrical: Up to 10,000 psi (689 bar) Up to 4 gpm (15.1 lpm) Up to 25 HP Tailored to electrical service used OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature: 32º F to 120º F (0º C to 49º C) Services: Water or other fluids Cycle Time: 3 seconds for small volume tubes Noise Level: Pump

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ExpanTek® Model TH-2

MAXIMUM PRESSURE Ball Expansion System BASIC SYSTEM The Model TH Ball Expansion System basic system is configured as follows:  Triplex piston pump, with pressure outputs to 10,000 psi (689 bar)  Electric motor, with power capability to 25 HP  Control system, operated with low voltage foot switch  Precision regulator, supplies water pump giving operator greater control of pressure  Safety valve, prevents water pressure from exceeding maximum  Analog gauges, high accuracy and durability for monitoring output water pressure  Strainer and water filter, reduce contaminants for better system...

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