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Parker Type Aircraft Tube Beading Tool

$790.00/Each
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Part# 12-01049
MFR Model# AP145

Overview

The Parker Beading Tool has been the number one choice of aircraft mechanics for making clamping beads in metal tubes. To this day, no other tool even comes close to matching its quality. So by special arrangement, the manufacturer tooled up to recreate this classic tool in every detail. In the process they have added a few enhancements of their own, such as ground, hardened, and polished surfaces for mar-free beads in aluminum, copper, brass, and mild steel tubes ranging from 1/4" to 1" diameter. Meets MILSPEC MS33660D and SAE AS5131 standards.

Beading Specifications

TUBE SIZE
NOMINAL
DIAMETER
MS3360D & SAE
Type A Bead Size
SAE Type B
Bead Size
Beading Die
Roller Size
04 .250" .031" .023" - .033"
#4 Small
06 .375" .035" .025" - .035"
#6 Medium
08 .500" .038" .028" - .038"
#8 Medium
10 .625" .038" .028" - .038"
#10 Medium
12 .750" .038" .030" - .040"
#12 Large
16 1.000" .062" .047" - .059"
#16 Large

Kit Contents

OEM Part Number
Description Quantity
12-342-7-2 Outside Rollers and Frame Assembly (Small)
1
12-342-16 #4 Beading Die (1/4")
1
12-342-7-3 Outside Rollers and Frame Assembly (Medium) 1
12-342-20-6 #6 Beading Die (3/8")
1
12-342-20-8 #8 Beading Die (1/2")
1
12-342-20-10 #10 Beading Die (5/8")
1
12-342-7-4 Outside Rollers and Frame Assembly (Large) 1
12-342-20-12 #12 Beading Die (3/4")
1
12-342-20-16 #16 Beading Die (1")
1
12-342-24 Tube Holder and Rubber Block Assembly
1
12-342-17 Bushing 1
4-444-2 Tool Box
1

Reviews

Best expensive too I have purchased and it works great

Air T Verified Purchase

ATS-Pro Aircraft Tube Bead Kit

December 15, 2023

Excellent product. At least as good as my original set of Parker tube headers.

Mark I Verified Purchase

ATS-Pro Aircraft Tube Bead Kit

April 12, 2023

Works great

Del D Verified Purchase

ATS-Pro Aircraft Tube Bead Kit

March 3, 2022

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce Canada's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Canada assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: Are the dies / mandrels for the PARKER TYPE AIRCRAFT TUBE BEADING TOOL (12-01049) available? I'm looking for the -4, -5, and -6.

Yes, the replacement beading dies are available for this tool. We do stock the -4, 12-34216 #4 BEADING DIE(1/4"), which is listed in the "Accessories" tab but the rest are special order. Please contact sales at 877-477-7823 to order the replacement dies / mandrels.

Q: Will this work on 5/8 OD x .049 wall stainless tube?

Yes, this should work on stainless steel.

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