Making a Flare with the PFT409 Pistol Grip Flaring Tool

Here's another short video that shows how the new S.U.R.&R. Pistol Grip Flaring Tool works. It's an instructional one that takes you through the steps needed to make a simple flare. We'd really appreciate any feedback you may have on this.

Since the AAPEX show in November 2017, the interest in this new item has continued to grow. Word reached S.U.R.&R. that the PFT409 has made the AAPEX/SEMA Editors' picks for the December issue. When we get that item, we'll be sure to send that around.

Here's a link to the product page of the S.U.R.&R. website for additional details about the product:
https://surrauto.com/kits/pft409/

Innovative Tool Sets Standard for Fluid Line Flaring

PFT409 Pistol Grip Tool Produces Professional Grade Flares in Seconds – On or Off the Vehicle

S.U.R.&R. will unveil a new compact pistol grip flaring tool that sets the benchmark for single-person line flaring – regardless of whether the repair is on or off the vehicle – for brake and other automotive fluid line applications. The PFT409 will be demonstrated at the S.U.R.&R. booth at the AAPEX show (Booth 953 in the Tools and Equipment Section) at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas October 31-November 2, 2017.

“The PFT409 is engineered so that one person can consistently create professional-grade flares, even while working in tight spaces on the vehicle. It’s easy on the hand and easy on the tech,” said Bob Joy, S.U.R.&R. National Sales Manager. “This eliminates problems with traditional flaring tools that, oftentimes, require two people to operate, are too bulky for tight spaces and produce inconsistent flares which adds labor and time to the job.”

Innovative Design for Creating Quality Flares

The PFT409 features a compact two-piece design. There is a heavy-duty hydraulic pistol grip handle that delivers 6,000 PSI of powerful crimping pressure and requires little effort to squeeze. A magnetic yoke holds the dies securely in place helping the installer avoid dropping the dies or misaligning the tubing during set-up. The yoke is attached to a secure-grip handle. The two pieces swivel together providing optimum control and positioning for on-vehicle flaring. For flaring off the vehicle, just remove the yoke handle and use the tool in a vice.

Watch this short video to see the PFT409 in action:

 

The PFT409 comes with all the punches and dies needed to create the most widely used SAE and DIN flares on S.U.R.&R. UltraBEND® (bendable, non-corrosive), steel or coated brake tubing. The tool will also create inverted flares for fuel, power steering and transmission lines.

Punches

·         Sizes include 3/16”/4.75 mm, 1/4”/6 mm, 5/16”/8 mm, 3/8”/10 mm (single/double only)

·         A detent ball on the hydraulic handle allows the punches to be changed quickly

Dies

·         Sizes include 3/16”/4.75 mm, 1/4”/6 mm, 5/16”/8 mm, 3/8”/10 mm

·         Die channels (3/16”/4.75 mm, 1/4”/6 mm sizes) are smooth to avoid tubing scarring
Grooved channels (5/16”/8 mm, 3/8”/10 mm sizes) are included for extra gripping

·         Pins ensure accurate alignment of dies

·         Magnetic yoke hold dies securely in place

Applications

·         Brake flares: SAE Single (45° Bubble), SAE Double (45° Inverted), DIN Single (Mushroom)

·         Additional inverted flares for fuel, power steering and transmission lines

“We believe service technicians will find that the PFT409 sets the benchmark for single-person, professional flaring both on and off the car,” Joy said. “It eliminates the common struggles of tool set-up, alignment and positioning experienced by techs every day so they can very quickly create high quality flares with confidence.”

For more information about the entire S.U.R.&R. product line contact National Sales Manager Bob Joy at 1.800.390.3996 ext. 201 or   bobjoy@surrauto.com.  Visit us online at www.surrauto.com

Looking for One Source for Automotive Fluid Lines?

The automotive aftermarket around the world is poised for growth. A report presented recently by Zion Market Research sites a host of reasons in its overview for projecting the sector will show significant increases in the coming years: “Automotive Aftermarket: Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2015 – 2021”

In a market where there are lots of competitors, how do repair professionals and distributors know where to turn for the best quality and value? S.U.R.&R., a subsidiary of Husky Corporation, is a leading supplier of fluid line repair kits and specialty tools for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry. S.U.R.&R. was started in 2000 by automotive repair shop owner Joseph Wathey. He understood first-hand the issues mechanics faced and knew they could use a reliable repair service for damaged fuel sending units. What started out as a small business opportunity grew into a variety of fuel line repair replacement kits as well as other solutions to help mechanics with fluid line installations.

It's one thing to read about these kits. But seeing them is another matter. So we thought it would be beneficial to share some short video overviews of  S.U.R.&R. fluid line replacement kits. The details for all of them can be found at the S.U.R.&R. web page where you can also download a complete product catalog at https://surrauto.com/wp-content/themes/SURR/PDF/SURR2016catalog.pdf

First is an overview of the S.U.R.&R. brake line repair kit and specialty tools. Each kit comes with 25 feet of ULTRABend brake line tubing, which is the highest quality tubing you can find.

It's also one thing for a company to talk about how wonderful its products are. But when you hear an auto repair professional talk about the products, that's something else as well. So here is a short clip with comments from Clete's Garage in O'Fallon, Illinois.

We invite you to learn more about the complete line of S.U.R.&R. automotive fluid line solutions and specialty tools. Call us at 1-800-390-3996. And we invite you to check out our LinkedIn page, where we post both industry and product information that we hope is beneficial to your business.