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

A Brief S.U.R.&R. Company Overview - Video

The S.U.R.&R. story starts with fuel sending unit repair and replacement, then evolved to developing products for fuel system repair and replacement and beyond. S.U.R.&R. products have received multiple industry awards for quality and innovation.

This short video provides an overview of the company's product offerings, which include brake line replacement kits, fuel line replacement kits, flaring tools, check valves, fuel level sensor contacts, and much more.

S.U.R.&R. is a leading supplier of an extensive line of fluid line repair kits and specialty tools used within the Automotive Aftermarket industry. The company's complete product catalog can be downloaded at viewed and downloaded at http://surrauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SURR2016catalog.pdf

New Power Steering Line Kit Designed for Ultimate Flexibility

S.U.R.&R. PS2000 Repairs or Replaces Nearly any Power Steering Line in Minutes

S.U.R.&R. has introduced a new power steering line kit that will replace or repair hundreds of different high or low-pressure line types very quickly. The S.U.R.&R. PS2000 adds to the company’s extensive list of solutions for the automotive fluid line industry designed to help service professionals serve their customers better.

The 37-piece kit comes with everything required to make a new line within minutes. The components include five compression-style hoses six to 30 inches in length, two 25’ coils of UltraBEND® Tubing (3/8” and 5/16”) and the most popular threaded fittings to cover 85 percent of domestic or foreign power steering lines. In addition, this technology can be used in select clutch, industrial and heavy-duty applications.

“The advantage to the installer is that the PS2000 provides maximum flexibility to either repair or replace lines,” said Bob Joy, S.U.R.&R. National Sales Manager. “With this kit, waiting for parts is a thing of the past. We have you covered.”

The kit is universal in its application for replacing or repairing hundreds of different line types sized at 3/8” or 5/16”.

• ·         Double braded hose pressure rated 1,500 PSI, Burst Pressure 6,000 PSI
• ·         Working temperature range between -40°F to +250°F
• ·         Exceeds SAE J188 Type 1 specifications
• ·         Heavy–duty compression connections feature “double–seal” technology with an O–Ring and interchangeable ferrule.

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.

New Fluid Line Specialty Tools Solve or Avoid Repair Problems

S.U.R.&R. Introduces New Brake Line Tool Bundles, Tubing Cutter, 

Thread Gauge Kit

S.U.R.&R. is adding to the company’s growing line of specialty tools for repairing or replacing automotive fluid lines. The company is focused on creating solutions to problems faced by professional mechanics and vehicle owners, which is demonstrated by the introduction of these new tools.

BTB5K Brake Tool Assortment and BTB6P Brake Tool Bundles

These all-in-one, easy to order solutions contain everything needed to accurately cut, prep, bend and straighten brake line tubing. Both products include:

• ·         FLS330 Fluid Line Stopper Clamps
• ·         RM69 Brake Tubing Reamer
• ·         TC60 Automatic Ratcheting Tubing Cutter
• ·         TP14316 Tubing Pliers
• ·         TS14316 Tubing Straightener & Bending Pliers

The BTB6P Brake Tool Bundle takes it one step further by including the HFT50 HYDRA-Assist Flaring Tool, the fastest and most easy to use tool for on-vehicle flaring on the market. 

TC40 Ratchet-Action Tubing Cutter

This spring-loaded automatic cutter is a great general-purpose tool that is ideal for use in a wide variety of tight spaces and is a great addition to S.U.R.&R.’s ever-growing list of user-friendly line preparation tools. Tighten the tool when you are in a small corner and the ratchet-action will do the rest. There is also a convenient fold-out reamer that deburrs tubes after cutting. This multi-purpose cutting tool also works with a variety of different line types.

 

TG16 Thread Gauge Kit

Here is an innovative kit that does what most competing products won’t. It will read thread sizes in seconds, either on or off the vehicle. The kit will measure 16 male and female thread sizes; metric and imperial. The components are heavy-duty, featuring pre-hardened 4140 steel construction.

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.