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PARKER TYPE AIRCRAFT TUBE BEADING TOOL
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 |
Q&A
Please note, Aircraft Spruce'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 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.
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.
