This tool is designed to press and crimp a 1970 series bearing into a 2.5” –11ga tube, securely locking the bearing into the tube.

Costly reaming operations and specially sized tubing can often be eliminated!

Produces a nicely rounded roller end.

• High quality Tool Steel and PARKER components


• Nest for roller assembly, to permit HANDS-FREE press closure


• Attaches to your press with four 5/16-18 (or ½-20) screws


• No hydraulic power supply required for this tool, just your shop air


• Built by, and in stock at FRANTZ Manufacturing Company

• Press must have a method of consistently stopping its stroke to prevent “dog-boning” of the roller ends


• Must be capable of enough pressure to buckle a 2.5” - 11ga tube, but have a relief valve to limit that pressure to approximately 24 tons.


• Stroke required with longest (1.100”) axle extension.


• Air Supply 75 – 125 PSI, ¼” NPT

• Tube ID ……………..2.230” – 2.262”


• Tube Ends must be faced square with axis of the tube. It is best if ID is countersunk 1/32 – 1/16”, but not necessary.


• Tube Hardness …70 Rb or softer (BHN 125; 10 mm Ball, 3000 kg)


• A FRANTZ Manufacturing engineer can evaluate your “worst case” cut-off, and press a bearing into one of your tube samples for your inspection.

Does your burr look like this? Give us a call!