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This section provides an overview for flaring tools as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 24 flaring tool manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked flaring tool companies as of December, 2024: 1.SSP Fittings Corp., 2.General Tools & Instruments LLC., 3.Mastercool Inc..
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A flaring tool is used to flare wires by deforming their tips into a trumpet shape. This method allows for the installation of a flare joint to connect two wires. Mainly used for processing soft wiring in air conditioning systems, flaring tools are popular for their ease of use.
Flaring tools are essential for connecting various types of wiring, such as in air conditioners. Copper pipes from the indoor and outdoor units are connected using flaring tools. By flaring one end, the other can be wrapped around it for connection. The wires are then securely joined with a nut, creating a strong, seamless bond that prevents refrigerant gas leakage and maintains cooling efficiency.
Flaring tools consist of a handle and holes of various sizes to hold the wiring. The wire is clamped between these holes, and when the handle is turned, the wire's tip expands into a trumpet shape. There are two types of flaring tools:
*Including some distributors, etc.
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General Tools, founded in 1922, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision measurement and inspection tools based in the United States. The company has a wide network and offers a range of products for industries such as construction, woodworking, and engineering. They provide tradesmen, craftsmen and DIYers around the world with a broad assortment of specialized tools that enhance productivity, inspire creativity, accelerate a side hustle or simply help check items off the task list around the house. Their tools can be found in hardware, mass retail, farm/ag and specialty stores, as well as online.
SSP Fittings Corp. was founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1926 and is a vertically integrated supplier of fitting, valve, and tubing systems. SSP serves many industries including aerospace, chemicals, oil & gas, power, transportation, and pulp & paper. SSP product lines include fittings such as tube, pipe, and weld fittings; valves such as ball, bleed, needle, plug, and purge valves; tools, accessories, quick connects, filters such as inline and tee, hose, hose, hose fittings, power tools, accessories such as liquid leak detectors, and hand tools such as depth marking tools, tube benders, preswaging tools, gap inspection gauges, and reamer-deburring tools.
Coronet Parts Manufacturing Company Inc. was founded in the early 1960s and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company is a custom manufacturer of industrial hardware and fittings serving the automotive industry and plumbing industry among others. The company’s product lines include fittings, valves, assemblies, and other tools. Plumbing specialty items include tank levers, flood stoppers, and supply tubes. Assorted tools include tube cutters, bending tools, flaring tools, and related parts.
Mastercool Inc. is a Randolph, New Jersey-based manufacturer, and supplier of air conditioning service tools and equipment used in the automotive and HVAC/R industries since 1982. The HVAC air conditioning tools and equipment portfolio includes blower fans, vacuum pumps, tubing tools, vacuum gauges, and measure & test instruments such as air probes, digital sound level meters, pen-type hygrometers, thermal imaging cameras, and digital & analog thermometers. It supplies the automotive industry with manifolds, blower fans, vacuum pumps, compressor service tools, and consumables such as flushes, nitrogen pressure regulators, leak testing adapters, and oils & accessories.
Reed Manufacturing was founded in 1896 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Reed Manufacturing is a distributor of pipe tools and vises for professional trades. Product lines include cutters & cutter wheels, pipe cutters, large diameter pipe tools, plastic pipe tools, water services tools, threaders & dies, test pumps & groovers, vises, wrenches, and general pipe working tools. New product lines include cordless pipe bevelers, pipe beveler adapter heads, cordless power drives, cordless water transfer pumps, oiler systems, rachet wrenches, utility clutches, pipe end prep tools, and squeeze tools.
Ray Murray, Inc. (RMI) was founded in 1973 and is a distributor of propane gas equipment appliances in the United States. Product categories include propane, compressed gas, hearth appliances, HVAC & heating, and outdoor living. The company’s catalog includes regulators, piping, cylinder valves, bulk plant & truck equipment, service tools, and outdoor living & heating products. The company offers additional customer resources such as product and tool installation, repair, and various customer services.
Metro Hydraulic Jack Co. is a third-generation family run business in operation since 1941. MHJ is based in Newark, NJ. MHJ distributes hydraulic jack-related equipment, tools, and parts including a broad range of cylinders, motors, valves, presses, couplings, tools, hydraulic fittings, hoses, jacks, pumps, lifts, lubrication equipment, pallet stackers, scissor lifts, and workholding devices. MHJ also offers system design services as well as engineering services and extensive repair including testing, retrofitting, and overhauling.
Addison Building Materials was founded in 1947in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Addison has over 38,000 items in stock across departments including lumber, building materials, hand tools, power tools, electrical, fastener, paper products, SOG Knives, janitorial, clothing, ice & snow, automotive, and audio-visual departments. In addition, Addison offers various services including custom orders, local delivery, rental program for contractor and industrial tools and equipment, lumber cutting, pipe threading, and paint color matching.
Supply Solutions was founded in the early 2000s and operates out of Stonewood, West Virginia. Supply Solutions is a wholesale distributor serving the telecommunications industry, including traditional CATV operators, independent telephone companies and FTTX providers, as well as the contractors that support these operations. Supply Solutions offers hardware including aerial hardware including sub-components and parts,, cables, conduits, fiber optics, power supplies, sealants, test equipment, drop & instillation products, FTTX equipment including optical enclosures, headend products, underground equipment, wireless equipment, poles, as well as test equipment.
Superior Industrial Supply was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri. Superior Industrial Supply is an independent distributor of industrial supplies. Superior Industrial Supply has an inventory of over 20,000 products as well as hundreds of thousands of non-inventory products usually available within 24 hours. Superior Industrial Supply products include fasteners, hose, fittings, electrical supplies, abrasives, brushes, other tools, assorted paints, assorted chemicals, shop supplies, and services. Servies include hydraulic hose assemblies as well as vendor managed inventory services.
Ryan Herco Flow Solutions was founded in the 1950s in California. RHFS sells and provides value added support for a wide variety of fluid handling and filtration needs. Product categories include tubing, hoses, piping, drain waste vent & containment, valves, measurement & control devices, fluid pumps, filters & housings, storage & containment tanks, heaters, mixers, and grating in addition to customized systems and material fabrication. Value added services include industrial service and repair of components, custom fabrication, and pump repair services.
Lobtex CO. LTD., established in 1888 and headquartered in Higashiosaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of various tools like industrial fasteners, cutting, fastening, work, and electrical equipment tools. The company invented the two-handed hair clipper in 1888 as an alternative to imported clippers and made it popular in the barber industry. In 1928, it started making wrenches, and in 1932, it successfully produced the first adjustable wrench made domestically. It is ISO9001 and ISO1400 certified, and some of its products include hand punchers, riveters, pliers, wrenches, and vises.
MGF Tools, founded in 1975, is a manufacturer of professional plumbing tools for the sanitary, heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning industries located in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The company specializes in the production of pipe benders and an extensive line of plumbing tools, measuring devices, threading machines, and hand tools. It also offers drain cleaning pumps, HVAC tools, and inspection equipment. Likewise, the company continues to expand sales activities to other European countries and develop tools and equipment necessary for professional plumbers.
FMSI Automotive Hardware was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Burlington, Ontario. The company is a manufacturer of tubing, cables, fittings, and other parts used in brake, fuel, heating, and cooling applications, primarily in the automotive industry. The company’s product lineup includes both parts such as fittings and wiring for air conditioning, brakes, fuel systems, and transmissions, and tools and equipment to conduct estimation, maintenance, and repair on automotive and HVAC systems.
Founded in 1890 in Missouri, Emerson Electric Co., is a technology and engineering company that provides various solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets globally. Business segments include automation solutions, AspenTech, and commercial & residential solutions segments. The Automation Solutions segment offers measurement and analytical instrumentation, industrial valves and equipment, and process control software and systems. The AspenTech segment provides asset optimization software for enhancing performance through a combination of modeling, simulation, and optimization capabilities. The Commercial & Residential Solutions segment offers residential and commercial HVAC products, system protector and flow control devices, and IoT thermostats.
Marken Manufacturing, established in 1990, is a manufacturer of cutting machines for the hose, wire, cable, and tubing industries, based in Nordwalde, Germany. The company offers a wide range of manual and automatic cutting solutions, including feeding, coiling, fitting insertion, and crimping machines. Their technology ensures high accuracy and quality in every cut, with flexible production options. With over 20 years of expertise, Marken caters to a diverse range of industries, including Hose, Wire, Cable, and Tubing industries. They deliver both standard or customized solutions to meet specific assembly needs.
Howmet Aerospace Inc is a metal product design, engineering, and manufacturing company based in the United States. They were founded in 1888 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are a publicly owned company with 27 locations in the United States and six other countries. They produce fasteners and titanium structures, as well as jet engine components and heavy truck aluminum wheels. Aerospace is their largest and fastest expanding market, with solutions ranging from the most innovative investment castings, seamless rings, extrusions, and titanium mill products to airplane fasteners.
SUPER TOOL Co., Ltd., established in 1918 in Japan, is a manufacturer of general and specialized tools for building and bridge construction, civil engineering, shipbuilding, and similar industries. The company offers an extensive line of specialty tools used by tradespeople and skilled workers that includes ratchet wrenches, clamps, portable cranes, jig clamping tools, piping tools, and more. SUPER TOOL Co., Ltd. also offers custom tool design and production as well as custom machinery production for commercial clients.
Allan J. Coleman, Inc., founded in 1905 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of Ridgid Tools, Jetting Northwest Equipment, and StoneAge Sewer Jetting Nozzles. The company holds ISO 9001 certification for the stability, durability, and performance of its offerings. Its product varieties serve industries such as plumbing, construction, and municipal services, providing essential tools and equipment that streamline operations and improve efficiency. Ridgid Tools offers dependable solutions for plumbing and pipefitting, while Jetting Northwest Equipment is vital for sewer and drain cleaning applications. Its Sewer Jetting Nozzles are critical for maintaining and cleaning sewer systems effectively.
Esco Company Ltd., established in 1972 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a supplier of maintenance, repair, and operations tools, parts, and equipment. Some of its products include test instruments, magnets, office furniture, protective equipment, and generators, and it serves customers in various fields, including construction sites and office buildings. The company was started to market tools to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry in Japan, and every year since then, it has published a catalog of its tools. In 2015, the catalog reached 110,000 products, and the company has approximately 149,000 items in stock for delivery.
Wharton Hardware and Supply is a family-operated business that was founded in 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has branched to several locations across the United States. Wharton operates in 3 segments: products, sales & rental, and services. The products segment includes road & bridge concrete accessories, safety equipment, abrasives and cutting tool products, plumbing-related products, topological products, fasteners, bits and drill equipment, as well as power tools. The sales & rental segment offers heavy duty construction equipment from major brands. The services segment includes repair and testing for tools and equipment.
U.S. Air Tool Company, also known as USATCO, was established in 1951 and is based in Ronkonkoma, New York. USATCO is a US manufacturer and worldwide distributor of tools for the aviation industry. Some of USATCO product categories include: abrasives, files, air drills & accessories, air hose & accessories, application tools & accessories, assembly tools, blind riveters & accessories, composite cutting tools, deburring tools, hand tools, hi-shear installation & removal, lighting & inspection, material removal tools, overstock inventory, punch & cutting tools, rivet guns & accessories, sanders & grinders, saws & accessories, sheet metal forming equipment, USATCO custom tool kits.
Serenco, Inc. is a supplier of tools and equipment to the mobility sector, automotive, bicycle, motor agriculture, and industrial markets, founded in 1986 and based in Utrecht, Netherlands. Its product line consists of hand tools, pneumatic tools, power tools, specialized vehicle tools, tool storage, and workshop equipment. These products are designed to save time and improve productivity for professional users. The company also offers private label projects, including packaging and labeling, for small quantities. Moreover, the company supplies over 2,400 products to its wholesale and OEM partners in over 48 countries worldwide.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SSP Fittings Corp. |
31.3%
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| 2 | General Tools & Instruments LLC. |
25.0%
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| 3 | Mastercool Inc. |
12.5%
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| 4 | Ray Murray, Inc. |
12.5%
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| 5 | USATCO/US Air Tool Co., Inc. |
6.3%
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| 6 | Wharton Hardware and Supply |
6.3%
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| 7 | Coronet Parts Mfg. Co., Inc. |
6.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the flaring tool page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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11 | 64.7% |
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Japan
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2 | 11.8% |
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Canada
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2 | 11.8% |
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Slovenia
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1 | 5.9% |
|
Netherlands
|
1 | 5.9% |
41 products found
41 products
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
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■Features ・The precision-finished flaring cone rotates eccentrically and flares evenly and reliably on the side of the cone, allowing for a unifor...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
30+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
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■Features ・The precision-finished flaring cone rotates eccentrically and flares evenly and reliably on the side of the cone, allowing for a unifor...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
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Last viewed: 1 day ago
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■Features ・The precision-finished flaring cone rotates eccentrically and flares evenly and reliably on the side of the cone, allowing for a unifor...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
30+ people viewing
Last viewed: 18 hours ago
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■Features - The dodecagonal cone creates line contact during flare processing, resulting in a beautiful finish. - Ideal for flaring tubes used in h...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
20+ people viewing
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■Features ・The precision-finished flaring cone rotates eccentrically and flares evenly and reliably on the side of the cone, allowing for a unifor...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
Standard Response
■Features ・The precision-finished flaring cone rotates eccentrically and flares evenly and reliably on the side of the cone, allowing for a unifor...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
20+ people viewing
Standard Response
■Features ・The precision-finished flaring cone rotates eccentrically and flares evenly and reliably on the side of the cone, allowing for a unifor...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
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■Features It is possible to process two or three ridges of flexible stainless steel pipes for water supply. *Please lubricate the threaded and rota...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
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■Features - Easily operate the ratchet mechanism using the gear wrench handle. - Capable of processing 2 or 3 ridges of flexible stainless steel pi...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
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Last viewed: 12 hours ago
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■Features ・Easy to remove the flange of the flexible tube by operating the ratchet mechanism. - Capable of processing 2 or 3 ridges of flexible st...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
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Last viewed: 4 hours ago
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■Features ・Speed up the flange removal of flexible tubes by operating the ratchet handle. ・Easy to remove 2 or 3 peaks, ensuring a uniform fini...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
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■Features ・Speed up the flange removal of flexible tubes by operating the ratchet handle. - Capable of processing 2 or 3 ridges of flexible stai...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
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■Features ・The precision-finished flaring cone rotates eccentrically and flares evenly and reliably on the side of the cone, allowing for a unifor...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
Standard Response
■Features ・The precision-finished flaring cone rotates eccentrically and flares evenly and reliably on the side of the cone, allowing for a unifor...
SUPER TOOL co. ltd.
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 4 hours ago
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■Features ・The precision-finished flaring cone rotates eccentrically and flares evenly and reliably on the side of the cone, allowing for a unifor...
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It is a successor to RF20S. ■Product features ・Flare processing is performed electrically. It is smaller than before and has improved work effici...
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■Product features ・With the sliding plunger positioning structure, the fixed position of the main body (yoke part), which previously required visu...
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Unlike traditional flare tools, you can rotate the handle repeatedly without having to turn the handle fully, and unlike with a ratchet type, you c...
4 models listed
190+ people viewing
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Unlike traditional flare tools, you can rotate the handle repeatedly without having to turn the handle fully, and unlike with a ratchet type, you c...
2 models listed
120+ people viewing
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Please note that the specifications are different from the flare tools for air conditioning work.
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190+ people viewing
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From 2024, the tube cutter has been changed from TC-1000 to TC-327S.
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The unique tube fixing feature allows you to secure and flare any tube from 3/16" to 5/8" OD in inch sizes and 4.7mm to 16mm OD in metric sizes wit...
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The bar is a block type so that the tube can be firmly tightened. Block type bars have the advantage of allowing tubes to be set on the bar without...
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A flaring tool with a flaring angle of 37°. A die block type bar is used, and there are no notches for flaring on the bar body. When fixing the tu...
weiwei Holdings Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 22 hours ago
For repair and inspection of car air conditioners and room air conditioners. ■Aluminum pipe venter A pipe bending tool that allows you to bend hyd...
Flow Joint Co., Ltd.
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■Product overview Flare connections have been established as the preferred joining method in high purity and corrosive applications. Fluoropolymer ...
