Hydraulic Hose collapse mandrels are used to check if the ferrules have collapsed enough after swaging. By placing this mandrel inside the fittings orifice after swaging, if it is not possible to push all the way though, the ferrule has been swagged enough. If it is still possible to push the mandrel all the way through, the ferrule needs swaging...
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Hydraulic Hose collapse mandrels are used to check if the ferrules have collapsed enough after swaging. By placing this mandrel inside the fittings orifice after swaging, if it is not possible to push all the way though, the ferrule has been swagged enough. If it is still possible to push the mandrel all the way through, the ferrule needs swaging more.
These mandrels are ONLY suitable for unbranded hose fittings.