Swagelok MS-TST12 User Instructions

Five-Roll Straightener

User Instructions

These instructions contains information necessary for the
proper operation of the Swagelok® Five-Roll Straightener,
Model MS-TST12.
Read and understand these instructions before using the
five-roll straightener.

Overview

The five-roll straightener is designed for either hand-held
operation or it can be mounted to a spool stand for more
automated tube straightening. The five-roll straightener kit

■ accommodates both bare tubing and single-jacketed

tubing

■ accommodates tubing sizes ranging from 1/8 to

1/2 in. and 3 to 12 mm

■ weighs approximately 16.3 lb (7.4 kg)

■ includes five-roll straightener tool and heavy-duty,

plastic storage case.

Adjust the roller height by turning the adjusting knob 2.
clockwise for smaller tubing and counter-clockwise
for larger tubing. Start feeding the tube through the
straightener.

Adjusting
knob

Pull / push the tube back and forth through the 3.
straightener and adjust the roller height using the
adjusting knob so the tubing is coming out straight.

Operation

These instructions cover the hand-held operation of the
tube straightener.

Straighten the beginning of the coil by hand.1.

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Adjusting knob

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If the tube curves up, loosen the adjusting knob. 4.
If the tube continues to curve down, tighten the
adjusting knob.

After the initial pass, additional straightening may 5.
be necessary. If so, work the straightener along the
length of tubing rotating the straightener to the 3, 6,
and 9 o’clock positions until desired straightening is
achieved.

Initial pass at 12 o’clock

9 o’clock

Final pass at 9 o'clock

Pass 4

Pass 1

12 o’clock

Pass 2

3 o’clock

Pass 3

6 o’clock

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