Catalog Number - 45099-001

The 45099‑001 Flanging Tool Kit (“Flangy the Tool”) is a complete solution for cold flanging polymer tubing, designed to create or restore precision tubing flares (flanges) without the need for heat. By using a mechanical flanging process, this tool produces long‑lasting, stable flanges that maintain integrity during installation and repeated use in low‑pressure chromatography and fluidic systems.

Unlike heat‑formed flanges, which can deform or degrade over time, the cold‑forming method used by this tool provides more consistent geometry and improved durability, ensuring reliable sealing and connection performance.

This kit includes everything required for flanging setup and maintenance, including:

• A full set of five flanging drills (discs) with pins

• A Clean‑Cut tubing cutter for precise tubing preparation

• A 2‑meter sample of PTFE tubing (1/16" ID × 0.75" OD)

• A durable plastic carrying case for storage and organization

The included flanging drills are designed for compatibility with a range of polymer tubing materials and applications:

Included Flanging Drills

• PEEK Tubing Drill – 0.5 mm Stainless Steel Pin (45099‑105‑005)

• Polymer Tubing Drill – 0.8 mm Plastic Pin (45099‑108‑005)

• Polymer Tubing Drill – 0.8 mm Titanium Pin (45099‑308‑005)

• Polymer Tubing Drill – 1.3 mm Plastic Pin (45099‑113‑005)

• Polymer Tubing Drill – 1.3 mm Titanium Pin (45099‑313‑005)

Compatible Materials

This tool is suitable for soft and semi‑hard, low‑pressure polymer tubing, including:

• PTFE

• FEP

• PE (Polyethylene)

• ETFE

• PP (Polypropylene)

• Tefzel®

Why Use a Cold‑Flanging Tool?

Proper tubing flanges are critical for:

• Secure, leak‑free connections

• Consistent sealing performance

• Maintaining tubing integrity

Cold‑formed flanges provide:

• Improved durability vs heat‑formed flanges

• Reduced risk of deformation or uneven geometry

• More consistent, repeatable results

Using the Flanging Tool Kit helps ensure:

• Reliable system connections

• Reduced maintenance and rework

• Longer tubing service life

Key Features

Cold‑Forming Flanging Technology

• Mechanical (non‑thermal) flange creation

• Produces durable, stable tubing flares

• Eliminates risk of heat damage

Complete Kit Solution

• Includes flanging drills, cutter, tubing sample, and case

• Ready for immediate use in lab environments

• Organized storage for all components

• Operating Instructions

Multi‑Material Capability

• Compatible with a wide range of polymer tubing types

• Supports various tubing diameters and applications

Precision Flange Formation

• Multiple drill sizes and pin types for controlled flaring

• Ensures consistent geometry and sealing surfaces

Integrated Tubing Cutter

• Clean‑cut tool included for proper tubing preparation

• Supports optimal flange formation and connection quality

Typical Applications

• Creating flanges on polymer tubing for chromatography systems

• Restoring damaged or worn tubing ends

• HPLC and low‑pressure fluidic system setup

• Laboratory tubing preparation and maintenance

• Polymer tubing installations in analytical instrumentation