Patent ID: 6834524
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: B21D,B25B,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for installing a ferrule type fitting onto an outer wall of a cylindrical member by swaging the ferrule onto the cylindrical member, the fitting including a threaded coupling nut, the apparatus comprising: a housing; a piston in said housing with said piston being movable between a first position and a second position in response to fluid pressure when applied to said piston; and an adapter tool partially retained in said housing; said adapter tool comprising a sleeve that is threaded at one end to receive the coupling nut and an anvil; said anvil being moveable relative to said sleeve between a first anvil position and a second anvil position to swage a ferrule onto the cylindrical member; said anvil and sleeve having a slip fit installation into said housing and being retained in said housing by other than a threaded engagement.