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    Tool to expand thin polyethylene tube to add flange

    I would like to use 4 mil wall polyethylene tubing to line a process hose with sanitary flange couplings. Need a simple way to expande the ends to fit over the flange fitting to create a seal.

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    Hi win-winn - welcome to HomemadeTools.net

    I'm going to move this discussion into our Tools in Progress subforum so you can get some ideas from our members.

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    4 mil, or 4mm?

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    is this the kind of thing you are thinking about?



    As the previous poster asked, 4ml is pretty thin..



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