Diversitech tc-2050 Tube Cutter 5/16 to 7/8 Inches

Product Description

The DIVERSITECH tc-2050 is a handheld tube cutter designed for cutting copper and soft metal tubing in HVAC and refrigeration applications. The tool handles tubing from 5/16 inches to 7/8 inches in outer diameter, covering the most common line set and refrigerant tubing sizes used in residential and light commercial work. HVAC technicians and refrigeration mechanics reach for this style of cutter when a clean, burr-minimal cut is needed before flaring or brazing. The compact design allows use in tight equipment spaces where a full-size cutter would not fit.

This tube cutter is suited for field service work on split systems, refrigeration equipment, and hydronic piping where copper or soft metal tubing falls within the supported size range. It is a standard tool for technicians making line set connections, performing coil replacements, or servicing refrigerant circuits. The 5/16 to 7/8 inch capacity covers ACR tubing sizes that appear in most residential HVAC equipment configurations.

Key Features

• Cuts tubing from 5/16 inches to 7/8 inches outer diameter
• Compact handheld design suited for confined equipment spaces
• Produces clean cuts appropriate for flaring or brazing preparation
• Targeted at HVAC, refrigeration, and light plumbing applications

Compatibility

Designed for use with copper and soft metal tubing in the 5/16 to 7/8 inch outer diameter range, as typically found in residential and light commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Installation Notes

Always de-energize and recover refrigerant from any active circuit before cutting into refrigerant tubing, in accordance with EPA Section 608 requirements. Score the tubing evenly by rotating the cutter with consistent pressure, advancing the cutting wheel gradually to avoid tube deformation. After cutting, ream the tube end to remove any interior burr before flaring or brazing. This tool is typically used by licensed HVAC technicians and refrigeration mechanics.

Technical Specifications

• Minimum Tube Diameter: 5/16 inches
• Maximum Tube Diameter: 7/8 inches

Standard Information

• Brand: DIVERSITECH
• Manufacturer Part Number: tc-2050