Malco uc1 Pex Tubing Uncoiler with Storage Case

Product Description

The MALCO uc1 is a PEX tubing uncoiler designed for plumbers and hydronic installers working with polyethylene cross-linked tubing in radiant in-floor heating layouts and potable water runs. The unit ships and stores in a steel-reinforced plastic case that doubles as the base during operation. A heavy-duty turntable supports a full coil of PEX tubing, and factory-adjusted tension controls backlash to keep the coil seated on the turntable. The rotating eyelet arm lets tubing feed off in any direction. Assembly requires no tools. The entire unit weighs 50 pounds and fits neatly in a service truck or van.

The uc1 is built for residential and light commercial hydronic radiant floor installations as well as potable water rough-in work. It accommodates 1000 feet of 3/8-inch to 1/2-inch PEX or 500 feet of 5/8-inch to 1-inch PEX, covering the most common tubing sizes encountered on radiant and domestic plumbing jobs. Supported tubing types include standard PEX and PEX-AL-PEX in sizes from 5/16 inch through 1 inch. An optional wheel and handle kit is available for added jobsite mobility.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty turntable supports a full coil of PEX tubing during unspooling
• Factory-adjusted tension prevents backlash and coil spread off the turntable
• Rotating eyelet arm allows tubing to be pulled off in any direction
• Eyelet loop opens for easy loading or removal of tubing without cutting
• No tools required for assembly — open case and set up on the job
• Steel-reinforced plastic case doubles as the operating base and transport container

Compatibility

Accommodates all types of PEX and PEX-AL-PEX tubing in sizes 5/16 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, 3/4 inch, and 1 inch, supporting up to 1000 feet of 3/8-inch to 1/2-inch tubing or 500 feet of 5/8-inch to 1-inch tubing per load.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation is performed by licensed plumbers or hydronic heating technicians. Before beginning a radiant layout or potable water run, shut off the water supply and verify system pressure is relieved. Position the open case on a stable, flat surface as the operating base before loading the tubing coil. Follow local plumbing code and manufacturer tubing specifications for bend radius and support spacing.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Tool
• Application: Hydronic radiant in-floor heating and potable water tubing installation
• Compatible Tubing Sizes: 5/16 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch PEX and PEX-AL-PEX
• Tubing Capacity: 1000 feet of 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch tubing or 500 feet of 5/8 inch to 1 inch tubing
• Case Dimensions: 40 inches x 17 inches x 5 inches
• Carrying Weight: 50 pounds
• Case Material: Steel-reinforced plastic

Standard Information

• Brand: MALCO
• Manufacturer Part Number: uc1