Ritchie Engineering 60464 Punch-type Swaging Tool

Product Description

The RITCHIE ENGINEERING 60464 is a punch-type swaging tool designed for field and shop use by HVAC and refrigeration technicians. It produces a swaged socket on the end of a copper tube with a 1/4 inch outer diameter, allowing two tubes of the same size to be joined without a separate fitting. The tool drives into the tube end with a hammer or mallet, forming a clean, uniform bell that accepts a solder or braze joint. This design keeps connections tight and leak-free in refrigerant and other copper tubing systems.

The 60464 is suited for residential and light commercial HVAC and refrigeration work where 1/4 inch OD copper tubing is common. Typical applications include line set repairs, evaporator coil piping, and refrigerant circuit modifications. HVAC/R technicians use punch-type swagers when a tube expander or lever-style swaging kit is not practical or when working in tight spaces where a compact tool is preferred.

Key Features

• Punch-type design works with a standard hammer or mallet for fast field use
• Sized for 1/4 inch OD copper tubing
• Creates a swaged socket that eliminates the need for a separate coupling fitting
• Produces a socket suitable for solder or braze joints in refrigerant and copper piping systems
• Compact form factor for use in confined installation spaces

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use punch swaging tool for 1/4 inch OD copper tubing applications in HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed HVAC or refrigeration technician. Before swaging, recover all refrigerant from the system in accordance with EPA Section 608 regulations and ensure the system is fully depressurized. Use a hammer or mallet to drive the punch squarely into the tube end, and deburr the tube prior to swaging for a clean socket. Complete the joint using appropriate solder or brazing alloy per system requirements and local mechanical codes.