Yellow Jacket 60333 Bending Mandrel 1/2 Inch Od

Product Description

The YELLOW JACKET 60333 is a bending mandrel designed for field use by HVAC technicians and refrigeration mechanics working with soft tubing. Built around a 1/2 inch OD bending capacity, this mandrel supports one-handed operation, allowing a technician to make clean, consistent bends without collapsing or kinking the tube wall. It handles soft copper and soft aluminum tubing ranging from 1/4 inch to 7/8 inch OD. Hard copper must be annealed before bending with this tool. The design is suited for service and installation work where speed and accuracy matter in tight spaces.

This bending mandrel is used in residential and light commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing applications wherever soft copper or soft aluminum tubing runs need to be routed around obstructions or fitted to equipment. It is a standard hand tool carried by service technicians during system installation, repair, and retrofit work. The one-handed bending action frees the technician to guide and position the tubing simultaneously, reducing rework on longer runs.

Key Features

• Supports 1/2 inch OD bending capacity for soft copper and soft aluminum tubing
• Compatible with tubing ranging from 1/4 inch to 7/8 inch OD
• One-handed operation for faster, more controlled bending in the field
• Hard copper must be annealed prior to use to avoid cracking or kinking
• Compact hand tool suitable for service vans and field toolkits

Compatibility

Designed for use with soft copper and soft aluminum tubing from 1/4 inch to 7/8 inch OD. Hard copper tubing must be annealed before use with this mandrel.

Installation Notes

This tool is typically used by licensed HVAC technicians and refrigeration mechanics during tubing layout and installation. Before bending, confirm the tubing material is soft copper or soft aluminum — attempting to bend unannealed hard copper may result in kinking or cracking. Isolate and recover any refrigerant from an existing system before cutting or rerouting tubing, in accordance with EPA Section 608 requirements. Inspect the finished bend for ovality or wall thinning before making pressure connections.

Technical Specifications

• Bending Capacity (OD): 1/2 inch
• Compatible Tubing Range: 1/4 inch to 7/8 inch OD
• Compatible Materials: Soft copper, soft aluminum
• Country of Origin: Taiwan

Standard Information

• Brand: YELLOW JACKET
• Manufacturer Part Number: 60333