RectorSeal 87011 Pro-Fit Precision Swaging Kit
Swaging is how you join two pieces of copper the same size without a coupling — belling one end so the other slides in for a brazed joint. Done with a hammer and a punch it is slow and inconsistent; done with a hydraulic set it is fast and expensive. The RectorSeal 87011 sits between the two: six bell-shaped, color-coded, size-inscribed bits that run off a cordless driver and produce a swage in about five seconds, each with a stopper that fixes the swage depth for its diameter. RectorSeal positions the kit at roughly a third the cost of a hydraulic swaging tool set.
Is the Precision Swaging Kit Right for Your Crew?
The bits are hardened tool steel with a proprietary non-corrosion coating, and they cover 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 7/8" — the full span of line set sizes a mini split, VRF, or split-system installer encounters. Each bit's built-in stopper is the part that matters most: it fixes the swage depth so the joint gets the engagement a brazed connection needs, rather than whatever depth the tech happened to drive.
Check the driver. RectorSeal specifies a minimum 12-volt drill or impact driver running 2,000 RPM or higher, and the bits use a non-slip 1/4" hex shaft that fits industry-standard chucks. The kit ships in a clear plastic carrying case with a foam organizer and an instruction sheet, and individual replacement bits are available separately — a worn 3/8" bit does not mean replacing the set.
Ideal for: Mini split, VRF and split-system installers making brazed copper joints, shops that cannot justify a hydraulic swaging set, service crews needing all six line set sizes in one case, and any job where swage depth consistency affects braze quality.
Need flares rather than swages? See the RectorSeal 87001 Pro-Fit Precision Flaring Kit. To join copper without swaging or brazing at all, the Pro-Fit quick connect unions make the same joint mechanically.
This is a power tool accessory set. Use it with eye protection and in accordance with RectorSeal's instructions and your drill or driver manufacturer's guidance. Refrigerant work must be performed by an EPA 608-certified technician. Request free sizing assistance, contact Budget Heating, or call 813-885-7999.
What's Included
| Kit | 87011 — Pro-Fit Precision Swaging Kit (one complete kit) |
|---|---|
| Bits Included | Six bell-shaped, color-coded, size-inscribed swaging bits |
| Size Range | 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8" |
| Depth Control | Integral stopper on each bit sets the swage depth for its diameter |
| Bit Material | Hardened Tool Steel with Proprietary Non-Corrosion Coating |
| Shaft | Non-Slip 1/4" Hex, fits industry-standard chucks |
| Power Requirement | Minimum 12-volt drill or impact driver at 2,000 RPM or higher |
| Compatible Materials | Copper and Aluminum Tubing |
| Case | Clear plastic carrying case with foam organizer and instruction sheet |
| Case Quantity | 4 kits per manufacturer case |
Sold as one complete kit — all six bits, the foam-organized case, and the instruction sheet. Individual replacement bits are available separately through HVAC/R wholesalers, so a single worn or damaged size does not retire the set. This is a conventional swaging tool rather than a push-to-connect fitting; more tools are listed under Tools of The Trade, and brazing gases under refrigerants, gases and line flush.
Swaging Bit & Kit Features
Six Bell-Shaped Bits
- Covers all six line set sizes from 1/4" through 7/8"
- Color-coded and size-inscribed for fast identification
- Stopper on each bit fixes the swage depth for that diameter
- Produces a swage in roughly five seconds
- Hardened tool steel construction
- Proprietary non-corrosion coating
- Non-slip 1/4" hex shaft for standard chucks
- Works on copper and aluminum tubing
- Consistent engagement depth for brazed joints
- Individual replacement bits available separately
Jobsite Use & Value
- Runs off a 12-volt or larger cordless driver at 2,000+ RPM
- Replaces hammer-and-punch swaging entirely
- RectorSeal positions it well below hydraulic swaging set cost
- Clear case with foam organizer keeps the set accounted for
- Instruction sheet included in the case
- Suited to mini split, VRF and split-system installs
- Full size range in one case rather than several tools
- Compact enough to carry to the joint
- No adjustment or calibration between sizes
- Cased 4 kits per manufacturer box
Specifications & Manuals
The documentation above covers the Pro-Fit Quick Connect fitting range. This swaging kit is a Pro-Fit branded tool rather than a push-to-connect fitting, and its own instruction sheet ships in the case.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bits are in the 87011 and what sizes?
Six bits, covering 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 7/8" — the full span of line set sizes. Each is color-coded and has its size inscribed on the body.
What does a swage do that a flare does not?
A swage bells the end of one tube so a same-size tube slides inside it, creating a socket for a brazed joint with no coupling required. A flare forms a 45° cone for a threaded flare connection. Different joint types, different tools.
What drill or driver does the 87011 require?
A minimum 12-volt drill or impact driver running 2,000 RPM or higher. The bits use a non-slip 1/4" hex shaft that fits industry-standard chucks.
Can individual bits be replaced?
Yes — RectorSeal offers replacement bits separately through HVAC/R wholesalers. A worn or damaged single size does not mean replacing the whole kit.
How does the 87011 compare to a hydraulic swaging set?
RectorSeal positions the kit at roughly a third the cost of a hydraulic swaging tool set, while covering all six line set sizes and running off a cordless driver most techs already carry.
Does the 87011 work on aluminum tubing?
Yes. RectorSeal specifies the kit for copper and aluminum tubing, which covers the coated aluminum line sets now common on residential ductless work.
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