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Automatic Tube Collaring Machine for
Manifold Production

Wonsten Automatic Tube Collaring Machine is
designed to pull branch collars directly from main header pipes. By eliminating
the need to purchase and weld independent T-fittings, this equipment reduces
manifold production time by 50% and improves the structural integrity of
high-pressure fluid networks in liquid cooling, HVAC, and automotive
applications.

H2: Direct Extrusion vs. Traditional
T-Fittings

Traditional manifold manufacturing requires
cutting the main pipe, inserting a T-fitting, and welding three separate
joints. The Wonsten collaring process simplifies this operation entirely:

• Zero T-Fitting Costs: Extrudes the
  branch connection directly from the base tube material.
• 66% Fewer Welds: Leaves only one
  joint to weld (the branch pipe to the collar) instead of three.
• Superior Flow Dynamics: The
  extruded inner collar provides a smooth, continuous transition for fluid
  flow, reducing turbulence in liquid cooling systems.
• Minimized Leak Points: Fewer brazed
  or welded joints directly correlate to a lower risk of pipeline leaks
  under pressure.

Machine Operation and Core Features

• Continuous Cycle Action: The
  hydraulic station powers a specialized punch to pierce the pilot hole,
  followed immediately by the extrusion pin pulling the collar outward in a
  continuous 5 to 15-second cycle.
• Weld-Ready Finish: The extrusion
  tooling creates a flat, burr-free collar face that aligns perfectly with
  standard branch pipes, making it ideal for automated orbital welding or
  manual TIG welding.
• Precision Clamping System: Heavy-duty external dies firmly secure the header pipe during the
  extrusion stroke, preventing any deformation or crushing of the main tube.
• Extended Bed Capacity: Built with a
  reinforced long bed structure to index and process multi-hole manifolds
  continuously without removing the workpiece.

Technical Specifications

Primary Industrial Applications

• Data center and electronics liquid cooling manifolds
• Commercial HVAC and boiler water headers
• Solar thermal distributors
• Automotive coolant and exhaust routing pipes
• Sanitary piping for the food and beverage industry

Custom Tooling & Wonsten Engineering
Support

Every manifold production line has unique
requirements. Wonsten engineers and manufactures custom punch and die sets
based on your exact tube outer diameter (O.D.), wall thickness, and material
yield strength. Tooling changeovers take less than 15 minutes, allowing
operators to run multiple manifold configurations on a single machine.