Product Name: High-Pressure Threading Tool Retainer (1/4″) – Part No. 05108741

Description:
This component is a precision retainer specifically designed for 1/4 inch high-pressure threading tools used in waterjet cutting systems. According to the official parts diagram for High Pressure Threading Tools (Table 12-37), this retainer is listed as Item 2 for the .25 (1/4 inch) size.

The retainer is a critical component within a manual or power-driven threading tool assembly. Its primary function is to securely hold, clamp, or align the 1/4 inch high-pressure stainless steel tubing during the thread-cutting process. By keeping the tube perfectly stationary and coaxial, it ensures that the threading die cuts clean, accurate, and concentric threads, which are essential for creating reliable, leak-free connections on the ultra-high-pressure lines of a waterjet system.

Applications:

• Functions as a critical clamping or guiding element within the 1/4″ high-pressure threading tool assembly.

• Used in conjunction with a tube vise (e.g., P/N 05108782) to hold the high-pressure tube rigidly in place during threading operations.

• An essential tool for fabricating custom-length high-pressure lines and maintaining the fluid system of a waterjet cutting machine.

• Part of the matched tooling set for preparing 1/4″ stainless steel tubing for high-pressure fittings.

Features:

• Precision Machined: Manufactured to exacting tolerances for a secure and accurate fit with 1/4″ high-pressure tubing and its corresponding threading tools.

• Part of a Standardized Kit: This retainer (05108741) is the designated component for the .25 size, making it an integral part of the complete 1/4″ hand threading tool assembly (P/N 05108865).

• Critical Tooling Component: The retainer itself is not a consumable wear part of the waterjet machine, but it is an indispensable tool for preparing high-pressure fluid lines correctly.

• Durable Construction: Designed to withstand the significant forces required for accurately cutting threads into work-hardened stainless steel tubing.

Maintenance:

Usage Guidelines for the Tool Set:

• Secure the Tube: The retainer must be used in conjunction with a proper tube vise (e.g., P/N 05108782 for 1/4″ tubing). The tube must be held securely and squarely to ensure the threads are cut straight.

• Use Correct Tooling: For best results, always use the retainer as part of the complete, matched tool assembly (e.g., Hand Threading Tool Assembly P/N 05108865).

• Use Cutting Oil: Always apply a high-quality, sulfur-based cutting oil to the tube and threading die during the process. This lubricates the cutting action, prevents galling (seizing) of the stainless steel, and significantly extends the life of the die and retainer.

Inspection & Care:

• Inspect for Damage: Before each use, inspect the retainer and the tube vise for any nicks, burrs, or deformation that could cause the tube to slip or become misaligned.

• Clean After Use: After each use, thoroughly clean the retainer and all other threading tools of metal shavings, cutting oil, and debris to prevent rust and maintain their precision.

• Storage: Store the complete tool set in a clean, dry, protective case to prevent damage to the precision-machined surfaces.

• Full Depressurization (Critical): These tools are for preparing new or replacement tubing offline. Never use them on a pressurized system. Always follow lockout/tagout procedures and ensure the waterjet system is fully depressurized before any maintenance or disassembly.

Cross-Reference Information:

• OEM Part Number: 05108741

• Table Reference: Table 12-37, High Pressure Threading Tools (Item 2)

• Size: .25 (1/4 inch)

• Associated Tool Assemblies: Hand Threading Tool Assembly (05108865), Tube Vise (05108782), Threading Die (05108899)