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Imperial 370-FH Triple Head Tube Bender
£58.00 + VATPart No : 370-FH Elevate your HVAC toolkit with the Imperial 370-FH Triple Head 180° Tube Bender, a versatile and durable tool designed for precision bending of soft copper, aluminium, and steel tubing. This professional-grade tube bender is perfect for air conditioning, refrigeration, and plumbing tasks, accommodating tube sizes of 3/16″, 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″ O.D. with ease….
SKU: 370-FH
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Imperial 1.1/8″ Gear Bender with Tripod
£565.00 + VATIMP-270-18-KIT 1.1/8″ Gear benders are back! New design, now supplied with a long ratchet. The body of the benders has captive nuts welded in place to attached the bender to the tri-pod or an existing stand or bench. Floating shoe aligns the tube perfectly on the calibrated forming wheel. The pin on the wheel speeds…
SKU: IMP-270-18-KIT
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Imperial Heavy Duty Tripod for IMP-270-18 Gear Bender
£140.15 + VATIMP-270-18-TRIPOD The IMP-270 extendable tripod is designed only to fit the New Imperial 270-F-18 1-1/8″ Gear Benders, this heavy duty tripod features extendable legs, making the tripod slightly more compact for storage. Having this tripod allows engineers to easily bend 1-1/8″ copper pipe whilst standing up, which is so much easier than working on your…
SKU: IMP-270-TRIPOD
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Imperial 1.1/8″ Gear Bender – 270-18
£460.00 + VATIMP-270-18-GEARBEND 1.1/8″ Gear benders are back! New design, now supplied with a long ratchet. The body of the benders has captive nuts welded in place to attached the bender to a tri-pod (sold separately) or an existing stand or bench. Floating shoe aligns the tube perfectly on the calibrated forming wheel. The pin on the…
SKU: IMP-270-18-GEARBEND
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Imperial® Kwik-Coupler™ Elbow 1/4″ Female X 1/4″ Male
£24.35 + VAT17C The kwik-coupler set is intended for use with refrigeration and air-conditioning service hoses when connecting to core valve type access fittings. Conventional threaded connecting is converted to push-pull operation which is faster, easier and positive sealing at all times. Valve cores are depressed automatically without adjustments or loss of refrigerant. Disconnecting is also accomplished…
SKU: 17C
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Imperial® Kwik-Coupler™ Straight 1/4″ Female X 1/4″ Male
£20.35 + VAT16-C The kwik-coupler set is intended for use with refrigeration and air-conditioning service hoses when connecting to core valve type access fittings. Conventional threaded connecting is converted to push-pull operation which is faster, easier and positive sealing at all times. Valve cores are depressed automatically without adjustments or loss of refrigerant. Disconnecting is also accomplished…
SKU: 16-C
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Imperial® Kwik-Coupler™ Elbow 5/16″ Female X 5/16″
£26.79 + VAT27-C The kwik-coupler set is intended for use with refrigeration and air-conditioning service hoses when connecting to core valve type access fittings. Conventional threaded connecting is converted to push-pull operation which is faster, easier and positive sealing at all times. Valve cores are depressed automatically without adjustments or loss of refrigerant. Disconnecting is also accomplished…
SKU: 27-C
Imperial is a world renowned brand of specialty tools for HVAC/R service, tube working, electrical, automotive and industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions About Imperial Products
What type of work are Imperial tube benders best suited for?
Imperial tube benders, like the Imperial 370-FH and 1.1/8″ Gear Bender with Tripod, are used by engineers needing precise, repeatable bends without flattening or damaging the pipe. They’re ideal when working with refrigeration lines or larger HVAC systems where angles must be clean and consistent to avoid flow restrictions or undue stress on fittings.
The Imperial 370-FH offers triple-head flexibility for different pipe diameters, while the gear bender delivers controlled force for tougher jobs. Both models are built with durability in mind, making them a solid investment for installation teams who rely on proper tube shaping day in, day out.
How do Imperial Kwik-Coupler fittings improve service times?
Imperial Kwik-Coupler fittings, including the Straight 1/4″ Female x 1/4″ Male and Elbow 5/16″ Female x 5/16″ variants, are designed to simplify the process of charging, recovery and system access. These fittings connect and disconnect without tools, saving valuable time and reducing wear on service valves.
They provide a secure seal while minimising refrigerant loss during connection. This helps engineers carry out quicker interventions on site, particularly useful during diagnostics or top-up procedures. With fewer leak points and quicker changeover, Imperial Kwik-Couplers support fast, repeatable results in the field.
Where is the Imperial Kwikvise refrigerant recovery tool most useful?
The Imperial Kwikvise Refrigerant Recovery Tool is typically used when safely securing copper or aluminium tubing during refrigerant recovery. Its clamping mechanism prevents slipping and avoids crushing the pipe, even when dealing with residual pressure in the line.
It’s especially useful on site clearances or during system decommissioning, when you need hands-free stability while connecting recovery hoses. The tool works well with a wide range of pipe sizes, and its compact footprint means it can be used even in awkward service spaces. For engineers handling F-Gas compliant recovery, the Imperial Kwikvise is a practical and reliable tool.