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    13 Products

    Rod Seal Installation Tools

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Rod Seal Installation Tools.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Seal Installation Tools.
    Install flexible seals, wipers, and O-rings. These tools are not for use with rigid materials, such as PTFE and nylon.
    For Seal ID
    Min. Opening
    Req.
    Each
    1" to 1 1/2"1"00000000000000
    1 1/2" to 2"1 1/2"0000000000000
    2" to 3"2"0000000000000

    Easy-Adjust Piston Ring Compressors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Piston Ring Compressors. Easy-Adjust Piston Ring Compressors.
    These compressors use either a spring clutch or two screws to make incremental sizing adjustments for a secure fit. Use them to ensure smooth insertion of your piston into a cylinder.
    For Ring OD
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    1 1/2" to 3"2"000000000000
    2 1/8" to 5"3 1/2"00000000000
    3 1/2" to 7"3 1/2"00000000000
    3 1/2" to 7"7"00000000000
    7" to 10"7"00000000000

    Quick-Release Piston Ring Compressors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Piston Ring Compressors. Quick-Release Piston Ring Compressors.
    Push the lever and this compressor instantly releases for easy removal. Use it to ensure smooth insertion of your piston into a cylinder.
    For Ring OD
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    2 1/8" to 5"1 1/2"000000000000

    Low-Friction Piston Ring Compressors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Piston Ring Compressors. Low-Friction Piston Ring Compressors.
    Also known as a wrinkle-band compressor, this tool has fewer points of contact than other compressors for less friction. Use it to ensure smooth insertion of your piston into a cylinder. This compressor has a cam lock that holds the size once you set it.
    For Ring
    OD
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    3" to 5"1 1/2"0000000000000

    Piston Ring Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Piston Ring Installation Tools.
    Reduce the risk of distorting and breaking piston rings during installation and removal.
    For Ring OD
    Each
    1 1/8" to 2 1/4"0000000000000
    2 1/8" to 3 7/8"000000000000
    4 1/4" to 6 1/4"0000000000000
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