Swagelok MS-TC-308 Tube Cutter | Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Tubing Cutter (3/16" to 1" Capacity) | Flare-Free Cutting for Instrumentation & Hydraulic Lines

Swagelok MS-TC-308 Professional Tube Cutter The Swagelok MS-TC-308 is the industry standard for cutting stainless steel tubing in instrumentation and industrial applications. Unlike generic copper tube cutters that dull quickly and crush hard tubing, the MS-TC-308 is engineered to slice through 316 Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, and heavy-wall alloys with precision. The "Work Hardening" Solution Cutting stainless steel requires a delicate balance of pressure. Apply too much, and the metal hardens (work hardens), making it brittle and impossible to seal. The MS-TC-308 features a calibrated feed screw that allows you to advance the wheel in precise 1/8-turn increments. This controlled cutting action prevents hardening and ensures the tube remains ductile for the ferrule swaging process. Key SpecificationsTube Capacity: 3/16" to 1" OD (6mm to 25mm)Compatible Materials: Stainless Steel, Copper, Aluminum, BrassReplacement Wheel: Uses Swagelok MS-TCW-308Handle Design: Large, ergonomic knob for high-torque applicationWhy Choose Genuine Swagelok? Instrumentation fittings rely on a perfectly round, square-cut tube end to function. The MS-TC-308 minimizes tube ovality and flare-out during the cut, reducing the risk of leaks in high-pressure hydrogen, gas, or hydraulic systems.

• GENUINE SWAGELOK PRECISION: Original OEM Model MS-TC-308. Engineered specifically to cut hard alloy tubing, including 316 Stainless Steel, without the "threading" or spiraling common with standard plumbing cutters.
• PREVENTS WORK HARDENING: Features a precision-feed handle with knob intervals spaced in 1/8-turn increments. This allows the user to apply the exact amount of pressure needed to cut Stainless Steel without work-hardening the tube end, ensuring a proper seal with compression fittings.
• WIDE CAPACITY RANGE: Designed for 3/16-inch to 1-inch (6mm to 25mm) Outside Diameter (OD) tubing. Ideal for preparing instrumentation lines, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic control loops in industrial environments.
• FLARE-FREE CUTS: The specialized geometry of the cutter wheel and rollers minimizes "flare-out" at the tube end. This reduces the amount of deburring required and ensures the ferrule sets correctly on the tube.
• INDUSTRIAL DURABILITY: Built with a heavy-duty die-cast body and hardened steel components to survive daily field use. Includes [1] pre-installed high-performance cutting wheel (MS-TCW-308) tested for extended life on hard alloys.