Hirogeru‑kun is our ready-to-use, commercial model of pipe‑expanding mold (expander die), designed for individual users and light production.
By standardizing component parts and simplifying the die’s overall
structure—originally developed for hydraulic press tube expansion—we’ve created a cost-effective, compact model that anyone can
handle.
Compact and easy to use with manual hydraulic or air‑hydraulic presses, ideal for DIY, prototyping, or small‑scale production
Supports pipe materials including iron, stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum up to 1.2 mm wall thickness
See Hirogeru‑kun mounted with the 60.5 mm expander, featuring black chrome and Taft RIDE finishes (EX‑03 model) in operation on a servo‑press.
Unlike pull‑through expanders, Hirogeru‑kun works horizontally, allowing you to expand long or bent pipes, including post‑welded sections, reducing additional work steps.
Typical forming pressure is about 8 tons. (e.g., expanding a 60.5 mm stainless pipe, 1.2 mm wall thickness to accept same-size pipe in one pass)
Compatible with standard hydraulic presses, making it affordable for workshops and small manufacturers.
Easily mounts on manual or air‑hydraulic presses—just pump or pull the lever.