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Maximator US has been manufacturing patented, state-of-the-art coning and threading machines since 2011 — faster, more accurate, and safer than any other machine on the market.
Our MTCAT handles 1/4" through 1" OD tubing, while the MTCAT-1.5 is the only coning and threading machine in the industry capable of handling 1-1/2" medium pressure tubing. Both machines chuck the tube once and complete coning and threading in a single setup — no repositioning required. Used in Oil & Gas, Waterjet Cutting, Food Processing, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Installations, and R&D facilities. Available for purchase and rental.
MTCAT CONING & THREADING MACHINE (US PATENT 9,015,915)
The MTCAT is the only single-ended coning and threading machine on the market — and the fastest available. Tube is fixtured once; the coning head and threading head complete both operations without removing or repositioning the workpiece, eliminating setup time between operations and reducing the risk of operator error. Capable of coning and threading 4" straight length nipples through 1" OD tubing. CE Marked. Hardened tool steel coning blades deliver a consistent, clean surface finish across hundreds of tubes. Plexiglass guarding and minimal pinch points protect operators and meet shop safety standards.
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Speed
The MTCAT is the fastest coning and threading machine available. Installing the tube once for both coning and threading eliminates the repositioning step required by all other machines — significantly cutting per-tube cycle time on high-volume jobs. The die head also resets automatically on the retract stroke, saving further setup time between tubes.
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Accuracy and Repeatability
Hardened tool steel coning blades are designed to cut both the angle and straight land areas simultaneously, ensuring concentricity between the sealing surfaces on every tube. Single-fixturing eliminates the measurement error introduced when repositioning between operations. The result is a consistent, leak-free coned and threaded connection — on tube 1 and tube 1,000.
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Ease of use
With minimal training, operators can safely produce consistent coned and threaded tubes from the first session. The MTCAT requires no calibration, no tool changes between coning and threading, and uses a single lever with handwheel assist. Internal needle bearings and high-strength materials ensure smooth, long-lasting operation without maintenance downtime.
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Safety
Both MTCAT models are fully enclosed with Plexiglass shields and designed to minimize pinch points — protecting operators from metal chips and cutting oil splash. Cutting oil is delivered directly through the rotating spindle to the blade area, eliminating exposed gooseneck nozzles. The two-stage chip filtration system keeps the work area clean with minimal downtime.
Single-Ended Design. Faster Tubing Preparation.
The Maximator MTCAT is the only single-ended coning and threading machine on the market, allowing operators to cone and thread tubing from the same side of the machine.
With conventional dual-ended machine designs, the tubing must be installed in a collet system for coning, removed after the coning operation, and then repositioned in a second collet system for threading. This requires additional handling and setup between operations.
The MTCAT eliminates those extra steps with a single collet system for both coning and threading. Once the tubing is secured, the operator can complete both operations without removing or repositioning the tubing.
One Side. One Collet System. Cone and Thread.
Why MTCAT?
- Fewer handling steps
- No need to remove and reposition tubing
- One collet system for both operations
- Simpler, more efficient workflow
- Less operator handling
- Faster tubing preparation
- Spend less time handling tubing and more time preparing it
Traditional Two-Ended Machine vs. Maximator MTCAT
MTCAT machines use interchangeable tooling to accommodate different tubing sizes and applications. Operators can change the appropriate cutting blades, threading dies and coning tools to prepare different tubing configurations.
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Choose the MTCAT for Your Application
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MTCAT
- Versatile tubing preparation for a wide range of medium-, high- and ultra-high-pressure applications
- Prepare tubing from 1/4" to 1" for medium pressure applications and 1/4" to 9/16" for high and ultra-high pressure applications with interchangeable tooling
- Available in CE-marked configurations
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MTCAT 1.5
- Extended tubing capacity for larger medium pressure applications
- Prepare tubing from 1/4" to 1-1/2" for medium pressure applications and 1/4" to 9/16" for high and ultra-high pressure applications with interchangeable tooling
- Available in CE-marked configurations
Coning & Threading Hand Tools
Portable Tubing Preparation, Wherever You Need It.
Maximator coning and threading hand tools provide a portable solution for preparing tubing in the field, during installation and maintenance, or anywhere a dedicated machine isn't practical.
Interchangeable collets, cutting blades, threading dies and other tooling allow the system to accommodate different tubing sizes and pressure applications.
Complete Tool Kits
For a convenient, ready-to-use solution, Maximator offers complete coning and threading tool kits. Each kit combines the tooling required for specific tubing sizes and pressure applications in a durable carrying case.
Medium Pressure Kit — CTK-M
Designed for manually coning and threading:
• 1/4" × .109" tubing — 22,500 psi
• 3/8" × .203" tubing — 22,500 psi
• 9/16" × .312" tubing — 22,500 psi
• 9/16" × .359" tubing — 22,500 psi
High Pressure Kit — CTK-H
Designed for manually coning and threading.
• 1/4" × .083" tubing — up to 65,000 / 101,000 psi
• 3/8" × .125" tubing — up to 65,000 / 101,000 psi
• 9/16" × .188" tubing — up to 65,000 psi
Complete Kit — CTK-C
The CTK-C combines the Medium Pressure and High Pressure kits into one complete solution, providing tooling for a broader range of tubing sizes and pressure applications.
Ultra-High Pressure Kit — CTK-5U
Designed for 5/16" × .062" tubing with applications up to 152,000 psi.
Everything You Need in One Kit.
Each coning and threading tool kit includes:
• Coning tool assembly
• Collets
• Collet wrench
• Cutting blades
• Threading tool assembly
• Guide bushings
• Threading dies
• Allen wrenches
• Complete deburring tool
• Suflo cutting oil
• Laminated instruction manual
• Durable carrying case
One Kit. Multiple Tubing Sizes. Less Tool Inventory.
The interchangeable tooling design allows components to be used across the applicable tubing sizes, giving you a versatile manual tubing-preparation system without maintaining multiple tool inventories.
Choose the Right Coning & Threading Solution
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MTCAT Machines
For efficient, repeatable tubing preparation.
• Production environments
• Higher-volume tubing preparation
• Applications requiring repeatable results
• Multiple tubing sizes with interchangeable tooling
• Reduced tubing handling
• Dedicated machine-based preparation
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Hand Tools
Best for:
• Field work
• Maintenance
• Lower-volume preparation
• Portable applications
Coning & Threading Frequently Asked Questions
Coning and threading is a method of preparing high-pressure tubing for use with coned-and-threaded connections. The end of the tubing is machined to create the required cone and external thread, allowing it to mate with the corresponding high-pressure fitting.
Proper tubing preparation is essential for creating a reliable coned-and-threaded connection. Correctly preparing the tubing with the appropriate tools helps ensure the tubing and fitting are properly matched and ready for high-pressure service.
MTCAT machines provide a powered, repeatable method for preparing tubing, while hand tools provide a manual option for coning and threading. The appropriate choice depends on factors such as tubing size, production requirements and the application.
MTCAT machines offer the flexibility to prepare a wide range of tubing sizes. With the appropriate tooling, operators can cone and thread 1/4" to 1-1/2" medium pressure tubing and 1/4" to 9/16" high pressure tubing on the same machine platform. Simply change the tooling to move between tubing sizes, giving you a versatile solution that can adapt to a variety of high-pressure tubing requirements.
Maximator hand tools are designed to prepare 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", and 9/16" tubing for applicable coned and threaded connection applications. Different threading dies and cutting blades are used for different tubing sizes, allowing the hand-tool system to accommodate these specific tubing requirements.
The hand tools provide a practical solution for on-site, maintenance, repair, and lower-volume tubing preparation where a powered coning and threading machine is not required.
A machine may be appropriate when repeatability, production volume or processing efficiency are important. Hand tools can provide a practical option for lower-volume work, maintenance, field applications or situations where a powered machine is not required.
The required tooling depends on the tubing size, wall thickness and whether you are using an MTCAT machine or hand tool. Maximator offers the appropriate cutting blades, threading dies and coning tools for different tubing sizes and applications. For detailed tooling options and specifications, see the Tools & Installation Catalog.
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Yes. Maximator coning and threading tools are designed for a wide range of tubing and connection applications, including high-pressure applications up to 65,000 psi and ultra-high-pressure applications up to 101,000 psi. The appropriate tooling depends on the tubing size, wall thickness and connection requirements. For detailed information on compatible tubing sizes, pressure ratings and tooling options, see the Tools & Installation Catalog.
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Start with the tubing outside diameter, wall thickness and the connection specification. These dimensions determine the appropriate coning and threading tooling. Maximator US can help identify the correct tooling based on your tubing and application requirements.
Yes. Maximator US can help identify the appropriate machine, hand tool and tooling based on your tubing dimensions, connection requirements and application.
