Product development

Tube endforming · Industrial tube handling

SafeReach™ 3/8-Inch Tube Inserter

A dedicated, size-specific industrial tool designed for controlled handling of 3/8-inch tubes during tube-endforming operations.

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SafeReach 3/8-inch Tube Inserter in a professional tube-endforming workspace

Professional visualization based on the current 3/8-inch functional prototype.

SafeReach 3/8-inch Tube Inserter demonstration

SafeReach in operation

3/8-Inch Model Demonstration

See the dedicated 3/8-inch SafeReach prototype demonstrate its operator-focused tube-handling approach using an actual 3/8-inch tube.

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Operational value

Designed to Reduce Production Downtime

SafeReach is designed to provide better control of the tube during insertion and handling, helping reduce the production interruptions that follow when a part is dropped into machinery.

Reduce dropped tubes entering machinery

Help prevent part jams and difficult part recovery

Reduce maintenance calls and recovery time

Support more consistent production uptime

Clear visual confirmation

Two Clearly Defined Operating States

Colour-coded visual indicators help the operator confirm the tool state at a glance.

Green indicator

Engaged

Handle advanced. ExpandGrip™ tip engaged for controlled tube handling.

Red indicator

Released

Handle retracted. ExpandGrip™ tip released for tube insertion or removal.

Current design direction

Built Around the 3/8-Inch Application

Proprietary ExpandGrip™ Technology

Internal tube engagement designed for controlled handling without publicly exposing the confidential operating mechanism.

Rotating Safety Handle

The handle rotates freely and independently if tube rotation is transferred back toward the tool.

Green / Red Indication

Simple visual references distinguish the engaged and released operating states.

Replaceable, Size-Specific Tip

The 3/8-inch model uses a replaceable tip intended specifically for 3/8-inch tube.

Improved Hand Clearance

The extended handle provides added clearance around the rear tether provision.

Included Tether Ring

The included rear tether ring supports controlled tool retention at the workstation.

Product design vision

A Modern Industrial Tool Built for Daily Use

This dedicated 3/8-inch model combines clear size identification, visible operating-state indicators, operator-focused handling and a replaceable size-specific engagement tip.

SafeReach 3/8-inch handle with model identification

Dedicated 3/8-Inch Identification

The handle-mounted 3/8 marking makes the dedicated model easy to identify while supporting a consistent visual system across the SafeReach product family.

Functional-prototype CAD view. Final production materials, colours, markings and configuration may change following industrial validation.

Approved external CAD views

3/8-Inch ExpandGrip™ Details

External views show the size-specific tip geometry and its two operating positions without revealing the confidential internal mechanism.

External CAD detail of the SafeReach 3/8-inch ExpandGrip tip in its engaged state — ExpandGrip™ detail — engaged state

External CAD detail of the SafeReach 3/8-inch ExpandGrip tip in its released state — ExpandGrip™ detail — released state

Alternate external CAD view of the SafeReach 3/8-inch ExpandGrip tip — External tip geometry — alternate view

Complete external CAD views

Complete 3/8-Inch Product Views

Front, reverse and angled views of the current functional-prototype configuration.

Full front side view of the SafeReach 3/8-inch functional prototype — Front side — SafeReach 3/8 identification

Full reverse side view of the SafeReach 3/8-inch functional prototype — Reverse side — CogMech ExpandGrip branding

Angled reverse view of the SafeReach 3/8-inch functional prototype — Angled reverse view

Reverse handle detail showing CogMech ExpandGrip branding — Reverse handle — CogMech ExpandGrip branding

Model status

3/8-Inch SafeReach Model Status

The dedicated 3/8-inch SafeReach has been built and tested as a functioning prototype.

Tube size	Configuration	Tip	Current status
3/8 inch	Dedicated SafeReach model	Replaceable, size-specific	Functional prototype

Confirmed prototype specifications

Current 3/8-Inch Prototype

The current prototype has been tested using an actual 3/8-inch tube and operates as intended.

Overall Length 16 1/8 inches

Handle Freely rotating safety handle

Tip Replaceable, size-specific 3/8-inch tip

Tether Ring Included with the prototype

Prototype Testing Tested with actual 3/8-inch tube

Industrial applications

Tube Endforming and Industrial Automation

The manual SafeReach product establishes a platform for broader industrial tube-handling applications and future automated integration.

Tube Endforming Controlled manual insertion and handling at endforming workstations.

Tube Bending Potential handling support for selected bending and loading operations.

Industrial Automation Technology direction for pneumatic and robotic end-of-arm tube-handling solutions.

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Discuss Your Tube-Handling Application

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