At Top Flight Tools, we stay at the forefront of aerospace tooling innovation—so when Permaswage, a PCC Fluid Fittings company, makes critical announcements, we pay close attention. Two recent memos clarify the future of DLT radial-swage tooling, and there’s important news for aerospace professionals relying on these systems.

🚨 The Big Announcement: Generation 1 Tooling Discontinued... and Then Reinstated

March 2020: Generation 2 Replaces Generation 1 Permaswage® originally announced in March 2020 that they would no longer accept orders for Generation 1 DLT tools. The new Generation 2 line was introduced with key improvements in:

Safety

Reliability

Ease of maintenance

Structural integrity

Despite these changes, toolkit numbers remained the same, although internal components were significantly upgraded .

March 2021: Reversal of the Discontinuation Just a year later, in March 2021, Permaswage® released a second memo reversing course. The company resumed the sale of both complete kits and replacement parts for Generation 1 DLT tools due to continued customer demand.

They also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting:

Sales

Maintenance

Repair of Generation 1 tools

At the same time, Permaswage® reiterated their vision to gradually phase in Generation 2 tooling for long-term industry use .

🔍 Key Upgrades in DLT2 (Generation 2)

A detailed engineering comparison provided by Permaswage® highlights substantial improvements:

🧰 Compatibility Table: Generation 1 vs Generation 2 Models The chart below summarizes part number transitions between the generations. This is especially useful when purchasing or cross-referencing tooling:

Generation 1 Model Generation 2 Replacement

Both memos confirm that toolkit numbers remain unchanged, and any custom-designed tools are still available on request.

🛠️ What This Means for Your Maintenance Program

If you're operating with older DLT1 tooling, you don’t need to worry—Permaswage® will continue to provide full support. But if you're looking to upgrade your swaging systems, DLT2 offers measurable advantages in safety, longevity, and ease of service.

At Top Flight Tools, we stock and source both generations of tooling kits and components. Whether you need a complete DLTFRPSKT3000 field repair kit, swage heads, positioners, or hydraulic hand pumps—we’ve got you covered.

📞 Have Questions? Let’s Talk Tools. Still unsure which generation is right for your project?

👉 Contact us at Top Flight Tools — or get a free quote today. We offer:

Competitive pricing

Fast shipping

Technical support

OEM and New Surplus options

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