Safer, Faster, Easier Flange Maintenance
Jane Alexander | May 27, 2014
According to Equalizer USA, its patented flange-spreading tools can be used with all flange-joint types, even those with no access gaps between them. The company says its new Equalizer SWi product range can make activities associated with flange maintenance in a plant safer, more efficient and more cost-effective than in the past.
Products in the SWI line are shorter and lighter than previous models and offer a 60% more spreading force and almost 30% more spreading-distance. Molded revolving handles, revolving safety lanyards and the absence of finger-pinch points enhance usability. Simpliefied disassembly and reassembly of these spreaders translates into easier maintenance of the tools themselves. The SWI range includes three different models:
- Mechanically operated, the SWi12/14TM (shown) is capable of exerting 14Tons of Spreading Force.
- The SWi20/25TE is hydraulically operated by a separate hand pump and capable of exerting 24Tons of Spreading Force.
- Featuring an integral hydraulic pump, the SWi20/25TI is capable of exerting 24Tons of Spreading Force.
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