Flange Spreader
Mechanical or hydraulic tool for the safe, controlled separation of pipe flanges during maintenance, gasket replacement and pipeline servicing. Provides parallel spreading with a positive mechanical lock.
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Key Features
- Mechanical, hydraulic or wedge-type operation
- Controlled parallel flange spreading
- Positive mechanical locking for safety
- High-strength alloy-steel construction
- Small minimum access gap
- Hydraulic models to 700 bar
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Typical Applications
- Flange separation and gasket replacement
- Pipeline and valve maintenance
- Shutdown and turnaround work
- Confined-access joints
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Technical Specifications
- Type
- Mechanical / hydraulic / wedge
- Spreading capacity
- Approx. 1–20 t (model dependent)
- Flange gap
- Approx. 2–250 mm
- Flange size
- Typically 1"–24"+
- Operating pressure
- Up to 700 bar (hydraulic)
- Material
- High-strength alloy steel
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Standards & Compliance
ASME B16.5 / B16.47 (flange references)Applicable tooling and hydraulic-tool requirements
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Certification & Inspection
Supplied to applicable tooling and hydraulic-tool requirements. Test certification and inspection of hydraulic components are available where specified.
