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Title: IMT 161


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IMT 161
  • Pipe Fitting Tools

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Pipe Wrenches
  • Two wrenches most commonly used in pipe work are
    the straight pipe wrench and the Stillson wrench.
  • They both have adjustable jaws with teeth that
    can grip round objects.
  • These teeth should be kept clean and sharp.
  • It is possible to file the the teeth several
    times before they need replaced.

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Pipe Wrenches
  • The hook jaw floats inside the housing where a
    spring pushes the jaw forward.
  • Straight pipe wrenches cost more than Stillson
    wrenches but they are stronger and get a better
    grip.
  • These wrenches are not designed for using on nuts
    and bolts.

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Pipe Wrenches
  • Pipe wrenches are sized by overall length.
  • Sizes range from 6 to 60 inches. This is not the
    size of the pipe that the wrench will fit.
  • Generally, 2 wrenches are used together in pipe
    work.
  • One wrench will hold the fitting and the other
    will grip the pipe.

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                        HR-401
Stillson Wrench
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Stillson Wrench
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8 to 36 Long
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Housing Nut
Hook Jaw Heel
Straight Pipe Wrench
Hook jaw teeth face inward and the fixed jaw
teeth point out.
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Standard pipe wrench 6 to 60 ¾ to 8
pipe Weighs ½ to 51 ¼ pounds
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Aluminum Straight Pipe Wrench 10 to 48 Weigh 1
to 18.5 pounds Pipe Size is 1.5 to 6 inches
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End Wrench for working close to a wall or in a
restricted space. 6 to 36 ¾ to 5 pipe Weighs ½
pound to 19 pounds
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Heavy Duty Off-set end wrench 14, 18 and 24 2
to 3 pipe Weight is 2.25 to 9.75 pounds
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Aluminum Handle Off-set Pipe Wrench
14, 18 and 24 Pipe size is 2 to 3 Weight is
2 to 6 pounds
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Rap wrench 10 Weighs 2 pounds 1 ½ inch capacity
Striking face
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Special Pipe Wrenches
  • There are special wrenches for working in
    restricted areas. These are
  • Off-set pipe wrenches,
  • Basin wrenches and.
  • Closet-spud wrench.

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Plastic Nut Basin Wrench
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Internal Pipe Wrench
Basin Wrenches
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Chain Wrenches
  • Chain pipe wrenches distribute the bite of the
    jaws evenly around a pipe.
  • The grip is provided by a length of steel chain
    that is permanently affixed to the wrench housing
    at one end. The other end will wrap around the
    pipe and attach to the housing to allow a tight
    grip.

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Chain Wrenches
  • A ratchet action will allow this wrench to work
    in either direction without completely removing
    the chain.
  • These wrenches come in a variety of sizes.

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Chain Wrench
Pipe Size is 2 to 4.5 Weight is 1.75 to 15.75
pounds
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Chain Tongs
Pipe sizes from .25 to 18 inches Weight is 9 to
139 pounds
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Strap Wrenches
  • Strap wrenches are a form of pipe wrench that can
    be used to prevent jaw marks on finished or
    polished surfaces.
  • These wrenches generally work in only one
    direction Reverse action can be done by removing
    the wrench and repositioning it on the pipe in
    the opposite direction.

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Strap Wrench
Pipe size is 2 to 5 inches
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Compound Leverage Wrench
  • These wrenches are a combination of pipe wrench
    and a chain wrench.
  • This wrench is often used to remove frozen
    pipes.
  • This is a better option than using a cheater on
    a straight pipe wrench.

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Compound leverage pipe wrench
2 to 8 pipe Weight is 7.25 to 68.5 pounds
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Hex Wrench
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Spud wrench for restricted areas. No teeth to
mar surfaces. 12 inch only.
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Adjustable Wrench with scale. 6 to 24 with or
without cushioned handle. This is for nuts and
bolts!!!
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Using Pipe Wrenches
  • Always use the right size wrench for the job.
  • Small wrenches may not grip properly.
  • Big wrenches may strip the threads or crush the
    pipe.
  • If possible, apply the wrench to the pipe so that
    the jaw opening is facing you This allows you to
    pull the wrench towards you.

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Using Pipe Wrenches
  • If you have to push on a wrench, brace yourself
    so that you do not fall if the wrench slips or
    the pipe turns suddenly.
  • There should be a gap between the pipe and the
    back of the hook jaw. This will provide maximum
    gripping action and help prevent wrench slippage.

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Using Pipe Wrenches
  • Pipe wrenches are designed only to turn round
    objects They are not intended to be used as pry
    bars or hammers.
  • Pipe wrenches are safer than Channellocks and
    other types of pliers when working on round
    objects!

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460 Tongue and Groove Pliers
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GL-12 Tongue and Groove PliersGRIPLOCK
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5266 inch Slip Joint Pliers
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Robo-grip Style Pliers
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Pipe Vises
  • Pipe vises are used to hold pipe securely when
    you are cutting or threading it.
  • There are many types of pipe vises available to
    fit your needs.

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Pipe Vises
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Vises for welding pipe
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Cutting Pipe
  • There are several types of pipe cutters
    available.
  • There are manually operated cutters and powered
    cutters.
  • Regardless of what type cutter you are using, you
    should always track the cutter wheel before
    applying heavy pressure to the cutter.

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Cutting Pipe
  • Let the cutting wheel do the work.
  • Use cutting oil on the cutting wheel and the
    pipe.
  • Take good care of your cutter and the cutting
    wheel Keep them clean and replace the wheel as
    needed.

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Pipe cutter with 4 cutting wheels
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Assorted pipe cutters
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Reaming Pipe
  • Reamers remove burrs formed on the inside of the
    pipe caused by the cutter wheel.
  • Burrs affect the flow of material through the
    pipe. (Remember turbulent flow?).

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Reaming Pipe
  • Burrs can also cut or nick electrical wires in
    conduit causing a short circuit.
  • Hand reamers are spiral cut to help feed itself
    into the work.
  • Powered threading machines have straight cut
    reamers.

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Pipe Reamers
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Threading Pipe
  • There are many types of threaders available.
  • Some are manually operated and some are powered.
  • Threading dies will form the threads on the
    outside of the pipe.

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Threading Pipe
  • The dies will lock into a die carrier.
  • Use copious amounts of cutting oil.
  • Cutting oil helps cut clean, sharp threads and
    provides cooling and lubrication.

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Threading Pipe
  • Cutting oil also keeps the dies from wearing
    prematurely.
  • Use only thread cutting oil Other oils will
    produce ragged, rough threads which leads to
    leaky joints.

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Threading Pipe
  • Clean metal cuttings from the die cutter and the
    carrier often.
  • Clean up any oil spills to prevent falls.
  • Pipe taps are used to cut female threads into
    headers and plate steel.

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Threading Pipe
  • Powered threaders may be hand-held or they may be
    free standing.
  • These threaders generate a lot of torque so be
    careful.
  • Do not back the pipe out of the die. Release the
    die carrier to prevent wear on the cutter.
  • Manually operated threaders work on a ratchet
    system. Use a vise to secure the pipe.

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Hand held power threader
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Tapered Pipe Tap For cutting female (internal)
threads
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Special Tools
  • There are a few special tools to help a
    pipefitter.
  • Inside pipe wrenches are use to back out broken
    pipes where the pipe is too short to get a pipe
    wrench on.
  • Pipe tape and pipe dope help seal joints.

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Internal Pipe Wrenches For backing out broken
pipes
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The End!!!!
Pictures from the Ridgid and Channellock Web
Sites.
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