The Equalizer Secure-Grip Flange Spreading Tools are a range of tools designed to assist in little or no access gap producing a spreading force of up to: 36T (360kN) for the SG18TE , 50T (500kN) for the SG25TE when used in pairs. SGILH IM REV 02...
2. SAFETY INFORMATION The operator MUST read this manual prior to using the tools. Failure to comply with the following cautions and warnings could cause equipment damage and personal injury; read the manual fully! Read all the following instructions, warnings and cautions carefully. Follow all safety precautions to avoid personal injury or property damage during system operation.
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A CAUTION is used to indicate correct operating or maintenance procedures and practices to prevent damage to, or destruction of equipment or other property. A WARNING indicates a potential danger that requires correct procedures or practices to avoid personal injury. A DANGER is only used when your action or lack of action may cause serious injury or even death.
3. KIT COMPONENTS SG18TE KIT COMPONENTS 1 x SG18TE Tool 1 x Spreading Plug with Gauge 1 x 5 mm Allen Key 1 x Safety Block 2 x M60 Collets 1 x Instruction Manual 1 x Carry-Case with Protective Foam Inserts...
4. TECHNICAL DATA SG18TE TECHNICAL DATA Spreading force = 18 tonnes per tool It is recommended that tools are used in pairs, giving 2 x 18 = 36 tonnes Pressure 1000 3000 5000 7000 10000 Spreading force 12.6 Spreading distance = 0 - 100mm (0 - 3.94”)
5. HOW THE SECURE-GRIP IN-LINE HYDRAULIC TOOLS WORK The spreading plug is inserted SPREADING PLUG and the drive nut is tightened locking the the spreading plug The complete tool is then fully COMPLETE TOOL hole and the drive nut is tightened locking the tool into The hydraulic hoses and hand pumps are attached...
6.2 COLLET SELECTION BASED ON BOLT-HOLE MEASUREMENT Note: It is important that the vernier calliper is held in the middle of the hole which is worn, damaged or distorted, as these actions may result in the selection of an incorrect size of collet To ensure a true measurement is taken, hold the vernier calliper: SECURE-GRIP IN-LINE HYDRAULIC FLANGE SPREADERS PAGE 8...
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MINOR FIGURE FIGURE Grip Tool Range chart in section 11, page 27. For example: 68mm falls within the 63mm minimum and is the SG18TE. MINOR FIGURE If the measurement contains fractions of a millimetre the method of reading the vernier calliper is slightly different.
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Each tool in the Secure-Grip range comes with the appropriate sizes of collets for that - slide the collet over the collet holder - measure the centre section of the collet with the vernier calliper COLLET Centre Collet type Min. Max.
6.3 COLLET REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT and the collet on the spreading plug: M60 COLLETS M64 COLLETS SPREADING PLUG ASSEMBLY COLLET HOLDER ASSEMBLY CYLINDER ASSEMBLY M70 COLLETS TOOL COLLET DRIVE DRIVE Unscrew the collet holder CONE Slide the collet holder PISTON ROD Unscrew the drive nut Slide the drive cone off Slide the collet off...
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CAUTION: Is is essential that the collet holder is screwed fully into the injury to the operator may result. Incorrect: Do not use with the indicator dowel in this position. The collet holder must Correct: green tick. The tool is now ready to use.
6.4 STANDARD INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Before attaching the tool ensure at least degrees apart with nuts loosened spreading. VERNIER DEPTH LOCKING CALLIPER GAUGE SCREW using the vernier calliper provided. Lock the calliper in screw SPREADING PLUG Insert the depth gauge part of the Insert the spreading plug into the until it touches the end of the depth Tighten the drive nut with the ‘C’...
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Fit the complete tool into the COMPLETE TOOL touches the spreading plug Tighten the drive nut to lock the SECURE-GRIP IN-LINE HYDRAULIC FLANGE SPREADERS PAGE 14 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Connect the hand pumps using the HAND PUMP hydraulic hoses supplied, ensuring HYDRAULIC HOSE that all couplers are fully hand are closed hand tight. MEASURE Prime the hand pumps, increasing DISTANCE the pressure on each tool spreading distance is 100 mm spreading distance is 120 mm MAX.
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Following any maintenance works The release valves on the hand RELEASE VALVE clockwise gently and evenly, adjusting as necessary to keep the fully closed and there is no load on SECURE-GRIP IN-LINE HYDRAULIC FLANGE SPREADERS PAGE 16 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
6.5 ACCESS GAP INSTALLATION AND OPERATION The Secure-Grip tools are also ideal for use spreading plugs is unnecessary as spacers FIXING SCREW 50 mm ADAPTER 12.5 mm SPACER PLATE Insert the spacer into the access gap and hold it in position using one THUMB SCREW Insert the complete tool into the...
6.6 RESTRICTED ACCESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION RESTRICTED with the vernier calliper provided ACCESS VERNIER CALLIPER Remove the drive nut from the SPREADING PLUG spreading plug and position it restriction as shown. With the nut removed ensure the drive cone does not fall or slide off the spreading plug during installation.
7. EXAMINATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE DRIVE DRIVE Unscrew the collet holder CONE Slide the collet holder PISTON ROD Unscrew the drive nut Slide the drive cone and collet off Unscrew the drive nut from the spreading plug Slide the drive cone and collet off Remove the nylon washers NYLON...
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Unscrew the piston rod from the PISTON ROD Unscrew the indicator dowels to INDICATOR SAFETY DOWEL SPRING release the spring collar and safety spring SPRING COLLAR Clean all components with a rag and attention to the collets, collet holder Smear all mating surfaces with a disulphide grease such as Rocol Sapphire Hi-Load 2.
8. PARTS LISTS SG18TE SPREADING PLUG PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 666001-01 COLLET PLUG 663101-02 M60 SPRING RING 633501-02 M64 SPRING RING 633701-02 M70 SPRING RING 663001-01 M60 COLLET 663401-01 M64 COLLET 633601-01 M70 COLLET 662201-01 DRIVE CONE...
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SG25TE SPREADING PLUG PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 676001-01 COLLET PLUG 672201-02 DRIVE CONE 672101-04 THRUST WASHER 675501-02 DRIVE TUBE 672001-02 DRIVE NUT 662601-01 SPANNER 312301-02 SPANNER SLEEVE SG25TE ACTUATOR PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 672301-01 COLLET HOLDER 672201-02 DRIVE CONE...
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HP350S HAND PUMP PUMP PUMP ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY QUANTITY QUANTITY QUANTITY 710101-01 PUMP HOUSING 715800-01 SERVICE KIT H: 715100-01 SERVICE KIT A: - STEEL BALL - OIL FILTER - SPRING END CAP - O-RING - L.P.
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HP550S HAND PUMP PUMP PUMP ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY QUANTITY QUANTITY QUANTITY 716300-01 SERVICE KIT M: 710101-01 PUMP HOUSING - GAUGE COUPLER 730601-01 RESERVOIR FEMALE 715300-01 SERVICE KIT C: - COUPLER - O-RING - PORT GAUGE - BACK-UP RING ADAPTOR - H.P.
9. WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS SG18TE WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS CLOSED DIMENSIONS OPEN DIMENSIONS 618 mm 718 mm (24.35 " ) (28.27 " ) 126 mm (4.96") SPREADING PLUG DIMENSIONS 282 mm (11.11") 75 mm (2.96") SG25TE WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS CLOSED DIMENSIONS...
10. TROUBLESHOOTING The release valve is in the retract Close the release valve CLOSE RELEASE VALVE One or more of the connectors are Check all connectors are fully tightened and the release valve is in the not fully tightened and the fully closed position hydraulic oil cannot pass through from the pump to the cylinder...
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minimal and feels spongy xxxxxxxxx Use the airlock removal the hydraulic system procedure as follows: OPEN RELEASE Connect the hand pump to the VALVE tool with the hydraulic hose Close the release valve on the pump, and prime the pump until the hydraulic cylinder is fully extended and a small pressure is achieved...
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A collet which is too selected, or the collet a damaged or non- DRIVE If the jammed collet is on the collet holder: 1. Release all hydraulic pressure from valve anti-clockwise 2. Remove the hydraulic hose from from the collet holder COLLET 4.
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A collet which is too another two, three or four tools depending on the spreading force required. Removal selected, or the collet a damaged or non- 1. Release all hydraulic turning the release valve anti-clockwise 2. Remove the hydraulic hose 3.
12. RANGE OF APPLICATION CHARTS see page 29 ANSI compact see page 30 see page 30 reducing see page 31 see page 32 threaded see page 32 weldneck see page 33 see page 33 lapped see page 33 ASME series A weld neck see page 34 series A lapped see page 35...
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