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Operation and Maintenance Manual
SG4TM / SG6TM / SG11TM
Secure-Grip Mechanical Flange Spreaders
Document Number: IM_SGM
Document Revision: 07
Document Revision Date: 14-DEC-2021
Document Language: English EN
To reduce the risk of injury, users must read and understand this document
before use.

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  • Page 1 Operation and Maintenance Manual SG4TM / SG6TM / SG11TM Secure-Grip Mechanical Flange Spreaders Document Number: IM_SGM Document Revision: 07 Document Revision Date: 14-DEC-2021 Document Language: English EN To reduce the risk of injury, users must read and understand this document...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. COMPLIANCE STATEMENT(S) ................4 3. FEATURES & COMPONENTS .................. 4 3.1 SG4TM, SG6TM, SG11TM FEATURES DIAGRAM .......... 4 3.2 SG4TM, SG6TM, SG11TM CAPABILITIES AND KIT CONTENTS ....5 4. TECHNICAL PRODUCT DATA ................. 8 4.1 SG4TM / SG6TM / SG11TM DIMENSIONS ............. 8 4.2 SECURE GRIP FLANGE PULLER SPECIFICATIONS TABLE ......

  • Page 4: Safety

    In situation that, if not avoided, could result in the event that any questions or concerns minor or moderate personal injury. arise, contact Equalizer or a local Equalizer NOTICE Indicates information distributor for clarification.
  • Page 5 • To help ensure proper operation and for-purpose. best performance, use of Equalizer oil is • Use only a high-quality non-flammable strongly recommended solvent for cleaning and degreasing parts during wrench repair procedures.

  • Page 6: Compliance Statement(S)

    These tools conform with the requirements for CE. is enclosed with each shipment of this product. 3. Features & Components 3.1 SG4TM, SG6TM, SG11TM Features Diagram 1. Actuator Assembly 2. Collet Holder Assembly 3. Leg Assemblies 4. Cantilever + Pins 5.

  • Page 7: Sg4Tm, Sg6Tm, Sg11Tm Capabilities And Kit Contents

    Spreading Force: 1 x 3/8" Drive Torque Wrench and 16  mm Socket With the maximum torque of 47  N·m [35  ft·lb] applied, each SG4TM can apply 1 x Safety Block 3.7 T [37 kN] spreading force. 2 x M16 [5/8"] Collets It is recommended that tools are used in 2 x M20 [3/4"] Collets...
  • Page 8 3.2.3 SG6TM Tool Capabilities and 3.2.4 SG6TM Kit Contents Kit Contents Product Code: SG6TMSTD Spreading Force: 1 x SG6TM Tool With the maximum torque of 108  N·m 1 x 150 mm [6"] Vernier Calliper [80  ft·lb] applied, each SG6TM can apply 1 x 3/8"...
  • Page 9 3.2.5 SG11TM Tool Capabilities and 3.2.6 SG11TM Kit Contents Kit Contents Product Code: SG11TMSTD Spreading Force: 1 x SG11TM Tool With the maximum torque of 120  N·m 1 x 150 mm [6"] Vernier Calliper [89 ft·lb] applied, each SG11TM can apply 1 x 1/2" Drive Torque Wrench and 24  mm 11 T [110 kN] spreading force.

  • Page 10: Technical Product Data

    4. Technical Product Data 4.1 SG4TM / SG6TM / SG11TM Dimensions Tool Dimensions Closed Tool Dimensions Open Tool Dimensions Table TOOL SG4TM SG6TM SG11TM 398 mm [15.67"] 468 mm [18.42"] 516 mm [20.31"] 190 mm [7.48"] 245 mm [9.65"] 250 mm [9.84"] 182 mm [7.2"] 252 mm [9.92"] 263 mm [10.35"]...

  • Page 11: Secure Grip Flange Puller Specifications Table

    [1.18in - 1.54in [23.1lbs] * US tons See Section 3.2.2 for case dimensions and kit contents for SG4TM. Flange Dimensions See Section 3.2.4 for case dimensions and kit contents for SG6TM. See Section 3.2.6 for case dimensions and kit contents for SG11TM.

  • Page 12: Operation

    30 mm 33 mm Replacement collets or different collets to [1 ⅛"] [1.18"] [1.30"] suit different bolt-hole sizes are available from a local Equalizer distributor. 32 mm 36 mm SG11TM [1 ¼"] [1.26"] [1.42"] 5.2 Collet Selection 35 mm 39 mm...

  • Page 13: Bolt Hole Measurement

    5.3 Bolt Hole Measurement To read the measurement from the vernier calliper, scan along the desired scale from To ensure a true measurement is taken, left to right. In this example, the major figure hold the vernier calliper: is 60 mm, this is added to the minor figure •...
  • Page 14 Minor Figure Minimum Maximum bolt-hole bolt-hole TOOL COLLET diameter diameter [mm] [mm] 17.5 mm 19.5 mm 16 mm M16 [⅝"] [0.69"] [0.77"] Major Figure Fraction 20.5 mm 23 mm 19 mm M20 [¾"] [0.81"] [0.91"] Each tool in the Secure Grip range comes with the appropriate sizes of Collets for 24 mm 26.5 mm that tool.

  • Page 15: Collet Replacement

    Care should be taken to ensure the slot the SG4TM, SG6TM, or SG11TM tool: in the Collet holder is aligned with the collet Place the tool on its side on a work bench or plunger.

  • Page 16: Tool Installation And Operation

    If a spacer, blind or valve is installed The actuator is tensioned, spreading the between the flanges, care should be taken flange to the maximum load capacity or to ensure that the Collet or Collet Holder do maximum spreading distance of the tool. not extend beyond the flange bolt hole.
  • Page 17 For example, to set the Torque Wrench to Torque Wrench Care 46 N·m: turn the knurled handle until the 0 Prior to storing the Torque Wrench, and on the fine scale aligns with 40 N·m on base between use, leave the Torque Wrench with scale;...
  • Page 18 Insert the collet on the cantilever half of the Rotate the cantilever into position hooking tool into the opposite end of the same bolt- it over the cantilever pin in the actuator half hole until it touches the end of the depth of the tool.
  • Page 19 Overloading the tool will WARNING clicks. Care should be taken to ensure the cause tool failure which may result in actuator bolts maintain an equal tension on personal injury. both tools. SG4TM SG6TM SG11TM Max. Torque Wrench ft lb Setting Max.
  • Page 20 Equalizer can supply Short Collet Holder (SCH) Kits for each tool that will increase its relative stroke. IM_SGM_07...
  • Page 21 Collet fitted. Secure Grip mechanical tool. Tool Configuration (Closed) (Open) Standard Tool 0 mm [0"] 75 mm [2.95"] SG4TM Collet holder kits to accommodate 42 mm [1.65"] 159 mm [6.26"] Standard Tool 0 mm [0"] 80 mm [3.15"] SG6TM Collet holder kits to accommodate 60 mm [2.36"]...
  • Page 22 SG4TM Collet Holder Kit(s) SG11TM Collet Holder Kit(s) Product Code: Product Code: 610100-01 110.5mm M16 Collet Holder Kit 630100-01 183mm Collet Holder Kit(s) 610110-01 110.5mm M20 Collet Holder Kit 636400-01 161mm Collet Holder Kit ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.

  • Page 23: Storage

    6. Storage 6.1 Recommended Storage Equalizer Flange Spreader Secure Grip tools should be stored in a cool dry place. Tools should always be cleaned, serviced and lubricated prior to storage. Ensure that tools are stored in their designated packing cases.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    L/H from the tool. On the completion of each job and before allocation against subsequent work the Closed Leg L/H completeness of the Equalizer Secure Open Leg L/H Grip tool kits must be checked and items examined to ensure that they are serviceable.
  • Page 25 It is recommended that the tool is wiped Pull the actuator sleeve back - this will down with a clean rag and WD40 or similar expose the actuator union retaining circlip. cleaning fluid to remove any dirt or grit Expand the circlip with circlip pliers and and then liberally greased with a high load slide it up the actuator bolt by about 50 mm bearing grease (Rocol sapphire high load 2...

  • Page 26: Parts List

    8. Parts List 8.1 Exploded Views - SG4TM IM_SGM_07...
  • Page 27 8.2 Table of Parts - SG4TM Item Description Part Numbers Spirol Retaining Ring 611501-01 Closed Leg Left Hand - no pin 611901-01 Open Leg Left Hand - no pin 611301-01 Cantilever Pin 611701-01 Cantilever 612101-01 M8 Spring Plunger 632001-01 Actuator Assembly See section 8.5/ 8.6...
  • Page 28 8.3 Exploded Views - SG4TM Collet Head Assembly IM_SGM_07...
  • Page 29 8.4 Table of Parts - SG4TM Collet Head Assembly Item Description Part Numbers Collet Holder 610401-01 Drive Cone 610501-01 Collet Union 610601-01 Centering Spring 1 610701-01 Collet Nut 610801-01 M6 Plunger 612001-01 M16 Collet 610201-90 M20 Collet 610301-90 M20 Spring Ring...
  • Page 30 8.5 Exploded Views - SG4TM Actuator Assembly IM_SGM_07...
  • Page 31 8.6 Table of Parts - SG4TM Actuator Assembly Item Description Part Numbers Actuator Bolt Assembly 612201-01 Open Actuator Union 612501-01 Actuator Sleeve 612701-01 Closed Actuator Union 612901-01 Actuator Retaining Ring 613101-01 M5 x 10 Socket Flat Button Screw 613001-01 Foam Grip...
  • Page 32 8.7 Exploded Views - SG6TM IM_SGM_07...
  • Page 33 8.8 Table of Parts - SG6TM Item Description Part Numbers Cantilever Pin 621701-01 Open Leg Left Hand - no pin 621301-01 Open Leg with pin weldment 621401-01 Spirol Retaining Ring 621501-01 Closed Leg Left Hand - no pin 621801-01 Closed Leg Right Hand with 621901-01 pin weldment Cantilever...
  • Page 34 8.9 Exploded Views - SG6TM Collet Head Assembly IM_SGM_07...
  • Page 35 8.10 Table of Parts - SG6TM Collet Head Assembly Item Description Part Numbers Collet Holder 620401-01 Drive Cone 620501-01 Collet Union 620601-01 Centering Spring 1 620701-01 M14 x 2 Collet Nut 620801-01 M8 Plunger 63200-01 M24 Collet 620201-90 M27 Collet 620301-90 20mm External Snap Ring 621001-01...
  • Page 36 8.11 Exploded Views - SG6TM Actuator Assembly IM_SGM_07...
  • Page 37 8.12 Table of Parts - SG6TM Actuator Assembly Item Description Part Numbers Actuator Bolt 622201-01 Open Actuator Union 622501-01 Actuator Sleeve 622701-01 M3 x 4mm Button Head Socket Screw 622801-01 (GD10.9) Closed Actuator Union 622901-01 Actuator Retaining Ring 623101-01 M6 x 10 Socket Flange Button Screw 623001-01 Foam Grip 632801-01...
  • Page 38 8.13 Exploded Views - SG11TM IM_SGM_07...
  • Page 39 8.14 Table of Parts - SG11TM Item Description Part Numbers Collet Head Assembly See section 8.15/ 8.16 Actuator Assembly See section 8.17/ 8.18 Open Leg Left Hand - no pin 631301-01 Cantilever 632101-01 Spirol Retaining Ring 631501-01 Spirol Retaining Ring 631601-01 Cantilever Pin 631701-01...
  • Page 40 8.15 Exploded Views - SG11TM Collet Head Assembly IM_SGM_07...
  • Page 41 8.16 Table of Parts - SG11TM Collet Head Item Description Part Numbers M30 Spring Ring 631001-01 M33 Spring Ring 631101-01 M36 Spring Ring 631201-01 M30 Collet 630201-90 M33 Collet 630301-90 M36 Collet 630401-90 Collet Holder 630101-01 Drive Cone 630501-01 Collet Union 630601-01 Centering Spring 1 630701-01...
  • Page 42 8.17 Exploded Views - SG11TM Actuator Assembly IM_SGM_07...
  • Page 43 8.18 Table of Parts - SG11TM Actuator Assembly Item Description Part Numbers Circlip to Suit 15mm Shaft 633101-01 M3x4mm Button Head Socket 622801-01 Screw GD10.9 Actuator Bolt Assembly 632201-01 Open Actuator Union 632501-01 Actuator Sleeve 632701-01 Foam Grip 632801-01 Closed Actuator Union 632901-01 M8x10 Socket Flange Button Screw 633001-01...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting Fault The tools have been tensioned to their maximum torque value but the joint will not spread. Possible Cause The force required to spread the joint is greater than that of the tools used. Corrective Add another one or two tools and distribute them equally around Action the joint (120°...
  • Page 45 Possible Cause There is dirt or a damaged valve seat within the pump unit. Corrective The pump should be sent to an authorised Equalizer distributor for Action repair. Fault One collet is jammed in a bolt hole.
  • Page 46 Fault A pair of collets are jammed in a bolt hole. Possible A collet which is too small or large has been selected, or the collet has Cause been inserted into a damaged or non-round bolt hole. Corrective The flange must be spread before removal can be attempted. This can be Action done using another pair of Secure Grip tools, or another method if available.
  • Page 47 IM_SGM_07...

  • Page 48: Annex 1 - Secure Grip Tool Range Of Application

    The charts are categorised as per flange type. Min. Max. Collet Tool Operation bolt-hole bolt-hole identification type type [ton] diameter diameter M16 ⅝" SG4TM Manual 17.5 19.5 M20 ¾" SG4TM Manual 20.5 M24 ⅞" SG6TM Manual 26.5 M27 1" SG6TM Manual 27.5...
  • Page 49 See page 48-49  ANSI Compact See page 50  Orifice See page 51  Reducing See page 52-53  Blind See page 54  Threaded See page 55  Weldneck See page 56-57  Flat See page 58  Lapped See page 59 ...
  • Page 50 Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool size 1 1/2" 2" 2 1/2" 3" 4" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 5" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 6" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 8" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8"...
  • Page 51 1500 2500 4500i Nominal pipe Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool size 1 1/2" M16 5/8" SG4TM 2" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 2 1/2" M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM 3" M16 5/8" SG4TM M24 7/8" SG6TM M24 7/8"...

  • Page 52: Ansi Compact

    ANSI COMPACT IM_SGM_07...

  • Page 53: Orifice

    ANSI ORIFICE IM_SGM_07...

  • Page 54: Reducing

    Class Nominal pipe Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool size 1/2" 3/4" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 1" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 1 1/4" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8"...
  • Page 55 1500 2500 Nominal pipe Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool size 1/2" M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM 3/4" M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM 1" M24 7/8" SG6TM M24 7/8" SG6TM M24 7/8"...

  • Page 56: Din Blind

    DIN BLIND IM_SGM_07...

  • Page 57: Threaded

    DIN THREADED IM_SGM_07...

  • Page 58: Weldneck

    SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM M27 1" SG6TM 6" M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM M30 1 1/8" SG11TM 7" M20 3/4" SG4TM M24 7/8" SG6TM M20 3/4" SG4TM M30 1 1/8" SG11TM 8" M20 3/4" SG4TM M24 7/8"...
  • Page 59 Class PN64 PN100 PN160 Nominal Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool pipe size 1" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 1 1/4" 1 1/2" M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM 2" M20 3/4" SG4TM M24 7/8"...

  • Page 60: Flat

    DIN FLAT Class PN10 Nominal Collet Tool Collet Tool pipe size 1 1/4" M16 5/8" SG4TM 1 1/2" M16 5/8" SG4TM 2" M16 5/8" SG4TM 2 1/2" M16 5/8" SG4TM 3" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 4" M16 5/8"...

  • Page 61: Lapped

    DIN LAPPED Class PN10 Nominal Collet Tool Collet Tool pipe size 1 1/4" M16 5/8" SG4TM 1 1/2" M16 5/8" SG4TM 2" M16 5/8" SG4TM 2 1/2" M16 5/8" SG4TM 3" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 4" M16 5/8"...

  • Page 62: Asme Series A Weld Neck

    Class Nominal pipe Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool size 1/2" 3/4" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 1" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 1 1/4" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8"...
  • Page 63 Class 1500 2500 Nominal pipe Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool size 1/2" M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM 3/4" M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM 1" M24 7/8" SG6TM M24 7/8" SG6TM M24 7/8"...

  • Page 64: Series A Lapped

    Class Nominal pipe Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool size 1/2" 3/4" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 1" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 1 1/4" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8"...
  • Page 65 Class 1500 2500 Nominal pipe Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool size 1/2" M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM 3/4" M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM 1" M24 7/8" SG6TM M24 7/8" SG6TM M24 7/8"...

  • Page 66: Series A Socket Welded

    ASME SERIES A SOCKET WELDED IM_SGM_07...

  • Page 67: Series B Weld Neck And Blind

    ASME SERIES B WELD NECK AND BLIND IM_SGM_07...

  • Page 68: Api 6B Weld Neck

    API 6B WELD NECK IM_SGM_07...

  • Page 69: Blind And Threaded

    API 6B BLIND AND THREADED IM_SGM_07...

  • Page 70: 6Bx Weld Neck

    API 6BX WELD NECK IM_SGM_07...

  • Page 71: 6Bx Blind And Test

    API 6BX BLIND AND TEST IM_SGM_07...
  • Page 72 BS APPLICATION CHART Nominal Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool pipe size M16 5/8" SG4TM 1/2" M16 5/8" SG4TM 3/4" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 1" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM 1 1/4" M16 5/8"...
  • Page 73 Nominal Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool Collet Tool pipe size M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM M20 3/4" SG4TM 1/2" M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM M16 5/8" SG4TM M20 3/4"...
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