EQUALIZER Flange Alignment Tools
The Equalizer line of Flange Alignment Tools are designed to align pipe flanges that are significantly (more than one bolt-hole) out of
alignment. There are 3 models of Equalizer Flange Alignment Tools the FA1TM, the FA4TM and the FA9TE. The FA1TM and FA4TM are
both mechanically driven and the FA9TE model is hydraulically driven.
The FA1TM is the lightest and most compact of the Equalizer Flange Alignment Tool
line. At less than 5 pounds it creates a whopping 2,000 pounds of aligning force. This is
a fantastic tool for aligning smaller diameter and smaller pressure flanges.
The FA4TM is the next size up in the line of Equalizer
Flange Alignment Tools. Whereas the FA1TM is
powered by a built in crank, the FA4TM is driven by a
removable 50 ft/lb. socket wrench. The FA4TM weighs in
at 19 pounds and creates 4 Tons of force.
The Equalizer FA9TE is the largest model of Flange
Alignment Tools from SMP. The FA9TE is
hydraulically driven and allows you to realign large
and heavy pressure flanges with up to 9 Tons of
force. The FA9TE Flange Alignment Kit comes
with one FA9TE flange Alignment tool, the 10,000
psi hose, pump, safety strap, instruction manual,
and comes in a rolling hard plastic case.
Operating the Equalizer Line of pipe flange alignment tools is comparable for each unit. Position the body of the Equalizer flange alignment tool on the
lower side of the two companion flanges. Span the reaction arm across to the higher of the two companion flanges in such a way that the tool will lift at the
point of greatest misalignment. Then affix the safety strap to the pipe before beginning operation. As you begin to operate the Flange Alignment Tool the
flanges will align to allow your bolts to go through.
All three models are
in the same video.
