Appendix B – Tools and Equipment

Hand Tools

  • alignment clamps – external and internal
  • angle finder
  • bending tools – hand and hydraulic
  • bolt cutter
  • bolt die
  • bolt tap
  • C-clamp
  • calculator
  • centre punch
  • chain pipe tongs
  • coil fin straightener
  • cold chisels
  • computer
  • contour markers
  • drafting accessories
  • files
  • flange alignment pins
  • flange spreader (jacks)
  • flaring tool
  • freeze pack
  • gasket cutter
  • hacksaws – hand, portable band, large band
  • hammers – ball peen, chipping, sledge, soft-face
  • hand beveller
  • hi-lo gauge
  • hole punch
  • levels – laser, standard, builders, digital (smart)
  • marking tool
  • pin punch
  • pinch bars
  • pipe cutters– single-wheel, multi-wheel pipe/tube cutters
  • pipe reamer – spiral, fluted
  • pipe tap
  • pipe threader
  • pipe vises – chain and yokes, tri-stand and bench, power vise (power drive)
  • PEX tools
  • pliers
  • prying tool
  • ratchet
  • screwdrivers
  • shear
  • shrink-fit device
  • spacing tool
  • strapping device
  • swaging tool
  • tip cleaner
  • tube cleaner
  • tube bender
  • wheel and bearing pullers
  • wrap-around
  • wrenches – adjustable, chain, combination (open-/closed-end), hammer, hex-key, non-spark, pin, pipe, socket, torque

Power Tools

  • air compressor
  • bevelling tools – electric drive, pneumatic, oxy-fuel
  • bending machine
  • bolt tensioner
  • drills – electric, pneumatic, hammer, bench or stand press, mag
  • facing tool
  • grinders (electric or pneumatic) angle, bench, die, pedestal
  • grooving machine
  • hydraulic flange spreaders
  • hydraulic jacks
  • hydraulic torque wrench
  • hydrostatic pump
  • impact driver
  • portable end-prep milling – pneumatic, electric
  • powder-actuated tools
  • saws – circular, cut-off, jig, sabre
  • threading machine

Measuring and Testing Tools and Devices

  • ampere probe
  • calculator
  • callipers
  • centre finder
  • chart recorders
  • compass
  • dead weights
  • feeler gauge
  • gauges – temperature, pressure, liquid, vacuum, specialty
  • holiday detector (GEEP™ tester)
  • geometry set
  • hydrostatic test pump
  • infrared temperature sensor
  • levels – laser, standard, builders (transit), digital (smart)
  • measuring tape
  • manometer
  • micrometer
  • multimeter
  • plumb bob
  • rulers
  • scales
  • squares – standard 24-in., combination, flange straightedge, rigging
  • string line
  • thermometer

Rigging and Hoisting Equipment

  • beam clamps
  • cable clips
  • cable puller
  • chain block
  • chain fall
  • chain puller
  • come-along
  • cranes
  • D ring
  • equalizer beam
  • eye bolts
  • forklift
  • grip hoist (Tirfor®)
  • hooks
  • jacks (hydraulic, ram and piston)
  • plate clamp
  • rope
  • shackle
  • slings (nylon, wire rope, wire mesh)
  • snatch block
  • softeners
  • spreader bar
  • tag line
  • tugger

Welding, Soldering and Brazing Equipment

  • arc welders (electric, fuel)
  • compressed gas cylinders (purge, shield, cutting)
  • fusion welding equipment
  • flashback arrestor
  • hot air welding machine
  • orbital welder
  • plasma cutters
  • propane tiger torches (preheating)
  • regulator
  • torches (oxy-fuel cutting, heating and welding)
  • welding machines (SMAW, GMAW, TIG)

Ladders, Stands and Platforms

  • combination ladder
  • extension ladder
  • manlifts – electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, winch (hand and power), one-man, platform, scissor lift, articulating boom
  • material lifts
  • scaffolding (staging)
  • pipe racks
  • pipe stands – roller and V type
  • platform ladder
  • step ladder

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety Equipment

  • air quality monitors
  • anti-vibration gloves
  • breathing apparatus
  • chemical protective clothing
  • coveralls (standard and fire retardant)
  • dust mask
  • ear protection
  • face shield
  • fall arrest harness
  • fire extinguisher
  • first aid kit
  • fume extractor
  • hard hat
  • leather apron
  • leather gloves and sleeves
  • respirator
  • rubber gloves
  • safety boots
  • safety glasses
  • safety vest/gauntlets
  • welding goggles (shade 5) and flash goggles(shade 2)
  • welding helmet
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