Hydraulic Flange Closing Tool

Flange Closing/Pulling Tool - with Ratchet Nut Technology


Compact, Lightweight and Powerful, use to Pull Flanges Together for Bolting Up. Excellent for Vertical Flanges.


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The Flange Closing Tool (FC10TE) is a simple light-weight hydraulic tool used to pull any size or type of flanges together . These flange pullers are used during  commissioning, construction, routine maintenance, shutdowns, outages and valve change-outs.

FC10TE Flange Closing Tool on Flange

 

Although a minimum of two Flange Closing Tools are recommended, any number of flange pullers can be used simultaneously to provide the pulling force required for an application.

 

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Operating the Flange Closing (Pulling) Tool

 

Below, are two flanges requiring closing or pulling together.

 

Two flanges that require closing or pulling together.

 

First, insert the PULL RODS through the flange bolt holes, with one on each side of the flange.

 

Inserting the pulling rods through the first pair of bolt holes.     Inserting the pulling rods through the second pair of bolt holes on the other side of the flanges.

 

Next, slide the ASSEMBLIES onto the rods at the open ends.

 

Sliding the Closing Assembly over the first pulling rod.   Sliding the Closing Assembly over the second pulling rod on the other side of the flanges.

 

The REAR (SECONDARY) NUT is slid over the pull rod and locked into position.

 

The Rear (Secondary) Nuts of the Closing Assemblies are slid over the pull rods and locked into position.

 

Connect the DUAL HYDRAULIC PUMP’s HOSES to each assembly.

 

The hydraulic hoses of the dual pump are connected to the assemblies.

 

At the pump, close the RETURN VALVE and prime the pump.

 

Hydrualic pump's return valve is being closed.

 

Cylinders will advance, pulling the joint together.

 

Cylinders on the closing assembly will advance and close the joint.

 

Retract the cylinders and the FRONT NUT will retain the load, while the REAR NUT ratchets forward with the cylinders.

 

The process continues and the flange joints come closer together.

 

Repeat the process until flanges are fully pulled (closed) together.

 

The flange joints are closer together.

 

Once the flange joint has been fully closed - with the FC10TE still in position, insert and tighten as many bolts as possible.

 

The flange joints are now closed (pulled) together and the bolts can be inserted.

 

 

 

Flange Closing Tool - Specs

FC10TE - Hydraulic Flange Puller - Closing Tool

FC10TE Hydraulic Flange Closing Tool

CLOSING FORCE: 10 T (100 kN) per tool
CLOSING DISTANCE: From 600mm (23.5”) to 0
TOOL WEIGHT = 11Kg (24.25lbs)

 

DATA SHEET (PDF)

 

 

MAXI KIT COMPONENTSFC10TEMAX - Maxi Kit for the Hydrualic Closing Tool

  • 2 x FC10TE Tool
  • 4 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) 5T Hydraulic Cylinders
  • 2 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) Hydraulic Hose
  • 1 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) HP350D Hydraulic Hand Pump
  • 1 x Instruction Manual
  • 1 x Carry Case with Foam Inserts

Product Code: FC10TEMAX

 

 

STANDARD KIT COMPONENTSFC10TESTD - Standard Kit for the Hydraulic Flange Closing Tool

  • 1 x FC10TE Tool
  • 2 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) 5T Hydraulic Cylinders
  • 1 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) Hydraulic Hose
  • 1 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) HP350S Hydraulic Hand Pump
  • 1 x Instruction Manual
  • 1 x Carry Case with Foam Inserts

Product Code: FC10TESTD

 

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