FSH, FSM-series, parallel wedge spreaders

  • For maintenance, commissioning, shutdowns, testing and valve change outs
  • No need for hammers, chisels, slings or chainblocks
  • Integrated wedge concept: Friction-free, smooth and parallel wedge movement eliminates flange damage and risk of spreading arm failure
  • Unique interlocking wedge design - no first step bending and risk of slipping out of joint
  • Requires very small access gap of only .24 inch
  • Safety block SB-1 included
  • FSH-14 is available as bolting tool-pump set for your ordering convenience – with spreader, hand pump, hose, gauge and adaptor

 

Maximum
Spreading
Force		 Model
Number		 Tip
Clearance		 Maximum
Spread *		 Spreader
Type		 Oil
Capacity		 Weight
ton inch inch Hydr. Mech. inch3 pound
14 FSH-14 .24 3.16 • – 4.76 15.7
8 FSM-8 .24 3.16 – • – 14.3

* Using stepped blocks FSB-1
For simultaneously and even spreading of flange joints, 180º apart
use two or four spreaders using AM-series split-flow manifolds.