VIPER-28P Hydraulic Flange Spreader-Setup, & Safety Overview
This instructional video provides a full breakdown of the VIPER 28P tool kit, including the hydraulic wedge, pump, hoses, safety blocks, and accessories. Importantly, the video emphasizes the industry standard of using flange spreaders in pairs, including the VIPER series, to ensure balanced force distribution and safer flange separation.
Viewers will learn:
- How to properly set up and install the tool for safe efficient operation
- The tools capabilities
- Recommended best practices
- Critical safety tips
Key Highlights:
- Full component overview of the VIPER 28P kit
- Step-by-step setup and installation for field use
- Safe operation techniques and tool limitations
- Best practices for confined space and high-pressure environments
- Why flange spreaders should always be used in pairs
Key Features
- 28-ton hydraulic spreading force via dual wedge action
- Slim, low-clearance design for tight access points
- Compatible with Enerteq’s turnkey rental kits and training programs
- Ideal for use with blind flanges, RTJ gaskets, and corroded joints
- Built for compliance, safety, and repeatable field result
Key Applications
- Pipeline flange separation
- confined spaces
- gasket removal
- valve replacement
- integrity assurance in upstream, midstream, and downstream environments.
Kit Options
- VIPER28P – Single Tool
- VIPER28P-Twin Kit