SWi Flange Spreader Rental
ESI’s SWi flange spreader rental program rents the Equalizer SWi range of flange spreading wedges — hydraulic and mechanical models rated up to 25 tons — for construction, commissioning, maintenance, and shutdown/outage work. Houston-based with nationwide delivery, ESI equips crews across the oil & gas, petrochemical, and power generation sectors for scheduled turnarounds and emergency repairs alike.
Key Specifications
Every SWi flange spreader rental kit ships with the following specifications:
- Spreading Force: up to 25 tons (SWi20/25TE, SWi20/25TI); 8.7 tons (SWi5TE, SWi5TI)
- Spreading Distance: up to 4.1 in (SWi20/25TE, SWi20/25TI); up to 4 in (SWi5TE, SWi5TI)
- Minimum Access Gap: 0.24 in (SWi20/25TE, SWi20/25TI); 0.16 in (SWi5TE, SWi5TI)
- Jaw Width: 2.4 in (SWi20/25TE, SWi20/25TI); 1.97 in (SWi5TE, SWi5TI)
- Maximum Operating Pressure: 10,000 psi (hydraulic models, using stepped blocks)
Main Applications
A SWi flange spreader rental supports the following applications:
- Construction: assembling and tying in flange joints
- Commissioning: inserting blind flanges for pressure testing
- Maintenance: servicing flange joints between shutdowns
- Shutdowns/Outages: bolt, seal, or pipe spool replacement
SWi Flange Spreader Rental Kit Options
SWi20/25TE (External Hydraulic)
MIN Kit
- 1 x SWi20/25TE Flange Spreading Tool
- 1 x Set Safety Blocks
- 1 x Pair of Stepped Blocks
- 1 x Lanyard
- 1 x Hex Key
- 1 x Moulded Plastic Carry Case
STD Kit
- 1 x SWi20/25TE Flange Spreading Tool
- 1 x 10,000 psi Hydraulic Hose, 6.5′ with 90° Elbow
- 1 x 10,000 psi HP350S Single-Port Sealed Hand Pump with Gauge
- 1 x Set Safety Blocks
- 1 x Pair of Stepped Blocks
- 1 x Lanyard
- 1 x Hex Key
- 1 x Moulded Plastic Carry Case
MAX Kit
- 2 x SWi20/25TE Flange Spreading Tools
- 2 x 10,000 psi Hydraulic Hoses, 6.5′ with 90° Elbow
- 1 x 10,000 psi HP550D Twin-Port Sealed Hand Pump with Gauge
- 2 x Set Safety Blocks
- 2 x Pair of Stepped Blocks
- 2 x Lanyards
- 2 x Hex Keys
- 1 x Moulded Plastic Carry Case
SWi20/25TI (Integral Hydraulic)
STD Kit
- 1 x SWi20/25TI Flange Spreading Tool
- 1 x Set of Safety Blocks
- 1 x Pair of Stepped Blocks
- 1 x Lanyard
- 1 x Hex Key
- 1 x Carry-Strap
- 1 x Moulded Plastic Carry Case
SWi5TE (External Hydraulic)
S Kit
- 1 x SWi5TE Flange Spreading Tool
- 1 x Standard Safety Block
- 1 x Lanyard
- 1 x Moulded Plastic Carry Case with Protective Foam Inserts
T Kit
- 2 x SWi5TE Flange Spreading Tools
- 2 x Standard Safety Blocks
- 2 x Lanyards
- 1 x Moulded Plastic Carry Case with Protective Foam Inserts
SWi5TI (Integral Hydraulic)
S Kit
- 1 x SWi5TI Flange Spreading Tool
- 1 x Standard Safety Block
- 1 x Lanyard
- 1 x Moulded Plastic Carry Case with Protective Foam Inserts
SWI1214TM
Kit Includes:
- 1 x Mechanical Step Wedge Flange Spreader Wedge head
- 1 x Mechanical Cylinder
- 1 x Torque Wrench with 22 mm Socket
- 1 x Set of Safety Blocks
- 1 x Pair of Stepped Blocks
- 1 x Safety Lanyard
- 1 x Hex Key
- 1 x Plastic Carry Case
SW9TM
Kit Includes:
- 1 x SW9 Tool
- 1 x Safety Block
- 1 x Safety Lanyard
- 1 x 200Nm (150ft.lb) Calibrated Torque Wrench with 22mm Sockets
- 2 x Stepped Blocks with securing screws and allen key
- 1 x Instruction Manual
- 1 x Robust molded Case with Handle & HD Fitted Foam
SW15TE
Kit Includes:
- 2 x SW15TE Wedgehead
- 2 x Pair of Stepped Blocks
- 2 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) Hydraulic Hose, 2m (78.75″)
- 2 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) Hydraulic Cylinder
- 1 x 10,000 psi (700 bar) HP350D Sealed Hand Pump with Gauge
- 2 x Safety Block
- 1 x Instruction Manual
- 1 x Carry Case
Choose the SWi flange spreader rental configuration that matches your access gap and spreading-force requirements. Each SWi flange spreader rental kit ships complete — spreader, safety blocks, lanyard, and the hardware needed to run the job — in a moulded carry case, ready to deploy. Contact ESI to confirm availability and rental terms.
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