Appendix B - Tools and Equipment
Hand Tools
- bolt cutter
- bolt die
- bolt tap
- calculator
- centre punch
- chain pipe tongs
- clamps – C, adjustable
- coil fin straightener
- cold chisels
- contour markers
- digital devices (laptops, smart phones, tablets, computers)
- 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
- PEX tools
- pin punch
- pinch bars
- pipe/tube cutters
- pipe reamer – spiral, fluted
- pipe tap
- pipe threader
- pipe vises – chain and yokes, tri‑stand and bench, power vise (power drive)
- 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
- bending machine
- bevelling tools – electric drive, pneumatic, oxy-fuel
- bolt tensioner
- drills – electric, pneumatic, hammer, bench or stand press, mag
- facing tool
- generator
- 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
- press fit 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
- geometry set
- holiday detector
- hydrostatic test pump
- infrared temperature sensor
- levels – laser, standard, builders (transit), digital (smart)
- manometer
- measuring tape
- micrometer
- multimeter
- plumb bob
- rulers
- scales
- squares – standard 24‑in., combination, flange straightedge
- string line
- thermometer
Rigging and Hoisting Equipment
- beam clamps
- cable clips
- cable puller
- chain block
- chain fall
- chain puller
- come-alongs
- cranes
- D ring
- equalizer beam
- eye bolts
- forklift
- grip hoist
- hooks
- jacks (hydraulic, ram and piston)
- plate clamp
- rope
- shackles
- 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)
- flashback arrestor
- fusion welding equipment
- hot air welding machine
- induction heater (pre-heat, post-heat)
- orbital welder
- plasma cutters
- propane tiger torches (preheating)
- regulator
- torches (oxy-fuel cutting, heating and welding)
- welding machines (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW)
Ladders, Stands and Platforms
- combination ladder
- extension ladder
- material lifts
- motorized work platforms (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, winch (hand and power)) – scissor lift, articulated boom, personnel basket
- 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