Description
Shut down live natural gas and municipal polyethylene water lines during pipe repairs without excavation flooding. The Reed Mfg PE Double Squeeze tool isolates pressurized plastic mains using dual mechanical squeeze bars. This heavy steel tool stops flow through commercial irrigation mains and turf utility lines. It cannot squeeze metal or reinforced concrete pipes.
Thick cold-rolled alloy steel side plates and precision-machined squeeze bars apply controlled mechanical compression across polyethylene pipe walls. Integrated rotating index stops prevent over-squeezing, protecting internal pipe plastic from stress cracking or permanent wall rupture. Twin fine-pitch Acme power screws advance squeeze bars parallel to each other via heavy steel ratchet handles. A durable zinc-chromate plating resists rust corrosion from wet mud excavations and chemical ditch water.
Mechanical Squeeze Tool Hardware Specifications
Commercial utility contractors and municipal grounds teams require dual-bar squeeze tools to isolate broken water and gas lines during emergency repairs. This tool stops high-pressure fluid flow securely.
- Squeeze capacity isolates 1/2-inch through 4-inch polyethylene utility pipe lines
- Double bar configuration provides dual squeeze points for positive flow shutoff
- Rotating index stop plates prevent over-compression and pipe core wall damage
- Precision Acme power screws deliver high mechanical compression leverage with hand tools
- Zinc-chromate plated steel frame resists corrosion inside wet utility trenches
- Grounding spike port attaches grounding cables to dissipate static electricity charges
- Lockout safety pins hold squeeze bars locked during prolonged ditch repair operations
Mechanical Pipe Crush Bench Telemetry
Hydrostatic leak testing verifies zero water flow past dual squeeze points on 4-inch SDR-11 polyethylene pipe under 100 PSI internal pressure. Power screw torque requires 42 foot-pounds of manual force to achieve full flow shutoff. Steel frame deflection remains below 0.004 inches under 8000 pounds of vertical clamp force. Pipe wall recovery tests show 95 percent diameter return after using re-rounding clamp tools.
Plastic Pipe Isolation Usability Boundaries
Attach static grounding cables, rotate index stops to the matching pipe SDR wall thickness, position bars perpendicular to the pipe, and turn screws down evenly. Use re-rounding clamps after releasing the tool. Do not squeeze brittle or cold PVC pipe.
- Acme power screw threads demand cleaning and grease lubrication before every ditch operation
- Index stop adjustment plates require inspection for dirt accumulation before clamping
- Static ground connection lugs require wire-brush cleaning to maintain grounding contact
Utility Tool Warranty Crate Manifest
Reed Mfg protects this PES4DB double squeeze tool with a 1-Year commercial limited warranty. The shipment package includes the complete double-bar squeeze tool assembly, rotating SDR index stop plates, operational instructions, and safety documentation.