RIDGID TOOLS, AUDEL AND OTHER REFERENCES

Wrenches

is a tool operated by hand, and is made for tightening or loosening bolts, or anything that needs to be turned. The English call it a “Spanner”.

Pipe Wrench

A hand tool having one jaw movable and the other relatively fixed, the two parallel jaws are opened or closed when placed on a pipe and rotated in one direction.

Stillson Wrench

it is a variation of pipe wrench with a swiveling seriated jaw and knurled control knob located between the frame forming the head and the handle of the wrench. Daniel Stillson.

End pipe Wrench

A tool fast and easy grip used on constricted spaces or close to a wall where pipes alter their course (for example where they bend with a 90

Rap wrench

a variation of a pipe wrench; has a deeper and broader hook jaw housing which provides a smooth, flat surface that may be occasionally used as a hammer.

Compound Leverage Wrench

A unique type of pipe wrench in which the turning force applied is multiplied. Ideal for freeing locked couplings and joints frozen by age or damage.

Offset Pipe Wrench

A unique type of pipe wrench featuring a jaw opening parallel to the handle and a narrower hook jaw which provides easy entry into tight spaces.

Adjustable Spud Wrench

It has un

Adjustable Wrench / Crescent wrench

Any one of the several types of wrenches having one jaw fixed and the other adjustable; set to a desired size or opening by means of knurled. Crescent is a brand name.

Locking pliers, Mole grips (Mole wrench) or Vise

Grips

Monkey Wrench

A tool which resembles a pipe wrench, except for its smooth jaws. It is used to hold or turn hardware having flat surfaces, such as nuts and drain fittings. An open end or adjustable wrench may be substituted for this purpose. Invented by Charles Moncky.

Jaw Dropper Wrench

For tightening taps without isolating the water supply. Adjustable jaws allow for access to both the pipe union nut and the tap back nut with the same spanner. Double

Strap Wrench

This is used for any polished pipes particularly plastic or synthetic and this walled or plated which are relatively soft or may be scratched or crushed by a wrench with serrated jaws. It has a long nylon strap which gives a tight grip.

UST Wrench

this is an innovative wrench specifically designed to allow quick, easy removal and installation of all steel rise piping on underground storage tanks. It features an adjustable chain vise that quickly mounts to 3 to 4 inches riser pipes and nipples, submersible pump housing, leak detection device on submersible pumps and 4 to 2 inches reduces. It is operable in confined spaces (as small as 14 inches diameter); ideal for use in spill containment reservoirs and manholes.

Torque Wrench

A type of wrench used in No hub soil pipe installation. It is used to ensure tight, leak free joints. The drive tightness with a fast ratchet until the wrench clicks for an accurate 60

Internal Wrench

A type of wrench used to install or extract 1 through 2 inches nipples. It is composed of serrated slotted disks of different diameters attached to a shaft, these disks expand by eccentric action and provide tight grip between the interior walls of the pipe and the disk. This is used to hold closet spuds and bath, basin and sink strainers with a diameter up to 2 inches.

Hex Wrench

A wrench with a hexagonal jaw which is multi

Allen Wrench

A wrench screws with hexagonally shaped recess in its head.

Valve Seat Wrench

This is used to remove faucet valve seat.

Closet Wrench

A tool designed to fasten the closet seat to the closet bowl.

Basin Wrench or Sink wrench

This wrench has a swivelling jaw that enables a plumber to reach into places not easily accessible with conventional wrenches. One of the primary uses of this type of wrench is to loosen and tighten nuts that hold faucets, but the tool might be adapted for other close

Packing Nut Socket Wrenches

These are available in sets and fir nearly all tub, tub and shower valves. They are hexagonal on both ends and hollow core to fit over faucet stem handles. Their importance lie on the fact that faucet valve packing nuts and stem assemblies are brass; If the workman uses an open

Basket Strainer Wrench

A tool used to tighten the nut that secures the basket to the sink.

Chain Wrench/ Chain Tong

a type of wrench having a sprocket chain that is slipped a \round a pipe and then attached to the wrench handle.

Pipe Cutter/Tube Cutter

A hand tool for cutting or tubing; one end of the tool, which partially encircles the pipe carries one or more sharp wheels, the cutting edge of the wheels is forced against the pipe by a screw on the other end of the tool; cutting us done by rotating the tool around the pipe progressively.

Hacksaw

A tool for cutting plastic and metal pipes. It use blades with 16 teeth per inch for saving 1/8 to ¼ inch tubing and thin

Flaring Tool

A tool used to make watertight joints between flexible copper tubing and fitting or valve. The end of the tubing is slipped into yoke and a countersunk compressor screw is slowly tightened forming a bell

Pipe Die / Pipe Threader

Any of the several types of adjustable tools for cutting external threads in pipe ends; used in plumbing.

Pipe Tap

A tool usually made from carbon steel. Pipe taps are used to create a threading system inside a hollow pipe. It is used to create internal threads or to rethread metal piping and fittings, or other metal fabricated objects. These taps can be used with aluminum, brass, copper, or steel.

Pipe Reamer

A tapered bit having sharp, spiral fluted edges along the shaft; Used to enlarge an opening, or remove burrs from the inside of a pipe especially after cutting etc.

Combination Pipe Reamer

A type of pipe reamer used to remove the internal and external burrs of a pipe that had resulted from cutting; usually applicable on plastic and other thin

Pipe Extractor

a tool used to remove broken threaded ends of pipe, plugs, fittings, etc.

Tube Bender

a tool used to bend flexible copper tubing without distortion Bending Iron

Bending Pin

one of a number of pins in a set in a staggered arrangement in a block which are used in bending iron or lead pipe.

Tube Expander

a hand

Pipe Vise

a vise for holding pipe or tubing during cutting or threading operations; the pipe is held in a V

Portable Tristand chain vise

it has internal legs and tray hat folds in for easy carrying and set

Bench Yoke Vice

yoke and base are made of strong, dependable iron. It has hardened alloy steel jaws and convenient pipe rest and bender.

Bench chain Vise

it has crank handle on base, rugged cast iron base has jaws of hardened alloy steel with handy pipe rest, pipe bender. Toothless jaws and neoprene coated to prevent scratching of pipe.

Stand Chain Vise

a handy stand chain vise is made of sturdy cast iron frame with allows steel jaws. It is equipped with pipe rest, pipe bender and tool tray.

Portable Chain and Yoke Vise

a light, strong, portable post chain vise which fits any kind of post. It is equipped with tray for oil can and handy pipe bender.

Pipe Welding Vise

made of durable performance

Cutoff Chisel

a chisel with a cutting edge formed of tempered steel, used for cutting metal especially cast iron.

Yarning Iron

a chisel

Caulking Iron

used upon pouring of molten lead to ensure air bubbles in the material are removed and provide a leak free joint.

Pickout iron

has a diamond

Cold Chisel

a chisel used for cutting metal.

Flat File

a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal.

Plunger, Force Cup, Plumber’s Friend, Plumber’s Helper

a tool consisting of a rubber suction cup attached to a handle; set over a plumbing trap (or the like) and worked with a pumping action to clear the trap of minor obstruction.