Spanners for swa glands

[WaterSparky]

I have a set of these for making off glands but in 250mm size, by far the best imo. Like pump pliers but smooth so no issues if you slip you won't gnarl up the gland.

Knipex plier wrench

 

[dan86]

I have a set of these for making off glands but in 250mm size, by far the best imo. Like pump pliers but smooth so no issues if you slip you won't gnarl up the gland.

Knipex plier wrench

quite like the look of them

 

[shanky887614]

quite like the look of them

a lot cheaper on amazon

 

[tomfj]

I have a set of these for making off glands but in 250mm size, by far the best imo. Like pump pliers but smooth so no issues if you slip you won't gnarl up the gland.

Knipex plier wrench

These are great,At this stage i wouldn't go near a gland with any other type of pliers (that is type not brand ),i also use an adjustable/spanner but nothing with teeth,with more and more being inspected ( a lot of Atex sites) its just not a good start for the first thing an inspector to see is a battered gland. I'll be honest and say its forces better habits on you, starting with the right tool for the job

 

[timbobelfast]

Never heard of that one before, so what's the reasoning behind that little gem then?? Shrouds can be slipped down for gland inspection and any glands used, will be of the suitable EX'd type!! So i'm at a complete loss, considering the shrouds protect the SWA against the elements etc????? lol!!

We use adhesive lined heatshrink on all our external SWA glands, and personally i'd be using the same on hazardous area installations as well, unless anyone can give me a good reason not too?? ...lol!!

The Hawke branded glands are IP66 rated without the need for a shroud. Certification for the gland needs to be visible for visual inspections. Also the salty air hardens the shroud over time making it near impossible to remove without damage. If I come across a shrouded gland on a relatively new installation offshore then it is usually trying to hide something lol.

 

[Dan]

Don't mind me while I bump some old threads. Just doing the rounds. Ignore the thread if it's not current topic, it'll soon drop off the list, but if the thread interests you, feel free to reply.

 

[MichaelMcK2]

Never heard of that one before, so what's the reasoning behind that little gem then?? Shrouds can be slipped down for gland inspection and any glands used, will be of the suitable EX'd type!! So i'm at a complete loss, considering the shrouds protect the SWA against the elements etc????? lol!!

We use adhesive lined heatshrink on all our external SWA glands, and personally i'd be using the same on hazardous area installations as well, unless anyone can give me a good reason not too?? ...lol!!

Shrouds or any covering on a gland for that matter allow a build up of moisture and quite possibly the gas or whatever is in that hazardous area, that’s why we’re not supposed to use them in hazardous installations

I can understand if you’ve never heard of this if you’re not in the hazardous area field. I first heard of it about 7 years ago, an engineer from Hawke (the gland company) visited our site and said they were starting to advise against the use of shrouds in hazardous areas.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Well that's put that 8 year old thread to rest then

 

[pirate]

Not quite, HHD!
Some idiot will come along with another post soon...
Oh...
Sorry!

 

[MichaelMcK2]

Well that's put that 8 year old thread to rest then

I googled a place to buy gland spanners and it led me to this post for some reason so I read it out of interest

I was amazed by the amount of people who suggest gland pliers and adjustable pliers instead of gland spanners. Ah well, just thought I’d chip in haha

 

[ipf]

Not quite, HHD!
Some idiot will come along with another post soon...
Oh...
Sorry!

Won't be Eng54 though, RIP.
There weren't many fields he wasn't expert in.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I googled a place to buy gland spanners and it led me to this post for some reason so I read it out of interest

I was amazed by the amount of people who suggest gland pliers and adjustable pliers instead of gland spanners. Ah well, just thought I’d chip in haha

I admit, I find it difficult to tighten up the nut sometimes. A normal spanner wont fit in the enclosure.
So... I googled gland spanner after reading this thread and ended up reading this thread!

 

[ipf]

I'll admit to using something with a plumbing 'ring'......water pump pliers.
Although, I've only just heard them given that name....just know 'em as 'grips'

 

[partplonker]

I'll admit to using something with a plumbing 'ring'......water pump pliers.
Although, I've only just heard them given that name....just know 'em as 'grips'

I'd never heard of water pump pliers either, only ever heard them called grips or dogs. I think the Americans call them "channel locks". I use an adjustable spanner and a pair of grips with tape over the ends for doing glands.

 

[SparkySy]

I have a couple of teng wrenches, they are great for glands as they have a very slim jaw profile and depth, they adjust up nicely and leave no marks on the gland!
I have their bigger brothers too for 50mm glands.

Teng Tools Wide Jaw Adjustable Wrenches

Choice Of SizesWide JawLifetime Warranty

www.toolstoday.co.uk

 

[Moley]

I usually use a water pump pliers or, ahem, a hammer and chisel

 

[SparkySy]

I have used a chisel a few times especially when you are tightening the swa nut up and the damn gland starts slipping round

 

[nicebutdim]

No one use smooth jawed gland pliers/grips?

Knipex, Irwin and Channellock make them and most likely some others. Generally see them in 250mm & 300mm, but pretty certain they come in big sizes for tightening big stuff.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000CDU2SK/?coliid=I1IQ8O6BVPUK57&colid=3O5J51CT7OGS&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[ipf]

I'd never heard of water pump pliers either, only ever heard them called grips or dogs. I think the Americans call them "channel locks". I use an adjustable spanner and a pair of grips with tape over the ends for doing glands.

We think along the same lines, mate. Dogs uninsulated and screw pin for altering jaw size.........and not far off my age.

 

[MichaelMcK2]

I'd never heard of water pump pliers either, only ever heard them called grips or dogs. I think the Americans call them "channel locks". I use an adjustable spanner and a pair of grips with tape over the ends for doing glands.

Channel lock is a brand in the US, they do all kinds; side cutters, pliers etc. they use them over here in Australia too, very common.

Get yourself some gland spanners for glands, they’re like a dream.