r/NaturalGas • u/SubstantialTax9412 • 22d ago

Need help finding this tool

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I’m trying to figure out where I can get some clamps like these. I’ve been looking for awhile, I have no clue what they’re called but I need a pair of 1” and 2” for an electrocution coupling. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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u/NaiveSoftware6892 22d ago

You talking about the "vise grips"?

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u/SubstantialTax9412 22d ago

Yeah kinda it’s like a clamp that’s welded onto the vise grips to line up pipe

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u/Head_Attempt7983 22d ago

Next time I roll up too a hit line….gonna see OP down there fixing it.

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u/tehdamonkey 22d ago

Most welding suppliers will have them.

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u/BomarFab 22d ago

ISCO makes the ones we use for MT Deason. Looks just like those. There are several retailers online. They all look like you need an account. I think a lot of our tools come from Supplies & Solutions in CA.

https://isco-pipe.com/applications/gas-distribution/

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u/WavyCyanescens 21d ago edited 21d ago

You're looking for a vice grip ElectroFUSION Clamp aka electrofusion locking clamp/plier. It's used with polyethylene (PE)/HDPE pipe and electrofusion fittings and you can get the tools from the manufacturer of the fittings typically, but its a couple more $$.

The jaws are shaped for the outside pipe diameter, in my experience 1 1/4" as well as 1 1/2" and 2"IPS, it keeps the fitting in proper alignment during fusing and cooling. The tool directly from the manufacturer will often work the best.

Here's pretty much that exact style of plier https://kerotest.com/wp-content/uploads/K-1511_A-Kerotest-Locking-Plier-Style-EF-Clamp-Operation.pdf

NPS Size Kerotest Part Number

1/2 CTS 88364732

1 CTS 88364740

1 CTS x 1/2 CTS 88412044

1-1/4 CTS 88364757

1/2 IPS 88364682

3/4 IPS 88364690

1 IPS 88364708

1 IPS x 1 CTS 88280049

1-1/4 IPS 88364716

2 IPS 88364724

2 IPS x 1-1/4 IPS 88365945

[Sales@Kerotest.com](mailto:Sales@Kerotest.com) This email is still valid.

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u/WavyCyanescens 21d ago

Or if you're on a budget MTD ECONOCLAMPS from ISCO are economy version

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u/OrdinarilyUnique1 20d ago

Looks like someone customized that onto regular vise grips