The FSW17 flange spreading wedge can enter a flange joint access gap as small as 6mm (0.24”) and produce a maximum force of 163kN (36644lbf) or 326kN (32.6T) when used in pairs (as recommended) to push the mating faces of flanges apart.
The FSW17 can create a gap up to 81mm (3.19”) between flange faces with the stepped blocks fitted facilitating the replacement of gaskets, seal ring’s, or other flange face maintenance and testing.