• Squeeze Tool cover
  • Squeeze Tool backer

POLYETHYLENE SERVICE LINE SQUEEZE OFF TOOL

Pressure control of Polyethylene Plastic Pipe using the squeeze-off principle has been practiced for many years. A very important part of the squeeze-off concept is to protect the pipe using gap stops to prevent over squeezing. Gap stop sizes are determined by doubling the pipe wall thickness and subtracting a compressive value up to 30% of the doubled wall. The Otech Polyethylene Service Line Squeeze Tool kit is designed with gap stops for:

  • ½" CTS .062 Wall High Density PE Pipe
  • ½" CTS .090 Wall Medium Density PE Pipe
  • 1" CTS .090 & .099 Medium Density Pipe
The plastic squeeze off attachments retrofit the Vise-Grip 12LC curved jaw locking pliers. The squeeze attachment tool kit is designed to snap on the Vise-Grip 12 LC curved jaw providing an upper and lower attachment that can be installed for complete polyethylene pipe gas flow reduction. It is very important to visually center the pipe under the upper jaw. Failure to do so will result in an unsuccessful squeeze-off and possible damage to the squeeze tool snap on jaws.
This tool has been tested by GTI and meets the requirements of ASTM D2513 for sustained pressure on a pipe after the squeeze tool has been applied.

Benefits

  • Common Top Jaw attachment on the SF-1125K Squeeze Off Tool Kit
  • Fixed gap squeeze setting ensures the gas line is completely closed off and the pipe is not permanently damaged
  • Flat surface with radius edges provide superior flow control characteristics
  • High tech plastic construction insulates the squeeze off tool from static electricity
  • Removeable squeeze tool attachements allows the versatility of using the Vise-Grip® 12LC curved jaw pliers
  • "T" handle provides additional leverage to restrict flow and release rate
  • An optional grounding rod is available
  • Durable locking carrying case included


GROUNDING ROD ATTACHMENT

Polyethylene plastic used in manufacturing gas pipe has many advantages over steel and other materials. However, one disadvantage is the potentially dangerous buildup caused by gas flowing through this non-conductive material. The possibility of static electric discharge during squeeze-off of PE gas pipe is now recognized and addressed by gas utilities and pipe manufacturers. During the normal flow of natural gas in PE pipe, electric charges move in the direction of the gas. When squeeze-off occurs, turbulence and gas velocity increase at the squeeze point, which causes the charges to become heavily concentrated at that same point. As the charge increases in density on the inside wall surface, the force between the charges inside the pipe and the opposing charges outside the pipe increase. When the force exceeds the dielectric strength of the pipe, the charges move through the pipe and creates a pin hole opening in the pipe wall. If the squeeze tool is properly grounded, the discharge will move through the squeeze tool to the earth.
This phenomenon is aggravated by:
  1. Sufficient gas flow to cause extensive turbulence, such as the reduced area of pipe during squeeze-off.
  2. Rust or foreign particles present in the gas.
Although the Otech Polyethylene Service Line Squeeze Off Tool snap on jaws are made of non-conductive material, it is still advised that the operator use a grounding rod to protect against static discharge.

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