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Wedges

Make quick height adjustments. Use wedges in pairs for parallel adjustment. Also known as fox and flange wedges.

	Wd.	Thk.	Wt.		Each
Steel



	3"	1"	1/8" to 1/4"	3 oz.	5081A1	00000


	5"	1"	3/32" to 1/2"	6 oz.	5081A2	0000
	6"	1 1/4"	1/8" to 3/4"	11 oz.	5081A3	0000
	8"	1 5/8"	1/8" to 1"	1 5/8 lb.	5081A4	00000
	11"	7/8"	3/32" to 7/8"	1 1/2 lb.	5775A1	00000
	12"	2 1/2"	3/32" to 1 1/2"	5 1/4 lb.	5081A5	00000

Forked Wedges

Steel

Steel with Internal

Sliding Ram Bar

Like the claw end of a hammer around a nail, these wedges grip studs or rods from both sides to give you leverage for prying apart two joined components. They’re often used to separate ball joints and tie rod ends in suspension and steering systems. Also known as pickle forks.

11" Long, 12" Long, and 16" Long—For 11”, 12”, and 16” long wedges, strike the wide, flat base with a hammer until the forked end pries apart the joint.

36 1/2" Long—The 36 _1/2” long wedges have an internal sliding ram bar that eliminates the need for a hammer, making them safer for your hands. The ram bar also hits more forcefully and directly than a hammer. With interchangeable forks, these wedges allow you to choose the appropriate forks to use for the task at hand.

	Wedges							1 5/8" Wide Replacement Forks		2" Wide Replacement Forks
	Lg.	Wd.	Thk.	Opening Wd.	Wt., lb.		Each		Each		Each
Steel



		11"	1 3/4"	1/32" to 7/8"	1 1/8"	1 3/4	5661N12	000000	———	0	———	0


		11"	2"	1/32" to 7/8"	1 3/8"	1 7/8	5661N11	00000	———	0	———	0
		12"	1 5/8"	1/32" to 7/8"	3/4"	1 1/4	5661N18	00000	———	0	———	0
		12"	2"	1/32" to 7/8"	1"	1 1/4	5661N19	00000	———	0	———	0
		16"	1 3/8"	1/32" to 7/8"	5/8"	1 3/4	5661N13	00000	———	0	———	0
		16"	1 5/8"	1/32" to 7/8"	7/8"	2 7/8	5661N14	00000	———	0	———	0


		Steel with Internal Sliding Ram Bar



				36 1/2"	1 5/8", 2"	1/32" to 7/8"	5/8", 7/8"	11	5661N15	000000	5661N16	000000	5661N17	000000

Wrench-Driven Flange Spreaders

Insert the support rod into a flange bolt hole and turn the hex bolt to drive the spreader. These spreaders must be used in pairs for even distribution of pressure.

Flange Spreaders						Replacement Flange Spreaders
For Flange Class (Pipe Size)	Wrench Size Req.	Material	Color		Pair		Each
150 (2 to 6) 300 (3/4 to 2 1/2)	1 1/2"	Painted Steel	Orange	59135A32	0000000	59135A22	0000000
150 (5 to 16) 300 (2 1/2 to 6)	1 1/2"	Painted Steel	Orange	59135A34	000000	59135A24	000000
150 (14 to 42) 300 (10 to 22)	1 5/8"	Painted Steel	Orange	59135A36	000000	59135A26	000000
150 (22 to 42) 300 (16 to 36)	1 5/8"	Painted Steel	Orange	59135A38	00000000	59135A28	000000

Nonsparking Wedges

Aluminum Bronze

Beryllium Copper

These wedges are made of nonsparking materials. They're good for making quick height adjustments. Use in pairs for parallel adjustment. Also known as fox and flange wedges.

Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene.

Aluminum Bronze—Aluminum bronze wedges are Factory Mutual approved, nonmagnetic, and corrosion resistant. They satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

	Wd.	Thk.	Wt.	Certification		Each
Aluminum Bronze



	3"	1/2"	7/64" to 1/4"	1 oz.	FM Approved	6517A1	000000


	3 1/2"	2"	7/64" to 3/8"	7 oz.	FM Approved	6517A11	00000
	4"	3/4"	7/64" to 1/2"	3 oz.	FM Approved	6517A12	00000
	6"	1"	7/64" to 1/2"	7 oz.	FM Approved	6517A13	00000
	6"	1 1/2"	7/64" to 3/4"	15 oz.	FM Approved	6517A14	00000
	7"	1 1/4"	7/64" to 1/2"	11 oz.	FM Approved	6517A15	00000
	7"	2"	7/64" to 3/8"	12 oz.	FM Approved	6517A22	00000
	7"	2"	7/64" to 3/4"	1 5/8 lb.	FM Approved	6517A16	00000
	8"	1 1/2"	7/64" to 1"	1 3/4 lb.	FM Approved	6517A18	00000
	8"	1 1/2"	7/64" to 1 5/8"	2 1/2 lb.	FM Approved	6517A17	00000
	8"	2"	7/64" to 3/4"	1 3/4 lb.	FM Approved	6517A19	00000


	8 1/2"	2"	7/64" to 1 1/4"	3 lb.	FM Approved	6517A21	00000


	Beryllium Copper



			11"	7/8"	3/32" to 7/8"	1 1/4 lb.	—	58725A67	000000

T-Handle Flange Spreaders

Place the hooks in flange bolt holes and turn the T-handle. These spreaders must be used in pairs for even distribution of pressure.

For Flange Class (Pipe Size)	Material		Pair
125 (16 to 48) 150 (18 to 24) 250 (12 to 30) 300 (12 to 24)	Black-Oxide Steel	59125A2	0000000

Curved Wedges


Steel	Steel with Tether Hole

These tools are often used for lifting and aligning machinery or to separate pipe flanges. They’re also known as banana wedges.

Tether Hole—When used with a tether (not included), wedges with a tether hole help keep tools close and prevent them from accidentally falling.

	Wd.	Thk.	Wt., lb.	Tether Hole Dia.		Each
Steel



	12"	7/8"	3/32" to 7/8"	1 1/2	—	5952A1	000000


	Steel with Tether Hole



			12"	7/8"	3/32" to 7/8"	1 1/2	1/4"	5952A2	00000

Nonsparking Curved Wedges

Beryllium Copper

Beryllium Copper with

Tether Hole

This wedge is made of nonsparking beryllium copper. Curved wedges are often used for lifting and aligning machinery or to separate pipe flanges. Also known as a banana wedge.

Warning: Do not use this tool in direct contact with acetylene.

Tether Hole—When used with a tether (not included), wedges with a tether hole stay close and prevent accidental drops.

	Wd.	Thk.	Wt., lb.	Tether Hole Dia.		Each
Beryllium Copper



	12"	7/8"	3/32" to 7/8"	1 1/2	—	58805A67	0000000


	Beryllium Copper with Tether Hole



			12"	7/8"	3/32" to 7/8"	1 1/2	1/4"	58805A66	000000