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What is the primary purpose of a measuring tape?
What is the primary purpose of a measuring tape?
Which type of spanner is commonly used in the pipeline industry?
Which type of spanner is commonly used in the pipeline industry?
What is the purpose of a torque wrench?
What is the purpose of a torque wrench?
What is the primary function of a ratchet wrench?
What is the primary function of a ratchet wrench?
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What is the purpose of a round file?
What is the purpose of a round file?
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What type of hammer is recommended for use?
What type of hammer is recommended for use?
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What is the purpose of a Center punch?
What is the purpose of a Center punch?
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What is the primary use of a Chisel?
What is the primary use of a Chisel?
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What is the purpose of a Sprit level?
What is the purpose of a Sprit level?
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What is the purpose of an Outside Caliper?
What is the purpose of an Outside Caliper?
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What is the purpose of a Plumb Bob?
What is the purpose of a Plumb Bob?
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What is the purpose of a Vernier Caliper?
What is the purpose of a Vernier Caliper?
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What is the importance of ensuring mm and scale lines are equal when measuring the OD of a metal?
What is the importance of ensuring mm and scale lines are equal when measuring the OD of a metal?
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What is the function of a Flange Alignment Pin?
What is the function of a Flange Alignment Pin?
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What is the purpose of a Pipe External Clamp?
What is the purpose of a Pipe External Clamp?
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What type of chain block uses pneumatic pressure to lift loads?
What type of chain block uses pneumatic pressure to lift loads?
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What is the purpose of a Wrap Around Tool?
What is the purpose of a Wrap Around Tool?
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Study Notes
Measuring Tools
- A measuring tape is used to measure the distance between two points.
- Types of spinners:
- Spinner: used to open bolts
- Combination spanner: commonly used in pipeline industry
- Hammering spanner: used for tightening or loosening nuts
- Offset spanner: used when bolts and nuts are difficult to access
Wrenches
- Types of wrenches:
- Spud wrench: used to adjust flange bolts
- Impact wrench: machine-powered, used to tighten or loosen nuts quickly
- Torque wrench: used to measure the torque (Nm) applied to a nut
- Adjustable wrench: used to adjust and tighten nuts of various sizes
- Pipe wrench: used to grip and tighten pipes
- Ratchet wrench: used to tighten nuts without having to reposition the wrench
Screwdrivers and Files
- Screwdrivers: used to drive screws
- Types of files:
- Half-round file: used to clean inner surfaces
- Round file: used to clean inner diameter surfaces
- Flat file: used to clean pipe surfaces
Pliers and Hammers
- Pliers: used to grip objects
- Hammers: used to apply force
- Types of hammers:
- Claw hammer: used to remove tin
- Cheeping hammer: used to clean welding surfaces
- Types of hammers:
Punches and Chisels
- Center punch: used to create permanent marks on pipe surfaces
- Line chalk: used to create temporary lines
- Chisel: used to remove welding slag
Grinders
- Types of grinders:
- Angle grinder (Ag7): used to change pipe surfaces to curved angles
- Angle grinder (Ag5): used to clean rust and cut surfaces
- Pencil grinder: used to clean pipe holes
Pipe Alignment and Measuring Tools
- Right angle: used to check pipe angles and alignment
- Spirit level: used to check the level of pipes in three dimensions (horizontal, vertical, inclined)
- Water level pipe: used to measure pipe levels
- Plumb bob: used to ensure vertical alignment
- Line dory: used to mark and measure lines
Calipers
- Types of calipers:
- Inside caliper: used to measure pipe inner diameter
- Outside caliper: used to measure pipe outer diameter
- Vernier caliper: used to measure OD, ID, and depth with precision (0.02mm)
Other Tools
- Degree protector: used to measure the degree of curves and angles
- Wrap around tool: used to create perfect circular lines on pipes
- Pipe external clamp: used to align and weld pipes
- Pneumatic internal clamp: used to align internal pipe components
- Flange alignment pins: used to align flanges
- Types of chain blocks:
- Manual chain block: used to lift loads
- Lever chain block: used to lift loads
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This quiz tests your knowledge of various tools, their types, and their uses. Identify the correct tool for a specific task and understand their applications in different industries.
