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Chain vice hire
Everything you need to know about Chain vice hire
Overview
Chain Vice Hire for Pipe Threading and Assembly
The pipe chain vice with hardened serrated jaws for gripping round pipe during threading, cutting and assembly work provides a reliable solution for pipe threading grip, assembly hold, cut preparation, grooving operations, pipe bending anchor point. Each unit features ductile iron vice body, hardened steel chain and jaw inserts, steel bench mounting bracket designed for long-term reliability in British conditions, making this hire ideal for both commercial and residential applications throughout the United Kingdom.
Construction and Design
- Chain wraps round pipe distributing grip without crushing thin-wall tube
- Serrated jaw inserts bite on steel and cast iron without slipping under threading torque
- Bench mount bracket fits standard British workshop bench edge thickness
- Chain length accommodates pipe from half-inch through eight-inch outside diameter
- Quick-tension lever secures pipe without multiple wrench adjustments
- Compact footprint suits site cabin bench alongside threading machine
Safety Standards
- Do not over-tighten chain on copper or thin-wall tube to prevent ovalisation
- Ensure bench mount is secure before applying threading torque to gripped pipe
- Keep fingers clear when snapping chain lever under tension
- Inspect chain links for wear or elongation before gripping heavy pipe
- Use pipe stand in addition to vice for long lengths to prevent bench tip
Hire online with delivery and collection included across the United Kingdom. No trade account needed.
Perfect for pipefitters, plumbers, steel erectors, fire sprinkler installers, maintenance technicians who require reliable, safe and efficient equipment for their projects across the United Kingdom.
General Specification
Technical Specifications
Built with ductile iron vice body, hardened steel chain and jaw inserts, steel bench mounting bracket ensuring maximum reliability for UK hire projects. The design incorporates proven engineering principles for maximum stability and safety during operation in British work environments.
Construction Features
- Chain wraps round pipe distributing grip without crushing thin-wall tube
- Serrated jaw inserts bite on steel and cast iron without slipping under threading torque
- Bench mount bracket fits standard British workshop bench edge thickness
- Chain length accommodates pipe from half-inch through eight-inch outside diameter
- Quick-tension lever secures pipe without multiple wrench adjustments
- Compact footprint suits site cabin bench alongside threading machine
Safety Standards
- Do not over-tighten chain on copper or thin-wall tube to prevent ovalisation
- Ensure bench mount is secure before applying threading torque to gripped pipe
- Keep fingers clear when snapping chain lever under tension
- Inspect chain links for wear or elongation before gripping heavy pipe
- Use pipe stand in addition to vice for long lengths to prevent bench tip
General
- Product: Chain vice
- Category: Plumbing & piping — Pipe vices
- Delivery: UK-wide kerbside delivery
- Hire includes delivery, collection, Hire Shield and VAT
Key Features
Product Features
Designed with the professional user in mind, the chain vice delivers reliable performance for projects across the United Kingdom.
Key Features
- Standard companion hire to pipe threading machine and power drive orders
- Chain grip suits out-of-round and coated pipe better than fixed jaw vice
- Hardened inserts maintain grip through repeated steel threading hire cycles
- Bench mount format relocates between site cabin and workshop as project moves
- Essential for holding pipe square during hand ratchet threading operations
- National Tool Hire chains and jaws inspected for wear before dispatch
Applications
- Fire sprinkler pipe threading production on site cabin bench
- Steel pipe grooving preparation hold on Victaulic installation
- Gas pipe fabrication grip in registered pipework workshop
- Maintenance pipe section removal and replacement hold
- Hand ratchet threading kit anchor on remote repair job
- Copper tube cut and prep with light chain tension on domestic work
- Temporary pipe shop setup on stadium services contract
- Industrial valve installation pipe alignment and hold
Hire Benefits
- Flexible hire periods from one day upwards across the United Kingdom
- Delivery and collection included in every hire price
- Hire Shield damage cover for peace of mind on British sites
- No trade account needed — book online 24/7
- Next-day delivery available throughout Britain
- Professional-grade equipment maintained and safety-checked before every hire
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