ADJUSTABLE BRACE TOOLS FOR HIGH TORQUE APPLICATIONS
The adjustable brace tool is designed to securely hold cylinder tubes or rods in place while nuts, glands, or other components are removed. Featuring a threaded rod that moves the brace supports tight against the clevis, this tool maximizes rigidity and reduces the risk of bearing damage during high-torque operations.
AVAILABLE MODELS:
- T-ABT: Ideal for 20K or 30K torque applications; includes a slotted slide plate and L-brackets.
- T-ABT-40K/50K: Built for 40K and 50K torque tasks, offering robust support for heavy-duty jobs
- T-ABT-70K/100K: Designed for the highest torque requirements, featuring heavy-duty slide plates, tee nuts, socket head cap screws, and L-brackets.
STANDARD AND HEAVY DUTY ADJUSTABLE BRACE TOOL (16.5" CENTER HEIGHT)
Our Standard Brace Tool (T-ABT-S165) and Heavy-Duty Brace Tool (T-ABT-H165) offer versatile, reliable solutions for disassembly or reassembly tasks. These tools securely hold cylinder tubes or rods in place to ensure precision and safety.
KEY FEATURES
- Threaded Rod for Stability: A 1-½” or 2” threaded rod pulls uprights tight against the clevis, ensuring maximum support.
- Capacity: Accommodates clevis diameters up to 25” and widths up to 20”.
- High-Torque Support: Designed for tools requiring up to 100K torque, featuring slotted slide plates and L-brackets.
FIXED BRACE TOOL FOR HYDRAULIC COMPONENT REPAIR
The fixed brace tool (T-BT) offers a straightforward solution for capturing clevis ends of shafts. This tool mounts directly onto pre-drilled slide plates and integrates seamlessly with pull-apart systems.
FEATURES
- Captures clevis ends securely with provided pins.
- Compatible with predrilled slide plates for quick mounting and adjustment.
BRACE TOOL 15.75
This hydraulic cylinder brace tool (T-BT-15.75) is perfect for pulling apart rod assemblies from cylinder tubes. Used in sets of two, it supports both the rod and base clevis during disassembly.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Maximum Diameter: Handles clevis diameters up to 31”.
- Maximum Width: Accommodates widths up to 15.75”.
- Compatible Slide Plates: T-SP-15.75 or T-SP-PA-15.75 (sold separately).
BRACE TOOL 19.5 SL
The Brace Tool 19.5 SL (T-BT-19.5SL) is designed for use with pull-apart cylinders and provides adjustable support for a variety of clevis sizes.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Clevis Width: Supports widths from 2.25” to 15.75”.
- Clevis Diameter: Accommodates diameters up to 38”.
VERTICAL BRACE TOOLS
Our Vertical Brace Tools work seamlessly with the Automatic Slide Plate (T-ASP) to deliver superior vertical stability for hydraulic cylinder repairs.
OPTIONS
- T-VBT: Supports clevis diameters up to 26” and widths up to 18”.
- T-VBTET: Extra-tall model accommodates clevis diameters of 44” and widths up to 18”.