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Saw Guide & Tack Clamp for Pipe Welding: Essential Tools for Precision and Stability

Date: 08-07-2024
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Pipe welding is a demanding task that requires precision and stability to achieve perfect results. And, as we all know, having the right tools can make all the difference.

The Saw Guides and Tack Clamps are essential tools for aligning and minimising weld preparation. While these tools have been utilised by welders across the globe for a while, we found that the New Zealand market is missing this range.

What is a Saw Guide for Pipe Welding?

A Saw Guide is an essential tool in pipe welding, designed to ensure straight and clean cuts on pipes. By guiding the saw along a predetermined path, it helps maintain accuracy and reduces the risk of mistakes. Saw Guides come in various types, each suited for different pipe sizes and materials.

Saw Guide. Graphic image

Saw Guide. Graphic Image

What is a Tack Clamp for Pipe Welding?

A Tack Clamp is used to secure pipes in place during cutting and welding, ensuring proper alignment and stability. These clamps come in different types, such as adjustable and fixed, to accommodate various pipe diameters and welding needs. By holding the pipes securely, Tack Clamps free up your hands and reduce the risk of injury.

 Tack Clamp. Graphic Image

Tack Clamp. Graphic Image

Benefits of Using a Saw Guide for Pipe Welding

Using a Saw Guide in pipe welding offers following advantages:

  • Improved Accuracy: Ensures straight and clean cuts on pipes, especially square cuts.
  • Clean Cuts: Reduces the need for extensive finishing work.
  • Reduced Time of Weld Preparation.
  • Enhanced Safety: Provides stable guidance for the saw, minimising the risk of accidents by eliminating clamps that may disconnect during operation.

Benefits of Using a Tack Clamp for Pipe Welding

A Tack Clamp provides several benefits in pipe welding:

  • Secure Holding: Keeps pipes in place, preventing movement during cutting and welding.
  • Proper Alignment: Ensures accurate fit-up of pipes for welding.
  • Weld in single pass: Simplifies the process of tackling tube joins
  • Reduced Risk of Injury: Stabilises workpieces, minimising the chance of accidents.

What is the difference? Which tool should I utilise?

While both Saw Guides and Tack Clamps are crucial in pipe welding, they serve different purposes:

  1. Functionality: Saw Guides are used for guiding saws to achieve precise cuts, while Tack Clamps hold and align pipes during cutting and welding.
  2. Usage Scenarios: Saw Guides are primarily used during cutting, whereas Tack Clamps are essential in both cutting and welding stages.
  3. Design and Construction: Saw Guides are designed for precision cuts on cylindrical surfaces, while Tack Clamps offer holding strength and adjustable alignment.

Want to Start Utilising These Tools?

We offer following options:

  • Tack Clamps for Tube: Available in a variety of sizes from 3/8’’ (9.5mm) to 6’’ (150mm), as well as Tack Clamp Kit for tube in six different sizes with carrying case.

Tack Clamp Range

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tack Clamps brochure

  • Saw Guides for Tube: Available in a variety of sizes from 0.5’’ (12.5mm) to 6’’ (150mm), as well as Saw Guide Kit for tube in six different sizes with carrying case.

Saw Guide Range

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Saw Guides for Pipe: Available in a variety of sizes from 0.5’’ (12.5mm) to 6’’ (150mm). As well as Saw Guide Kit for tube in six different sizes with carrying case.

Saw Guide Pipe Range

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saw Guides brochure

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