OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IM_NS12_15_20TI_Rev03_A4
NS12TI, NS15TI, NS20TI
INTEGRAL HYDRAULIC NUT SPLITTER
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If the specification of the nut is unknown then a vernier
calliper or measure tape should be used to determine
the Across-Flats (A/F) size of the nut to be split and the
correct tool.
A/F
3.
TOOL OPERATION
3.1
GENERAL GUIDANCE
The Equalizer™ Nut Splitter Tools have been designed to
fit a range of nut sizes and grades and the correct tool
should be selected prior to commencing work by following
the instructions in this section.
CAUTION: A thick grease should be applied to
the Cutting Tip before every cut. This will
ease the splitting operation, prolong the life of
the Cutting Tip and limit the risk of sparking
and debris projectiles.
3.2
TOOL SELECTION
CAUTION: It is important that the correct tool
is selected for each nut and the correct Cutting
Tip is used for each tool. Each tool in the Nut
Splitter range comes with the appropriate
Cutting Tips for that tool. Please refer to the
table below to choose the correct tool for your
application.
NS TOOLS
UNC HEAVY HEX
STUD SIZE
UNC HEAVY
NUT A/F SIZE
METRIC
STUD SIZE
METRIC
NUT A/F SIZE
NS12
1/2”, 5/8”
0.88” to 1.06”
M12, M16, M20
19 mm to 30 mm
NS15
3/4”, 7/8”
1.25” to 1.44”
M16, M20, M22
24 mm to 32 mm
NS20
7/8”, 1”, 1-1/8”
1.44” to 1.81”
M24, M27, M30
36 mm to 46 mm
NS36
1-1/4”, 1-3/8”,
1-1/2”, 1-5/8”
2” to 2.56”
M33, M36, M39, M42
50 mm to 65 mm
NS50
1-5/8”, 1-3/4”,
1-7/8”
2.56” to 2.94”
M42, M45, M48
65 mm to 75 mm
