A pipe screwdriver is a small device with which you can quickly cut external threads on a pipe. Not everyone knows about this tool, and this applies even to experienced locksmiths. Klupp is very convenient to use and with its help you can make a thread on the necessary part without much effort.
Klupp is a tool used for threading metal pipes
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What is a screwdriver?
This device is very effective in the installation of piping systems. In fact, klupp is a die familiar to everyone (in the people this product is called "lerka"). The die includes a small cylindrical part with recesses in order to remove chips when applied to a thread pipe. In addition, the die has recesses around the entire circumference for convenient clamping by the holder. The inside of the tool contains ridges, with the help of which thread cutting is performed.
The pipe hob has slight differences from the die. The tool contains cutters that are fixed with a special holder.
Varieties of klupp
Similar mechanisms are manual and electrical. One or another is selected based on the volume of tasks.
Manual screwdriver. This is a small device that is used in simple cases or when the need for threading pipes does not arise too often. It includes a handle and special clamps that fix the threaded elements. Threading is carried out using a die.
Note! For threading in everyday cases, which may be single, a manual screwdriver is best suited. On an industrial scale, professionals use the electric version of the device.
For living conditions it is better to use a manual tool
Electric pipe clamp This device is a professional version of a manual screwdriver. Using an electric apparatus, it is possible to carry out huge volumes of threaded work. The presence of electric power and a drive element allows threading to be carried out without much labor. The disadvantage of this device is that it is useless if you need to perform work in a hard-to-reach place. In addition, the electric type is useless without connecting to electricity. It is strictly forbidden to operate such an instrument outdoors in bad weather conditions.
In addition to these two types, there is also a device, which includes a ratchet. Such a screwdriver is a subspecies of the hand tool and differs in that it has a special mechanism in the frame, thanks to which the master does not need to intercept the handle of the tool when rotating the thread on metal pipes. The disadvantage of the ratchet device is that during operation it makes loud noises during translational movements.
What to look for when choosing
Today, thanks to the development of the industrial sector, the assortment of pipe screw dies is very wide and diverse. Western counterparts are also found on the domestic market, which in most cases are better products. The cost of pipe screwdrivers, like their choice, has a very wide scatter.When buying such an important tool, it is recommended that you consult with specialists. To take the cheapest option in the first available place is not the best choice. Such a tool can unpleasantly surprise you with its functionality or a quick failure. Moreover, in the case of a pipe plug, the cost is directly proportional to the quality of the product.
Many tools are completed with several nozzles of different sizes.
Another important parameter when choosing a tool is the presence of replaceable cutters. If there is a possibility of changing elements, then in the future you will not have to change the entire tool as a whole. It may also happen that, due to the specifics, replacement elements are not suitable for your screwdriver, so it is advisable to buy it immediately with their set.
When choosing a screw die for cutting on thread pipes, it is necessary to take into account the material of the workpiece on which the cutting will be performed. Pay attention to the material from which the tool cutters are made. The most popular and reliable option in this case is alloy steel.
Operating principle
The work of threading the pipe must be performed in the following sequence:
- First, the pipe is fixed with a special clamp;
- The edge of the pipe through which the thread will pass is thoroughly cleaned of scale, then it must be lubricated with a special liquid and fixed on it with the screwdriver head.
- Then it remains to rotate the mechanism, applying sufficient effort. Do this until you have the desired thread length.
On a note! Threading on the inside of the pipe is done by dies, and on the outside by taps.
With the help of a thread-cutting screw die, two types of thread can be made: metric and inch. Metric threads are measured in millimeters, and inch, respectively, in inches.
Like other tools, the screwdriver must be properly operated and maintained regularly.
To increase the life of your klopp, you should adhere to the following, simple points:
- Replace worn parts on time.
- From time to time, lubricate the tool with special grease that performs the function of cooling the cutters. This manipulation will prevent the incisors from overheating and changing shape.
- Select the tool according to the parameters of the part on which the thread will be applied. It is very important that the screw hob be of a suitable size and have the necessary threaded elements. If the tool size is smaller than the part, then strong friction will occur and the incisors will deform.
A pipe cutting screwdriver is a professional tool that requires compliance with operating rules. Choosing this device, you need to clearly understand the principle of its action and what kind of work to be done with it. The material of the pipe, its size and the quality characteristics of the tool will help you choose the right tool among many varieties. A careful use and care of the tool will allow you to keep it in good condition and will not change its quality characteristics.
