The Piper’s most important job is to help prevent accidents from falling tools. OSHA records tens of thousands of “struck by falling object” incidents every year. In 2015, 247 of these incidents resulted in fatalities.

When craftsmen use The Piper, they can reduce the incidence of dropped objects because The Piper locks to the bottom bolt and stays attached, even under the stress and strain of operation. Dropped Object Prevention (DOP) measures include tool tethers, anchors and barriers. The Piper is a key aspect of a robust DOP strategy.

In addition to improving workplace safety, The Piper also reduces man hours needed to service bolted systems.

Pipeline and valve connections are often comprised of two flanges bolted together with a nut on either side. Without a tool like The Piper, two craftsmen are required to service the connection: one to turn the nut and another to hold the second nut in place. By engaging its 90-degree retention tab with the flange, The Piper holds the stationary nut securely in place while the craftsman loosens or tightens its counterpart.

Crews working on transmission pipelines and other remote sites are sure to appreciate The Piper’s portability.

The Piper not only decreases man-hours required for a maintenance job, it also takes the place of bulky, heavy hydraulic bolting equipment. Our bolting solution fits easily in any tool kit, and is capable of holding nuts fast through even the toughest breakout operations. By increasing the portability of the craftsman’s equipment, we make it possible to increase the range and productivity of bolting maintenance crews.