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A bronze banana wedge tool with curved tapered shape and smooth metallic finish

Ampco

Ampco BW-1 Banana Wedge 12 1/4 in 4 1/16 in

SKU CH-B3SC-8T58A

Creates pipe flanges using non-sparking, non-magnetic nickel aluminum bronze with 12 1/4 in length and 4 1/16 in height

  • ColorTransparent
  • Creates pipe flanges efficiently with the Ampco BW-1 Banana Wedge
  • Non-sparking nickel aluminum bronze ensures safety in hazardous environments
  • Non-magnetic properties prevent interference with sensitive equipment
  • Durable construction withstands demanding plumbing applications
  • Compact 12 1/4 in length and 4 1/16 in height fits tight spaces

AMPCO BW-1 Banana Wedge for Pipe Flanging

The AMPCO BW-1 Banana Wedge is a non-sparking, non-magnetic tool designed to create flanges on pipes. Made from high-strength nickel aluminum bronze, it offers durability for demanding industrial and plumbing applications where safety is critical.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

As a hand-operated tool, the BW-1 Banana Wedge produces no heat, noise, or power draw during use. Its nickel aluminum bronze construction eliminates spark risk, making it suitable for hazardous environments where powered equipment could be dangerous.

Upgrade from Improvised Flanging Methods

This wedge replaces makeshift solutions such as pry bars or hammers that can damage pipe surfaces or create ignition hazards. The upgrade is worth it for professionals who need reliable, repeatable flange creation without compromising safety standards in volatile atmospheres.

Highlights

  • Creates pipe flanges efficiently with the Ampco BW-1 Banana Wedge
  • Non-sparking nickel aluminum bronze ensures safety in hazardous environments
  • Non-magnetic properties prevent interference with sensitive equipment
  • Durable construction withstands demanding plumbing applications
  • Compact 12 1/4 in length and 4 1/16 in height fits tight spaces

Specifications

ColorTransparent
BrandAMPCO SAFETY TOOLS

Questions about this item

How do I position the BW-1 Banana Wedge against the pipe flange and what step do people skip?

Place the wedge so its 12 1/4 in length spans the pipe circumference, then strike the tapered edge evenly; the step often missed is rotating the wedge slightly between blows to form a uniform flange without buckling the pipe.

What part of the nickel aluminum bronze wedge will wear first and need replacement?

The thin leading edge that contacts the pipe interior deforms after repeated heavy strikes; once it mushrooms or cracks it can no longer spread the flange cleanly and the wedge must be replaced.

What limit appears first when using the wedge continuously on large-diameter pipe?

Operator fatigue from the 4 1/16 in height and required striking force becomes the practical limit before the non-sparking bronze material shows any structural failure.

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