Abstract: A separating device that includes a wedge that extends between first and second plates, with at least one of the plates being supported by a support device such as a bar. The support device supports the or each plate while the device is in use so that the plate(s) are substantially prevented from bending or twisting due to the forces applied to the plate(s).

Abstract: An alignment tool for aligning two individual conduits, the conduits having flanged ends with bolt holes passing therethrough. The tool includes an adjustable brace for stabilizing the tool in use against a part of one of the conduits.

Abstract: A separating device is provided that includes a wedge-shaped member. The wedge-shaped member has a plate member attached to each tapering side of it, and it may be moved linearly towards its apex. When moved in this way, the plate members move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the wedge-shaped member. In use, the leading edge of the device is inserted between two objects (one of which may be the ground) and thus, when the plate members are moved apart by movement of the wedge-shaped member towards is apex, the objects are consequently moved apart (or one is lifted).

Abstract: Apparatus for aligning two members (28) includes a first section (63, 67) and a first coupling device (70, 71) for coupling first section (63, 67) to one of the members (28). A second section (61, 62) is provided and a second coupling device (71, 70) to couple the second section (61, 62) to the other of the members 928). A third coupling means (67, 68) movably couples the first and second sections together to facilitate relative movement between the first and second sections to align the two members (28).