Abstract: A flange catching, aligning and closing tool (10) designed to facilitate the tie-in of spools and other similar mechanical assemblies that utilise a bolted flange for installation, for example, in subsea pipelines. The tool (10) has an elongate support member (12) having a locating pin (14) mounted adjacent one end with its longitudinal axis (16) substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis (18) of the support member (12). A slide assembly (20) is slidably mounted on the support member (12) and has a movable drift pin (22) provided in connection therewith. In use, when the locating pin (14) is located in a bolt hole on a first flange, a second flange can be brought into partial alignment with the first flange by engaging with the support member (12), and the drift pin (22) can be inserted in a matching bolt hole in the second flange to bring the two flanges into full alignment.

Abstract: A safety cover assembly for use with an associated storage drum. The assembly includes a drum insert with a collar having a two-part cover assembly disposed atop the collar. The moveable part of the cover assembly is actuated by one portion of a crank mechanism, the other portion of which includes a pair of ends secured to a treadle and riser assembly. In use, pushing down on the treadle lowers the one portion of the crank mechanism, and raising the other portion and the associated cover. The treadle and riser assembly is open at the rear to facilitate removal and replacement of the drum. The moveable cover part may be secured to the crank by a fusible link for fire protection.