Plumbing vise

Pipes

— vice for fixing pipes and other similar parts. They have the appearance of a characteristic U-shaped frame mounted on a base that plays the role of a fixed sponge; the movable sponge moves up and down between the legs of the letter “P”, and the frame itself is usually made open, which allows you to put on a vice even on long and closed pipes. Note that in extreme cases, ordinary bench vise can also be used for pipes (see the relevant paragraph); however, specialized models are more functional and reliable. Their disadvantage is that the maximum diameter of the clamped pipes is limited by the width of the frame.