Reed offers the best designed tools for stopping flow in PE pipe. Sliding bar handles make work in tight places easier and increase leverage for tightening. Other features include fine-pitched thread to allow for a controlled, low-effort squeeze; greased fittings to make operation easier and extend life; and aluminum parts to make tools lighter for easier handling. Aluminum castings also withstand varied climate and soil conditions. All tools use positive stops to prevent damage caused by over-clamping.