THREADED UNION NUT AND SLIDING HAMMER FOR ROTATING SAME

摘要

A threaded union nut (20) is disclosed which includes a body (24), a threaded opening (22) formed in the body (24) and a web including a plurality of impact openings (28) that are radially offset from a centerline of the threaded opening (22), wherein the impact openings (28) are adapted to be engaged by a device so as to rotate the threaded union nut (20). A sliding hammer (50) is also disclosed which includes a guide rod (52), a structural member coupled to the guide rod (52) and a hammer (54) having an internal bore adapted to receive the guide rod (52) therein. The sliding hammer (50) further includes a flexible ' (64) cable and a swing handle (62), wherein the cable (64) is coupled to the hammer (50) and to the swing handle (62). The hammer (50) is adapted to strike the structural member.