A device for retaining a pipe in a pipe cutting process and method of using the same

摘要

A device (1) for retaining a pipe in a pipe cutting process, the device comprising a frame configured to define a volume, wherein the volume is adapted to receive, in use, a longitudinal portion of pipe. The device (1) for retaining a pipe in a pipe cutting process further comprises a clamp (13) for holding the pipe such that the longitudinal portion of pipe remains in the volume when in use; and one or more members (12) for absorbing forces at a first end of the longitudinal portion of pipe as or after the pipe is cut. The one or more members (12) for absorbing forces are mounted resiliently to the frame and are configured to move axially along the frame to engage with the first end of the longitudinal portion of pipe so as to at least partially absorb the forces along the axial direction as or after the pipe is cut.