VE106 Groove-N-Go Tool
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of pipe. Refer to the “Long Pipe/Tubing
Lengths” section on this page.
LONG PIPE/TUBING
LENGTHS
When roll grooving pipe/tubing that exceeds
the maximum length shown in Table 1, a roll-
er-type pipe stand must be used. The roller-
type pipe stand must be capable of handling
the weight of the pipe/tubing, while allowing
the pipe/tubing to rotate freely.
a.
Make sure the tool is level. Refer to the
"Tool Setup" section on page 6 for leveling
requirements. Set the pipe stand height to
produce a
1
/
2
– 1° pitch on the pipe away from
the tool (see Figure 1). This will help promote
tracking and reduce pipe end flare.
b.
When flare is excessive, right-to-left
tracking must be kept to a minimum. It may be
necessary to use less than
1
/
2
º for the tracking
angle (see Figure 2).
c.
Installation of couplings on pipe/tubing
that exceeds the maximum allowable flare
may prevent pad-to-pad closure of the hous-
ings and/or may cause damage to the
coupling gasket. Refer to the applicable “Roll
Groove Specifications” table for details.
d.
If the tool is properly set up in a level
position, but the back end of the pipe/tubing
is higher than the end being grooved, the
pipe/tubing may not track. As a result, exces-
sive flare may occur on the pipe/tubing end.
Refer to the "Tool Setup" section, starting on
page 6, and Figures 1 and 2 for tool setup and
pipe/tubing positioning requirements.
e.
Position the pipe stand at a distance
slightly beyond half the pipe/tubing length
from the tool. Refer to Figure 1 below.
Figure 1 - SUPPORT OF PIPE
f.
Position the pipe stand approximately 0
to
1
/
2
º to the left for the tracking angle. Refer to
Figure 2 below.
Figure 2 - TRACKING ANGLE
NOTICE
• Figure 1 shows a typical pipe stand
• Victaulic offers several pipe stands, such as the
VAPS112 and VAPS224. The VAPS112 is suitable for
3
/
4
– 12-inch sizes. The VAPS224 is suitable for 2– 24-
inch sizes. Refer to the "Accessories" section on
page 25.
• For additional information about the pipe stands,
refer to the Operating and Maintenance Instructions
Manual included with the pipe stand.
Tool
Centerline
(Level)
¹⁄₂
° to 1°
2 to 4 inches
(50 to 100 mm)
Pipe
Centerline
20-foot (6-meter)
Length of Pipe
Pipe Angle
Exaggerated for
Clarity
10 ft + 1 ft - 0
(3m + 0,3m - 0)
Tool
Centerline
0° to
¹⁄₂
° Max.
0-inches to 2-inches Max.
(0-mm to 50-mm Max.)
Pipe
Centerline
20-foot (6-meter)
Length of Pipe
Pipe Angle
Exaggerated for
Clarity
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