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TM-VE26

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

VE26 Pipe/Tubing Roll Grooving Tool

 

WARNING

Failure to follow instructions and warnings could result in serious 
personal injury, property damage, and/or product damage.
•  Before operating or servicing any roll grooving tools, read all 

instructions in this manual and all warning labels on the tool.

•  Wear safety glasses, hardhat, foot protection, and hearing 

 protection while working around this tool.

•  Save this operating and maintenance manual in a place 

accessible to all operators of the tool.

If you need additional copies of any literature, or if you have questions concerning the safe 
and proper operation of this tool, contact Victaulic, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, 
Phone: 1-800-PICK VIC, E-Mail: [email protected].

WARNING

VE26S, VE26SS, VE26P, VE26C, VE26BC, VE26DIN, AND VE26AC
MANUAL FEED, IN-PLACE ROLL GROOVING TOOLS
ADAPTABLE FOR MOTORIZED OPTION

Original Instructions

TM-VE26

REV_C

Summary of Contents for VE26 Series

Page 1: ...hardhat foot protection and hearing protection while working around this tool Save this operating and maintenance manual in a place accessible to all operators of the tool If you need additional copie...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ng Operation for Power Drive Setup 23 Maintenance 28 Parts Ordering Information 28 Accessories 29 Troubleshooting 30 General and In Place Grooving 30 Tools Installed on a Power Drive 31 Tool Rating an...

Page 4: ...up and maintenance Each operator must become familiar with the tool s operations applications and limitations Particular care should be given to reading and understanding the dangers warnings and cau...

Page 5: ...er parts may result in a voided warranty improper operation and hazardous situations 11 Do not remove any labels from the tool Replace any damaged or worn labels TOOLS USED WITH A POWER DRIVE NOTICE I...

Page 6: ...fe and or damage to the tool RECEIVING THE TOOL VE26 tools are packed individually in sturdy containers that are designed for repeated shipping Save the original container for return shipment of renta...

Page 7: ...xtension cord is required refer to the Extension Cord Requirements section that follows for cord sizes In addition refer to the power drive manufacturer s instructions prior to use EXTENSION CORD REQU...

Page 8: ...Hand Crank Inner Roll Grooving Roll Roll Arm Tool Body Depth Stop Collars Nose Feed Screw Feed Nut Trunnion Groove Depth Stop Gauges Pipe End Stop 2 1 2 Inner Grooving Roll Shaft 3 Drive Nut KEEP HAND...

Page 9: ...bly alone weighs approximately 22 pounds 10 kilograms Tool sound pressure for manual use is below 70 dB A Tool sound pressure for powered use is 99 7 dB A while tool sound power is 91 7 dB A All measu...

Page 10: ...lus the manual effort required to operate the tool approximately 20 ft lbs 27 N m of torque Position the pipe tubing to overhang the pipe vise by approximately 5 12 inches 125 300 mm as shown so that...

Page 11: ...n the inner grooving roll shaft 2 Insert the hex head bolt through the holes in the drive shaft drive adapter assembly and the inner grooving roll shaft Thread the hex nut with nylon insert onto the e...

Page 12: ...eld or shop setup and can be attached to a Victaulic VPD752 Power Drive or a Ridgid 300 Power Drive with a 38 rpm maximum chuck speed The power drive kit which includes a special power drive mounting...

Page 13: ...lar support arms to their full extension beyond the chuck of the power drive 4b Secure the two tubular support arms in position Refer to the power drive manufacturer s instructions 5 Open the chuck of...

Page 14: ...flats of the drive shaft DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock check the electrical source for proper grounding Before performing any maintenance on the tool turn the switch on the power drive...

Page 15: ...pipe tubing size and material being grooved Refer to Tool Rating And Roll Selection for details PIPE TUBING PREPARATION For proper tool operation and production of grooves that are within Victaulic sp...

Page 16: ...refer to the Long Pipe Tubing Lengths section NOTICE Grooved pipe tubing nipples shorter than those listed in the following tables are available from Victaulic TABLE 1 PIPE LENGTHS SUITABLE FOR GROOV...

Page 17: ...exceeds the maximum length shown in Table 1 a roller 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 t...

Page 18: ...ch sizes The Victaulic Model VAPS 224 is suitable for 2 24 inch sizes Refer to the Accessories section For additional information about pipe stands refer to the instructions included with the pipe sta...

Page 19: ...groove depth gauge from between the collar and trunnion Place the groove depth gauges back into the clip provided on the tool 5 Prepare a trial groove Refer to the applicable Grooving Operation secti...

Page 20: ...vious page Repeat these steps as necessary until the groove diameter is within specification GROOVING OPERATION FOR PIPE VISE OR GROOVE IN PLACE SETUP CAUTION This tool must be used ONLY for roll groo...

Page 21: ...sted in this table VE26 FEED RATES Tools Pipe Material Wall Thickness inches mm Recommended Turns of Feed Nut to Advance the Grooving Roll VE26S VE26SS Steel and Stainless Steel 0 135 0 216 1 4 Turn 3...

Page 22: ...nt the grooving roll cannot be advanced any further 12 Crank the tool one to three additional full turns around the pipe tubing to ensure groove completion DISMOUNTING THE TOOL CAUTION Always support...

Page 23: ...uld overload the tool resulting in reduced tool life and or damage to the tool DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock check the electrical source for proper grounding and follow all instructions...

Page 24: ...roll must turn clockwise when viewed from the front of the tool Remove foot from the safety foot switch WARNING Grooving rolls can crush or cut fingers and hands Before making any tool adjustments al...

Page 25: ...oving rolls make firm contact with the pipe tubing 7b Remove hands from the pipe tubing CAUTION DO NOT exceed the feed rates listed in this section Over tightening over feeding will result in shortene...

Page 26: ...4 0 065 0 119 2 3 turn 1 7 3 0 VE26P PVC Plastic 0 154 0 258 3 4 turn 3 9 6 6 VE26C VE26EC VE26AC Copper 0 126 0 192 1 2 turn 3 2 4 9 0 073 0 125 2 3 turn 1 9 3 2 0 042 0 072 3 4 turn 1 1 1 8 9 Set t...

Page 27: ...rolls while the pipe tubing is still rotating Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious personal injury 14 If a short length of pipe tubing is in the tool manually support the pipe t...

Page 28: ...of operation grease the bearings at the two grease fittings on the tool with a No 2EP lithium based grease 2 On a weekly basis apply a light oil SAE 10W 30 or equivalent to the threads where the feed...

Page 29: ...C ADJUSTABLE PIPE STAND The Victaulic VAPS 224 contains features that are similar to the VAPS 112 but it is suitable for 2 to 24 inch pipe sizes Contact Victaulic for details VPD752 POWER DRIVE The Vi...

Page 30: ...ed rate Advance the feed at the rate specified in the Grooving Operation section on page 20 or page 23 The tool will not groove the pipe Pipe is beyond the wall thickness capacity of the tool Refer to...

Page 31: ...e fuse While grooving loud squeaks echo through the pipe Incorrect pipe support positioning on long pipe Pipe is over tracking Reposition the pipe support Refer to the Long Pipe Tubing Lengths section...

Page 32: ...2 1 5 2 5 2 5 2 3 3 500 0 083 0 216 0 216 0 216 0 083 0 216 0 216 0 216 88 9 2 1 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 1 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 500 0 083 0 120 0 083 0 120 0 237 0 237 114 3 2 1 3 0 2 1 3 0 6 0 6 0 5 5 563 0 109 0 1...

Page 33: ...l Types 304 304L 316 and 316L Minimum Maximum 2 2 375 0 065 0 109 60 3 1 7 2 8 21 2 2 875 0 083 0 120 73 0 2 1 3 0 3 3 500 0 083 0 120 88 9 2 1 3 0 4 4 500 0 083 0 120 114 3 2 1 3 0 5 5 563 0 109 0 13...

Page 34: ...es K L M copper tubing VE26EC FOR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1057 DRAWN COPPER TUBING Tube Size Nominal Wall Thickness Dimensions millimeters inches Nominal Size millimeters Copper Tubing Wall Thickness Min...

Page 35: ...ll Thickness Minimum Maximum DN 50 50 8 0 9 1 6 2 000 0 035 0 063 DN 65 63 5 0 9 1 6 2 500 0 035 0 063 DN 80 76 2 1 2 2 0 3 000 0 047 0 079 DN 100 101 6 1 2 2 0 4 000 0 047 0 079 DN 125 127 0 1 4 2 0...

Page 36: ...pipe ovality shall comply with the requirements of ASTM A 999 and API 5L Greater variations between the major and minor diameters will result in difficult coupling assembly For NPS pipe the maximum a...

Page 37: ...affect this dimension and must be altered if necessary to keep the C dimension within tolerance The groove diameter must conform to the C dimension described above F Dimension Maximum allowable pipe...

Page 38: ...2 98 73 0 73 8 72 3 15 9 16 7 15 1 8 7 9 5 8 0 69 1 68 6 2 0 2 0 75 7 3 3 500 3 535 3 469 0 625 0 656 0 594 0 344 0 375 0 313 3 344 3 326 0 078 0 078 3 60 88 9 89 8 88 1 15 9 16 7 15 1 8 7 9 5 8 0 84...

Page 39: ...9 3 999 0 053 DWV 4 220 104 8 104 8 104 7 15 5 16 3 14 7 8 4 7 6 102 1 101 6 1 4 107 2 5 5 127 5 123 0 610 0 640 0 580 0 330 0 300 4 999 4 979 0 063 DWV 5 220 130 2 130 2 130 1 15 5 16 3 14 7 8 4 7 6...

Page 40: ...330 0 300 2 890 2 870 0 053 3 095 88 9 88 97 88 83 15 87 16 64 15 11 8 38 7 62 85 70 85 19 1 60 91 63 3 503 3 497 0 625 0 655 0 595 0 330 0 300 3 374 3 354 0 063 3 607 108 108 07 107 93 15 87 16 64 15...

Page 41: ...0 655 0 595 0 330 0 300 2 896 2 876 0 050 3 091 DN 100 101 60 101 35 15 87 16 64 15 11 8 38 7 62 98 78 98 27 1 35 103 88 101 6 4 000 3 990 0 625 0 655 0 595 0 330 0 300 3 889 3 869 0 053 4 090 DN 125...

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