EXAMPLE:
A 20-foot, 4-inch (6 .19-m) length
of 6-inch diameter steel pipe is required to
finish a section, and only 20-foot (6 .09-m)
lengths are available . Instead of roll grooving
a 20-foot (6 .09-m) length of steel pipe and a
4-inch (101 .6-mm) length of steel pipe, follow
these steps:
1.
Refer to Table 1 and note that, for 6-inch
diameter steel pipe, the minimum length that
should be roll grooved is 10 inches (254 mm) .
2.
Roll groove a 19-foot, 6-inch (5 .94-m) length
of steel pipe and a 10-inch (254-mm) length
of steel 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 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 to
rotate freely .
a.
Ensure that the power drive and pipe stand
are located on a firm and level surface .
10’ + 1’ - 0
(3m+.3m-0)
½° to 1°
(2-4 inches/51-102 mm)
Pipe
Centerline
Pipe angle
exaggerated for clarity
20-foot (6-meter)
Length of Pipe
FIGURE 1 - SUPPORT OF PIPE
b.
Place the pipe stand at a distance slightly
beyond half the length of the pipe/tubing from
the tool . Refer to Figure 1 above .
Tool and Pipe Centerline
Operate tool from this side
FIGURE 2 - TRACKING ANGLE
c.
Position the centerline of the pipe stand
along the centerline of the tool . Refer to Figure
2 above .
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