VE46 Pipe Roll Grooving Tool
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LONG PIPE LENGTHS
When roll grooving pipe 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, while allowing the pipe to
rotate freely.
a.
Make sure the power drive and pipe
stand are located on a firm and level surface.
Figure 1 - Support of Pipe
b.
Place the pipe stand at a distance slight-
ly beyond half the pipe length from the tool.
Refer to Figure 1 above.
Figure 2 - Tracking Angle
c.
Position the centerline of the pipe stand
along the centerline of the tool. Refer to Figure
2 above.
d.
Adjust the height of the pipe stand so
that the pipe is approximately
1
/
2
º to 1º
ABOVE
level. Refer to Figure 1 above.
NOTE:
The pipe must be inserted into the rolls while
the height of the pipe stand is adjusted.
NOTICE
• Pipe must be positioned ABOVE level when using
VE46 and VE26 roll grooving tools with a power
drive.
• All other Victaulic roll grooving tools require pipe
positioning that is below level.
10' +1' -0
¹⁄₂
°
to 1°
(2-4 inches/
51-102 mm)
Pipe
Centerline
Pipe angle
exaggerated for clarity
20-foot (6-meter)
Length of Pipe
Tool and Pipe Centerline
Operate tool from this side
CAUTION
• Make sure the pipe stand is positioned properly to
prevent flaring of the pipe end.
• Always refer to the applicable “Roll Groove Specifi-
cations” table for details.
Installation of couplings on pipe that exceeds the max-
imum allowable flare may prevent pad-to-pad closure
of the housings and/or may cause damage to the cou-
pling gasket, resulting in property damage.
NOTICE
• Figure 1 shows the Victaulic Adjustable Pipe Stand
(VAPS 112). The VAPS 112 is suitable for
3
/
4
- 12-inch
sizes. The Victaulic Model VAPS 224 is suitable for
2 – 24-inch sizes. Refer to the "Accessories" section
on page 26.
• For additional information about pipe stands, refer
to the instructions included with the pipe stand.
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