VE46 Pipe Roll Grooving Tool
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TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL AND “IN-PLACE” GROOVING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Unable to close rolls
on pipe.
Improper adjustment of the
depth stop collars.
Turn the depth stop collars away from the
trunnion, and reset the depth stop collar.
Refer to the "Groove Depth Adjustment"
section on page 16.
Tool does not move
when cranked.
Rust or dirt buildup is present
on the roll set.
Remove rust or dirt buildup from the roll set
with a stiff wire brush.
Worn roll set.
Inspect the roll set for worn knurls. Replace
the roll set if excessive wear is present.
Tool wobbles during
cranking.
Variation in pipe wall thickness
or inadequate feed rate.
Advance the feed at the rate specified in the
“Grooving Operation” section.
Tool will not track (tool
“walks” or falls off
pipe).
Tool is not correctly positioned
on the pipe.
Re-position the tool is the pipe against the
two pipe-end stops.
Pipe end is not cut square.
Cut the pipe square. Refer to the "Pipe
Preparation" section on page 13.
Improper feed rate.
Advance the feed at the rate specified in the
“Grooving Operation” section.
The tool will not
groove the pipe.
Pipe is beyond the wall
thickness capacity of the tool.
Refer to the "Tool Ratings" section on
page 29.
Pipe material is excessively
hard.
Refer to the "Tool Ratings" section on
page 29.
Pipe grooves do not
meet Victaulic
specifications.
Depth stop collars are not
adjusted correctly.
Refer to the "Groove Depth Adjustment"
section on page 16.
Pipe is beyond the wall
thickness capacity of the tool.
Refer to the "Tool Ratings" section on
page 29.
Groove is too deep
(groove diameter is
too small).
Improper adjustment of the
depth stop collars.
Reset the depth stop collars by referring to
the "Groove Depth Adjustment" section on
page 16.
Groove is too shallow
(groove diameter too
large).
Improper adjustment of the
depth stop collars.
Reset the depth stop collars by referring to
the "Groove Depth Adjustment" section on
page 16.
The “A” Gasket Seat
or “B” Groove Width
dimensions do not
meet Victaulic
specifications.
Incorrect tool was selected for
the pipe material.
Select the correct tool by referring to the
"Tool Ratings" section on page 29.
Troubleshooting section continued on next page
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