the ez valve
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EZ Valve ™ Technology: The Latest Advancement in Valve Insertion or Line Stopping 1 Machine, 2 Functions!. The EZ Valve. Preparation. Pipe is Cleaned. Gaskets are Inspected. Preparation. Gear-Box is Installed. Pipe is Taped. Preparation. Tape is Greased. Castings/Gaskets are Readied. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
EZEZ ValveValve™ Technology:™ Technology:The Latest AdvancementThe Latest Advancementin Valve Insertion or Line in Valve Insertion or Line StoppingStopping1 Machine, 2 Functions!1 Machine, 2 Functions!
The EZ ValveThe EZ Valve
PreparatioPreparationn
Pipe is CleanedPipe is Cleaned Gaskets are InspectedGaskets are Inspected
PreparatioPreparationn
Gear-Box is InstalledGear-Box is Installed Pipe is TapedPipe is Taped
PreparatioPreparationn
Tape is GreasedTape is Greased Castings/Gaskets are Castings/Gaskets are ReadiedReadied
PreparatioPreparationn
Castings are GreasedCastings are Greased Gaskets are Placed in the Gaskets are Placed in the Castings and GreasedCastings and Greased
InstallationInstallation
Bottom Half is Bolted in Bottom Half is Bolted in PlacePlace
Top Half of Valve is Placed Top Half of Valve is Placed on Pipeon Pipe
InstallatioInstallationn
Valve is LeveledValve is Leveled Chain Drive is InstalledChain Drive is Installed
InstallatioInstallationn
Restraint-Ring is InstalledRestraint-Ring is Installed Mounting Plate is Mounting Plate is AttachedAttached
InstallatioInstallationn
Chip-Flush Assembly is Chip-Flush Assembly is AttachedAttached
The Valve is Filled With The Valve is Filled With WaterWater
120º Slot Milling120º Slot Milling
The EM Machine is The EM Machine is AttachedAttached
Pressure-Test is Pressure-Test is PerformedPerformed
AVT’s EM-MachineAVT’s EM-Machine
EM Machine (End Mill) Temporarily
mounts in place of valve bonnet and
features field-replaceable cutting
blades available in pneumatic,
hydraulic or electric drives
120º Slot Milling120º Slot Milling
Valve is Rotated to Cutting-Valve is Rotated to Cutting-Start PositionStart Position
EM Machine Utilizes EM Machine Utilizes Replaceable Carbide Inserts (2 Replaceable Carbide Inserts (2
Cutting Sides)Cutting Sides)
120º Slot Milling120º Slot Milling
Cutting Begins and Pipe is Cutting Begins and Pipe is PiercedPierced
The Pipe is PiercedThe Pipe is Pierced
120º Slot Milling120º Slot Milling
Once Pipe is Pierced Chip Once Pipe is Pierced Chip Flushing BeginsFlushing Begins
Valve is Rotated 120ºValve is Rotated 120ºto Mill Slotto Mill Slot
120º Slot Milling120º Slot Milling120º Slot Milling120º Slot Milling
Valve Assembly and Valve Assembly and Cutting Unit Are Rotated Cutting Unit Are Rotated
Milling is Finished and Milling is Finished and Cutter is Withdrawn From Cutter is Withdrawn From
PipePipe
120º Slot Milling120º Slot Milling
Valve Returned to Upright Valve Returned to Upright Position & Isolation Gate Position & Isolation Gate
ClosedClosed
EM Machine RemovedEM Machine Removed
Bonnet Bonnet AttachmentAttachment
Mounting Plate RemovedMounting Plate Removed Valve Bonnet InstalledValve Bonnet Installed
Bonnet Bonnet AttachmentAttachment
Isolation Gate OpenedIsolation Gate Opened Valve Gate is Closed 2/3 of Valve Gate is Closed 2/3 of the Waythe Way
Tool RemovalTool Removal
Chain RemovedChain Removed End Rings RemovedEnd Rings Removed
Finishing TouchesFinishing Touches
Final Tightening Performed Final Tightening Performed & Restraint Bolts Installed& Restraint Bolts Installed
Valve Completely ClosedValve Completely Closed
Gate ActivationGate Activation
Gate is Lowered Into Milled Gate is Lowered Into Milled SlotSlot
Gate is Closed and Gate is Closed and Compressed into PipeCompressed into Pipe
Finishing TouchesFinishing Touches
Chip-Flush Assembly Chip-Flush Assembly RemovedRemoved
Pipe Plug InstalledPipe Plug Installed
Finishing TouchesFinishing Touches
Job is CompleteJob is Complete Bonnet Attached and Bonnet Attached and Ready for UseReady for Use
Tool BoxTool Box
All EZ Valve Equipment All EZ Valve Equipment Comes in aComes in a
23” x 24” x 28” 23” x 24” x 28” (584.2mm x 609.6mm x (584.2mm x 609.6mm x 711.2mm) Heavy-Duty 711.2mm) Heavy-Duty Steel Jobsite Box Which Steel Jobsite Box Which
Weighs 550lbs Weighs 550lbs
EZ Valve Equipment (4”-12” EZ Valve Equipment (4”-12” (118mm-326mm)(118mm-326mm)
EZ Valve Has More EZ Valve Has More IntegrityIntegrityThan the CompetitionThan the Competition(Pipe Integrity That is)(Pipe Integrity That is)
AVT EZ Valve
Competitor Method 1
Competitor Method 2
1-5/8” Slot Removed 1/3 or More of Pipe Removed
Entire Section of Pipe Removed
Side
Top
No Integrity or Thrust Restraint
Issues!
Integrity Issue Integrity AND Thrust Restraint Issue