PIPE LENGTH REQUIREMENTS
VE460 tools are capable of grooving short pipe
lengths without the use of a pipe stand. Table 1
identifies the minimum pipe lengths that can be
grooved safely by using Victaulic Grooving Tools.
In addition, this table identifies the maximum
pipe lengths that can be grooved without the
use of a pipe stand. Refer to the “Grooving Short
Pipe Lengths” section for instructions on how to
groove short pipe lengths.
NOTE:
Grooved pipe
nipples, shorter than those listed in Table 1, are
available from Victaulic.
Pipe lengths, longer than those listed in Table
1 (and up to 20 feet/6 meters), must be
supported with a pipe stand. Pipe lengths, from
20 feet/6 meters up to double-random lengths
(approximately 40 feet/12 meters), must be
supported with two pipe stands. Refer to the
“Long Pipe Lengths” section for instructions on
how to groove long pipe lengths.
If pipe is required that is shorter than the
minimum length listed in Table 1, shorten
the next-to-last piece so that the last piece is
as long (or longer) than the minimum length
specified.
EXAMPLE:
A 20-foot, 4-inch/6.2-m length
of 10-inch diameter steel pipe is required
to finish a section, and only 20-foot/6.1-m
lengths are available. Instead of roll grooving
a 20-foot/6.1-m length of steel pipe and a
4-inch/102-mm length of steel pipe, follow these
steps:
1.
Refer to Table 1, and note that for
10-inch diameter steel pipe, the minimum
length that should be roll grooved is
10 inches/255 mm.
2. Roll groove a 19-foot, 6-inch/5.9-m length
of pipe and a 10-inch/255-mm length of
pipe. Refer to the “Long Pipe Lengths”
section.
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