Gate / Globe & Check Valve

Phone : (91 – 562) – 2281202, 2281203, 2281204

A.V. VALVES LIMITED Fax : (91 – 562) – 2281201
16, Industrial Estate, Nunhai
E-mail : avvalves@sancharnet.in , avengg@dataone.in
Agra – 282 006 ( INDIA)
Estd.-1969 Web-site : http://www.avvalves.com
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 INTRODUCTION

Valve need regular inspection during operation and prompt attention when trouble
arises. As a general rule, they should be subject to scheduled maintenance in the
manner normal to all running machinery. Whenever the operating conditions of a
system are altered, check the valves to ensure that they are suitable for the new
working conditions. Isolation and emergency valves only worked occasionally but
when they are needed, they are needed urgently; so they should be tested regularly.
Inspection should be carried out thoroughly every six months.

OPERATION AND INSTALLATION :-

(i) Check the tightness of bolts / nuts as they are liable to loosed due to
vibration of long journey upto destination.

(ii) Before a valve is tested / put in the service, it must be flushed throughly to
remove all dirt from inside the valve, it might have accumulated during its
storage.

(iii) If the valve has been tested by water, it should be cleaned and water
removed completely before keeping the valve aside.

(iv) When screwed end valves are installed, care should be taken to see that the
compound is applied on the pipe only and not on the valve lest the
compound would get on the valve seat and damage it.

(v) Close the gate in the case of Gate Valves while installing to avoid the
twisting of the gate.

(vi) When the valves are welded on to the pipe-line, care should be taken to see
that the weld splatters does not damage the wedge / plug or seating.

(vii) While installing the check valves care should be taken to install it in the
direction of the flow marked on the valve body by an arrow.

(viii) If a Valve leaks slightly when shut off, open it a little to flush particles that
may be hindering seating. Trying force it shut with a crow bar is likely to ruin
the seat.

(ix) The valve seatings are made for clean fluid operation. Therefore, it must be
ensured that service fluid should be free from foreign particles.

(x) During installation, the centre line of valve should be properly aligned with
centre line of the pipe. It is essentially important in the case of swing check
valve. As far as possible the valve must be kept in upright position.

(xi) In case of By-pass valves (as the by-pass assembly is packed separately)
same number is given on main valve and its by-pass valve. Care should be
taken to fit the same number of by-pass valves with the corresponding
number of the main valve.

Phone : (91 – 562) – 2281202, 2281203, 2281204

A.V. VALVES LIMITED Fax : (91 – 562) – 2281201
16, Industrial Estate, Nunhai
E-mail : avvalves@sancharnet.in , avengg@dataone.in
Agra – 282 006 ( INDIA)
Estd.-1969 Web-site : http://www.avvalves.com
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 MAINTENANCE AND ASSEMBLIES

EXERCISING

Valves that are not operated frequently and which may remain open or closed for long
period, should be worked even partially, about once a month.

LUBRICATION :

Where provision is specifically made on the valve, a regular check up is essential to

see that the lubricant in sufficient quantity is regularly fed. Greasing of spindle,
gearing and other working components as appropriate, should be Performed every
six months. In case of a unit that has not been operated for a long time all moving parts
should be lubricated before operation.

GLAND PACKING :

Do not allow the valve packing to leak. This reduces the efficiency of the packing and
may make a new valve stem necessary. The leaking also wastes material. The fact
that gland packing tends to harden and make movement of the valve element more
difficult if a unit is left inactive for a long period should not be overlooked. When using
split rings the ring splits should be staggered so that they are not all on the same side
of the stem, thus forming a potential source of leakage. The gland nuts should be
tightened uniformly.

GASKETS :

When faulty gasket is the cause of leak, care should be taken to ensure that the
replacement is of the correct material and size.

VIBRATION :

After a long period of operation, connecting bolts should be checked for tightness.
This should be done more often if vibration is experienced in the pipeline.
Maintenance of the valve is reduced to the minimum if the choice of the type and
material is proper.

REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS :

In the event of damage or break-down which warrants the replacement of damaged

components genuine spares from us ( the original manufacturer ) should only be
used.

To ensure that right spares for right valve are used, proper reference has to be given
to us (the manufacturer). When valve serial number is punched on the valve body and
bonnet, apart from name plate, this number should also be communicated.

Phone : (91 – 562) – 2281202, 2281203, 2281204

A.V. VALVES LIMITED Fax : (91 – 562) – 2281201
16, Industrial Estate, Nunhai
E-mail : avvalves@sancharnet.in , avengg@dataone.in
Agra – 282 006 ( INDIA)
Estd.-1969 Web-site : http://www.avvalves.com
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