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Victaulic VE460 Operating And Maintenance Instruction Manual

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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
VE460
PIPE ROLL GROOVING TOOL
WARNING
If you need additional copies of any literature, or if you have questions concerning the safe
and proper operation of this tool, contact Victaulic, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031,
Phone: 1-800-PICK VIC, E-Mail: pickvic@victaulic.com.
www.victaulic.com
VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY.
REV_A
WARNING
Failure to follow instructions and warnings could result in serious
personal injury, property damage, and/or product damage.
• Before operating or servicing the VE460 Roll Grooving Tool, read
all instructions in this manual and all warning labels on the tool.
• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, foot protection, and hearing
protection while working around this tool.
• Save this operating and maintenance manual.
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  • Page 1 • Save this operating and maintenance manual. If you need additional copies of any literature, or if you have questions concerning the safe and proper operation of this tool, contact Victaulic, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, Phone: 1-800-PICK VIC, E-Mail: pickvic@victaulic.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ..... . .54 VE460 Large Container Contents ..6 Tool Rating and Roll Selection ... . 56 VE460 Small Container Contents .

  • Page 4: Hazard Identification

    OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Definitions for identifying the various hazard levels are provided below. The VE460 is designed only for roll grooving pipe. Use of these tools requires dexterity This safety alert symbol indicates and mechanical skills, as well as sound safety important safety messages.
  • Page 5 16. Do not reach inside the pipe ends during tool operation. Pipe edges can be sharp and can snag gloves, hands, and shirt sleeves. Fingers and hands can be crushed between the pipe and lower roll. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_5...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Victaulic Company. necessary parts are included. If any parts are missing, contact Victaulic. The VE460 Roll Grooving Tool is a fully VE460 LARGE CONTAINER CONTENTS motorized, semi-automatic, hydraulic-feed tool for roll grooving pipe to receive Victaulic grooved Qty.

  • Page 7: Tool Nomenclature

    R090424LAB If you need additional copies of any literature, or if you have questions concerning the safe and proper operation of any pipe preparation tools, contact Victaulic, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, Phone 1-800-PICK VIC, E-Mail: pickvic@victaulic.com. 0567 Rev. D R031272LAB www.victaulic.com...

  • Page 8: Tool Setup For Grooving 24-Inch/610.0-Mm And Smaller Pipe Sizes

    Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury. The VE460 Roll Grooving Tool is designed for use in a permanent location and must be located on a level concrete floor or Remove all components from the base.
  • Page 9 NOTICE maintenance (refer to drawings on following page) • VE460 tools are equipped with a detachable safety-foot-switch cord. The WARNING safety foot switch can be removed easily for storage in the cabinet when the tool is •...

  • Page 10: Important Information For Tool Setup

    OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TOOL SETUP Support bases are required when using a VE460 Roll Grooving Tool to groove 26-inch/660.0- mm and larger pipe sizes. Each support base corresponds with a range of pipe sizes; these requirements must be followed to ensure pipe is grooved properly (refer to table below).

  • Page 11: Tool Setup For Grooving 26-Inch/660.0-Mm And Larger Pipe Sizes

    56.00 inches/ 24.00 inches/ 1422 mm 610 mm TOOL SETUP FOR GROOVING The VE460 Roll Grooving Tool with support 26-INCH/660.0-MM AND base(s) is designed for use in a permanent location and must be located on a level LARGER PIPE SIZES concrete floor.
  • Page 12 The tool frame is designed so that no nuts are required on the ends of the bolts. Tighten all stabilizer bolts completely until the lock washers are compressed fully. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_12...
  • Page 13 At this time, an additional support base can be installed. Following the same four- point lifting method as in step 2, raise the second support base over the bottom www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_13...
  • Page 14 NOTICE • VE460 tools are equipped with a detachable safety-foot-switch cord. The safety foot switch can be removed easily for storage in the cabinet when the tool is not is use.
  • Page 15 Apply a lock washer and hex nut onto the Repeat this step for the other side of the end of each hex-head bolt. tool. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_15...
  • Page 16 19. Installation of the support base(s) is now complete. Proceed to the “Power Requirements” section. 18c. Insert a handrail into each handrail base, as shown above. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_16...

  • Page 17: Power Requirements

    CONNECT INCOMING 220-volt operation, unless specified otherwise POWER TO THE TOOL. on the order. To re-wire the VE460 for 440-volt, 60-Hz service, the following conversions must • The tool must be grounded be made. Refer to the electrical schematic in the properly.
  • Page 18 TM-VE460 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL The VE460 Roll Grooving Tool is equipped with a “TEST (JOG)” setting. Operating the tool in the “TEST (JOG)” setting allows for: • Determining rotation of the tool’s lower roll • Confirming that the pipe to be grooved is...
  • Page 19 11. Close the main enclosure and re-tighten the screw on the two brackets. 12. Turn on the main power supply to the tool (main breaker panel, knife switch, etc.). www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_19...

  • Page 20: Preparing Pipe For Grooving

    AGS Vic-Flanges. Foreign material may interfere with or damage grooving rolls, resulting in distorted grooves and grooves that are out of Victaulic specifications. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY.

  • Page 21: Pipe Length Requirements

    PIPE LENGTH REQUIREMENTS EXAMPLE: A 20-foot, 4-inch/6.2-m length of 10-inch diameter steel pipe is required VE460 tools are capable of grooving short pipe to finish a section, and only 20-foot/6.1-m lengths without the use of a pipe stand. Table 1 lengths are available.
  • Page 22 323.9 54.000 54 OD 14.000 1372 14 OD 355.6 56.000 56 OD 14.843 1422 377.0 mm 377.0 60.000 15.000 60 OD 1524 15 OD 381.0 16.000 16 OD 406.4 www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_22...

  • Page 23: Checking And Adjusting The Tool Prior To Grooving

    CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ADJUSTING THE ROLL GUARDS THE TOOL PRIOR TO GROOVING The VE460 tool features a “SET GUARD” control switch setting. With the correct pipe Every Victaulic roll grooving tool is checked, size and schedule inserted in the tool, the “SET adjusted, and tested at the factory prior to GUARD”...
  • Page 24 (1/4-inch/6.4-mm thick guard pad), and the other is specifically for 14-inch/355.6-mm and larger pipe being grooved with AGS roll sets (3/8-inch/9.5-mm thick guard pad with “FOR AGS ONLY” label). www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_24...
  • Page 25 11. The guard setting procedure is complete. Remove the guard setting pad from the pipe. When tool guard adjustments are complete, pull the “STOP” knob on the control panel to the out position. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_25...

  • Page 26: Pipe Stabilizer Adjustment

    Loosen the stabilizer locking handle and the stabilizer-roller-guard wing nut. The pipe stabilizer for the VE460 is designed 2a. Using the stabilizer handwheel, retract the to prevent pipe sway of short and long pipe stabilizer roller to clear the pipe when it is lengths.
  • Page 27 DO NOT adjust the stabilizer roller too far inward, since it will skew the pipe to the left and off center, resulting in excessive pipe-end flare. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_27...

  • Page 28: Ram Speed Adjustment

    Steel (Grooved to AGS Specifications) Stainless Steel (Type 304/304L and Type 316/316L) Stainless Steel (Type 304/304L and Type 316/316L Grooved to AGS Specifications) Aluminum (Types 6061-T4 and 6063-T4) 10.0 www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_28...

  • Page 29: Dwell Control Adjustment

    If necessary, rotate the time range screw, located in the lower left-hand corner of the timer, to the desired range shown on the dial face. NOTE: VE460 tools are factory set in the “SEC-10” position. Use only a #0 Phillips head screwdriver to adjust the range screw.

  • Page 30: Pipe Size Adjustment

    Make sure the scrap sections meet the length requirements listed in Table 1. Turn the groove diameter stop counter- clockwise to lock the depth adjuster in this position. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_30...
  • Page 31 This is normal for pipe that has a noticeable weld seam or hard spot. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_31...
  • Page 32 • The “C” dimension (groove diameter) must conform to Victaulic specifications to ensure proper joint performance. Failure to follow this instruction could cause joint failure, resulting in personal injury and/ or property damage. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_32...

  • Page 33: Grooving Short Pipe Lengths

    “STOP” knob on the electrical enclosure is pulled to the out position. Push the “HYDRAULIC PUMP START” Turn the power switch on the side of the button. tool to the “ON” position. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_33...
  • Page 34 The necessary, to ensure grooves remain upper roll will advance and contact the within specification. pipe. Remove hands from the pipe. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_34...

  • Page 35: Grooving Long Pipe Lengths

    “Tool Setup” section for leveling flare may occur on the pipe end. Refer to requirements. the “Tool Setup” section and the drawings above for tool setup and pipe positioning requirements. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_35...
  • Page 36 Turn the power switch on the side of the tool to the “ON” position. 9a. Push the “HYDRAULIC PUMP START” button. Pull the “STOP” knob on the control panel and the electrical enclosure to the out position. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_36...
  • Page 37 Make sure pipe is positioned properly (refer to the “Long Pipe Lengths” section). Repeat steps 10 - 12. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_37...
  • Page 38 15. If no more roll grooving will be performed for a while, turn off the hydraulic system by pushing down (in) either the red “STOP” knob on the control panel or the electrical enclosure. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_38...

  • Page 39: Roll Changing

    TM-VE460 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ROLL CHANGING VE460 roll grooving tools are designed with rolls to accommodate several pipe sizes and materials, which eliminates the need for frequent roll changes. When a different pipe size or material is required for grooving, the upper and lower rolls must be changed.
  • Page 40 10. Turn the power switch on the side of the Pull the “STOP” knob on the control panel tool to the “OFF” position. to the out position. Push the “HYDRAULIC PUMP START” button to retract (raise) the slide. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_40...

  • Page 41: Lower Roll Removal

    Remove the lower roll by pulling it off the main shaft. Store the lower roll inside the tool cabinet. If the lower roll cannot be removed by hand, use a conventional gear puller. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_41...

  • Page 42: Upper Roll Installation

    Make sure the markings on the upper roll are facing forward. While supporting the upper roll, insert the upper shaft into the slide and upper roll. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_42...

  • Page 43: Lower Roll Installation

    Make sure the markings on the lower roll are facing out. Turn the power switch on the side of the tool to the “ON” position. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_43...
  • Page 44 “SET GUARD” mode. Depress and hold the safety foot switch. The upper roll and slide will start to move downward. 10. Snap the slide spacer into the tool, as shown above. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_44...
  • Page 45 12. Push the “HYDRAULIC PUMP START” button to fully retract (raise) the slide. 13. After the slide has retracted (raised) completely, push down (in) on the red “STOP” knob on the control panel. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_45...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Preventive maintenance during operation will pay for itself in repair and operating savings. Replacement parts must be ordered from Victaulic to ensure proper and safe operation of the tool. LUBRICATION After every 8 hours of operation, lubricate the tool.

  • Page 47: Checking And Filling Gear Reducer Oil

    – 50 mm below the top of the tank. DO NOT over-fill the tank, since the oil may overflow due to thermal expansion. Refer to the applicable “Recommended Lubricants” table for the proper hydraulic oil. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_47...

  • Page 48: Replacing Hydraulic Oil And Filter

    Position a container underneath the drain bracket to the frame. plug. Make sure the container is large enough to hold 2 gallons/8 liters of oil. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_48...
  • Page 49 13. Install the fill/vent plug. 14. Turn on the main power supply to the tool (main breaker panel, knife switch, etc.). 10. Place a tray under the oil filter. Unscrew the oil filter. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_49...
  • Page 50 19. Push down (in) on the red “STOP” knob on the control panel. 20. Follow the “Air Bleeding” section. 16. Pull the “STOP” knob on the control panel and the electrical enclosure to the out position. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_50...

  • Page 51: Air Bleeding

    Turn the power switch on the side of the tool to the “ON” position. Remove the plug from the tee at the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder port. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_51...
  • Page 52 Depress the safety foot switch, hold it down for 5 seconds, the release it for 5 seconds. Repeat this step until no air bubbles can be seen through the clear vinyl tube. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_52...

  • Page 53: Recommended Lubricants

    INFORMATION BEARING AND SLIDE GREASE When ordering parts, the following information is required for Victaulic to process the order and (General Purpose EP Lithium Base Grease) send the correct part(s). Request the RP-VE460 Repair Parts List for detailed drawings and parts...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the “Ram Speed Adjustment” section. Larger diameter pipe sways or Incorrect pipe stabilizer adjustment. Move the pipe stabilizer in or out until the pipe rotates smoothly. vibrates from side to side. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_54...
  • Page 55 Pipe not inserted fully onto the lower roll, Make sure pipe is against the lower-roll backstop flange. Refer to or pipe is not tracking properly. the “Long Pipe Lengths” section for proper pipe stand positioning. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_55...

  • Page 56: Tool Rating And Roll Selection

    R9Q1448U36 762.0 Roll Set 32.000 0.250 0.375 0.375 0.375 R9Q1460036 32 OD 813.0 36.000 0.250 0.375 0.375 0.375 36 OD 914.0 Table and notes continue on the following page www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_56...
  • Page 57 In addition, the following pipe sizes may be roll grooved: 108.0 mm; 133.0 mm; 139.7 mm; 152.4 mm; 159.0 mm; 165.1 mm; 203.2 mm; 216.3 mm; 254.0 mm; 267.4 mm; 304.8 mm; 318.5 mm; 377.0 mm; and 426.0 mm. Contact Victaulic for details. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_57...

  • Page 58: Original Groove System Rolls For Aluminum And Pvc Plastic Pipe - Color Coded Yellow Zinc

    Contact Victaulic for details. For PVC pipe, the following additional pipe sizes may be roll grooved: 108.0 mm; 133.0 mm; 139.7 mm; 159.0 mm; 165.1 mm; and 216.3 mm. Contact Victaulic for details. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY.

  • Page 59: Original Groove System Rolls For Schedule 5S And 10S Stainless Steel Pipe - Color Coded Silver

    Roll Set 813.0 RXQ1460036 34.000 0.312 34 OD 864.0 36.000 0.312 36 OD 914.0 Types 304/304L and 316/316L stainless steel pipe The wall thicknesses listed are nominal minimum and maximum www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_59...

  • Page 60: Rw Rolls For Grooving Standard-Weight Steel Pipe To Ags Specifications - Color Coded Black With Yellow Band

    44 OD 1118.0 12.7 RWQ3460U48 Roll Set RWQ3460048 46.000 0.220 0.500 46 OD 1168.0 12.7 48.000 0.220 0.500 48 OD 1219.0 12.7 Table and notes continue on the following page www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_60...
  • Page 61 0.250 inch/6.4 mm. For grooving 14 - 24-inch OD true Schedule 10 stainless steel pipe (nominal wall thickness of 0.250 inch/6.4 mm), the RW0X460L24 lower roll and the RWQX448U24 upper roll should be used (roll set part number is RWQX460024). www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_61...

  • Page 62: Explanation Of Critical Roll Groove Dimensions

    OD for proper coupling fit. The groove must be of uniform depth for the entire pipe circumference. For pipe being grooved to AGS specifications, Victaulic RW roll sets for carbon steel pipe or RWX roll sets for stainless steel pipe must be used.

  • Page 63: Roll Groove Specifications - Original Groove System For Steel And Stainless Steel Pipe

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  • Page 65: Roll Groove Specifications - Original Groove System For Steel Pipe And All Materials Grooved With "Es" Rolls

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  • Page 66: Roll Groove Specifications - Advanced Groove System (Ags) Roll Groove

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  • Page 67: Advanced Groove System (Ags) Roll Grooving Specifications For Carbon Steel Pipe

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  • Page 68 TM-VE460 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_A TM-VE460_68...

  • Page 69: Advanced Groove System (Ags) Roll Grooving Specifications For Stainless Steel Pipe

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  • Page 72 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL VE460 PIPE ROLL GROOVING TOOL For complete contact information, visit www.victaulic.com TM-VE460 5855 REV A UPDATED 10/2009 RM00460000 VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. © 2009 VICTAULIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED IN THE USA.

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