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• 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, Phone: 1‑800‑PICK VIC, E‑Mail: pickvic@victaulic.com. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY.
. into position . Inspect the equipment. Before using the tool, check all moveable parts for any www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_3...
4 – 24-inch perform maintenance on the tool . Always carbon steel pipe . VE424MC rolls are marked turn off the main power supply to the tool with the size and part number, and they are before servicing or adjusting the tool .
Qty. Description made . Refer to the electrical schematic in the repair parts list for the VE424MC or VE436MC VE424MC or VE436MC Pipe Roll Grooving Tool and the information contained on the nameplate 8 – 12-inch Rolls Mounted on the Tool (unless on the tool’s drive motor and hydraulic pump...
• The tool, along with this operating and maintenance instructions manual, contains trademarks, copyrights, and/or patented features that are the exclusive property of Victaulic. • THE VE424MC IS SHOWN BELOW. HOWEVER, COMPONENTS ARE SIMILAR FOR THE VE436MC. Pipe Size Indicator...
TOOL MOUNTING PATTERN 50.0 inches 36.7 inches (1270 mm) (932 mm) 2. The VE424MC and VE436MC tools are 81.0 inches (2057 mm) designed for use in a permanent location and must be located on a level concrete floor or base . After an appropriate location is chosen, 52.0 inches...
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• The safety foot switch can be removed easily for storage in the cabinet with the tool is not is use. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_8...
• The tool must be properly grounded. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious personal injury. The VE424MC and VE436MC tools are supplied with a 3/4-inch nominal conduit opening for wiring incoming power . The conduit opening is located at the back of the tool near the main electrical enclosure .
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(main breaker panel, knife switch, etc .) . Lock the switch in the “OFF” position to prevent accidental engagement . NOTE: Victaulic does not supply this lockout mechanism . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_10...
Rust is an abrasive material that will wear the surface of grooving rolls. 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.
PIPE LENGTHS SUITABLE FOR NOTICE GROOVING • Enhanced Tracking Rolls (ETR) VE424MC and VE436MC tools are capable of grooving short pipe lengths without the use of • The patented Enhanced Tracking Roll (ETR) allows hands‑free grooving for short a pipe stand . Refer to the “Short Pipe Lengths”...
. may cause damage to the coupling gasket, Refer to Figure 3 below . resulting in property damage. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_13...
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2. Roll groove a 19-foot, 6-inch/5 .9-m length 15.000 15 OD 381.0 of pipe and a 10-inch/255-mm length of pipe . 16.000 Refer to the “Long Pipe Lengths” section on 16 OD 406.4 page 13 . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_14...
4. After the ram speed is set, re-lock the ram- speed control valve into position, and remove the key . Store the key in a safe location on the tool . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_15...
Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious personal injury. The pipe stabilizer for the VE424MC and VE436MC is designed to prevent pipe sway for 3. Insert a length of pipe that is the correct size 5 – 24-inch NPS sizes in short and long lengths and schedule over the lower roll .
Failure to follow this instruction may the stabilizer too far inward, since it will skew damage the screw head. 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_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_17...
1. Rotate the timer dial to the appropriate pipe timer, to the desired range shown on the dial size . face . NOTE: The VE424MC and VE436MC tools • 4 – 24‑inch pipe sizes are detailed in black. are factory set in the “SEC-10” position . Use Make sure the timer range is set on “SEC‑...
OD and wall thickness make depth stop . The depth stop can be rotated for it impossible to calibrate the groove easy viewing . diameter stop exactly. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_19...
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8b. To adjust for a larger groove diameter, turn 6. Prepare a trial groove . Refer to the “Grooving the depth adjuster clockwise (when viewed from Operation” section, starting on page 21 . above the tool) . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_20...
1. Before grooving, make sure all instructions in the previous sections of this manual have been followed . 2. 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_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_21...
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. This will advance the upper roll into contact with the pipe . The lower roll will start rotating, and the groove will begin to form . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_22...
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• Make sure short pipe lengths are properly necessary, to ensure grooves remain within supported. specification. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_23...
• Never wear loose clothing, loose gloves, 3. Turn the power switch on the side of the tool or anything that can become entangled in to the “ON” position moving parts. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_24...
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This is normal for pipe that has and increase the tracking force by pulling the a noticeable weld seam or hard spot. pipe harder to the left and downward . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_25...
2. “Installation of Kit Components on a within specification. VE424MC for Grooving 14 – 24-inch Pipe to Advanced Groove System (AGS) Specifications or for Grooving 26 – 36-inch Pipe to Original Groove System Specifications” section, starting on page 41 .
6. Remove the slide spacer by snapping it out directly, as shown above . 4. Push the “Hydraulic Pump Start” button . 7. Pull up (out) on the red “Stop” knob . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_27...
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Failure to follow this instruction could result • If the Woodruff Key shows signs of in serious personal injury. damage, replace it with a new Victaulic‑ supplied key. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_28...
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15. Insert the allen wrench completely through the outer set screw and into each inner set screw, as shown in Figure 8 above . Loosen each inner set screw two turns . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_29...
4. Inspect the condition of the upper shaft to the “OFF” position . bearings (front bearing and rear bearing) . Replace the upper shaft bearings if damaged or excessively worn . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_30...
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. The allen wrench must be in the position shown in Figure 9 above to tighten the inner set screw . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_31...
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18. Pull up (out) on the red “Stop” knob . 14. Install the lower roll onto the main shaft, as shown above . Make sure the lower roll fits over the Woodruff key . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_32...
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“groove” with the lower-roll backstop flange as the slide advances . Align the upper roll by pushing or pulling on the knob on the front of the upper shaft . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_33...
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. 25. After the slide has retracted completely, push down (in) on the red “Stop” knob . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_34...
TM-VE424MC/VE436MC OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONVERTING A VE424MC OR VE436MC FOR GROOVING 14 – 24‑INCH PIPE TO ADVANCED GROOVE SYSTEM (AGS) SPECIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONVERTING A VE424MC OR VE436MC FOR GROOVING 26 – 36‑INCH PIPE TO ORIGINAL GROOVE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS www.victaulic.com...
4 – 24‑inch original requirement on the order, along with groove system rolls to be used. the size and wall thickness of pipe to be grooved. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_36...
Remove the remainder of the backing from the pipe-size indicator label, and finish wrapping the label around the depth adjuster barrel . 4. Loosen and remove the depth calibration nut . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_37...
. Refer to this label and the grooving tables, starting on page 69, when grooving 14 – 24-inch pipe to Advanced Groove System (AGS) specifications . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_38...
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Failure to follow this instruction could result hydraulic fluid . If the tool is equipped with quick in serious personal injury. connectors, it is not necessary to cap the ends . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_39...
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11. Remove the cylinder and the slide assembly by lifting straight up and out of the tool . Place the cylinder and the slide assembly face down on a work surface . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_40...
3. Rotate the slide so that the upper shaft spring is on the same side as the hydraulic connections . Replace the upper shaft spring with the two screws . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_41...
26 – 36-inch pipe) section that follows . • If the tool is connected to the power supply by rigid conduit, provisions must be made at this time to disconnect and rework the conduit www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_42...
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• An alternative is to use a hoist to lift the stabilizer assembly into position. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_43...
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“Roll Set Installation” section, starting on page 30 . 13. Adjust the pipe stabilizer by following the “Pipe Stabilizer Adjustment” section, starting on page 16 . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_44...
. A grease fitting is provided on the front of the upper shaft . Refer to the applicable “Recommended Lubricants” table on page 51 for the proper grease . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_45...
(refer to Figure 11 above) . Refer to the card attached to the gear reducer for the proper lubricant . 3. Re-install the plug(s) . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_46...
. Make sure the container is large enough to to loosen the screw that holds the bracket to the hold 2 gallons/8 liters of oil . frame . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_47...
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14. Turn on the main power supply to the tool (main breaker panel, knife switch, etc .) . 10. Place a tray under the oil filter . Remove the oil filter . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_48...
– 50 mm from the top of the tank . Refer to the applicable “Recommended Lubricants” table on page 51 for the proper 18. Check the hydraulic oil level . Add oil, as hydraulic oil . necessary . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_49...
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6. Turn the power switch on the side of the tool groove diameter stop and the top of the to the “ON” position . hydraulic cylinder. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_50...
13. Bring the hydraulic oil level up to 1 – 2 inches/25 – 50 mm from the top of the tank . Refer to the applicable “Recommended Lubricants” table on page 51 for the proper hydraulic oil . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_51...
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL WIRING PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION Refer to the repair parts list for the VE424MC or VE436MC for information regarding servicing the When ordering parts, the following information electrical hardware . In addition, the repair parts is required for Victaulic to process the order lists include the following information for the and send the correct part(s) .
VAPS 112 VICTAULIC ADJUSTABLE PIPE STAND In addition, the Victaulic VAPS 3036 contains The Victaulic VAPS 112 is a portable, adjustable, features that are similar for the VAPS 112, but it roller-type pipe stand that contains four legs is suitable for 26 – 36-inch pipe sizes . Contact for additional stability .
Pipe is “over-tracking. ” section on page 13. Pipe stabilizer is adjusted too far inward. Back off the pipe stabilizer to the furthest point where it still stabilizes the pipe effectively. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_54...
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Victaulic Incorrect upper roll, lower roll, or both Install the correct rolls. Refer to the applicable “Tool Rating and Roll specifications. installed on the tool Selection” section. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_55...
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; 304.8mm; 318.5 mm; 377.0 mm; and 426.0 mm. Contact Victaulic Tool Company for details.
For aluminum pipe, the following, additional 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; and 318.5 mm. Contact Victaulic Tool Company for details.
32.000 0.312 32 OD 813.0 36.000 0.250 0.312 0.312 36 OD 914.0 Notes: 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_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_58...
Schedule 10, which has a nominal wall thickness of 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 RWX1424L24 lower roll and the RWX1424U24 upper roll should be used. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_59...
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; 304.8mm; 318.5 mm; 377.0 mm; and 426.0 mm. Contact Victaulic Tool Company for details.
For aluminum pipe, the following, additional 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; and 318.5 mm. Contact Victaulic Tool Company for details.
32.000 0.312 32 OD 813.0 36.000 0.250 0.312 0.312 36 OD 914.0 Notes: 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_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_62...
Schedule 10, which has a nominal wall thickness of 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 RWX1424L24 lower roll and the RWX1424U24 upper roll should be used. www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_63...
. “T” Dimension – The “T” dimension is the lightest grade (minimum, nominal wall thickness) of pipe that is suitable for roll grooving (except for PVC pipe) . www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_64...
TM-VE424MC/VE436MC OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_65...
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TM-VE424MC/VE436MC OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_66...
TM-VE424MC/VE436MC OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL www.victaulic.com VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. REV_C TM‑VE424MC/VE436MC_67...
‡ The Groove Width “B” dimension is listed for information only. The Groove Width “B” dimension will be achieved with properly maintained Victaulic tools that are equipped with special Victaulic AGS (RW) roll sets made specifically for use with standard-weight pipe.
‡ The Groove Width “B” dimension is listed for information only. The Groove Width “B” dimension will be achieved with properly maintained Victaulic tools that are equipped with special Victaulic AGS (RWX) roll sets made specifically for use with stainless steel pipe.
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