Milwaukee 1152-12 gate valve is used to totally stop or allow full flow in a pipeline. Its components include the valve body, seat, gland, spindle, disc and wheel. This unit is not intended for use in portable water.
Features:
- Milwaukee 1152-12 gate valve comes with a handwheel actuator made of malleable iron to maximise the spring load and stop pneumatic power from opening the valve.
- This unit features bronze construction for withstanding pressures up to 200 psi in WOG (Water, Oil & Gas).
- It has FNPT connection end style with a bonnet for union connection.
- It comes with solid wedge discs to minimise vibration in turbulent and high-flow applications.
- This non-shock & gland packed valve has a rising stem that can be operated by pulling or pushing.
Standards and Approvals:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What are the points to remember while installing this Milwaukee 1152-12 gate valve?
A.
- Before installing the valve, thoroughly clean and prepare the piping system.
- Take off any valve end covers that may be present and check the valve ports & seating surfaces for dirt.
- Provide support for the valve to minimise strains brought on by the connected pipe.
- Verify that the valve's rating matches the circumstances under which it is intended to be used.
- After installation, check the packing nut's tightness.
- It is suggested to install the stem vertically with the operator on top.
Q. How to operate gate valves?
A. The handle must be turned counter-clockwise to open and clockwise to close the valve.
