7 Tools Engineering Firms Use to Create an Industrial Valve Repair Kit
An engineering firm that aims to manage and control its industrial equipment needs to ensure it has the best tools for the job.
Every different situation and problem will often need a unique set of tools and plans to fix it. In this example, the issue of valve repair requires a varied suite of tools.
What kind of tools should you keep handy for valve repair? Some have obvious purposes while others have a specialized problem-solving ability.
Eager to double-check your checklist and make the essential industrial valve repair kit? Read along below for details.
The Tools to Craft An Essential Industrial Valve Repair Kit
Solving an issue with an industrial valve isn’t as simple tightening a screw. You need to understand where and why the problem is so you can solve it with one quick fix.
In addition to the obvious clamps and tools to physically twist, turn, and seal an industrial valve, look to these 7 tools to help you fix the problem with speed and certainty.
1. Portable Pressure Testing Gauges
Pressure gauges are an important part of any hydraulic system. So much so that most systems have a permanent gauge set into the system. Why, then, would you need a portable pressure tester?
Gauges that are permanent can get worn down from being out in the industrial system. Without shielding from the potential grime around it can make it clogged. Even a small amount of grime can make a gauge worthless.
You can keep a portable version safe and clean for immediate use.
2. Flow Meters
Flow meters can be a vital and simple tool to help monitor a valve and pump issue. You can attach a flow meter to any pressure lines, return lines and case drain lines.
With a flow meter attached right to a case drain line, for example, you can monitor the loss of water and pressure in any connected variable pump.
3. Infrared Cameras and Detectors
Heat can be a massive issue in regards to a hydraulic system. An overdose of heat can do high damage to valves and be dangerous to workers when dealing with the system.
With infrared cameras and detectors, you can check where the heat is originating. This allows you to diagnosis the problem right and avoids any issues when dealing with it.
4. Voltage Detectors
A Voltage detector is an often forgotten tool in a valve repair kit. You may often need to check if a solenoid is getting energized. If there is an issue, you will need a separate tool, like a voltage detector.
This can help you eliminate which valves are causing the problem. If the voltage detector checks out, all is well.
5. Servo/Proportional Valve Test Box
For all servo/proportional valves, be sure to have a specific testing box. These kinds of valves can be susceptible to contamination, so checking on them before tampering with them can solve a lot of issues before they begin.
If you can avoid removing these valves, all the better.
6. Valve Flush Plugs
Valve flush plugs come in a few varieties and help keep the rest of the system free from contamination when you need to work on one portion of the system.
The three types are Under-Seat, Over-Seat, and Flow-Thru. Keeping each on hand to protect the rest of your system means you can avoid future problems.
7. Valve Spacers
Valve spaces are potent cleaning and contamination prevention tools. They are best used with O-SEAL valves, which risk contamination during construction due to welding and brazing.
Valve spacers are multi-use to keep these valves and pipes clear and clean.
Knowledge and Expertise for the Industry’s Best
Valve repair is a very important job and as such needs to be a serious endeavor. Creating this fleshed out valve repair kit can turn an under-prepared team into a well-armed one.
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