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THE HISTORY OF VALVEINSERTION & THIERFUTURE2020 CONFERENCE &TRADE SHOW.
Valve InsertsWhat is a Valve Insert?Placement of a valve in-line, under pressure, withno interruption of service.ApplicationsValve inserts are most commonly used for: Installation of additional shutoffs Replacement of defective valves Used as a line stop where a permanentvalve is desired. For example: Line relocationDead ending (abandoning)Temporary bypassInstrument installationMaterial testing Leak repair2
THE HISTORYValve Insert Conception by ProductRomac - QuikValveMueller Valve Insert1991 - PresentComing 2021AP Smith / US PipeMueller – H-800AVT – EZValve1905 – 1990’ish1957 - 1990’ish2010 – Present1900190519101915 op1995 - PresentTeam – Insert Valve2003 - Present3
Pipe Cut Out &Seat ConfigurationHydra Stop ValveMueller H-2361AVT EZ ValveRomac QuikValveTeam ValveSlot RemovedHole RemovedSection Removed4
AVT EZ ValveStep 1:Step 2:Step 3:Step 4:Prepare Insertion SiteAssemble Ductile IronCastings with IntegratedIsolation ValveAttach Milling Tool and Mill120⁰ Insertion SlotClose Isolation Valve,Replace Milling Tool withvalve Bonnet. OpenIsolation Valve and EZValve is Now Operational5
Hydra-StopStep 1:Step 2:Step 3:Step 4:Install the Valve BodyCut Coupon Out of PipeInstall Valve CartridgeValve is Now Operational6
Romac QuikValveStep 1:Step 2:Step 3:Install the QuikValveSleeveDrill the Pipe Wall andRemove CouponReam the PipeStep 4:Insert the Valve7
TEAM InsertValveStep 1:Tapping Machine RemovesComplete Section of PipeStep 2:Insert Bonnet into theValve BodyStep 3:Valve is Now Operational8
Mueller H-2361Step 1:Step 2:Step 3:Step 4:Install SleeveTapping Machine RemovesComplete Section of PipeInsert Valve into the ValveBodyValve is Now Operational9
Key FeaturesKey FeaturesRomac QuikValve & InsertaValve Hydra-StopAVT EZ ValveTeam Valve InsertMueller H-2361Size Range4-12" (100-300mm)4-24" (100-600mm)4-24"4-12"4-12" in 2021Pressure Rating150PSI250PSI (150PSI for 20 & 24")250PSI250PSI350PSIBodyFusion Epoxy Coated A36 Steel304 SST (D for 20" & 24")Epoxy Coated DIEpoxy Coated DIEpoxy Coated DIRestraint Mechanism Clamp (Similar to tapping sleeve)Clamp (Similar to tapping sleeve)Clamp w/ Centering PinsMechanical JointMechanical JointStemManganese or NDZ Bronze304 SST304 SSTBronzeBronze - ASTM B138HardwareAlloy or 304SST304 SST304 SSTAlloy or 304SST316 SSTCostMost AffordableMid Range - 4" -12"Mid Range - 4" - 12"Mid Range - 4" - 12"Most ExpensiveWarranty1 Year1 Year1 Year1 Year10 YearNotes:Reamer processMust know pipe ID prior toordering gate cartridgeMilled slot (Not tapped)Geared valve for inserts 8"Not available in 18"Only valve that guarantees seal.10
What does the futureof Valve Insertionlook like?
2020 CONFERENCE &TRADE SHOW.THE END
AVT EZ Valve 5 Step 1: Prepare Insertion Site Step 2: Assemble Ductile Iron Castings with Integrated Isolation Valve Step 3: Attach Milling Tool and Mill 120⁰ Insertion Slot . Key Features Romac QuikValve & InsertaValve Hydra-Stop AVT EZ Valve Team Valve Insert Mueller H-2361 Size Range 4-12" (100-300mm) 4-24" (100-600mm) .
