MILWAUKEE VALVE 1152 - 12 Gate Valve, Bronze, Rising Stem, 1/2 Inch Valve Size

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:

• MSS SP-80

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.