Flowserve Vogt Forged Steel Gate - Manual (Page 15)

Flow Control
Vogt Valves
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3.1 Introduction
Flowserve recognizes the importance of maintaining the as-built
condition of valves, and has prepared this section to call attention to
important considerations in the handling of valves prior to installation.
Vogt forged steel valves are tested and shipped ready for installa-
tion. These valves are well-designed, fabricated under an ISO 9001
Quality Program, and inspected and tested to provide years of
satisfactory service. Vogt valves can withstand a variety of damages
caused by impact, shock or incursion of detrimental materials after
installation. However, the intermediate period between the factory
production tests and the installation in the end-user’s pipeline may
involve exposure to damage during shipping that may adversely
affect the subsequent service performance of the valves.
Vogt valves are packaged to rigorous procedures, depending upon
end-user specifications, and are padded and boxed for full protection
during shipment to our customers.
Attention to the recommendations and cautions here will provide
enhanced assurance of a satisfactory valve when installed.
3.2 Handling
Appropriate care in handling valves should be complementary to the
degree of protection provided in preparation for transport. A basic
consideration in handling valves should be to avoid damaging the
protection provided for shipment. An obvious general rule is that
valves should never be thrown or dropped. It is advisable to keep the
valve(s) in the shipping containers until the valve is to be installed.
Vogt valves are carefully made from selected materials to give long,
trouble-free service when properly installed in applications for which
they were designed. Proper care and maintenance in the field can
contribute significantly to maximum performance.
The care the valve receives between the time it is shipped by the
manufacturer and installed in the piping system is important. During
this period, the valve can be handled many times and can be kept
in storage for long periods. Industrial valves are not delicate, but
they are mechanical devices, which should be treated as such and
handled with care.
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Shipping And Storage