Tools. When you work in the water utility industry, you know that your crew's efficiency is only as good as the tools they have available for use. Unfortunately, it's easy to get sucked into using what's available locally rather than having the correct tool to get the job done. Here's a quick look at some of the gate valve tools we've developed specifically for use by professionals in the water utility industry.
Whether it was a new crew member who used a gate wrench that was just a bit too big or that one customer who had their valve opened and closed an obnoxious amount of times because of supply line issues, a rounded gate valve nut is no laughing matter. Our Rounded Nut Grabber is designed to deal with this exact circumstance, latching on to the middle of the flat rather than at the corners.
We've all had it happen. You get to the end of installing a new valve with just the backfill left to deal with, when the valve box base slips out of center and you're stuck having to dig it back up and start over. We designed the Box Seat to help keep your valve box in place, aligned to the operating nut, while still allowing water to drain out.
Whether it's an issue of fitting a regular wrench into tight corners or just trying to speed up the job while making it easier on your crew, having the right gate wrench makes all the difference. That's why we developed our Ratchet Gate Wrench to speed things along, available in lightweight but strong aluminum and sturdy steel.
When you've got a particular valve that you're concerned is going to be opened time and again, wouldn't you rather protect that investment by avoiding nut rounding? Fortunately, we've made that an easy fix. By installing our strong, ductile iron Hand Wheel, you don't even need a wrench to operate the valve with just a turn of the wheel!
When you invest in high-quality water utility valves, they can be heavy -very heavy. We've all heard horror stories about valve damage or crew members being hurt when an improvised sling is used that slips. That's just part of the reason why our Valve Setter was designed, to simplify the process and avoid damage to your crew, equipment or fittings.
When your crew has the right tools to get the job done, they're able to work safely, quickly and effectively without damaging the fittings and components in your water utility system. The tools we provide have been specifically designed for use in the water utility industry, ensuring that they'll deliver years of reliable service. If you have any questions, need more information or want to get a quote, please feel free to contact the professionals at New Concept Tools today to get started.