When you're in the waterworks industry, you'd think something as simple as a gate valve wrench would be, well, simple. Unfortunately, this often isn't the case. Whether you're working in tight quarters that make it difficult to turn the wrench or have to deal with poor quality wrenches that leave you in a lurch as they slip and deform around the gate valve, having the right tool for the job makes al the difference. Here's a quick look at the different gate valve wrenches we offer and how they help you get the job done more effectively and efficiently.
When you're in close quarters or have to deal with obstructions, having a ratcheting gate wrench allows you to more easily get the valve turned. Instead of having to complete the circle or reset the gate wrench every time you hit a stopping point, you can simply use the ratcheting action to turn the valve. But how many times have you turned it? The stamped mark on both the steel or aluminum wrench handle and the shaft makes that task easier. And like all our gate valve wrenches, it's also available with an optional swivel nut, making it perfect for those gate valves that were installed in a less than perfect position.
Are your gate valves at a number of different depths? With our telescoping gate wrenches, you won't need to constantly change out the extension stems. The wrenches are available in adjustable lengths from 4' to 8' long and from 6' to 10' long. The positive stop prevents the extension piece from falling off while the thumb screw holds it in place at the correct depth. It's also available with a folding handle option to allow for easy storage, packing and shipping.
At New Concept Tools, even our standard tools provide high quality construction and long term durability that will keep them in operation for years after their lighter weight counterparts have fallen by the wayside. We use 1" Schedule 80 steel pipe in our shafts with a heavy duty arch at the end and a 2" fixed or swivel square socket end, ensuring you'll never have to worry about it breaking under normal use.
When you need just a little more depth to reach a gate valve, you don't want to use an extension stem that will fail or fall off in the service hole. We manufacture our extension stems with Schedule 40 steel pipe and a centering ring to keep it aligned inside your valve box.
Want to DIY your tools? We offer top and bottom nuts for you to weld onto your own pipe, sockets for creating your own wrench and opening direction plates to prevent valve damage, all out of the same high quality materials we use to create our tools. All our wrenches and accessories are available in aluminum for light weight applications and 304 or 316 stainless steel.
Unlike many manufacturers, we make our gate valve wrenches out of high quality steel and aluminum, assuring that they will provide years of reliable service for you and your department. If you have questions or need additional information about any of these gate valve wrenches or accessories, please feel free to contact us today. At New Concept Tools, we've been developing high quality tools specifically for the waterworks industry for nearly 40 years.
