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Thread relief on Manual gate valve stem

Thread relief on Manual gate valve stem

Thread relief on Manual gate valve stem

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Could some one explain Why there is a thread relief on the Manual GV stem(see attached)? Is it for manufacturing ease? Then how would it help in manufacturing?

RE: Thread relief on Manual gate valve stem


This is a common manufacturing feature. Main reason is to end the threaded section with properly manufactured and grooved threads. It will also in use facilitate and define the nut's stop and return travel start.

I do not think tooling machines actually need this form to form threads properly, but assume experience has found this to be a good working solution.

RE: Thread relief on Manual gate valve stem

It is one way to ensure a hard stop for the stem travel. Otherwise you would either jam incomplete threads together or have to bore threads from the handle.

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