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pathfinder9909 (Chemical)
28 Jan 04 17:47
Is there anyone in the world that has any idea where I can find a lockout device for a PVDF valve(same as a pvc valve)?
moltenmetal (Chemical)
30 Jan 04 7:48
The trick is to buy the right brand of valve.  An Austrian manufacturer called Praher makes a very nice PVDF true-union ball valve with a locking handle.  They make the same design in PVC and PP as well.

If the valve is already installed, you'll probably have to get something fabricated- a bit rough when the body hasn't got a place to fasten anything to it...I wouldn't recommend thermally welding anything to the valve body. You could fabricate a u-clamp type arrangement that entraps the handle and prevents it from being rotated- but you'd need tools to remove it.
scottguitreau (Chemical)
23 Jun 05 15:52
What is the reason for locking it out? If it is simply to keep someone from opening it, a danger tag or an FYI tag indicating not to turn the valve is what we use. This may be a little less than what looking for, but it will suffice. Otherwise I would have to agree that a U-bolt design would be best.
jdarco (Chemical)
23 Jun 05 17:40
Look at www.haywardindustrial.com  Follow the links to valves and flow control products.  They have a lock out cover that goes over the handle and locks together.  It is made for their valve, but I suspect it will fit others.  I've see other people with similar designs...maybe McMaster Carr or Lab Safety?

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