Climax VM9000 User Manual

VM9000 PORTABLE GLOBE VALVE REPAIR MACHINE

A portable valve machining system that
quickly and safely repairs nuclear plant
MSIV and other globe valve assemblies

TECHNICAL DATA AND CONFIGURATION GUIDE

The Climax Model VM9000 is a portable
valve repair system designed to repair
MSIV and other globe valves from
356mm–762mm (14"–30") in diameter.
It will machine and grind pressure-seal
bores, guide ribs and seats. Switch from
single-point machining to grinding in
minutes. Grinding head produces a 16
Ra finish for assurance of LLRT passage.

Extremely versatile, one set-up for multi­ple procedures

The VM9000 machining
system repairs MSIV seats, guide ribs and
pressure seal surfaces. No need to pur­chase separate tools for each process.
Plus with one set-up you can perform
both single-point machining and grind­ing procedures.

Quick set-up reduces radiation exposure

The VM9000 has been designed for fast,
easy set-up in potentially contaminated
or “hot” areas. The open design of the
machine allows excellent visibility for
viewing machining operations and all
operational controls are on top of the

machine for easy access. The system
includes a specially designed angle lift
arm for rapid insertion and removal of
the VM9000 into and from angled valve
housings.

Six built-in alignment instruments pro­vide fast centering

All support chucks are
adjustable from the top of the valve plus
a specially designed quick adjustment sys­tem features six built-in alignment instru­ments for fast tool centering. This unique
feature also allows you to utilize the tool
as it's own mapping and surveying device
once you have the VM9000 centered in
your valve.

Unique dual-power system provides
safe, high quality performance

The
VM9000 includes two separate power
sources. A compact, hydraulic motor
provides plenty of low-speed torque for
precise control of the rotational drive.
Two precision pneumatic drive systems
provide power for the axial feed system
and for the accessory grinding attach-

ment. The pneumatic system has been
designed to protect the operator from
coming into contact with potentially
contaminated particles that may be
formed during the valve repair process.

The Climax VM9000 Globe Valve Repair System

The VM9000 is now used by
these industries:

• Power generation

• Ship repair

• Petrochemical

Typical applications:

• Main Steam Isolation Valve (MSIV)
valves

• Turbine throttles

• Stop valves

• Stop check valves

• Component nozzles

• Globe valve

Machining and Polishing Valve Seats Machining Guide Ribs Machining Pressure Seal Area

POWERFUL, PRECISE, ON-SITE MACHINING SOLUTIONS

VM9000 Tool Configuration

For help contact: Climax Portable Machine Tools, P.O. Box 1210, Newberg, OR 97132 USA | Website: www .cpmt.com
Worldwide Phone: [phone]

| USA/Canada Toll-Free: 800.333.8311 | Fax: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]

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Configure your VM9000 Valve Repair System
in four easy steps.

1

Select a Bar Length and Hydraulic Power Option.

2

Select a Turning Option.

3

Select a Chuck Option.

4

Select a Chuck Jaw Option.

To generate the correct part number for the valve machine you require,
simply select the option you need in each step, then write the number
of that option in the corresponding box at the top of this page.

Each VM9000 comes with a Base Configuration,
which includes:

• Rotational drive/axial feed unit

• Pneumatic and hydraulic motors

• Pneumatic conditioning unit

• Lifting assembly

• Lighting assembly

• Tool kit

• Metal shipping container

Step 1: Select a Bar Length and Hydraulic Power Unit Option

Step 2: Select a Turning Option

(Turning arm, grinding attachment and shaper head)

AB CD

E

H

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VM9000

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Your part number is:

VM9000 Base Configuration

Turning Bar Assembly

Turning Arm

Hydraulic Power Unit

(To generate your part number, write the number of each option you require in the corresponding box.)

Write the number of the Turning
Bar Assembly you need in box

“A

“

Number 1: 1473mm (58") turning bar
assembly

Number 2: 1524mm (60") turning bar
assembly

Number 3: 1676mm (66") turning bar
assembly

Write the number of the Hydraulic
Power Unit (HPU) you need in box

“B.”

Number 1: HPU, 5hp (6GPM), 230V,
30m (100ft) hydraulic hoses, and
pendant cable

Number 2: HPU, 5hp (6GPM), 380V,
30m (100ft) hydraulic hoses, and
pendant cable

Number 3: HPU, 5hp (6GPM), 460V,
30m (100ft) hydraulic hoses, and
pendant cable

Write the number of the Turning
Arm you need in box

“C.”

(Includes

tool head)

Number 1: Small bore turning arm,
356mm–483mm (14"–19") dia.

Number 2: Standard turning arm,
406mm–600mm (16"–24") dia.

Number 3: Extended turning arm,
508mm–762mm (20"–30") dia.

A

B

C

VM9000 Tool Configuration

For help contact: Climax Portable Machine Tools, P.O. Box 1210, Newberg, OR 97132 USA | Website: www .cpmt.com
Worldwide Phone: [phone]

| USA/Canada Toll-Free: 800.333.8311 | Fax: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]

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95 Degree Chuck

Jaw Sets

Jaw Sets

Grinding Attachment

Shaper Head

120 Degree Chuck

95 Degree Chuck

120 Degree Chuck

Write the number of the of the
Grinding Attachment you need in
box

“D.”

Number 0: No grinding attachment
Number 1: Include grinding attach-

ment with wheel dresser

Write the number of the Shaper
Head you need in box

“E.”

Number 0: No shaper head
Number 1: Include shaper head

Write the number of the Upper
Chuck Assembly you need
in box

“F.”

Number 1: Small bore chuck,
356mm–610mm (14"–24"), 120
degree

Number 2: Small bore chuck,
356mm–610mm (14"–24"), 95 degree

Number 3: Standard chuck,
406mm–762mm (16"–30"), 120
degree

Number 4: Standard chuck,
406mm–762mm (16"–30"), 95 degree

Write the number of the Lower
Chuck Assembly you need in box

“G.”

Number 1: Small bore chuck,
356mm–610mm (14"–24"), 120
degree

Number 2: Small bore chuck,
356mm–610mm (14"–24"), 95 degree

Number 3: Standard chuck,
406mm–762mm (16"–30"), 120
degree

Number 4: Standard chuck,
406mm–762mm (16"–30"), 95 degree

Write the number of the Primary
Jaw Set you need in box

“H.”

Number 1: 356mm–406mm (14"–16")
Jaw Set (only for use with the 356mm
(14") chuck

Number 2: 406mm–457mm (16"–18")
Jaw Set

Number 3: 457mm–508mm (18"–20")
Jaw Set

Number 4: 508mm–559mm (20"–22")
Jaw Set

Number 5: 559mm–610mm (22"–24")
Jaw Set

Number 6: 610mm–660mm (24"–26")
Jaw Set

Number 7: 660mm–711mm (26"–28")
Jaw Set

Number 8: 711mm–762mm (28"–30")
Jaw Set

D

E

F

G

Write the number of the Secondary
Jaw Set you need in box

“I.”

Number 0: No secondary jaw set
Number 1: 356mm–406mm (14"–16")

Jaw Set (only for use with the 356mm
(14") chuck

Number 2: 406mm–457mm (16"–18")
Jaw Set

Number 3: 457mm–508mm (18"–20")
Jaw Set

Number 4: 508mm–559mm (20"–22")
Jaw Set

Number 5: 559mm–610mm (22"–24")
Jaw Set

Number 6: 610mm–660mm (24"–26")
Jaw Set

Number 7: 660mm–711mm (26"–28")
Jaw Set

Number 8: 711mm–762mm (28"–30")
Jaw Set

I

H

Step 3: Select a Mounting Option

Step 4: Select a Jaw Option

VM9000 Accessories & Specifications

For help contact: Climax Portable Machine Tools, P.O. Box 1210, Newberg, OR 97132 USA | Website: www .cpmt.com
Worldwide Phone: [phone]

| USA/Canada Toll-Free: 800.333.8311 | Fax: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]

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Main Body Assembly

• Variable speed hydraulic rotational drive
with double-enveloping worm gear
(0.5–10 rpm)

• Twin ball screws for smooth axial feed

Mounting Chuck Assembly

• Two spacings available:

– 120º/120º/120º
– 95º/ 132.5º/132.5º

• ID mounting range: 355mm-762mm

(14"–30") (Requires both chuck assemblies)

• Adjustable jaws & dial indicators for pre-set­ting, aligning and centering machine inside
valve

Turning Bar & Arm Assembly

• Three bar lengths available: 1,473mm
(58"), 1,524mm (60"), 1,676mm (66")

• ID turning range: 356mm–762mm
(14"–30") (Requires all three turning arms)

• 30:1 reduction radial feed box mounted
inside the bar

Tool Head Assembly

• Rack-fed tool holder, infinitely adjustable
through 360º

• Manual or automatic radial feed fixed at

0.051mm (.002") per revolution

Grinding Head Assembly

• Pneumatically powered

• Manual or automatic radial feed at

0.076mm (.003") per revolution

• Grinding stones turn 3000–4000 rpm
under load

• Total radial travel 38mm (1.5")

• 0.52 KW (0.7 hp) air motor to turn stones

• Four grinding stones included

Pneumatic Axial Feed (Z Axis)

• Reversible 0.3 KW (0.4 hp) air motor

• Variable reversible pneumatic axial feed
0–38mm (0–1.5") per minute, high & low
gear

• 171mm (7") stroke per setting

Wheel Dressing Fixture

• Dresses grinding stones at angles from 0º
to 50º

Lighting Assembly

* Two high-intensity halogen lights with mag-

netic bases provide excellent visibility inside
valve during operation.

Hydraulic Power Unit

• Variable volume 0-6 gal/min. pump

• 5 hp, 1800 rpm, 230V/380V/460V,
3-phase motor

• 30 m (100 ft) hydraulic hoses

• 30 m (100 ft) control pendant cable

VM9000 Quick Specs Guide

Special Standoffs

Allows the VM 9000 to repair the top edge
of the valve. Includes three standoffs for
proper machine support. Contact Climax to
order standoffs specific to your application.

Turning Arm

Comes complete with tool head and tool
holders for the range specified. (Custom
ranges are available.)

• Small Bore: 356mm–483mm (14"–19")
PN: 39265

• Standard: 406mm–610mm (16"-–4")
PN: 39266

• Extended: 508mm–762mm (20"–30")
PN: 39267

Spare Parts Kit: PN: 39094
Includes a comprehensive collection of
VM9000 spare parts. Kit is designed to pro­vide you with the parts you need to keep
your VM9000 in top operating condition.

Shaper Head: PN: 34173
A convenient, timesaving head for machin­ing guide ribs. Special hydraulic reversing
valve provides efficient back-and-forth cutting
head motion for fast rib refinishing. Kit
includes shaper head, tool holder, hydraulic
manifold with reversing valve, clamp collar
with stops and associated plumbing fixtures.

Jaw Sets

Jaws extend from the mounting chuck
assembly arms to hold the machine tightly
inside the valve. Adjustable dial indicators
help center the machine inside the valve.
Includes six jaws — enough for both chuck
assemblies. One or two sets of jaws are
included with the machine depending on
how you have configured your system.
Diameters listed are actual diameters, not
nominal valve size.

Part No. Range
18841 356mm–406mm (14"–16")*
18842 406mm–457mm (16"–18")
18843 457mm–508mm (18"–20")
18844 508mm–559mm (20"–22")
18845 559mm–610mm (22"–24")
18846 610mm–660mm (24"–26")
18847 660mm–711mm (26"–28")
30957 711mm–762mm (28"-–30")

*Only for use with the 356mm (14") chuck.

Expand the Versatility of Your VM9000 Valve Repair Machine With High Quality Climax Accessories

VM9000 Operational Dimensions

For help contact: Climax Portable Machine Tools, P.O. Box 1210, Newberg, OR 97132 USA | Website: www .cpmt.com
Worldwide Phone: [phone]

| USA/Canada Toll-Free: 800.333.8311 | Fax: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]

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Setup with standoffs (optional)

Bottom view (tool head)

Setup without standoffs

Top view (gear box)

Other portable machine tools manufactured by
Climax

Contact Climax Portable Machine Tools for information on our
comprehensive range of portable machine tools including:

• Boring Bars

• Key Mills

• Flange Facers

• Lathes

• 3-Axis Mills

• Valve Repair

Product Warranty

Climax warrants that all new machines are free of defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of one year after delivery. Within the
warranty period, Climax will, at its option, either repair or replace the
defective machine.

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matter of days.

• Special Projects

Climax has been solving our customers’ complex on-site machining
problems for more than 35 years. Call us today for a solution to your
specific application.

• Training

Climax is committed to providing you with comprehensive training
programs. A comprehensive VM9000 training program is available
utilizing knowledgeable, highly skilled instructors. Training can be
held on-site at your location or at our headquarters training facility.

305mm (12.0")

BAR EXTENSION

9.5mm
(.38")

BAR LENGTH

1473mm/1524mm/1776mm

25mm
(1.0")

(58"/60"/66")

97mm (3.8")
TYPICAL

OPTIONAL
STANDOFFS

508mm (20.0")

92mm

(3.6")

178mm (7.0")
MAX STROKE AT
ANY ONE SETTING

251mm

(9.9")

R203mm (R8.0") MIN
R381mm (R15.0") MAX

OPTIONAL
STANDOFFS

350mm

(13.8")

254mm

(10.0")

165mm (6.5") MIN
318mm (12.5") MAX

38mm (1.5") MIN
76mm (3.0") MAX

R203mm (R8.0") MIN
R203mm (R12.0") MAX

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