How heavy are 12" Gate/Check valves used in piping?

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The pipes are 12" ductile iron, flanged. Links to related sites are appreciated if you cannot come up with a specific number.

2006-12-11 04:34:18 · 2 answers · asked by lufen 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

You could try cranevalve.com

Remember the type of end connection and pressure rating will have some bearing on the weight of the valves.

2006-12-11 07:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A guess is "pretty darned heavy"

Several hundred pounds would not surprise me.

2006-12-11 10:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by www.HaysEngineering.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋