sealing up v bands
03-13-2008, 10:55 PM
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sealing up v bands
Couple questions. After welded some warping is to be expected. I have a flat bed belt sander which I used on the v bands and flanges. All of the flanges were easy except for the v bands due to being on long pipe and awkward to hold. Is there ways that I can make 100% sure that these will seal up? or should I have them go to a machine shop?
Could I use high temp gasket maker when I slap them together?
When I get them coated should I remove the coating thats on the v band mating surfaces aswell?
Thanks guys.
Could I use high temp gasket maker when I slap them together?
When I get them coated should I remove the coating thats on the v band mating surfaces aswell?
Thanks guys.
03-13-2008, 11:24 PM
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Re: sealing up v bands
Originally Posted by gen4acclude
should have slow welded it with wet rags to keep from warping i also saw a right up on a web site about welding v bands, how bad are they post a pic
03-13-2008, 11:24 PM
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Re: sealing up v bands
Originally Posted by CSaddict
I always weld them bolted together super tight. Even if you need an extra one just to weld with. If you mill it down it probably won't seal.
03-13-2008, 11:29 PM
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Re: sealing up v bands
Originally Posted by gen4acclude
how much seperation is there few mm then you might be able to just mate them extra tight when clamped
03-13-2008, 11:40 PM
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Re: sealing up v bands
Originally Posted by gen4acclude
cap a end with plastic and a duck tape mate the vbands together tighten like hell and fill with water to see if it leaks
