Mud Gate Valve Preservation Procedure

The following procedure should be followed to reduce corrosive damage to the gate valves which can lead to
reduced valve life and failure of valve internals.

1. Monthly - Operate the valve by completely closing and opening the handwheel.

Figure 1 - Operating Handwheel

2. 3 Months - Grease all grease fittings on the valve with a Heavy Duty General Purpose Lithium Based
grease or equivalent.

Figure 2 - Lubrication of Grease Fittings

3. 6 Months - Perform internal & external valve preservation procedures.
a. External Paint Inspection and Touch-up.
• Inspect external surfaces for damaged paint and coat with paint as necessary.
b. Internal Valve Preservation Procedures
• Coat valve internals with spray on corrosion inhibitor from valve bore.
(CRC Industrial SP-400 Corrosion Inhibitor or Equivalent)

Figure 3 – Application of Corrosion Inhibitor Spray

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 Mud Gate Valve Preservation and Maintenance Schedule
Preservation Activity Schedule Date of Receipt Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 Month 7 Month 8 Month 9 Month 10 Month 11 Month 12
1. Operate Handwheel
Every Month

2. Lubricate Grease Fittings

Every 3 Months

3 a. External Paint Inspection and

Touch-up Every 6 Months

3 b. Internal Inspection and

Preservation Procedures Every 6 Months

* White Boxes indicate that a preservation activity is required for the specified month.

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