Description
22-Inch Forged Steel Valve Wheel Wrench for Waterworks and Industrial Valve Operation
Product Overview
Using a pipe wrench on a valve wheel gouges the rim and leaves burrs that cut hands. OSHA inspectors can penalize this practice. The Reed VW2 valve wheel wrench hooks over the rim without gouging and gives 22 inches of leverage to turn stuck or corroded valves. This forged steel valve wrench weighs 4.8 lbs and fits wheel rims up to 1 5/16 inches thick.
Key Features
- Non-Gouging Hook Design. The hook grips the valve wheel rim securely without creating burrs or sharp edges. Unlike pipe wrench teeth, which damage the rim and cause hand injuries, this valve wheel wrench keeps the wheel surface smooth for safe bare-hand operation afterward.
- Forged Steel Construction. The VW2 is a forged steel valve wrench built for daily use in municipal water systems, refineries, and industrial plants. Forged steel handles the repeated torque loads of valve turning without cracking or deforming under normal use.
- Overload Warning. Reed's safety design causes the wrench to bend before it breaks under excessive load. This visible deformation warns the operator to stop before the tool fails suddenly, reducing the risk of injury from a snapped wrench.
- 22-Inch Leverage. The length of this single-end valve wheel wrench provides enough mechanical advantage to turn valves that have seized from corrosion, sediment buildup, or prolonged closure. Operators can apply steady torque over extended periods without excessive effort.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Catalog No. | VW2 |
| Item Code | 02832 |
| Style | Single-end |
| Material | Forged steel |
| Hook Opening | 1 5/16 in (33 mm) |
| Length | 22 in (559 mm) |
| Weight | 4.8 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| Manufacturer | Reed Manufacturing, Erie, PA |
Applications
- Opening and closing gate valves, butterfly valves, and globe valves in municipal water treatment and distribution systems where valve wheels seize from mineral deposits or extended closure periods
- Daily valve operation in refineries, power plants, and processing facilities where operators turn multiple valves per shift and need a waterworks valve wrench that grips without damaging wheel rims
- Underground utility maintenance where contractors encounter valves that have not been operated in months or years and require a valve wrench for stuck valves that provides enough leverage to break them free
- Wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations where valve wheels are exposed to moisture and corrosion, and the operator needs a waterworks valve wrench that will not create burrs on the rim surface
Buy the Reed VW2 Valve Wheel Wrench Online from Cleanflow
Cleanflow Utility Supply Company is an authorized Reed supplier. The Reed VW2 valve wheel wrench is a 22-inch forged steel valve wrench for safe, OSHA-compliant valve operation in waterworks, industrial, and utility applications. Municipal crews and contractors across Canada and the USA buy Reed valve wheel wrenches and other pipe and waterworks tools from Cleanflow. Free shipping on orders over $199. Returns accepted within 30 days. Email info@cleanflow.ca for returns or exchanges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not use a pipe wrench on a valve wheel?
Pipe wrench teeth gouge the valve wheel rim and leave sharp burrs that cut operators' hands during future use. OSHA inspectors can assess penalties for this practice. A valve wheel wrench hooks over the rim without gouging, keeping the surface smooth and safe.
What size valve wheel wrench do I need?
Measure the thickness of the valve wheel rim where the hook will grip. Match that measurement to the hook opening of the wrench. The Reed VW2 valve wheel wrench fits rims up to 1 5/16 inches (33 mm) thick. For thicker rims, use the VW3 with its 2-inch hook opening.
How does a valve wheel wrench work?
Place the hook over the edge of the valve wheel rim. Pull the handle to rotate the wheel. The hook grips the rim securely through friction and leverage without teeth or jaws, so it turns the wheel without damaging the surface.
What is the difference between the Reed VW2 vs VW3?
The VW2 has a 1 5/16-inch hook opening, is 22 inches long, and weighs 4.8 lbs. The VW3 has a 2-inch hook opening, is 27 inches long, and weighs 11.4 lbs. Choose the VW3 for larger valve wheels with thicker rims that need more leverage.
Do Reed valve wheel wrenches come in non-sparking materials?
Yes. Reed makes two aluminum valve wheel wrenches (VWALP1 and VWALP2) for environments that require low-sparking tools. The forged steel models (VW0 through VW3 and VW10) are not rated as non-sparking.
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