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| − | The Mauler valve | + | The Mauler valve is a commercially available barrel sealing [[piston valve]] for the use in pneumatic launchers, designed by Sean Gort, owner of [http://www.launchpotatoes.com/ Launch Potatoes]. |
| − | + | An independent test by John Shell, author of [http://neospud.com/ NeoSpud], found that the Mauler valve yields muzzle velocity superior to that of the [[Supah-Valve]]. A [[shooting chronograph]] was used to return muzzle velocity data. | |
The Mauler valve is unique in that it utilizes modified PVC pipe, and fittings. In contrast the [[Supah-Valve]] has machined PVC bar stock for the internal components. Both valves use a lathe to modify the components found in the valve. The Mauler using a wood [[lathe]], and the [[Supah-Valve]] using a metal [[lathe]]. The difference between the wood, and metal lathe is how the tooling is controlled. On a metal lathe, the tooling is fixed in a mechanism, then moved along linear axises. With a wood lathe the tooling is held in the operators hands, steadied by a tool rest. | The Mauler valve is unique in that it utilizes modified PVC pipe, and fittings. In contrast the [[Supah-Valve]] has machined PVC bar stock for the internal components. Both valves use a lathe to modify the components found in the valve. The Mauler using a wood [[lathe]], and the [[Supah-Valve]] using a metal [[lathe]]. The difference between the wood, and metal lathe is how the tooling is controlled. On a metal lathe, the tooling is fixed in a mechanism, then moved along linear axises. With a wood lathe the tooling is held in the operators hands, steadied by a tool rest. | ||
| − | + | Some people suspect that Sean Gort stole the name "mauler" from a hand held hybrid launcher made by [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=121& Spudinator] with the [http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=235& same name], although Sean refutes this. | |
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==Variants:== | ==Variants:== | ||
| − | [http://www.launchpotatoes.com/ Launch Potatoes] also offers other | + | [http://www.launchpotatoes.com/ Launch Potatoes] also offers similar valves in other sizes. For every size variation the valve is given a different name. |
'''NPT Porting:''' | '''NPT Porting:''' | ||
Revision as of 01:03, 2 April 2007
The Mauler valve is a commercially available barrel sealing piston valve for the use in pneumatic launchers, designed by Sean Gort, owner of Launch Potatoes.
An independent test by John Shell, author of NeoSpud, found that the Mauler valve yields muzzle velocity superior to that of the Supah-Valve. A shooting chronograph was used to return muzzle velocity data.
The Mauler valve is unique in that it utilizes modified PVC pipe, and fittings. In contrast the Supah-Valve has machined PVC bar stock for the internal components. Both valves use a lathe to modify the components found in the valve. The Mauler using a wood lathe, and the Supah-Valve using a metal lathe. The difference between the wood, and metal lathe is how the tooling is controlled. On a metal lathe, the tooling is fixed in a mechanism, then moved along linear axises. With a wood lathe the tooling is held in the operators hands, steadied by a tool rest.
Some people suspect that Sean Gort stole the name "mauler" from a hand held hybrid launcher made by Spudinator with the same name, although Sean refutes this.
Photograph here
Specifications:
- 2" Female NPT Porting
- Encased in 2.5" PVC tee
Variants:
Launch Potatoes also offers similar valves in other sizes. For every size variation the valve is given a different name.
NPT Porting:
- 1.5" - Shredder
- 1.25" - Ripper
- 1" - Stinger
