Difference between revisions of "Mauler Valve"
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| − | The Mauler valve is a commercially available barrel sealing [[piston valve]] for the use in pneumatic launchers, designed by Sean Gort | + | The Mauler valve is a commercially available barrel sealing [[piston valve]] for the use in pneumatic launchers, designed by Sean Gort. |
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. | 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. | ||
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'''NPT Porting:''' | '''NPT Porting:''' | ||
Revision as of 08:00, 31 May 2008
The Mauler valve is a commercially available barrel sealing piston valve for the use in pneumatic launchers, designed by Sean Gort.
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.
Specifications:
- 2" Female NPT Porting
- Encased in 2.5" PVC tee
Variants:
For every size variation the valve is given a different name.
NPT Porting:
- 1.5" - Shredder
- 1.25" - Ripper
- 1" - Stinger
