Grease Thief - Double Extension T-Handle for Grease Sampler Kits

The Double Extension T-handle is used in conjunction with the Grease Sampler Kits for MOV/Gearboxes [MGT-01-014] to obtain representative and repeatable samples from Motor Operated Valves (MOVs) and other internal grease lubricated gearboxes and components.  The stainless steel double extension T-Handle is a set depth sampling tool allowing the operator to control the depth of the sampling point. The double extension T-handle is threaded to receive the Grease Thief™ fitting, and is used to activate the "stinger" probe when it contacts the component surface to be sampled. The double extension T-Handle provides additional control for grabbing a representative sample by allowing the mechanic to activate when the stinger compresses on or near the gear. The stinger probe allows the sampler to pass by grease in the gearbox that is not representative of the condition of the gearbox. When the stinger probe contacts the gear or bearing surface, it is depressed into the cylinder of the sampler, drawing in the grease that is directly adjacent to the gears. After the sampler is withdrawn from the gearbox, it is unscrewed from the extension T-handle, capped, and placed in a clean, labeled sample bottle for shipment to the laboratory. The stainless steel extension T-handle can be wiped clean and re-used for subsequent samples.