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Victaulic Original Invention Mechanical pipe joining technology originated in 1925 when Victaulic designed the first grooved end pipe joining system for water and air service piping. Recognized for its design flexibility and speed of assembly, Victaulic grooved end pipe joining technology transformed the piping industry, leading to dramatic gains in building construction productivity. That s why among HVAC specifying engineers, building owners and installation contractors around the world, Victaulic is the preferred mechanical piping system solution for both new construction and retrofit. Since 1925, Victaulic has been at the forefront of mechanical piping systems innovation, providing numerous patented piping related products that are in use today in multiple markets around the world. And they all stem from one basic concept: the original grooved end mechanical pipe joining system and a steady stream of innovation from Victaulic. The Venetian, United States The Borgata, United States La Chateau Frontenac, Canada Swiss RE, United Kingdom La Grande Arche de la Défense, France Burj Al Arab, United Arab Emirates
Global Reach Victaulic piping systems solutions can be found in some of the world s most stunning and challenging engineering projects buildings that arguably push the design and construction envelope. Heating, air conditioning and plumbing piping systems solutions for commercial, healthcare, education, and hi-tech/research/laboratory facilities dot the global landscape, from North America to Europe to Asia and the Middle East. 1925 1946 Technology Timeline Victaulic introduces the first grooved end coupling, the Victory Joint First field-grade cut groovers brought to market 1957 Victaulic introduces roll grooving 1979 First mechanical coupling for joining high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe 1983 First angled-bolt pad rigid coupling introduced 1994 2005 Victaulic introduces the patented enhanced tracking rolls to allow for hands off pipe roll grooving Advance Groove System large diameter pipe joining system introduced Since 1925, Victaulic has been the benchmark of mechanical piping systems innovation. Jin Mao Tower, China Esplanade Theater, Singapore Taipai 101, Taiwan Sydney Olympic Stadium, Australia www.victaulic.com [ 1 ]
Victaulic Grooved Pipe Joining Technology The worldwide standard in mechanical piping systems The Victaulic grooved end piping system is the most versatile, economical and reliable HVAC mechanical pipe joining system available. By specifying and installing Victaulic, engineers, owners and installation contractors conserve time and financial resources through: Compressed project schedules Victaulic systems increase project efficiency from the start Lowered total installed cost over the lifetime of the system Safer work environment Reduced calendar days reduces exposure to job site accidents Reduced system downtime during scheduled maintenance and service checks Benefits of the grooved system Rigidity Rigidity is achieved with standard couplings. The unique angled pad design of Zero-Flex and other couplings provides positive clamping of the pipe to resist torsional and flexural loads. System Maintenance and Expansion Coupling disassembly provides easy access for maintenance or system expansion. Victaulic butterfly valves provide deadend shut-off service to isolate equipment. noise and vibration attenuation The basic design of independently grooved pipe sections reduces noise and vibration transmission, thus delivering superior vibration attenuation throughout the system. See page 12 for more information. flexibility The Victaulic grooved end solution accommodates expansion/contraction/ deflection/building sway and enables designing that takes advantage of these built-in system features. Contraction Contracție Deflection Dilatare Exaggerated for clarity [ 2 ] www.victaulic.com
housing gasket Groove Groove bolt/nut Not all gaskets are the same The heart of a mechanical coupling system is the gasket that is why stringent quality control measures, precision engineering and exhaustive testing go into the manufacturing of a Victaulic gasket. Victaulic boasts the largest and most experienced team of engineers in the industry. Utilizing the most advanced nonlinear finite element analysis the research and development team predicts the performance of materials in different configurations to understand the performance in field conditions. A proprietary compound accommodates the effects of thermal expansion, pipe end flare and pressurization. The engineered, pressure-responsive design provides increased sealing performance as internal system pressure is increased. As the industry s only single-source manufacturer, Victaulic uses the latest molding technology to ensure a quality product. Victaulic gaskets are subject to stringent quality control standards and use extensive tests such as: air and water aging, thermal cycling, compression set and tensile strength to prove the highest product performance. seismic stress absorption The full engagement of the housing keys into grooves around the pipe circumference provides significant pressure restraint and end load capability to withstand pipe movement from internal and external sources. See page 12 for more information. End Load End Load alignment ease The grooved system allows full rotation of the pipe and system components before tightening so that proper alignment can be achieved. www.victaulic.com [ ]
Victaulic Building Services Systems Couplings Victaulic couplings provide a simple, economical method for joining carbon steel, ductile iron and aluminum piping systems. Victaulic couplings provide designers with versatility not found in other pipe joining methods. Available to join ¾"/20 mm through 42"/1050 mm piping systems Advanced Grooved System (AGS) couplings available in rigid and flexible designs for 14 24"/350 600 mm piping systems Vic-Flange adapters are available to directly incorporate grooved components into a piping system fittings A wide range of fittings are available in sizes through 42"/1050 mm for fast installation. The grooved design permits flexibility for easy alignment. Various styles of elbows, tees, crosses, wyes, laterals, adapters, nipples, caps, plugs and reducers are available for superior design flexibility AGS fittings available for 14 24"/350 600 mm piping systems Painted orange enamel with optional galvanized finish valves Victaulic valves are engineered and manufactured for dependable, trouble-free performance, superior flow control and durable, long-lasting reliability. A full line of butterfly, check, ball, triple service, circuit balancing and plug valves are available For 14 24"/350 600 mm piping systems Victaulic offers AGS butterfly and check valves A variety of wear-resistant materials and coatings are available for specific piping application requirements accessories Victaulic offers a complete line of accessories for equipment protection, special applications and flow measurement. Suction diffusers and strainers reduce maintenance downtime and allow easy access to the system For 14 24"/350 600 mm piping systems Victaulic offers AGS products Expansion joints accommodate expansion and contraction to meet system requirements Flow measuring devices ensure flow requirements are met hole cut products Victaulic hole cut products provide a fast, easy mid-pipe outlet that does not require welding. Gaskets are molded to conform to the O.D. of the pipe and are of a pressure responsive design Hole cut products are mounted to the pipe using either a locating collar or a toe and heel design and provide a smooth flow area Victaulic offers a line of easy to operate hole cutting tools [ ] www.victaulic.com
Victaulic offers a wide range of couplings, fittings, valves, accessories and specialty products in a size and material make-up that s right for your application. Our systems and components are tested, approved and accepted throughout the world by the construction industry s primary code and approval bodies. Consult our website, www.victaulic.com, for the latest product specifications. grooved copper Victaulic offers a cold formed roll grooved system that eliminates the need for soldering or brazing for safer more efficient installation. Complete line of couplings, fittings and valves for systems rated to 300 psi/2065 kpa Line of roll grooving tools available for on-site grooving Copper connection system joins 2 8"/50 200 mm Type K, L, M or DWV copper grooved stainless steel Victaulic provides a fast, easy and reliable method for joining Schedule 5S, 10S or 40S stainless steel pipe. Couplings available for rigid or flexible joints Fittings are available in Types 304 or 316 and ASTM A-403 Grooved end butterfly, check and ball valves available to meet all flow control requirements plain end piping system The plain end piping method is ideal for maintenance and repairs as well as new systems such as roof drains, slurries and tailings. Designed for use on Schedule 40 steel pipe Coupling jaws conform to pipe and provide greater pipe contact for positive grip Complete line of couplings and fittings pipe preparation tools Victaulic is the leader in the development of roll and cut grooving tools. In addition to our extensive lines of grooving tools, Victaulic offers hole cutting tools, cut-off tools and pressing tools. Tools are available for use in the field, fabrication shop or groove-in-place Patented enhanced tracking rolls provide for hands free grooving Tools available for rental or purchase www.victaulic.com [ 5 ]
Victaulic Building Services Systems boiler piping end suction pump coil header heating systems Services heating hot water water source heat pumps perimeter heating/finned tube dual temperature boiler piping fan coils coil header VAV box with hot water coils passive or active solar systems [ 6 ] www.victaulic.com
centrifugal pumps Services water supply end suction double vertical horizontal split case inline turbine booster pumps single/tandem pumps auxiliary pumps chiller piping horizontal split case pump www.victaulic.com [ ]
Victaulic Building Services Systems cooling systems Services chilled water condenser water open loop cooling towers brine systems special coolant systems central chiller ice chiller systems air handling unit cooling tower air handling unit [ 8 ] www.victaulic.com
general services Services hot and cold water compressed air pneumatics hydraulics www.victaulic.com [ 9 ]
Project management services Construction Piping Services is with you every step of the way, offering project management services to assist with estimating through construction, ensuring the highest quality and most efficient implementation to save you time, money and worry. Providing first-rate value analysis you can depend on: The Victaulic Estimating Department provides no-cost value analysis, specification updates, drawing quotations and equipment connection packages to help you save time on your next project. Ensuring a smooth, worry-free project implementation: The Victaulic Pre-Planning and Project Management Group offers optional, detailed drawing packages, which include review of drawings, specifications and vendors submittals. In addition, Victaulic delivers the following value-added services to assist you with a smooth, worryfree project implementation: pipe cut sheets, project coordination, bag-and-tag service, advance ordering of Victaulic materials and field site visits. Supplying the technology you need to design a Victaulic system: The Victaulic Software Solutions Department saves you time and money by offering free software packages to aid you in developing and drawing Victaulic piping systems. Our software solutions provide the greatest accuracy and reliability when drawing Victaulic products. [ 10 ] www.victaulic.com
A world of solutions at work Victaulic solutions provide superior design flexibility, the ability to accommodate seismic moments, noise and vibration attenuation, thermal expansion and contraction and deflection, system access, system scalability, installation-friendly products and service, and more. Since 1994, Gainesville Mechanical has experienced zero chargeable accidents while using Victaulic product. Our EMR has been reduced from 1.6 in 1994 to as low as 0.86 with zero dollars attributable to accidents involving Victaulic systems. Gainesville has effectively reduced their Workmen s Comp premiums by 75% during this period. That s a big difference. Rusty Gravitt President of Gainesville Mechanical, Inc. solution: Compressed Schedule As compressed schedules become the norm in project construction, Owners, Engineers and Contractors are increasingly looking for new ways to meet and exceed these flash track schedules. The Victaulic pipe joining solution, while inherently quicker to install, reduces field man-hours at every stage of a project. Victaulic will increase project efficiency from the start with valueadded services offered from project pre-planning and drawing to jobsite project management. Victaulic will help your project be completed on time by: Reducing field man hours Helping you avoid Liquidated Damages Making you more competitive Reduce material handling costs solution: Safety Managing safety-related costs has become the number one priority for many construction professionals, for good reason. According to Construction Industry Institute (CII) estimates, the total cost of constructionrelated injuries exceeds $17 billion annually. Owners realize that the cost of injuries is a major factor in their total cost of construction. Providing safety is a Victaulic core value. It means striving to provide the highest quality products that reduce or eliminate exposure. Direct Benefits: The Victaulic grooved pipe joining method eliminates the safety concerns associated with open-flame pipe joining methods meaning workers are not exposed to damaging fumes and no costly fire watch is necessary. Indirect Benefits: Victaulic provides construction solutions that consistently cut down the number of manhours needed per job. The shortened installation time up to 3 to 5 times faster to install than threaded, welded or flanged systems reduces total exposure on the job. Visit www.compressedschedule.com for valuable tips and strategies for reducing man hours and compressing construction project schedules from experts throughout the construction industry. Refer to PB-306 Worksite Safety, the brochure which explains how decreased exposure and increased safety impact the bottom line. www.victaulic.com [ 11 ]
PERCENT* ADDITIONAL ATTENUATION PROVIDED BY THREE (3) VICTAULIC STYLE 77 COUPLINGS *average for frequency range of 10 100 Hz Design flexibility Victaulic Style 77 Couplings Elastomeric Flexible Arch Type Connector Independent testing conducted by NUTECH Testing Corporation/SE Laboratories, Inc 3" 4" 6" 8" Nominal Pipe Size 10" solution: Seismic Victaulic couplings allow for full engagement of the housing keys into grooves around the pipe circumference providing significant pressure restraint and end load capability to withstand pipe movement from internal and external sources. For example, piping systems in earthquake-prone areas can be exposed to forces and deflections beyond normal static conditions. These seismic forces can cause extensive damage when piping systems cannot accommodate these changes. Victaulic components can be used to accommodate seismic forces in the following piping system conditions: Code-regulated systems with adequate earthquake bracing Unregulated systems with little or no earthquake bracing Seismic joint connections between independently-moving sections Buried systems solution: Noise and Vibration Attenuation Noise carried through piping systems is a design challenge as requirements for mechanical rooms are constantly evolving. Noise attenuation characteristics are inherent in the design of the grooved system. The unique coupling construction enables the gasket to seal against the pipe, while the ductile iron housing provides both space for the elastomeric material to flex and containment to prevent overstretching. The ductile iron also possesses vibration dampening qualities to absorb sound. When placed in a formation of three couplings linked near to each other in close proximity to the source of vibration, Victaulic mechanical pipe systems deliver unsurpassed vibration isolation and sound attenuation characteristics. Victaulic couplings dampened the overall vibration amplitude by 80 90%. (as determined by SSA Acoustics in Seattle, Washington). Request a Victaulic Seismic Kit (Kit-1) at www.victaulic.com for detailed information. This kit includes a CD, DVD, various submittals and a case study. Seismic Testing [ 12 ] www.victaulic.com
solution: Sustainability Architects and engineers involved in environmental design will find a sustainability solution in specifying Victaulic. Victaulic ductile iron products are manufactured from 90% recycled scrap metal, and Victaulic piping systems contribute to LEED-accredited sustainability solutions. Victaulic contributes to the intent of several LEED categories and objectives including: Materials & Resources (MR), Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) and Innovation & Design Process (ID). Victaulic piping systems can contribute to as many as 24 points out of a possible 69 points in the Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) new construction rating system. For more information about LEED in North America, visit www.usgbc.org or www.cagbc.ca. Alberici Headquarters, the Greenest Building in the World National construction leader, Alberici, built its new headquarters in Overland, Missouri on a 14-month fast-track design/build schedule that was aggressively met by Corrigan Company, a leading full-service mechanical contractor in St. Louis, Missouri. To meet this schedule, Corrigan and Alberici sought an innovative grooved piping solution for the building s unique underfloor HVAC system and selected Victaulic to efficiently support the chilled and hot water systems for the building s air distribution. After the project s completion in early 2005, the USGBC designated the building as the greenest building in the world because Alberici was able to accumulate more points under the LEED rating system than any other building in history. The ambitious Alberici headquarters is 110,000 gross sq. ft, and two stories tall. The 18" raised floor system is located throughout the entire building except for the restrooms and kitchen. The Victaulic grooved system fit Alberici s intent for indoor air quality during construction, indirectly affecting the LEED certification. In addition, the Victaulic grooved piping system reduced on-site material waste and handling due to pre-cut pipe lengths. Please refer to PB-303 Designing for Sustainability, the brochure which highlights all the solutions offered by Victaulic that can contribute to obtaining LEED credits. www.victaulic.com [ 13 ]
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