Commercial Building Services

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.

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 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.

Since 1925, Victaulic

has been the benchmark

of mechanical piping

systems innovation.

technology timeline

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.

Global Reach

1925

Victaulic introduces the first grooved end coupling, the “Victory Joint”

1946 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

Victaulic introduces the patented enhanced tracking rolls to allow for “hands off” pipe roll grooving

2005

Advance Groove System large diameter pipe joining

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.

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.

system maintenance and expansiOn

Coupling disassembly provides easy access for maintenance or system expansion. Victaulic butterfly valves provide “dead-end” shut-off service to isolate equipment.

flexibility

The Victaulic grooved end solution accommodates expansion/contraction/ deflection/building sway and enables designing that takes advantage of these built-in system features.

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

Exaggerated for clarity

Grooved pipe Joining technology

Contracţie

Dilatare Contraction

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.

aliGnment ease

The grooved system allows full rotation of the pipe and system components before tightening so that proper alignment can be achieved.

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.

not all gaskets

are the same

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 2"/1050 mm piping systems

• Advanced Grooved System (AGS) couplings available in rigid and flexible designs for 1 – 2"/50 – 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 2"/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 1 – 2"/50 – 600 mm piping systems • Painted orange enamel with optional galvanized finish

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 1 – 2"/50 – 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

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 1 – 2"/50 – 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

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

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 00 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 0S stainless steel pipe.

• Couplings available for rigid or flexible joints

• Fittings are available in Types 0 or 16 and ASTM A-0

• 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 0 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

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.

building services systems

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

end suctiOn pump bOileR pipinG

centrifugal pumps

seRVices • water supply • end suction • double vertical • horizontal split case • inline • turbine • booster pumps • single/tandem pumps • auxiliary pumps hORizOntal split case pump

cooling systems

seRVices • chilled water • condenser water

• open loop cooling towers • brine systems

• special coolant systems • central chiller

• ice chiller systems • air handling unit

aiR handlinG unit

cOOlinG tOweR

general services

seRVices

• hot and cold water • compressed air • pneumatics • hydraulics

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, worry-free 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.

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.

Visit www.compressedschedule.com for valuable tips and strategies for reducing man hours and compressing

“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.

Refer to PB-06 “worksite safety,” the brochure which explains how

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.

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 value-added 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

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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 construction-related injuries exceeds $1 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 man-hours needed per job. The shortened installation time – up to to 5 times faster to install than threaded, welded or flanged systems reduces total exposure on the job.

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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

Request a Victaulic seismic kit (Kit-1) at www.victaulic.com for detailed information. This kit includes a CD, DVD, various

design flexibility

Seismic Testing

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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).

noise and Vibration

attenuation

Victaulic Style 77 Couplings Elastomeric Flexible “Arch Type” Connector

Nominal Pipe Size *average for frequency range of 10 – 100 Hz

10" 6"

4" "

3 8"

Independent testing conducted by NUTECH Testing Corporation/SE Laboratories, Inc

Please refer to PB-0 “designing for sustainability,” the brochure which highlights all the solutions offered

albeRici headquaRteRs,

the GReenest buildinG in the wORld

National construction leader, Alberici, built its new headquarters in Overland, Missouri on a 1-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.

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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 2 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.

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