Victaulic, the world's leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, will showcase its patented installation-ready, and Advanced Groove System (AGS) product lines at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, this May (14-16). Both product lines offer contractors, engineers and owners an unmatched competitive edge, cutting piping system installation time, making installations safer and easing system maintenance. Installation-ready technology is designed to address the industry’s need to compress project schedules and remain competitive. It is the fastest and safest pipe-joining method currently available. The installation-ready coupling installs up to ten times faster than other pipe-joining methods such as welding, brazing, soldering or flanging.

“In addition to simplified and faster installation, Victaulic couplings, fittings and valves are lighter in weight yet with higher integral strength and require less space than traditional products,” says Barry Van Jaarsveld, Victaulic Regional Manager – South Africa. “This helps minimise the plant room footprint while maximizing HVAC system performance.” The Victaulic patented Advanced Groove System (AGS) is the strongest and most dependable mechanical piping joining system for 350-1525mm size piping systems. The system is rated for pressures of up to 350psi/2400kPa and is designed to ease the installation of and provide a strong connection for large-diameter piping systems.

An extensive range of AGS products are now available for pipe sizes up to 60”/1525mm in diameter. AGS includes both rigid and flexible couplings, as well as a wide selection of grooved fittings, valves and accessories, and offers faster and easier installation of large-diameter piping for a wide-range of HVAC and other applications. “Victaulic is able to demonstrate considerable total installed cost savings,” adds van Jaarsveld. “The company is committed to innovation and the AGS range demonstrates how new technology can serve the needs of industry here in South Africa.” Visitors stopping by the Victaulic stand G7 in Hall 2 can see a pump set-up with Victaulic products installed which demonstrates all these benefits and more.

“The Victaulic grooved system works equally well with a variety of piping materials, including carbon and stainless steel, and with a wide range of pipe sizes,” concludes Van Jaarsveld. “This makes it the ideal choice to compress schedules in a wide range of industrial markets where it offers the combined advantages of design versatility, highly reliable operation, and fast installation.”