Mining Solutions - Victaulic

Reduced Air Loss Compressed air loss from your piping system can cost thousands of dollars every year. To minimize air loss Victaulic flexible couplings with Nitrile Grade "T" gaskets are used on compressed air systems. The chart on the right illustrates how costly even modest leaks in the system can be to your overall energy costs.
Reduced Downtime Whether maintenance is planned or unplanned every minute counts. The question then becomes "What can I do to minimize my downtime?" Victaulic users have reduced their downtime by as much as 50% versus flanged systems. Components are reusable unlike flanges where gaskets must frequently be replaced. And since only 2 bolts and nuts need to be removed on systems 12"/300mm and down your time to access the system is minimized. The chart at the right illustrates the downtime reductions you can achieve with Victaulic piping products.
Abrasive Services One of the most demanding applications in most mines are the abrasive services . Victaulic offers three distinct solutions -- Cut grooved pipe - Rmoves metal from pipe OD providing a smooth internal flow path. Works with any standard Victaulic coupling. Victaulic Depend-O-Lok products mount to the OD of the pipe and offer unrestrained, restrained, and expansion joints. Full pipe wall thickness is maintained while offering up to 3 degrees of deflection at each joint (depending on the joint specified). Vic-Ring couplings also mount to the OD of the pipe and provide up to 1/2"/12.7mm of deflection at each joint. Full wall thickness is maintained providing a smooth flow path.
Field Support Over 700 factory trained representatives can consult with you on best piping practices for your operation. Trained in the many joining methods Victaulic offers customers, our staff can provide you with a variety of solutions for your most difficult piping problems. Our sales staff can also assist with on-site training and education of your piping team.