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SMM 2012

Victaulic demonstrates weight-reducing, space-saving piping solutions at SMM

Victaulic is exhibiting its line of products approved for the shipbuilding industry at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology International Trade Fair (SMM) in Hamburg.

Attendees can discover how to achieve space and weight savings, while simplifying the installation of piping systems. On show will be a selection of rigid and flexible couplings, fittings, valves and accessories for a variety of shipboard applications.

The Victaulic booth will also feature a display comparing a grooved valve assembly to a flanged valve assembly, showing that the use of couplings in conjunction with a grooved piping system can reduce weight by as much as 30 percent. In addition, couplings reduce the amount of time needed for piping system installation, as well as the amount of space needed for assembly, which allows for easier access and maintenance. Couplings also offer a flame-free installation, improving safety aboard ships and at shipyards, and reduce piping vibration and noise.

The Victaulic pipe-joining system involves cold forming or machining a groove into the end of a pipe. Pipe sections are then connected by a coupling, which houses a resilient, pressure-responsive elastomer gasket that creates a leak-tight seal. The bolts and nuts are tightened, securing the coupling housings together, and the key sections of the coupling engage the groove on each pipe-end, creating a strong, reliable joint.

The Victaulic pipe-joining method has stood the test of time in some of the world’s most demanding construction projects and in the harshest environments. We are looking forward to demonstrating at Kormarine how Victaulic can make a difference in shipbuilding projects, whether new construction, retrofit or repair.