Gary Trinker, Manager of Engineering Services at Victaulic, plays the role of mythbuster in the April issue of Plant Services. In his article about the common myths of grooved mechanical piping systems, Trinker outlines and responds to the three most common misconceptions associated with the grooving process and joining process. Trinker provides technical explanations that counter each of the myths, ultimately leading to the conclusion that grooved piping is a strong, reliable and preferable pipe joining method. Plant Services reaches 80,100 plant managers and staff in the manufacturing, process and power generation markets.