TOPIC: Innovation

Since 1919 piping system innovation has been Victaulic’s driving force. Innovation not just in the sense of new effective, reliable mechanical pipe joining products but innovation in services, software, safety and education. We are always looking to improve customer satisfaction, exceed expectations and lead the industry with products and services that provide solutions. View More

Solutions that resolve obstacles faced by engineers, project managers, contractors and site owners during the pre-construction, construction and post-construction repair and maintenance phases of any project.

The following selection of blog posts includes several articles highlighting our innovative products and how they resolved issues encountered during the design and construction process. Learn how, when faced with seemingly insurmountable roadblocks, engineers and contractors turned to Victaulic products and engineering services to get their construction projects back on track. This collection of posts also includes articles on awards and acknowledgments for Victaulic’s forward thinking and industry-leading products, including our software services, and other interesting ways our passionate approach to piping system innovation has impacted the industry.

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Susan Schierwagen, Victaulic Vice President for Coupling & Fire Suppression Systems, working with female engineering student

Female Engineers Accelerate Construction Productivity

For International Women in Engineering Day, we honor Susan Schierwagen, VP of Coupling & Fire Suppression Systems.

St. Louis, MO Gateway Arch HVAC & saturated steam piping system uses Victaulic's grooved coupling for steam

Grooved Coupling for Steam Offers High Performance at St.Louis Arch

In 2015 the first grooved coupling for steam, designed by Victaulic, was used in the renovation of the museum’s HVAC & saturated steam piping systems.

Victaulic's AGS a the coupling in the Hydraulic Air Compressor (HAC) Demonstrator project

An Ultra-Cool Solution for Deep Mining Challenges

Victaulic used their Advanced Grooved System for the Hydraulic air compressor pipe coupling to assist in creating solutions for today’s conundrums.

Victaulic NFPA 2017 Booth

In Case You Missed It: NFPA 2017 Boston

A NFPA recap including the newest innovations showcased: Construction Piping Services, Victaulic Vortex™, VicFlex™ & Hydraulic Control Valves

Piping & Instrumentation Mock Diagram - Victaulic

Victaulic Integrates Web Technology with Intelligent Pipe Grooving

Victaulic’s roll grooving tool for pipe grooving is a unique example of how interconnectivity can enhance communication within the construction arena.

Victaulic RG5200i Intelligent Roll Grooving Tool Close Up

Faster, Safer, More Accurate Approach to Pipe Fabrication

Our new, fully automated roll grooving tool is the perfect solution for pipe fabrication challenges.

Fire Sprinkler Head in Balcony Ceiling- Victaulic Flexible Dry Fire Sprinklers

A “Flexible” Solution to Fire Sprinkler Safety

Victaulic’s team of expert engineers developed a flexible dry fire sprinkler that is a simpler and safer alternative to traditional dry sprinklers.

Victaulic high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) solutions at a new saltwater disposal (SWD) facility in northern Texas

iWWD Features Victaulic HDPE Solutions

iWWD featured an article on Victaulic high-density polyethylene pipe solutions being used at the Atlas Resources Hamman Saltwater Disposal Facility.

Victaulic Tools for Revit Software Sample Pipe System Design

Tools Designed For Innovation

In this video blog post see how Victaulic Tools for Revit can help take your MEP & Fire Protection pipe modeling to the next level.