ACCOMMODATING THERMAL MOVEMENT IT CAN BE DONE WITH GROOVED TECHNOLOGY AND HERE IS HOW AND WHY YOU WANT TO USE IT. Some of the most damaging affects to a piping system can be the result of not accommodating for movement. For example, temperature changes can exert dangerous and damaging reactive forces on pipe components and equipment. THERE ARE 4 ADVANTAGES OF USING VICTAULIC COUPLINGS TO ACCOMMODATE PIPE MOVEMENT DUE TO THERMAL CHANGES Pipe design flexibility Reduced stress on the piping system A more compact, inspectable and productive method of installation over other pipe-joining methods such as welding Conforms to industry practices in industrial building services The key to effectively accommodating pipe thermal expansion and contraction in a building is to allow the predictable, controlled movement of the piping itself. This can be achieved in a variety of ways; the selection of a specific method is based upon the engineer, the type of piping system and the project parameters. EXPANSION CONTRACTION 4 WAYS GROOVED COUPLINGS ACCOMMODATE THERMAL MOVEMENT They provide an expansion joint utilizing grooved mechanical pipe components. They allow the system to “free-float”. They utilize the linear movement/deflection capabilities of flexible grooved couplings. They provide an expansion loop utilizing grooved mechanical components. 3 REASONS WHY GROOVED COUPLINGS ARE A SMART ALTERNATIVE Grooved pipe couplings are easier and faster to install over welding. They accommodate movement within the design capability of the grooved coupling, and are done within the product’s "free range of motion.” Piping system movement caused by pipe thermal expansion and contraction can be accommodated in smaller spaces, with low stress on the components. RELATED VIDEOS Play Video Victaulic Thermal Movement Accommodation with Mover Expansion Joint - Style 150 Victaulic Thermal Movement Accommodation Utilizing System Changes in Direction Victaulic Thermal Movement Accommodation in Two Directions Victaulic Thermal Movement Accommodation in One Direction Victaulic Thermal Movement Accommodation with Victaulic Expansion Joint - Style 155 Victaulic Linear Movement (close up) Victaulic Linear Movement Victaulic Thermal Expansion Loop and Angular Deflection Victaulic Seismic Test – 4 inch/100 mm Pass Earthquake Simulation Victaulic Seismic Test – 8 inch/200 mm Pass Earthquake Simulation Victaulic Seismic Test – 16 inch/400 mm Victaulic Seismic Simulation – Northridge, CA CONTACT US CAREERS WEBSITE FEEDBACK SITEMAP PRIVACY STATEMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS COOKIE NOTICE DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION JOIN OUR MAILING LIST © 2021 Victaulic Company. All rights reserved. We use cookies to give you the best experience when using our website. With your permission, we also set performance and functionality cookies, analytics cookies, advertising cookies and social media cookies. You can click “Accept all” if you are happy for us to place cookies (you can always change your mind later). For more information please see our Cookie Notice. Manage Cookies Accept All