Victaulic, one of the world's leading manufacturers of mechanical pipe joining systems, has launched StrengThin Piping System, which enables direct pipe-end forming of the new groove profile on Schedule 10S and Schedule 20 Duplex and Super Duplex stainless steel pipe up to 16 inches in diameter.
The StrengThin groove is formed using proprietary end-forming technology, which the company claims, creates a unique groove profile for superior joint strength. The groove and sealing surfaces are 'lifted' above the interior diameter (ID) of the pipe.
According to the press release issued by Victualic, StrengThin technology helps reduce plant construction costs by allowing thinner-wall Duplex or Super Duplex stainless steel pipe to be used on high-pressure piping systems; it saves time by accelerating pipe fabrication and installation, thereby reducing the piping construction schedule and allowing more time for testing, commissioning and plant turnover.
StrengThin system can significantly cut piping installation time for an entire high-pressure piping system, lower costs, improve safety and reduce project risk during the construction of desalination facilities," said Stephen Morrison, Global Water Systems Technology Market Director, Victaulic. "It is a groundbreaking product that will have a major impact on the industry."
The Victaulic StrengThin Piping System includes a full range of couplings, fittings, valves and a pipe preparation tool. StrengThin couplings are available as rigid or flexible, and all StrengThin couplings feature the Victaulic proprietary anti-biofouling Grade 'EW' gasket. The Grade 'EW' gasket is designed using a Victaulic-engineered compound that does not contribute to microbiological growth.
Through an exclusive relationship between Victaulic and MTS Valves and Technology, the StrengThin system also features Super Duplex high-pressure plug valves from MTS with StrengThin grooved ends for easy field installation, which the press release explained, eliminates the need for valves to be sent to a fabrication shop to be welded onto pipe spools.
The StrengThin Piping System includes a range of Super Duplex fittings, including elbows, tees, caps and reducers. The fittings are cast with StrengThin grooved ends, which the company claims, enables quick and easy field installation. A union at every joint provides easy system access when needed.
The StrengThin system is offered in 50-400 millimeter (2-16 inch) sizes and is rated up to 8,200 kPa (1,200 psi) with a minimum safety factor of three to one.
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