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Can you use victaulic fittings on methane gas?
No. Victaulic fittings are rated for a wide range of liquids, but the only gas they're rated for is air.
What is the pressure rating for victaulic fittings?
250
What is a victaulic fitting?
A Victaulic fitting is really a grooved end fitting that is used with grooved end pipe, joined with a coupling. These are found on a variety of commercial and industrial piping systems. Victaulic is the company that originated the grooved piping method so the name "Victaulic" is their registered trade name. The correct generic terminology for these fittings is simply grooved end fittings.
Do victaulic fittings require a lubricant?
Yes , it is required, any water base lubricant on the gasket inside the fitting is required before final connection.
When was Victaulic created?
Victaulic was created in 1925.
Will the victaulic coupling dampen the vibration from the source equipment?
The Victaulic system will dampen a small amount of the vibration from the source equipment due to the type of connection it is, pulse and axial forces due to the displacment of the product or the action of the delivery equipment or just the expansion of the piping will not be dampened. I believe there are fittings available to address the problem of vibration transfer. cheers
Will a victaulic fitting work as a dielectric?
Victaulic makes a dielectric fitting that could solve your issue.
Do we need to Torque a Victaulic Coupling?
no
Can Victaulic coupling be used for undrground buried pipes?
Victaulic products have a long history of being used on underground piping systems.
Can a victaulic fitting be installed underground?
Yes they can.
What would be an equivalent to victaulic coupling?
· Gruvlok Coupling
Who are the owners of victaulic?
The owners prefer to stay out of the spotlight.
