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Basic Principles Of Grooved Mechanical Joints

VICTAULIC

AT A GLANCE

The original patent filing
from 1919 for the Victory Joint

VICTAULIC HISTORY

Patented in 1919, Victaulic is the originator and world's Driven by a spirit of continuous innovation, Victaulic’s
leading producer of mechanical pipe joining and flow portfolio of 100,000+ products and patented technologies
control solutions. Originally known as The Victory Pipe promote freedom of design, as well as simplified inspection
Joint Company, Victaulic began to market a revolutionary and maintenance for the life of any system. With more than
new concept in the pipe fittings, couplings and pipe 3,500 employees and 40 international facilities, Victaulic
connector industry — a mechanical bolted coupling helps customers in over 120 countries succeed in the
that would engage into grooves and use a gasket seal. global construction industry. From the tallest buildings
to the deepest mines, customers trust our products to
The concept of the “victory joint”, joining pipe with
bolted mechanical grooved couplings, originated during increase overall system durability in the most demanding
World War I for rapid deployment of fuel and water lines construction projects and operating conditions. Victaulic
to Allied forces. Later, combining the words "VICTory" solutions are at work across diverse business lines
and "HydrAULIC" the company name was shortened to including oil, gas and chemical, mining, power generation,
Victaulic, and the company began to shift its focus to water and wastewater treatment, military and marine,
commercial piping applications to market its new innovative as well as commercial building and fire protection.
method of joining pipe. Throughout its innovative history,
the company's enthusiasm for crafting unconventional
piping solutions has allowed it to forge new paths as
it tackles the industry's most unique challenges.

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