Victaulic will be showing several new products, including a 1.83 m (72-in) coupling, part of the new AGS Vic-Ring System. The system eases the installation and extends the service life of large-diameter abrasive service piping systems such as tailings and slurry lines. Victaulic will also demonstrate its new Vic-Press pipe-joining system for small-diameter stainless steel, as well as its line of installation-ready couplings. The AGS Vic-Ring system eases the installation of and provides a strong connection for large-diameter pressure piping systems up to 1,525 mm, while extending the service life of abrasive services piping. It consists of Style W07 rigid AGS (Advanced Groove System) couplings, Style W77 flexible AGS couplings and specially designed rings containing a patented AGS groove profile. Rings are butt welded to the pipe-ends, and the coupling is assembled on two rings-one on each pipe end-to complete the joint. Style W07 couplings create a completely rigid joint, while Style W77 couplings allow limited linear and angular pipe movement at the pipe joint that can be used to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction, vibration, seismic movement and other applications requiring flexibility.

Used in underground and above-ground mining operations as well as processing plants, Victaulic mechanical pipe-joining products speed piping system installation and maintenance, thus reducing downtime.