Victaulic Co. (USA) has announced the availability of a new kit for the VE26 and VE46 in-place roll-grooving tools. The new kit allows for in-place manual or stationary roll grooving with a power drive on 2- to 6-inch pipe. The VE26 in-place roll-grooving tool grooves carbon steel – schedule 10 (2- to 6-inch sizes) and schedule 40 (2- to 3-inch sizes), light-wall stainless steel (2- to 6-inch sizes); and copper, PVC and aluminum. The VE46 grooves carbon steel – schedules 5, 10, 40 (3.5- to 6 inch sizes) – and schedule 40 stainless steel (3.5- to 6-inch sizes). PN and DIN copper versions are also available. Victaulic pipe preparation tools are used to engage roll-or-cut-grooved pipe with coupling to form a self-restraining joint and to ensure proper mechanical fit. Victaulic tools can be used in HVAC, fire protection, mining, water and wastewater, oilfield and industrial applications.
