Victaulic Introduces Style W256 Expansion Barrel for Large-Diameter Piping Systems
EASTON, Pa. (PRWEB) May 21, 2015 -- Victaulic, the world's leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, introduces the Style W256 Expansion Barrel, a solution for large-diameter water and abrasive service piping systems that accommodates up to 42 inches of in-line expansion and contraction. The Expansion Barrel simplifies system design and installation, and offers durable, reliable service.
The Style W256 Expansion Barrel simplifies system design by enabling all in-line movement to be accommodated in one location in a single unit. The Expansion Barrel eliminates the need for space-consuming, expensive expansion loops or multiple expansion compensators along the line. Standard Victaulic Style W07 AGS rigid couplings are used to join the barrel to the pipeline, easing installation.
The Expansion Barrel is constructed of durable ductile iron and features redundant engineered seals for reliable, long service life. An external coating on the inner barrel reduces the risk of seizing and adds a level of wear resistance while reducing activation forces. Specially designed integrated wipers maintain contact to shed away foreign materials, reducing seal wear. The triple redundant seals eliminate the need for field maintenance required with packing glands.
The Style W256 Expansion Barrel is available in 24- to 42-inch sizes (600 to 1,050 millimeters), and accommodates pressures of up to 300 psi (2,065 kPa) and straight-line movement of up to 42 inches (1,067 millimeters). The Style W256 does not accommodate system deflection.
For more information about the Style W256 Expansion Barrel and other solutions for large-diameter piping systems, visit http://www.victaulic.com.
About Victaulic
Since 1919, Victaulic has been the originator and world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. Used in the most demanding markets, Victaulic innovative piping technologies and services put people to work faster while increasing safety, ensuring reliability and maximizing efficiency. The company has 14 manufacturing facilities and 29 branches worldwide with 3,600 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 1,900 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. For more information visit http://www.victaulic.com.
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