Installation-Ready™ Grooved Technology Pipe Couplings & Fittings

What Is Installation-Ready™ Technology?

Victaulic’s patented Installation-Ready™ couplings provide fast, easy pipe connections, and reduce the number of loose parts to drop or misplace. The single-unit design allows an installer to assemble the coupling or fitting simply by inserting it onto the grooved end of a pipe and tightening the nuts.

 

 

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Why is it different?

Prior to this technology, in order to install a grooved coupling, the coupling itself was completely disassembled and then reassembled onto the pipe ends.

The process looked like this:

  • Remove the bolts and nuts
  • Remove the gasket
  • Fit the gasket over the gap between two grooved pipe ends
  • Wrap the housings around the gasket
  • Tighten the bolts and nuts

 

This 5 step process which took only minutes to accomplish was a complete game changer when it was introduced in 1919 as an efficient alternative to welding. Nearly a century later, Victaulic is developing new ways to build on that original innovation. When our customers asked us how we could make grooved couplings even faster, safer and more durable, we responded with patented Installation-Ready™ Technology.

Grooved couplings, and the more recently released grooved fittings featuring Installation-Ready™ technology come pre-assembled; they are simply pushed on to a grooved pipe end, joined by a second grooved pipe end, and then bolts and nuts are tightened. What used to take minutes — now takes only seconds.

How Much Faster Is Installation-Ready™ Technology Vs. Other Joining Methods?

  • Install up to 10 times faster than welded joints
  • Install up to 6 times faster than flanged joints
  • Install in less than half the time of standard grooved couplings

What Are the Benefits of Installation-Ready™ Technology?

  • COMPRESSED PROJECT SCHEDULES - Due to the speed at which these couplings can be installed, as outlined above, contactors are able to further compress their construction schedules.
  • REDUCE MATERIAL HANDLING - Unlike standard couplings, Installation-Ready™ couplings are installed without the need to disassemble the coupling. No loose bolts and nuts translates to less material handling on site.
  • BETTER MANAGED LABOR RISK- Because Installation-Ready™ couplings require fewer steps to install, the result is consistently faster pipe joints; this allows contractors to optimize crew size and better manage their labor risk.
  • ENHANCED JOB SITE SAFETY - No flames. No fumes. No loose parts. In addition to being flame-free and devoid of noxious fumes during installation, Installation-Ready™ couplings feature no loose parts to drop or lose, reducing material handling on site, thereby reducing risk of injury.

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QuickVic™ Style 107V Rigid Coupling
QuickVic™ Style 107V Rigid Coupling
QuickVic™ Style 107V Rigid Coupling
  • Shift limiting slant pad provides rigidity
  • Sizes from 2’’ – 12’’ I DN50 – DN300
  • Pressures up to 750psi I 5171kPa I 52 bar
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
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Style V9 FireLock™ IGS™ Installation-Ready™ Sprinkler Coupling
Style V9 FireLock™ IGS™ Installation-Ready™ Sprinkler Coupling
Style V9 FireLock™ IGS™ Installation-Ready™ Sprinkler Coupling
  • Sprinkler Connections: 1" | DN25, ¾"| DN20, ½"| DN15
  • One-Bolt coupling, optimized for sprinkler installation
  • Utilizes the proprietary IGS™ groove specification
  • Pressures up to 250 psi | 1724 kPa | 17 bar
FireLock EZ™ Style 009N Rigid Coupling
FireLock EZ™ Style 009N Rigid Coupling
FireLock EZ™ Style 009N Rigid Coupling
  • Angled bolt pad provides rigidity
  • Sizes from 1¼ - 12" | DN32 - DN300
  • Pressures up to 365 psi | 2517 kPa | 25 bar
Series 906 Knife Gate Valve for HDPE Pipe
Series 906 Knife Gate Valve for HDPE Pipe
Series 906 Knife Gate Valve for HDPE Pipe
  • Intended for use on fluid lines containing solids, slurry, and/or abrasive media
  • Designed with stainless steel retaining rings for plain end HDPE pipe (SDR 7 - 21)
  • All wear parts can be replaced in-line without removing the valve from the pipeline -Utilizes patented Installation-Ready™ technology
  • Pneumatic, hydraulic and manual actuation available
  • Sizes from 3 - 8" IPS HDPE
  • Pressures up to 150 psi | 1035 kPa | 10 bar
Installation-Ready™ Style 644 Transition Coupling
Installation-Ready™ Style 644 Transition Coupling
Installation-Ready™ Style 644 Transition Coupling
  • Provides a single coupling connection for grooved end stainless steel pipe to grooved end copper tubing of the same nominal size
  • Designed for use only on Types 304 and 316 Schedules 10S and 40S stainless steel pipe and ASTM B88 Types K, L and M and ASTM B306 Type DWV copper tubing
  • Sizes from 2 - 6"/DN50 - DN150
  • Pressures up to 300 psi/2068 kPa/21 bar
  • Operating temperature dependent on gasket selection
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
Installation-Ready™ Style 357 Rigid Coupling For CPVC/PVC Pipe
Installation-Ready™ Style 357 Rigid Coupling For CPVC/PVC Pipe
Installation-Ready™ Style 357 Rigid Coupling For CPVC/PVC Pipe
  • Designed for use on chlorinated polyvinyl chloride/polyvinyl chloride (CPVC/PVC) pipe featuring the Victaulic PGS-300 groove profile
  • Sizes from 2 - 12"/DN50 - DN300
  • Refer to the submittal for maximum pressure ratings and temperature reduction factors
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
Installation-Ready™ Style 356 Transition Coupling For CPVC/PVC Pipe
Installation-Ready™ Style 356 Transition Coupling For CPVC/PVC Pipe
Installation-Ready™ Style 356 Transition Coupling For CPVC/PVC Pipe
  • Designed for use on chlorinated polyvinyl chloride/polyvinyl chloride (CPVC/PVC) pipe featuring the Victaulic PGS-300 groove profile
  • Sizes from 2 - 12"/DN50 - DN300
  • Refer to the submittal for maximum pressure ratings and temperature reduction factors
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
Style 904 Flange Adapter for HDPE-to-Flanged Pipe
Style 904 Flange Adapter for HDPE-to-Flanged Pipe
Style 904 Flange Adapter for HDPE-to-Flanged Pipe
  • Designed to provide a transition from plain end HDPE pipe (SDR 7 - SDR 26) to flanged piping system components
  • Sizes from 3 – 8” IPS HDPE to 3 – 8” IPS ANSI Class 150 Flange
  • Pressure rating meets or exceeds the performance capability of the pipe
Style 905 Coupling for HDPE
Style 905 Coupling for HDPE
Style 905 Coupling for HDPE
  • Designed for plain end HDPE pipe (SDR 7 - SDR 26)
  • Sizes from 2 - 14" IPS and 63 - 355 mm ISO
  • Pressure rating meets or exceeds the performance capabilities of the pipe
Style 907/W907 HDPE-to-Steel Transition Coupling
Style 907/W907 HDPE-to-Steel Transition Coupling
Style 907/W907 HDPE-to-Steel Transition Coupling
  • Designed to provide a single transition from plain end HDPE pipe (SDR 7 – SDR 26) to grooved steel sized piping system components
  • Sizes from 2 – 14" IPS polyethylene to IPS 2 – 14"/DN50 – DN350 mm grooved steel
  • Sizes from 63 mm – 355 mm ISO polyethylene to IPS 2 – 14"/DN50 – DN350 mm grooved steel
  • Pressure rating meets or exceeds the performance capability of the pipe
Series 795 Knife Gate Valve
Series 795 Knife Gate Valve
Series 795 Knife Gate Valve
  • Designed for fluid lines containing solids and abrasive materials
  • All wear parts can be replaced in-line without removing the valve from the pipeline
  • Pneumatic, hydraulic and manual actuation available
  • Sizes from 3 - 12" | DN80 - DN300
  • Pressures up to 150 psi | 1035 kPa | 10 bar
FireLock™ Installation-Ready™ Grooved Fittings
FireLock™ Installation-Ready™ Grooved Fittings
FireLock™ Installation-Ready™ Grooved Fittings
  • Convenience of a one-piece fitting with the dependability of the FireLock EZ™ Style 009N Rigid Coupling
  • Up to 4 times faster to install than traditional couplings and fittings
  • Up to 10 times faster to install than threading
  • Fittings available from 1 ¼ - 2 ½"/32 - 65 mm, and 76.1 mm
FireLock™ IGS™ Installation-Ready™ Fittings
FireLock™ IGS™ Installation-Ready™ Fittings
FireLock™ IGS™ Installation-Ready™ Fittings
  • No. 142 Welded Outlet
  • NAP-1 Weld Plunger Cone
  • WB-1 Weld Plunger Cone
  • Style 922 Outlet-T
  • No. 101 Installation-Ready™ 90º Elbow
  • Style 108 Installation-Ready™ Rigid Coupling
  • No. 102 Installation-Ready™ Tee
  • No. 148 Sprinkler Reducer, NPT or BSPT sprinkler outlet
  • No. 143 Close Nipple
  • No. 145 Female NPT or BSPT Threaded x Groove 90º Elbow
  • No. 147 Back-to-Back Sprinkler Tee
  • No. 111 Grooved End Elbow
  • No. 116 CPVC Adapter
  • Style 118 1" Outlet Coupling
  • No. 146 Cap
  • No. 140 Male NPT or BSPT Threaded x Groove Adapter
  • No. 141 Female NPT or BSPT Threaded x Groove Adapter
  • RG2100 Roll Grooving Tool
  • VicFlexTM Series AH2-CC Braided Flexible Hose with Captured Coupling
  • No. 113 Reduce on the Run and Outlet Tree
  • No. 114 Grooved Tee
  • No. 117 45º Elbow
 
  • Available sizes: 1"/DN25
  • Pressures up to 365 psi/2517 kPa/25BAR
Installation-Ready™ Style SC77 Flexible Coupling for Shouldered Steel Pipe
Installation-Ready™ Style SC77 Flexible Coupling for Shouldered Steel Pipe
Installation-Ready™ Style SC77 Flexible Coupling for Shouldered Steel Pipe
  • Sizes from 2 - 8" | DN50 - DN200 (pipe O.D.)
  • Pressures up to 580 psi | 4000 kPa | 40 bar
  • Supplied standard with galvanized coating
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
QuickVic™ Style 177N Flexible Coupling
QuickVic™ Style 177N Flexible Coupling
QuickVic™ Style 177N Flexible Coupling
  • Sizes from 2 - 8" | DN50 - DN200
  • Pressures up to 1000 psi | 6895 kPa | 69 bar
  • Optional galvanized coating
Installation-Ready™ Style 171 Flexible Composite Coupling
Installation-Ready™ Style 171 Flexible Composite Coupling
Installation-Ready™ Style 171 Flexible Composite Coupling
  • For use where corrosive conditions exist
  • Designed for use on reverse osmosis systems
  • For use on roll/cut grooved PVC
  • Sizes from 1½ - 4" | 40 - 100 mm
  • Pressures up to 150 psi | 1034 kPa | 10 bar
  • For stainless steel and FRP applications, contact Victaulic
Style 607 QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Rigid Coupling for Copper Tubing
Style 607 QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Rigid Coupling for Copper Tubing
Style 607 QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Rigid Coupling for Copper Tubing
  • For use on Types K, L, M, and DWV copper tubing
  • Provides a rigid pipe joint designed to restrict axial or angular movement
  • Sizes from 2 – 8” | DN50 – DN200
  • Pressures up to 300 psi | 2068 kPa
  • Operating temperature dependent on gasket selection
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
QuickVic™ Style 107N Rigid Coupling
QuickVic™ Style 107N Rigid Coupling
QuickVic™ Style 107N Rigid Coupling
  • Angled bolt pad provides rigidity
  • Sizes from 2 - 12" | DN50 - DN300
  • Pressures up to 750 psi | 5171 kPa | 52 bar
  • Optional galvanized coating
FireLock™ IGS™ Installation-Ready™ Style 108 Rigid Coupling
FireLock™ IGS™ Installation-Ready™ Style 108 Rigid Coupling
FireLock™ IGS™ Installation-Ready™ Style 108 Rigid Coupling
  • Patented one-bolt coupling
  • Utilizes the Victaulic proprietary IGS™ groove specification.
  • Optimized for 1" | DN25 pipe
  • Pressures up to 365 psi | 2517 kPa | 25 bar
FireLock™ Installation-Ready™ Style 109 One-Bolt Rigid Coupling
FireLock™ Installation-Ready™ Style 109 One-Bolt Rigid Coupling
FireLock™ Installation-Ready™ Style 109 One-Bolt Rigid Coupling
  • Added confidence of single pad to pad visual confirmation
  • Sizes from 1 1/4 - 4" | DN32 - DN100
  • Pressures up to 365 psi | 2517 kPa | 25 bar
QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Style 807N Rigid Coupling for Potable Water Applications
QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Style 807N Rigid Coupling for Potable Water Applications
QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Style 807N Rigid Coupling for Potable Water Applications
  •  For use on stainless steel and galvanized carbon steel potable water piping systems only
  • Utilizes Grade P gasket material for improved resistance to typical potable water disinfectants
  • Sizes from 2 – 12” | DN50 – DN300
  • Pressures up to 750 psi | 5171 kPa | 52 bar
  • Operating temperature: +0˚F to +180˚F | -18˚C to +82˚C
  • Provides a rigid pipe joint designed to restrict axial or angular movement
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Style 877N Flexible Coupling for Potable Water Applications
QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Style 877N Flexible Coupling for Potable Water Applications
QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Style 877N Flexible Coupling for Potable Water Applications
  • For use on stainless steel and galvanized carbon steel potable water piping systems only
  • Utilizes Grade P gasket material for improved resistance to typical potable water disinfectants
  • Sizes from 2 - 8” | DN50 - DN200
  • Pressures up to 1000 psi | 6895 kPa | 69 bar
  • Operating temperature: +0˚F to +180˚F | -18˚C to +82˚C
  • Provides a flexible pipe joint designed to accommodate a limited amount of linear and/or angular movement
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
Installation-Ready™ Series 122 Rubber-Lined Butterfly Valve with Aluminum Bronze Disc
Installation-Ready™ Series 122 Rubber-Lined Butterfly Valve with Aluminum Bronze Disc
Installation-Ready™ Series 122 Rubber-Lined Butterfly Valve with Aluminum Bronze Disc
  • Designed for use on metallic pipe which features ends formed with the Victaulic Original Groove System (OGS) groove profile
  • Designed for bi-directional service to full working pressure
  • Available with multiple handle options
  • Sizes from 2 – 8″ | DN50 – DN200
  • Pressures up to 232 psi | 1600 kPa | 16 bar
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
Installation-Ready™ Series 124 Rubber-Lined Butterfly Valve with Stainless Steel Disc
Installation-Ready™ Series 124 Rubber-Lined Butterfly Valve with Stainless Steel Disc
Installation-Ready™ Series 124 Rubber-Lined Butterfly Valve with Stainless Steel Disc
  • Designed for use on stainless steel or carbon steel pipe which features ends with the Victaulic Original Groove System (OGS) groove profile
  • Designed for bi-directional service to full working pressure
  • Available with multiple handle options
  • Sizes from 2 – 8″ | DN50 – DN200
  • Pressures up to 232 psi | 1600 kPa | 16 bar
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
Style HP-170 Rigid Coupling
Style HP-170 Rigid Coupling
Style HP-170 Rigid Coupling
  • EndSeal™ (ES) or Original Groove System (OGS) groove compatibility
  • Sizes from 2’’ – 6’’ I DN50 – DN150
  • Pressures up to 1500psi I 10342 kPa
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
PS3400 Adjustable Pipe Stand
PS3400 Adjustable Pipe Stand
PS3400 Adjustable Pipe Stand
  • Designed for direct use with roll grooving tools: RG3400 and RG3212
  • Rotating design allows pipe to be spun around for grooving both pipe ends without removing pipe from the stand
  • Capacity: 1 – 12″ | DN25 – DN300 pipe
  • Load rating: 750 lbs | 340 kg
  • Vertical stroke: 9.9"/251mm for adjusting rod
  • Weight: 40 lbs | 18.14 kg

INSTALLATION-READY™ TECHNOLOGY DOWNLOADS

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Resource Number Downloads Collection
QuickVic™ Style 107V Rigid Coupling Submittal 06.33
QuickVic™ Style 107V Rigid Coupling Installation Instructions I-107V
FireLock™ IGS™ Installation-Ready™ Style V9 Sprinkler Coupling Installation Instructions (I-V9) I-V9
FireLock™ IGS™ Installation-Ready™ Style V9 Sprinkler Coupling Submittal 10.65
Installation-Ready™ Series 795 and 906 Knife Gate Valves Installation Instructions I-795-906
Series 906 Knife Gate Valve for HDPE Pipe Submittal 19.06
Installation-Ready™ Series 795 and 906 Knife Gate Valves Maintenance Quick Guide I-795-906-MNT
Installation-Ready™ Style 644 Transition Coupling Installation Instructions I-644
Installation-Ready™ Style 644 Transition Coupling Submittal 22.44
Installation-Ready™ Style 356 Transition Coupling Installation Instructions I-356
Installation-Ready™ Style 357 Rigid Coupling Installation Instructions I-357
Installation-Ready™ Style 356 Transition Coupling Submittal 33.06
Installation-Ready™ Style 357 Rigid Coupling Submittal 33.07
Style 904 Flange Adapter for HDPE-to-Flanged Pipe Installation Instructions IT-904
Style 904 Flange Adapter for HDPE-to-Flanged Pipe Submittal 19.12
DNV Type Approval - Grooved End Fittings
IGS™ Groove Specifications 25.14
Style 905 Plain End Coupling for HDPE Installation Instructions - Metric Sizes I-905-Metric
Style 905 Plain End Coupling for HDPE Installation Instructions IT-905
Style 907 Transition Coupling for HDPE Installation Instructions IT-907
Installation-Ready™ Flexible Coupling Style SC77 Installation Instructions I-SC77
Style 907 Transition Coupling for HDPE Installation Instructions - Metric Sizes I-907-Metric
Installation-Ready™ Series 795 Knife Gate Valve Installation Instructions I-795
Style 171 Installation-Ready™ Composite Flexible Coupling Installation Instructions I-171
FireLock™ Installation-Ready™ Fittings Installation Instructions (I-102-104) I-102-104
FireLock™ Installation-Ready™ Fittings Installation Instructions (I-101/103) I-101_103
QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Style 607 Rigid Coupling for Copper Tubing Submittal 22.13
Installation-Ready™ Fittings for Grooved Copper Tubing Submittal - Discontinued Product Support 22.15
Plain End HDPE Fittings Submittal 19.11
Style 907 Transition Coupling for HDPE Submittal 19.10
Style 905 Plain End Coupling for HDPE Submittal 19.07
Installation-Ready™ Style SC77 Flexible Coupling for Shouldered Pipe Submittal 16.10
FireLock™ Installation-Ready™ Style 109 One-Bolt Rigid Coupling Installation Instructions I-109
FireLock™ Style 009V, Style 009N and Style 109 Installation-Ready™ Rigid Couplings Submittal 10.64
QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Style 807N Rigid Coupling for Potable Water Installation Instructions I-807N
QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Style 877N Flexible Coupling for Potable Water Installation Instructions I-877N
Style HP-170 Rigid Coupling Installation Instructions I-HP170
QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Style 807N Rigid Coupling for Potable Water Applications Submittal 06.28
QuickVic™ Installation-Ready™ Style 877N Flexible Coupling for Potable Water Applications Submittal 06.29
Installation-Ready™ Series 122 Rubber-Lined Butterfly Valve with Aluminum Bronze Disc Submittal 08.32
Installation-Ready™ Series 124 Rubber-Lined Butterfly Valve Submittal 17.44
Style HP-170 Rigid Coupling Submittal 06.18

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