Advanced Groove System (AGS™) - Flanging & Pipe Welding Alternative

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The fastest and most reliable mechanical pipe joining system for pipe 14’’ and above, giving contractors the speed they want and engineers the performance they need. Ideal pipe welding and flanging alternative.

  • No flames or fumes
  • Superior seismic-shock resistance
  • Accommodates for piping system movement
  • A union at every joint
  • Easiest method for accommodating differential settlement
  • Fully self-restrained joint, eliminating the need for secondary devices such as harnesses
  • Faster, safer and easier installation reduces cost
  • Reliable alternative to pipe welding
  • Reliable pipe flanging alternative

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ADVANCED GROOVE SYSTEM PRODUCTS

  • All Products
  • Pipe Joining
  • Fittings
  • Flow Control
Series W719 Butterfly Valve
Series W719 Butterfly Valve
Series W719 Butterfly Valve
  • Valve design, materials and testing conform to the requirements of AWWA C504
  • 1/2 the weight of a flanged valve
  • Sizes from 14 - 60'' / DN350 - DN1500
  • Pressure classes conforming to AWWA Class 250B to 48'' /DN1200 and 150B for 48''/DN1200 and above
Style W257 Dynamic Movement Joint
Style W257 Dynamic Movement Joint
Style W257 Dynamic Movement Joint
  • M11 Compliant assembly built to accommodate up to 4’’/ 102mm of dynamic movement including differential settlement, seismic and thermal movement
  • Sizes from 14 - 72’’ / DN350 - DN1600 carbon steel pipe
    • Larger sizes available upon request
  • Working pressure is equal to the Style W77 coupling on an equivalent wall thickness pipe. Reference submittal 20.03
Style W07 AGS Rigid Coupling
Style W07 AGS Rigid Coupling
Style W07 AGS Rigid Coupling
  • First flat pad, metal-to-metal, rigid coupling to be offered in this size range
  • Sizes from 14 - 50" | DN350 - DN1250
  • Pressures up to 350 psi | 2413 kPa | 24 bar
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
Style W77/W77B AGS Flexible Coupling
Style W77/W77B AGS Flexible Coupling
Style W77/W77B AGS Flexible Coupling
  • Unique wedge shaped key profile increases allowable pipe end separation
  • Sizes from 14 - 100+" | DN350 - DN2000
  • Pressures up to 350 psi | 2413 kPa | 24 bar
Style W89 AGS Rigid Coupling for Stainless Steel
Style W89 AGS Rigid Coupling for Stainless Steel
Style W89 AGS Rigid Coupling for Stainless Steel
  • Wedge shaped coupling housing keys fully engage the AGS™ grooves to provide a rigid joint
  • Sizes from 14 - 24" | DN350 - DN600
  • Pressures up to 300 psi | 2068 kPa | 21 bar
AGS Grooved Fittings
AGS Grooved Fittings
AGS Grooved Fittings
  • Sizes from 14 - 60" | DN350 - DN1500
  • Fitting pressure ratings are equivalent to the AGS coupling used to install them
  • Grooved ends eliminate pipe end preparation for the fittings
AGS Grooved Fittings for Schedule 10S Stainless Steel
AGS Grooved Fittings for Schedule 10S Stainless Steel
AGS Grooved Fittings for Schedule 10S Stainless Steel
  • Grooved ends eliminate pipe end preparation for the fittings
  • Offering includes elbows, tees, adapter nipples, caps, eccentric and concentric reducers
  • Sizes from 14 - 24" | DN350 - DN600 mm
  • Fitting pressure ratings are equivalent to the Victaulic AGS coupling used to install them
AGS Vic-300™ Series W761 Butterfly Valve
AGS Vic-300™ Series W761 Butterfly Valve
AGS Vic-300™ Series W761 Butterfly Valve
  • Offers an easily installed choice to cumbersome, multi-bolt wafer or lug-type flanged valves
  • Sizes from 14 - 24" | DN350 - DN600
  • Pressures up to 300 psi | 2068 kPa | 21 bar
AGS Series W715 Double Disc Check Valve
AGS Series W715 Double Disc Check Valve
AGS Series W715 Double Disc Check Valve
  • Utilizes a spring-assisted, double disc design that achieves drop tight sealing
  • Can be installed in both horizontal or vertical flow up positions
  • Sizes from 14 - 24" | DN350 -–DN600
  • Pressures up to 230 psi | 1586 kPa | 16 bar
AGS Series W730 Tee Type Strainer
AGS Series W730 Tee Type Strainer
AGS Series W730 Tee Type Strainer
  • Lighter than flanged wye-type strainers and provides straight-through flow for lower pressure drop
  • Sizes from 14 - 24" | DN350 - DN600
  • Pressures up to 300 psi | 2068 kPa | 21 bar
AGS Series W731-D Suction Diffuser
AGS Series W731-D Suction Diffuser
AGS Series W731-D Suction Diffuser
  • Allows building up at a 90° angle from the pump saving valuable space in the mechanical room while still protecting the pump against cavitation
  • Flanges may be machined to match most global (ANSI, DIN, GB, JIS, and AS-E) flange bolt-hole patterns within the diffuser pressure rating
  • Sizes from 14 - 24" | DN350 - DN600
  • Pressures up to 300 psi | 2068 kPa | 21 bar
AGS Series W732 Wye Type Strainer
AGS Series W732 Wye Type Strainer
AGS Series W732 Wye Type Strainer
  • Provides straight-through flow for lower pressure drop
  • Sizes from 14 - 18" | DN350 - DN450
  • Pressures up to 300 psi | 2068 kPa | 21 bar
Style W741 AGS Flange Adapter
Style W741 AGS Flange Adapter
Style W741 AGS Flange Adapter
  • Designed for directly incorporating flanged components with ANSI Class 125-150 bolt hole patterns
  • Sizes from 14 - 24" | DN350 - DN600
  • Pressures up to 300 psi | 2068 kPa | 21 bar
Style W07 AGS Vic-Ring Rigid Coupling System
Style W07 AGS Vic-Ring Rigid Coupling System
Style W07 AGS Vic-Ring Rigid Coupling System
  • Coupling installs on the supplied ring to maintain full pipe wall thickness on abrasive systems
  • Sizes from 14 - 50" | DN350 - DN1250
  • Pressures up to 350 psi | 2413 kPa | 24 bar
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
Style W77 AGS Vic-Ring Flexible Coupling System
Style W77 AGS Vic-Ring Flexible Coupling System
Style W77 AGS Vic-Ring Flexible Coupling System
  • Coupling installs on the supplied ring to maintain full pipe wall thickness on abrasive systems
  • Sizes from 12 - 72" | DN300 - DN1800
  • Pressures up to 350 psi | 2413 kPa | 24 bar
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
Style W89 AGS Vic-Ring Rigid Coupling System for Stainless Steel
Style W89 AGS Vic-Ring Rigid Coupling System for Stainless Steel
Style W89 AGS Vic-Ring Rigid Coupling System for Stainless Steel
  • Wedge shaped coupling housing keys fully engage the AGS™ grooves to provide a rigid joint
  • Sizes from 14 - 24" | DN350 - DN600
  • Pressures up to 700 psi | 4850 kPa | 21 bar
AGS Full Flow Fittings with Vic-Rings
AGS Full Flow Fittings with Vic-Rings
AGS Full Flow Fittings with Vic-Rings
  • Sizes from 14 - 60" | DN350 - DN1500
  • Fitting pressure ratings are equivalent to the AGS coupling used to install them
  • Grooved ends eliminate pipe end preparation for the fittings
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
AGS Style W155 Expansion Joint
AGS Style W155 Expansion Joint
AGS Style W155 Expansion Joint
  • Combination of Style W77 couplings and short nipples, joined in tandem to provide increased expansion
  • Sizes from 14 - 24" | DN350 - DN600
AGS Style W256 Expansion Barrel
AGS Style W256 Expansion Barrel
AGS Style W256 Expansion Barrel
  • Designed for water and/or slurry services
  • For piping systems from 24 - 42" | DN600 - DN1050
  • Provides up to 42" | 1067 mm of in-line movement
  • Pressures up to 300 psi | 2068 kPa | 21 bar
  • Regional availability, contact Victaulic for details
Style LW07 AGS Cast Carbon Steel Rigid Coupling
Style LW07 AGS Cast Carbon Steel Rigid Coupling
Style LW07 AGS Cast Carbon Steel Rigid Coupling
  • First flat pad, metal-to-metal, rigid coupling to be offered in this size range
  • Sizes from 14 - 16” | DN350 - DN400
  • Pressures up to 740 psi | 5100 kPa | 51 bar
  • For sizes 2 - 12” | DN50 - DN300 see Style L07
Series W710 AGS Double Eccentric Butterfly Valve (Asia Pacific Only)
Series W710 AGS Double Eccentric Butterfly Valve (Asia Pacific Only)
Series W710 AGS Double Eccentric Butterfly Valve (Asia Pacific Only)
  • Valve design, materials, and testing ranging from full vacuum to 232psi/1600kPa and for bi-directional, dead-end services to full working pressure.
  • Sizes from 14 – 24” / DN350 – DN600
Style W489 AGS Stainless Steel Rigid Coupling
Style W489 AGS Stainless Steel Rigid Coupling
Style W489 AGS Stainless Steel Rigid Coupling
  • Greatly reduces linear or angular movement and is useful for valve connections where rigidity is required
  • Sizes from 14 – 20″ | DN350 – DN500
  • Pressures up to 150 psi/ 1034 kPa/ 10 Bar

ADVANCED GROOVE SYSTEM DOWNLOADS

  • All Resources
  • Submittals
  • Manuals
  • Technical & Design Data
  • Certifications & Approvals
Resource Number Downloads Collection
AGS Style W07 Rigid Coupling Submittal 20.02
AGS Style W77 Flexible Coupling Submittal 20.03
AGS Style W89 Rigid Coupling Submittal 20.15
Style W257 Dynamic Movement Joint Submittal 20.16
AGS Fittings Submittal 20.05
AGS Roll Groove Specifications 25.09
AGS™ Series W709 Butterfly Valve Submittal 20.07
AGS Series W719 Butterfly Valve Submittal 23.19
AGS Vic-Flange® Style W741 Adapter Submittal 20.04
AGS Vic-Ring Style W07 Rigid Coupling Submittal 16.11
AGS Vic-Strainer Series W730 Tee Type Submittal 20.11
AGS Series W732 Wye Type Strainer Submittal 20.19
AGS Series W731-D Suction Diffuser Submittal 20.20
AGS Style W489 Stainless Steel Rigid Coupling Submittal 20.17
AGS Tri-Service Valve Assembly Submittal 20.18
AGS Series W710 Double Eccentric Butterfly Valve Submittal 20.25
AGS Vic®-300 Series W761 Butterfly Valve Submittal 20.06
AGS Series W715 Double Disc Check Valve Submittal 20.08
AGS Stainless Steel Fittings Submittal 17.05
AGS™ Full Flow Fittings with Vic-Rings™ Submittal 16.16
AGS Vic-Ring Style W77 Flexible Coupling Submittal 16.12
Series 731-D and Series W731-D Suction Diffuser Installation Instructions I-731-D_W731-D
Vic-Adjustable® Cut Grooving Tool for Advanced Groove System (AGS™) Style VG824/VG828 Tool Manual TM-VG824_VG828_ADD
Cut Grooving Tool for Advanced Groove System (AGS™) VG828 Tool Manual TM-VG824_VG828_ADD
Style W256 Expansion Barrel Installation and Maintenance Manual I-W256
Gasket and Seal Selection Guide 05.01
ABS Type Approval - Vic-Press™
KRS Type Approval - Style 77

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