Victaulic
Victaulic is a developer and producer of mechanical pipe joining systems.[1] Victaulic provides products for Fire Protection, Data Centers, Shipbuilding, Commercial Buildings, Mining, BioFuels, and Industrial Manufacturing.[2]
Victaulic was founded in 1925 in New York City.[3] The company is currently headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, and employs more than 6,500 people worldwide.
Victaulic main products are:
- "Victaulic Couplings" [4] used to join mechanical pipes together.[5] The company produces a variety of these couplings and has done so since it was founded.[6]
- The "Victaulic Vortex" Fire Suppression System, a product placed at critical locations like data centers. It emits a mix of water and nitrogen from a single source that simultaneously cools the affected area and extinguishes the fire.[7] The Vortex is the only Fire Suppression system approved for use in areas containing flammable liquids & hazardous machinery.[8]
- Victaulic Sprinker Heads / Sprinkler Systems,[9] Valves / Groove Fittings,[10] and Expansion Joints.[11]
References
- ^ "Victaulic to Provide Piping Systems for Four Landmark Buildings". ThomasNet News. http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/Victaulic-to-Provide-Piping-Systems-for-Four-Landmark-Buildings-581300. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ^ "Products - Victaulic". http://www.victaulic.com/content/Products.htm. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ^ "Corporate History - Victaulic". http://www.victaulic.com/content/CorporateHistory.htm. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ^ "Victaulic coupling". Answers.com. http://www.answers.com/topic/victaulic-coupling. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ^ "Victaulic - Mechanical Pipe Joining Systems". power-technology.com. http://www.power-technology.com/contractors/thermal_insulation/victaulic/. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ^ "Victaulic Marks 80 Years Of Innovation". Supplyhouse Times. BNP Media. May 4, 2005. http://www.supplyht.com/Articles/HVACR_and_Hydronics_News/86c85f75f04a8010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ^ "Fire Protection Systems". Levitt=Safety. http://www.firesystems.biz/Products/VictaulicVortexFireSuppressionSystem/tabid/78/Default.aspx. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ^ "Technology Focus". Mechanical Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers. http://memagazine.asme.org/Articles/2010/April/Technology_Focus.cfm. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ^ "Victaulic Sprinklers". Guardian Fire Protection Service. http://www.guardianfireprotection.com/victaulic-sprinklers.php. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ^ "Victaulic grooved fittings and Victaulic grooved valves". Independent Pipe and Supply Corp.. http://www.indpipe.com/victaulic_grooved_fittings_d.htm. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
- ^ "Victaulic Showcases Benefits of Grooved Piping in the Power Industry at #PowerGen". PRWeb. December 13, 2010. http://www.prweb.com/releases/Victaulic/Power-Gen/prweb4893674.htm. Retrieved August 24, 2011.