A leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, Victaulic, showcased its new range of fire protection system fittings at the Fire Australia and Hazmat conference last week.
Victaulic launched its new Installation-Read FireLock Fittings which have been designed for fire protection systems. The fittings require fewer fasteners, resulting in faster, simpler installation while maintaining a safe and efficient jobsite.
Conference attendees were introduced to the full range of VicFle sprinkler fittings which utilise a flexible, stainless steel hose to provide sprinkler installation on suspended and hard-lid ceilings. The fittings replace threaded hard pipe drops and arm-overs and offer the tightest bends in the industry and the highest number of bends allowed.
National fire protection manager for Victaulic, Scott Harris, said FireLock Installation-Ready Couplings revolutionised the planning and implementation of fire protection systems where safety, installation speed, efficiency and reliability are dominant.
“Installation-Ready fittings are the logical next step for our customers in the advancement of the technology’s innovation," he said.
"Because the new one piece FireLock Installation-Ready Fittings require fewer components and steps to install, the result is consistently faster pipe joints, and up to 75 per cent less jobsite inventory, allowing contractors to optimise crew size and to better manage labour risks, making it a more reliable solution.
“Moreover with the introduction of our full range of VicFlex products, contractors are installing as many as 60 drops per man per day - representing the fastest way to connect the fire sprinkler to the branch line.”
Other benefits include saved space as it is up to 45 per cent shorter than traditional Firelock fittings accommodating tighter ceiling space and up to 10 times faster to install than threading.
Harris said because VicFlex is the fastest way to connect the fire sprinkler to the branch line it is more cost effective.
“There are no trips to the threader, no set up and no clean up,” he said.
“The Series AH2 flexible braided hose is one of the latest additions to the VicFlex line and is 100 per cent kink resistant.
“Then there is the Style AB6 dry drop bracket which is specifically designed for cold storage applications.”