EditorialIn the Groove

In the Groove

Coupling options and quick installation give grooved pipe a flexible advantage for many projects.
In the Groove

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In the Groove
Sections of grooved pipe are joined with a coupling system. A gasket is positioned between two abutted pipe ends, then enclosed in the coupling housing, the key sections of which engage the grooves. The bolts and nuts are tightened with a socket wrench or impact wrench, which holds the housing segments together.

Unpredictable conditions can make the outdoor installation of pipework more difficult than in enclosed construction sites. Grooved piping systems offer advantages in laying pipework that can make them a superior choice over other joining techniques, and as a result, are...

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