A victaulic clamp is part of a grooved pipe connection system. The clamp sits in the grooves cut at the pipe ends, and when it is tightened with bolts together with the gasket between them, it gives a fast, leak-tight connection. In irrigation it is used especially on filter and main line connections.
How Is It Installed?
- Check that the pipe ends are grooved and clean.
- Place the gasket centered so that it covers both pipe ends.
- Place the clamp over the gasket so that it sits in the grooves.
- Tighten the bolts evenly to join the two halves of the clamp.
Flexible and Rigid Types
Flexible couplings compensate for small movements and expansion in the pipes, while rigid couplings hold the line fixed. Which type is needed depends on the structure of the line.
Plastic or Metal?
Sistem Vana offers the plastic victaulic clamp in 2", 2.5", 3", 4" and 6" sizes, and the metal victaulic clamp in 2", 3", 4", 5" and 6" sizes. The plastic clamp is lightweight; the metal clamp is preferred at points that require higher strength.
Connection Type on Filters
On our disc and screen filters, the connection type is specified when ordering: grooved, victaulic or flange. When ordering, you only need to give the number of the connection picture in the catalog. You can find the clamps in the clamps and spare parts group and the filters on the disc and screen filter page.
