ANY ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED TO EXPAND THE PIPING SYSTEM ARE MUCH EASIER WITH GROOVED MECHANICAL PIPE JOINING THAN WITH WELDING , AVOIDING COSTLY DELAYS AND WASTE .
E D I T O R ' S Q U E S T I O N
BRANDEN KOTYK , VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER EMEA , VICTAULIC
We are currently witnessing a surge in data centre construction – a trend driven by the rapid adoption of AI , which demands large data centres to handle the growing volume and complexity of data processing .
Additionally , there is a rising need for smaller Edge data centres to process information locally , reducing latency in applications including 5G networks , factory automation , smart grids and potentially , future self-driving cars . This boom is increasing demand for Victaulic ’ s expertise in pipe joining and fire protection solutions , which are essential for both cooling and protecting the valuable , high-heat-generating assets within these facilities .
The main challenges include meeting the required construction speed , overcoming skilled labour shortages , controlling costs and ensuring sustainability . Victaulic technology addresses all these issues .
It ’ s cold , clean and safe compared to welded or flanged joints . Instead of welding pipes together – a process that requires highly skilled labour , is timeintensive , consumes a lot of energy and generates fumes and waste – we use an innovative mechanical method . In this approach , the ends of the pipes are simply grooved , and a coupling joins them together , fastened by two bolts .
Our team can train anyone to install the couplings correctly and reliably , and they can be installed up to 10x faster than welded joints .
Additionally , any adjustments required to expand the piping system are much easier with grooved mechanical pipe joining than with welding , avoiding costly delays and waste .
Prefabricating piping sections in our factories further accelerates installation on projects with large and complex piping systems , such as data centres , by simplifying logistics and reducing the amount of work required on-site .
The Victaulic method also contributes to project sustainability by eliminating energy and material consumption and fumes during installation . Our couplings are made from up to 98 % recycled content using electric induction , which emits 85 % less CO 2 per ton compared to traditional furnaces .
Moreover , they can be easily removed without damage to the coupling or pipe by simply unfastening the bolts , allowing them to be reused in infinitely reconfigured or expanded piping systems as requirements evolve or recycled if no longer needed .
This means our products adapt to changing needs as opposed to the ‘ onetime use ’ traditionally joined systems .
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ANY ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED TO EXPAND THE PIPING SYSTEM ARE MUCH EASIER WITH GROOVED MECHANICAL PIPE JOINING THAN WITH WELDING , AVOIDING COSTLY DELAYS AND WASTE .
In a nutshell , deploying Victaulic ’ s grooved mechanical pipe joining technology is an ideal strategy to meet the growing demands of centralised and Edge data centres .
Our proven solutions ensure that we can support the rapid expansion of data infrastructure necessary for modern applications , from AI to 5G networks , facilitating economic recovery and technological advancement in an efficient , costeffective and sustainable manner . �
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