VSC Standard Couplings Training

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Product Overview

VIPSeal® VSC Standard Couplings are versatile pipe connectors designed primarily for low and non-pressurized applications, such as sewers, drains, and similar environments. They excel at joining pipes made of virtually any material and varying diameters, providing a reliable and durable connection.

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Material and Size

VIPSeal® VSC Standard Couplings are constructed using EPDM (Elastomeric Rubber) and come in a size range of 50-620mm, making them adaptable to a wide range of pipe sizes.

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Construction and Seal

The EPDM material used in VIPSeal® VSC Standard Couplings ensures a flexible but secure and leak-proof seal for 100 years, outlasting the life of the pipe.

The VSC couplings are reinforced with stainless steel shear bands to provide exceptional resistance against heavy earth loads and external forces, and is bolstered with stainless steel tension bands that when tightened down to the correct torque settings create a leak proof seal.

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VIPSeal VSC Coupling Shear Band and Tension Band

Applications and Common Uses

VIPSeal® VSC Standard Couplings serve a variety of applications, including joining plain-ended pipes, repairing damaged sections of pipes, accommodating different pipe diameters, connecting lateral and post sections, and introducing rocker pipes to external structures or manholes.

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Compliance and Certifications

VIPSeal® VSC Standard Couplings meet a range of international standards and certifications, including BS EN295-4, WIS 4-41-01, DIBT/MPA (Germany), VA (Scandinavia), WSAA – AS/NZS 4327 (Australasia), and BS EN16397. These certifications validate the quality and reliability of the product.

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Product Sizing and Variations

VIPSeal® VSC Standard Couplings are available in various size ranges with corresponding widths, ensuring that you can select the appropriate coupling for your specific pipe diameter.

In environments with a higher risk of corrosion or contaminated ground, VIPSeal® VSC Standard Couplings can be supplied with nitrile sleeves.

You can also opt for 316SS Tension Bands for increased corrosion resistance.

Installation

The installation guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough of how to install VIPSeal® VSC Standard Couplings. It covers everything from cutting the pipe to achieving a complete watertight seal, ensuring that users can install the couplings correctly and efficiently.

Recommend Torque Settings

To create a leak free seal it is recommended to Torque the tension bands down between 6 N-m to 13 N-m dependent on the overall diameter of the coupling.

Failure to tighten all of the tension bands and shear bands to specification can lead to the incorrect installation of the coupling and risk of leaks and failure.

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