
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.
Key Points:
- Primary application: Low and non-pressurized settings
- Compatible with pipes of various materials and diameters.
- Reliable and durable connection.
- Resistant to heavy earth loads or unstable ground.
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.
Key Points:
- Material: EPDM (Elastomeric Rubber)
- Size Range: 50-620mm
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.
Key Points:
- EPDM for a secure long lasting, leak-proof seal.
- Stainless Steel tension bands and shear bands.
- Shear resistance against heavy earth loads.
- Long lasting trouble free installation.

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.
Key Points:
- Joining plain-ended pipes
- Repairing damaged pipe sections.
- Accommodating different pipe diameters.
- Connecting lateral and post sections.
- Introducing rocker pipes to external structures.
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.
Key Points:
- Compliance with various international standards and certifications.
- Assurance of product quality and reliability.

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.
