What does a roll groover do?
Roll Groovers are used to make a grooved mechanical joining of two pipes. A small groove is made at the end of each pipe with a grooving machine.
Why do you groove pipe?
Grooved pipes and fittings provide an economical and efficient method of joining pipe in mechanical building sevices. The grooved piping system joins to- gether two pipe ends by using a cou- pling that is seated in grooves at the end of each pipe.
What are grooved fittings?
Grooved pipe couplings and fittings are used to join and pipes in both wet and dry system. They provided some flexibility in terms of movement and deflection to the piping system. The concept of grooved coupling was invented in 1925 when Victaulic design the first mechanical coupling.
What is cut grooving?
When performing a cut groove, pipe material is physically removed from the outside diameter of the pipe, effectively cutting a groove into the pipe, which can then be attached to either side of a grooved coupling. In the 1950s, Victaulic revolutionized the industry once again with the invention of roll pipe grooving.
How long does a pipe take to groove?
The pipe can be roll grooved in 30 to 40 seconds per square inch compared to one minute per inch using a cut groove. The roll grooving process also removes the need for cutting oil and the hassle of cleaning up the metal shavings that are removed from the pipe during the cut grooving process.
What is the difference between cut groove and roll groove?
Roll groov- ing uses a special machine that ro- tates the end of a pipe through a roll set, displacing the metal and forming a groove on the outside surface of the pipe. Cut grooving is performed by turning the pipe on a lathe, removing metal from the outside surface of the pipe to create the groove.
What are grooved couplings?
Can you roll groove stainless steel pipe?
Roll grooving is well suited to materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, PVC, copper and copper nickel, all of which have excellent formability charac- teristics. It also allows light wall pipe to be used with grooved mechani- cal couplings.
How big is a Ridgid 918 roll Groover?
The 918 mounts quickly to RIDGID 300 power drive, 535, 1822, or 1224 Threading Machines. Designed to provide maximum efficiency, the 918 is capable of grooving up to 12″ Schedule 10 and 8″ Schedule 40 standard wall pipes.
Which is the best Ridgid hydraulic roll Groover?
The RIDGID® Model 918 Hydraulic Roll Groover features a powerful 15-ton hydraulic ram in a compact, easy to transport unit. With one man set-up and operation, the 918 is the ideal groover for job site requirements. The 918 mounts quickly to RIDGID 300 power drive, 535, 1822, or 1224 Threading Machines.
What kind of motor does a roll Groover use?
Powered by a 1/2 HP universal motor and heavy-duty transmission, it produces high quality grooves consistently and effortlessly. Comes standard with a rugged wheel stand built for mobility in the shop without compromising stability. The stand’s tray is tough enough to support 200 lbs.