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When every minute counts, choose the solution that makes a difference.

V I C T A U L I C • P I P I N G S O L U T I O N S F O R D A T A C E N T E R F A C I L I T I E S

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As the world leader in mechanical piping systems, Victaulic

has set the global standard for piping efficiency, engineering

expertise and performance reliability by protecting, heating

and cooling buildings all over the world.

Hoover Dam - United States

• Supplies 16 million people with water every day

• Generates 4 billion kilowatt hours of hydroelectric energy annually

• Outfitted with Victaulic mechanical piping products because they installed quickly and easily with only minimal service disruptions

From performing under pressure in the Hoover Dam to protecting

ancient treasures in Egypt, Victaulic has been trusted for 85

years to provide quality products that meet the most demanding

industry challenges.

Alexandria Library - Egypt

• Home to priceless ancient artifacts from around the world

• The Library required unparalleled piping system reliability

• Victaulic products for both HVAC and Fire Protection systems were trusted throughout the building

Victaulic PIPING. SYSTEMS. SOLUTIONS.

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Trust Victaulic to protect and cool your mission critical facilities.

As more and more data centers transition to water systems as the most efficient method of cooling - 4,000 times more efficient than air - owners and engineers demand only the most reliable piping systems are used in their facilities.

Whether cooling, heating or protecting your data center facility, Victaulic has the products and solutions to get your data center up and running quickly and operating efficiently.

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Compressed Project SchedulesVictaulic mechanical piping systems are three to five times faster to

install than traditional joining methods. Meet and exceed the “flash-

track” schedules associated with data center construction.

Victaulic benefits that save you time and valuable resources.

IMPROVED SAFETYNo flame joining method

LABOR SAVINGSEasier maintenance and system expansion

DESIGN VERSATILITYMore options and easily accomodates system change

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Welded systems demand 45% more man-hours on average compared

to Victaulic no-flame piping solutions.

The math is simple: less man-hours equals less exposure and project risk.

Victaulic will increase project

efficiency and reduce field

man-hours from start to finish

with value added services.

VICTAULIC SERVICES

INCLUDE:

• Estimating

• Pre-Planning and Project

Management

• Jobsite Training

• Software Solutions

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Seismic Performance TestingNatural disasters happen, but when there

is no time for downtime, planning ahead

can make a world of difference.

Piping systems located in earthquake prone

areas are likely to be exposed to forces and

deflections beyond normal static conditions

and the results can be catastrophic.

Victaulic components can accommodate seismic forces in the following piping system conditions.

• Code-regulated systems with adequate earthquake bracing

• Unregulated systems with little or no earthquake bracing

• Seismic joint connections between independently-moving sections

• Buried systems

Seismic swing joint utilizing Victaulic mechanical piping components

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Testing performed at the Real-Time Multi-directional Experimental Laboratory at the Center

for Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA,

USA proved the suitability of Victaulic grooved mechanical couplings to maintain operational

integrity of piping systems during seismic events.

Victaulic couplings ranging in size from

4”-16”/100 - 400 mm were exposed to

accelerations up to 50% greater than the

Northridge, California earthquake. The

water-filled assemblies were pressurized to

200psi/1375 kPa for the duration of all tests

and no pressure loss or leakage was noted

during any of the tests.

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The versatility, reliability and speed of Victaulic mechanical pipe

joining systems makes them ideal for use in data center applications.

By specifying and installing Victaulic, engineers, owners and installation contractors conserve time and financial resources through:

COMPRESSED PROJECT SCHEDULES Victaulic systems increase project efficiency from the start

LOWERED TOTAL INSTALLED COST Over the lifetime of the system

SAFER WORK ENVIRONMENT Reduced calendar days reduces exposure to job site accidents

REDUCED SYSTEM DOWNTIME during scheduled maintenance and service checks

Anatomy of a Grooved Joint

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Contraction

Expansion Deflection

A UNION AT EVERY JOINTRemoval of two couplings permits removal of a pipe section for replacement, cleaning or servicing.

MAINTAINABILITY

Victaulic systems provide easy accessibility when conducting preventative systems maintenance, resulting in a continued high level of energy efficiency and little to no downtime required.

Maintenance plans are a critical element to every data center. Whether maintaining computer equipment or cooling equipment, system shut downs are limited to mere minutes. By using Victaulic mechanical piping systems, changing out inefficient equipment is as easy as loosening two bolts and two nuts. There is no need and no time required to cut out sections of pipe and re-weld.

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VALUE ADDED ENGINEERING

At the root of all the benefits

that Victaulic solutions bring

to a project - such as jobsite

productivity, safety, design

flexibility and quality - are the

unique features of its products.

Roll Grooving

Expansion & Contraction

Coupling Assembly

Deflection Capabilities

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Condenser Water Units

To get your data center up and running

quickly, Victaulic offers a full line of

couplings, fittings, valves and accessories for

use throughout a facility’s mechanical room.

1ST FLOOR MECHANICAL ROOM

Mechanical Room Piping

End Suction Pumps

Data Center Mechanical Room

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Chillers

Horizontal Split Case Pump

From pumps and chillers to air handling units

and cooling towers, Victaulic mechanical

piping systems provide a fast, safe, reliable

connection ideal for data center applications.

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Victaulic products are ideal for use in data center distribution piping

because they install quickly and easily, provide a safe, reliable pipe

connection and easily accommodates tight space constraints.

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Victaulic couplings and fittings

are ideal for use in tight spaces

Victaulic rigid couplings for

straight runs of pipe

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using Victaulic products

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piping systems components

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Mechanical Room Connection to Second Floor Distribution Piping (Under-floor piping)

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Protecting Equipment, Personnel and the Environment

Until now, fire suppression meant

damaged equipment, lengthy and

costly clean up, and lost productivity.

Now, data center owners can breathe

a little easier knowing their equipment

and environment are protected by

the VictaulicVortex Fire Suppression

System.

VictaulicVortex

• The only hybrid nitrogen-water fire

suppression system

• Nearly ZERO wetting of protected areas

• No ozone depleting or greenhouse

gas emissions

• Quick system recharge to support

minimal facility downtime

“ My clients were very impressed with

the VictaulicVortex system when they

saw the level of fire protection it provides

without huge amounts of water or toxic

chemicals. It’s all about protecting the

people and assets, minimal impact on

the hazard environment and the fast

return to normal operations.

The Vortex system delivers.”

TOM EUSON, 3S INCORPORATED

Made entirely of non-toxic agents — personnel are safe even during activation; reduction of oxygen in the space is at levels within safe breathing tolerances.

System activation is immediate when sensors detect smoke or heat — there is no delay in activation to evacuate personnel to avoid a toxic environment.

VictaulicVortex™ Fire Suppression

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VictaulicVortex in a Data Center

The system fully

extinguishes fires in

enclosed cabinets and

isolated equipment within

protected spaces.

Zones can be

centrally controlled yet

independently activated

for fire suppression only

where required.

The system delivers

as little as one gallon

of water per emitter

per minute: each

emitter can protect

up to 2,500 cubic ft.

The system is

compatible with facility

fire protection systems

providing greater

design flexibility.

System is recharged

rapidly allowing for

a return to working

conditions almost

immediately after

a fire.

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Global Data Center Project SuccessesFrom the United States to Singapore, Victaulic mechanical

piping systems are trusted all over the world to protect, heat

and cool data centers.

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Global Data Center Project Successes

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www.victaulic.com

The Victaulic website is an information resource

that can help you with your piping projects.

Among the many resources available at the site:

• Fully searchable product and project databases • Free product submittals • Free product literature • Piping software demos, modules and downloads. • Information on new product innovations • Support services, and more...

VICTAULIC LOCATIONS

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BELGIUM

(EUROPE HEADQUARTERS)

Prijkelstraat 36

B9810 Nazareth (Belgium)

tel. +32 93 81 1500

fax +32 93 80 4438

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

P.O. Box 17683

Jebel Ali

Dubai

(United Arab Emirates)

tel. +971 48 838 870

fax +971 48 838 860

UNITED KINGDOM

Units B1 & B2, SG1 Industrial Park

Cockerell Close

Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage

Hertfordshire SG1 2NB (UK)

tel. +44 (0) 143 831 0690

fax +44 (0) 143 831 0699

INDIA

Victaulic Piping Products

India Priv. Ltd.

Indialand Global Industrial Park

Plot 4, Hinjewadi, Phase I, Mulshi

Pune 411057 (India)

tel. +91 20 67 919 300

fax +91 20 67 919 361

SPAIN

Autovia Madrid-Barcelona

KM 45,000

Avda. De Milan 18

19200 Azuqueca De Henares

(Spain)

tel. +34 949 348 490

fax +34 949 266 848

UNITED STATES

(WORLD HEADQUARTERS)

PO Box 31

4901 Kesslersville Road

Easton, PA 18044-0031 (USA)

tel. +1 610 559 3300

fax +1 610 250 8817

CANADA

123 Newkirk Road

Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3G5

(Canada)

tel. +1 905 884 7444

fax +1 905 884 9774

ASIA

Unit 808, Building B

Hongwell Plaza

No.1602 West Zhongshan Road

Shanghai, China 200235

tel. +86 21 6021 9400

fax +86 21 6021 9500

www.victaulic.com

ITALY

Via M. Biagi 23/25/27

27022 Casorate Primo

(Italy)

tel. +39 02 900 58 256

fax +39 02 900 58 292

GERMANY

LOGICPARK

Gutenbergstraße 19

D-64331 Weiterstadt

(Germany)

tel. +49 (0) 6151 9573 - 0

fax +49 (0) 6151 9573 - 150

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