The piping system in any water transport system needs to be perfect and has to be in working order at all times. This can be very troublesome and a hassle for a few people. However, with the help of accessories and different coupling methods, the pipes can be kept in a healthy state for a long time. Accessories and fittings also make maintenance easier for example, with the help of valves, an area can be easily isolated for repairs. Similar to interior accessories, exterior fittings also have a lot of advantages. Grooved fittings and couplings are the way to go due to their low-cost maintenance, as well as their easy to install features.

Installing pipes is one of the most important parts of any water supply system. This is because all the fluids and the liquids will be traveling through these pipes daily and if the pipes are not fitted properly, they could easily collapse or even break which could cause a lot of water loss and water damage. Water supply everywhere needs to be perfect, especially in fire protection systems. A damaged pipe could result in a lack of water during critical moments. Grooved fittings and couplings are some of the best and safest ways of putting pipes together, and here are just some of the reasons why you should think about these fittings over traditional welding:

1. Grooved fittings gives flexibility and rigidity

Unlike traditional fitting methods such as welding, brazing, or soldering, grooved fittings allow the pipes to remain rigid but flexible at the same time. The traditional methods make the pipes strong and rigid however since they are welded together, there is no room for flexibility. The couplings and fittings on the other hand are designed to make the pipes flexible and accommodate the thermal expansions and contractions. This reduces stress on the mechanical pipes and provides a more compact and easy-to-install feature than other methods.

2. Safer installation 

One of the biggest advantages that couplings have over traditional methods is safety. Couplings and fittings do not require any fire or flame for the installation process. The gasket and coupling housings simply need to be positioned onto the grooved pipe ends. This flame-free method eliminates the dangers of welding and soldering. Not only does it make installations much safer for the workers, but it also makes it safe for the people around the area. If a piping system is being repaired in a school, the toxic fumes from the welding process may harm the students. However, in a coupling system, there are no flames, no fumes, and no danger.

3. Cost effective

Not only are these systems easier to install, cheaper to maintain, and overall better for thermal expansion, they are also more cost-efficient. While welding may seem like the cheaper option of the two because coupling systems require more parts, the cost will be made up in labor charges. It takes a lot of manpower for welding individual pieces of pipes together, whereas in the case of grooved fittings, it can take up to 45 percent less labor force. Thus, although traditional methods may seem cheap at first, coupling is still the more cost-efficient solution.

Suppliers of Grooved Fittings

Dutco Tennant are one of the best suppliers of grooved fittings and coupling systems in the Middle East and GCC region. We also supply painted grooved fittings which can easily indicate that the water system is used for fire protection. We have been in the industrial sector for over four decades and have always supplied premium quality products to our consumers. Should you have any queries about our couplings, or any other products, you can contact us at +9714-2152799 or send an email at info@dutcotennant.com