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VICFLEX - Flexible Hose

The document discusses the VICFLEX flexible hose and its advantages over rigid piping systems, highlighting its ease of installation, reduced labor time, and corrosion resistance. It compares installation times and costs between VICFLEX and traditional methods, emphasizing the efficiency and reduced material wastage of VICFLEX. Additionally, it outlines various applications and configurations for the VICFLEX system, including compatibility with different types of ceilings and environments.

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VICFLEX - Flexible Hose

The document discusses the VICFLEX flexible hose and its advantages over rigid piping systems, highlighting its ease of installation, reduced labor time, and corrosion resistance. It compares installation times and costs between VICFLEX and traditional methods, emphasizing the efficiency and reduced material wastage of VICFLEX. Additionally, it outlines various applications and configurations for the VICFLEX system, including compatibility with different types of ceilings and environments.

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VICFLEX Flexible Hose

Hose

Adapter

Flexible Sprinkler
Fittings
Bracket

Reducer
Sprinkler
For Suspended Ceiling
- Together> FM approved / UL Listed
For Hard-Lid Ceilings
- Together> FM approved / UL Listed
A
MS1910 (2017) – Range Pipe Diameters In OH Installation
Type of Construction –
The Real Internal Diameter
DN25
DN20~22?

Other Brand
Unbraided Vs Braided

Other Brand
2 Types of Flexible Hose | Actual

Helical corrugation Annular corrugation


Pic Pic

Other Brand Inside view


Bend Capability (Inside View)

Prone to leaks on bends. 100% No leaks on bends..


Pic Pic

Other Brand Inside view


Concern: Number of Bends
Concerns: Compare to Market (under UL)
When Flow is Important: Bend Radius
Why Use Flexible Hose? Housekeeping
VICFLEX packages
Why Use Flexible Hose
 Corrosion Resistance
• All Flexible Hose Is Made Of Stainless Steel
Rigid Vs Flex

Dropper Installation using rigid pipes  40min / droppers


Rigid Vs Flex

Dropper Installation using VicFlex  8min / droppers


Rigid Pipe VicFlex

Duration to install 1 40 mins 8 mins


dropper
No. Points installed in 1 12 Droppers 60 Droppers
day (8hr/days = 480min)
Duration to install 315 28 Days 6 Days
droppers
TOTAL INSTALLATION COST
KEY TAKEAWAYS
RIGID ARM OVER

Labor intensive, need lots of Reduce time > same labor force can
manpower. take more jobs!
Slow progress due to material handling. No painting needed. minimize storage
Required threading machine & area & material mobility on site become
consumable close to work area. much easier.
Need site measurement, Painting. Minimizing housekeeping work!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
RIGID ARM OVER

Need to wait for the ceiling complete No Rework >Increase efficiency on the
before hydro test > Rework if leak > job > install fast> Test immediately >
Additional Cost on Operation Progress claim Fast > Increase Cash
Flow!

relocation

Rework needed due to Resident Engineer


Comment !!!

Lots of wastage in material. Fixed Cost upfront on Material.

Poor quality control, a lot of Vicflex is pre-assembled & tested in a


uncertainties on site. > BIGGER RISK control environment factory.
VicFlex AQC-U
for Cleanrooms
VicFlex - AB6 Dry Pendent
Cold Room / Freezer
AB6 Cold Storage Animation
VicFlex - AB6 Freezer Dry Pendent
• Simple one-person installation
• Combats differential movement of
DRAIN PLUG
the cooler deck
• No measuring and cutting hard pipe
• Industry leading seal integrity – no
foam or condensation leaks
• Field adjustable
• Snap on escutcheons
• Drain Plug

• Applications:
• Coolers
SEAL
• Freezers
Universal AB6 Design
Victaulic Vicflex AH2-CC

• Same AH2 Bend Radius and


Number of Bends
• Same AH2 Brackets
• Same AH2 Hydraulics
• UL/FM Approval
VicFlex AH2-CC- Accessories

Grooved Outlets 4
Sizes Mechanical Tees
Boxes of 100 7 Sizes
End Cap Assembly

Thread-by-Groove Elbow
Thread-by-Groove Nipples Boxes of 50
Two Styles
Boxes of 50
Comparison of Installation (AH2 VS AH2-CC)
Flexible Dry Sprinkler
(VS-1)
Dry Pendent + Retuned Bend Dropper  VS-1
support

Water Stop
Location
Dry Pendent
VS-1 : Vicflex Dry Sprinkler
Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler
- Meets NFPA 13 installation requirements
- Eliminate field measurements with the
convenience of standard stock
- BOMBA approved, FM / UL listed
- Quick and Standard Response
- 3 Lengths – 965, 1270 & 1473mm | 38” , 50” , 58”
- Relocation works made seamless
- K5.6 Dry sprinklers
Installation Brackets for VS-1
VB1
Wood/Metal Stud

VB2
Recessed Pendent
Suspended Ceilings

VB3
Concealed Pendent
Suspended Ceilings
Installation Brackets for VS-1
VB5
Floor-above-mount,
Cantilever-mount
*Perfect for
Non-ceiling space
VS1 Installation

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