Universal Ve Joint
The UNIVERSAL Ve joint is a push-in anchored joint for laying anchoring pipes.
The anchoring is designed to take up axial forces and allows laying without the need for concrete blocks.
It is suitable for double chamber socket pipes with a weld bead on the UNIVERSAL STANDARD Ve spigot end.
Range DN 100 to 1600 (pipes).
Principle
The basic principle of anchoring joints consists in transmitting the axial forces from one pipeline component to the next, thus ensuring that the joint does not come apart.
Anchored joints can be used to distribute, over one or more pipes, the axial force arising at particular points (bends, tapers, tees, blank flanges, etc.), thus avoiding the need to install concrete anchor blocks.
Description
The UNIVERSAL STANDARD Ve joint requires the use of UNIVERSAL STANDARD pipes with a weld bead and double chamber socket. Leak tightness is provided by a STANDARD joint gasket.
The axial force transmission takes place through a mechanical arrangement, independent from that providing the seal, comprising :
- works applied weld bead on the pipe spigot,
- a one-piece anchoring locking ring with a curved external profile that abuts against the weld bead.
Range
UNIVERSAL Ve pipes DN 100 to 1400 to be used with UNIVERSAL fittings of similar DN (except DN 350 and 450, use STANDARD fittings.)
Applications
Anchored joints are of particular interest in congested conditions that preclude the construction of concrete anchor blocks or in poorly cohesive soils.
Performances
The leak tightness of these joints relies on the proven qualities of push-in joints.
- Anchored Without Thrust Blocks
UNIVERSAL Ve joints provide a self-anchored solution for ductile iron pipelines, eliminating the need for concrete thrust blocks. This reduces excavation, concrete use, and environmental impact. - Secure Locking System
Anchorage is achieved using a locking ring and weld bead housed in a second chamber adjoining the sealing chamber, ensuring strong restraint against internal pressure and external forces. - Wide Diameter Range
Available for DN 100 to DN 1600, making it suitable for large-scale water and sewer networks. - High Pressure Performance
Capable of operating at pressures up to 85 bar (depending on diameter), making it ideal for high-pressure pipelines. - Angular Deflection
Allows up to 3° deflection for most sizes, accommodating ground settlement and thermal expansion without compromising integrity. - Durability and Reliability
Designed for long service life in challenging environments, ensuring leak-tightness and structural integrity under dynamic conditions.
Universal Ve joint assembly and disassembly DN100 to DN1600
