Victaulic gets to the heart of fire protection

Victaulic, the world leader in pipe joining system manufacture, has got to the heart of fire protection with the launch of its new range of FireLock NXT devices this week.

Developed following close consultation with designers, installers and facilities managers, the FireLock NXT line of dry, alternate (wet/dry), wet, deluge and pre-action devices for fire protection systems is quick and easy to fit and offers the smallest installation footprint in the industry.

FireLock NXT devices are rated to 20.65bar/ 300psi (Series 764 rated to 16bar/232psi by LPCB) and are available in sizes ranging from 40mm to 200mm. With an integral Victaulic-patented low-pressure actuator, FireLock NXT devices all operate at a common 0.89bar/13psi pressure, regardless of application, due to an eliminated air-to-water differential, ensuring faster water delivery to sprinkler systems. In addition, each valve has a pre-set air supervisory switch, speeding up the installation process and eliminating the potential for human error.

The innovative diaphragm design, the one-piece design of the air feed manifold and combined check valve, strainer and restrictor as well as the reduced size of the air compressor all give Victaulic FireLock NXT devices the smallest footprint in the industry. In addition, attention to design detail has ensured that fewer moving parts and easy-to-access components make for a sleek and simple system to install and maintain.