Grooving

Getting your pipe is one thing, but we want you to be able to use them as well. Properly grooving them can be complicated if you’re not practiced at it or don’t have the right equipment. We have a roll groover and a cut groover and can groove anything over 1 inch. Not sure which one is right for you and your pipe? Learn a bit about them or reach out to us and we’ll make recommendations based on the components and materials you’re working with.

Roll Grooving

Roll grooving is a connection method for industrial pipeline applications as opposed to welding and threading. It’s a cold forming process and works by forming a groove without removing pipe material. It was originally intended for use on light or thin-walled pipe but is used on a wide variety since it was recognized for its usefulness in not compromising the pipe joint’s performance, flow rate, or resistance to corrosion. The preservation of the pipe material means less cleaning work is required, and it’s also roughly twice as fast as cut grooved pipe. This process is commonly used on copper, aluminum, steel, stainless steel, PVC, and copper-nickel pipe.

We understand that it’s not feasible for all of our clients to travel to our facilities for roll grooving services every time that they’re needed, so we also sell portable roll groovers for on-site use. Get in touch with us to learn more about why purchasing a portable roll groover might be your best option.

Cut Grooving

While roll grooving is useful on many different varieties and sizes of pipe, if the pipe is too thick, of some styles, made of certain materials, or internally lined, cut grooving is much more reliable. Unlike in roll grooving where the metal is simply formed into shape, cut grooving involves removing pipe material, and it’s a process that has stood the test of time with good reason.

Depending on the composition and style of the pipe being grooved, cut grooving is not only more reliable, but can offer engineering advantages such as additional built-in movement when compared to rolled groove pipe ends. Similarly, when the pipe are being used to transport solid materials, not deforming the inner walls of the pipe with rolled grooving results in a much more effective piping system.