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HYMAX Overview

HYMAX GRIP®  joins and restrains a wide selection of pipes of different types and diameters, easily and reliably. Due to its patented design, it allows the joining of pipes of the same or different materials and diameters, and preventing axial pipe movement.

This market-leading restraint coupling family, invented and manufactured by Hymax, features a unique radial gripping system suitable for most metal and plastic pipes, combining a top-facing two-bolt grip coupling that enables quick and easy installation. The HYMAX GRIP’s patented gasket allows dynamic deflection of the pipe of up to 4 degrees per side, reducing future pipe cracks and breaks. The GRIP is made of highly durable ductile iron and can withstand a working temperature of up to +125°F, truly the perfect product for a fast and reliable restrained connection. HYMAX GRIP meets or exceeds standards AWWA C219, NSF-61, and NSF-372.

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Engraving to Laser Etching

ENGRAVING TO LASER ETCHING

LASER MARKING FOR PRODUCT TRACEABILITY

At our AVK manufacturing facility in Minden, NV we used an engraving machine to engrave Product Traceability Number into our stems and operating nuts. The engraver was good but in some instances it made reading the numbers difficult for some parts depending on the material the numbers were being engraved on. Recently we discovered laser etching. Upon testing the laser etching on different parts we were able to etch numbers into our parts making them a lot easier to read. 

These permanent marks are used for part identification, authenticity, and product traceability throughout the manufacturing process and the life of a part.  AVK ensures each product has traceability which provides our customers with every detail about that specific product. This is just one more example of how AVK strives to make continuous improvements to every area of our manufacturing process.

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Series 67 Overview