April 24, 2026

Practical Notes + Why More Projects Are Using It If you are doing fire protection piping, you’ve probably already seen grooved couplings on site. A few years ago, many projects still used welding or flanges. Now, especially in South America and similar markets, grooved systems are becoming more common....

Before looking at the two types, you need to understand what roll grooving and cut grooving involve when it comes to pipe fittings. Both methods help form grooves near the ends of pipes. This lets workers join them with grooved fittings. Such grooves make setup simple. They also offer solid sealing and...