Water Main Materials

TUF Grip Mechanical Joint Restraint

Advantages:

• UL listed and FM approved for PVC and Ductile Iron Pipe sizes 4-12 inch
• PVC TUF Grip conforms to ASTM 1674
• Eliminates cumbersome thrust blocks
• Currently available to restrain PVC and Ductile Iron Pipe from 3-24 inches
• Proven joint restraint technology utilizes fewer wedges n frequently applied diameters
• Cast with tested and traceable ASTM A536 compliant 65-45-12 ductile iron
• Wedges and bolts are E-coated for corrosion resistance
• Color-coded red for PVC or black for Ductile Iron applications
• Restrain IPS PVC pipe, standard PVP Pipe and Ductile Iron Pipe
• PVC wedge design maintains pipe hoop strength integrity
• PVC wedge design maintains pipe hoop strength integrity
• Accommodates out-of-round pipe
• Rated for a 2:1 safety factor based on pipe pressure rating
• Suitable for potable water and wastewater applications
• Allows disassembly just like a standard mechanical joint TUF Grip Submittal