Water Main Materials
Tyler Union – Restraints & Retaining Hardware
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