Restraint Coupling Brochure

New Product• Wide range covers DI through IPS PVC pipe diameters without having to change components.• One piece, stab-fit installation.• Cast components are high strength ductile iron.• Working pressure: up to 350 psi.• Accommodates 8 degrees of deflection (4 degrees on each end).• Manufactured in the U.S.A.• Patents Pending.• Alpha is currently approved for use on: Ductile iron Cast iron (Classes A and B) PVC IPS size (Sch 40, Sch 80 & SDR 21) PVC C900 and C909WIDE RANGE RESTRAINT COUPLING6” SLEEVE AND TWO MJ RESTRAINERS6” COUPLING PLUS RESTRAINT SYSTEM3 Minutes to install2 Nuts to torque1 Piece (stab-fit)0 Guess-work30 Minutes to install29 Total parts to assemble12 T-Bolts to torque9 Radial bolts to torque2 Gaskets to seat35 Minutes to install33 Total parts to assemble5 Coupling bolts to torque4 Clamping bolts to torque2 Gaskets to seatINSTALLATION T IME IS A FRACTION OF OTHER RESTRAINT METHODSMADE IN U.S.A.VALUE ADDED DISTRIBUTOROF WATERWORKS INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTSMaterial SpecificationsCATALOG NUMBERNOMINAL PIPE SIZEO.D. RANGE(inches)APPROXIMATEWEIGHT(lbs.) 4.50 - 4.90 ALPHA-A - 4.90 9.18 11.85 10.53 8 40A O.D.10"8"6"12"4" 6.60 - 7.00 ALPHA-A - 7.00 10.33 11.98 12.77 8 50 8.60 - 9.10 ALPHA-A - 9.10 13.45 13.19 15.67 8 75 12.75 - 13.30 ALPHA-A - 13.30 17.59 13.30 19.73 8 10010.75 - 11.20 ALPHA-A - 11.20 15.54 12.74 17.61 8 95D I M E N S I O N SB LENGTHC HEIGHTALLOWABLE DEFLECTION(DEGREES)To Order: Determine the O.D. of the pipes to be coupled, and select coupling size which covers the pipe diameters of both pipe ends. Specify Alpha Catalog Number [shaded number in table above].Example: To couple 8" DI and 8" IPS PVC Pipe order ALPHA-A-9.10CASTINGS: All cast components (end rings, center ring and bolt guides) are ductile iron, meeting or exceeding the requirements of ASTM A 536, grade 65-45-12.GRIPPERS: Ductile (nodular) iron, meeting or exceeding ASTM A 536, grade 65-45-12. Machine sharpened and heat treated.GASKETS: Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) compounded for water and sewer service in accordance with ASTM D2000.DRAW-HOOK FASTENERS: 304L stainless steel.RAMP RUNNERS: Reinforced nylon.BOLTS & NUTS: 304 stainless steel, 5/8-11 bolts with heavy hex e-coated nuts. Fasteners provided with anti-galling protection. COATINGS: Center ring fusion bonded epoxy in accordance with AWWA C213 and NSF 61 certified. End rings are e-coated epoxy. Grippers are shop coat.WORKING PRESSURE: up to 350 PSI.WIDE RANGE RESTRAINT COUPLINGLB WATER CORPORATE540 South High StreetPO Box 60Selinsgrove, PA 17870570.374.2355