Standard dimensions and weights of mechanical joint ductile iron pipe page 114 19. Ductileiron pipe and fittings american water works. Accordingly, subcommittee 4 is responsible for the development of 1. Fastite gasket the fastite joint sealing componenta molded synthetic rubber ring gasket. This work shall consist of the construction of ductile iron pipe storm drains in. Charlotte pipe products are manufactured to the applicable astm standard. The ductile iron used to manufacture the pipe is characterized by the spheroidal or nodular nature of the graphite within the iron. The reader is encouraged to verify that flanges and fittings meet the requirements of ansiawwa c110a21. A more detailed description of the joints used with ductile iron pipe is found in chapter 5 of this manual. This design standard is based upon the fact that ductile iron pipe, when subjected to internal pressure and underground loading conditions, behaves as. This strong, safe, and reliable product has stood the test of time. Cast and ductile iron pipe in most soil environments. United states pipe and foundry companys ductile iron pipe meets or exceeds the requirements of the national standards listed above that relate to pipe manufacture and component.
Michigan ruling on cast iron soil pipe 98k pdf the fabricator blog. Ductile iron pipe, a product of advanced metallurgy, offers unique properties for conveying water under pressure, and other piping uses. The title describes both the contents and the objective of this book. Awwa c150, american national standard for thickness design of ductile iron pipe 7. Pdf on jul 14, 2015, david sanjuandelmas and others published comparison of hdpe and ductile iron pipes for drinking water supply networks in future smart cities through lca and lcc find.
Since the 1920s, american national standards institutenow the american. It combines the physical strength of mild steel with the long life of gray cast iron. Ductile iron data for design engineers revised edition. Awwa c115, american national standard for flanged ductile iron pipe with ductile iron or gray iron threaded flanges 6. Pdf comparison of hdpe and ductile iron pipes for drinking.
Earthquake resistant ductile iron pipe, valve, and. Below is the available product literature for our ductile iron pipe and corresponding joint types. San antonio water system standard specifications for. The mcwane pipe economy offers our complete catalog and reference book for engineers and buyers. American ductile iron flanged fittings ansiawwa c110a21. Awwa m41 ductileiron pipe and fittings engineering360. A stripe is painted on the plain end of american fastite joint pipe to provide a visual means of checking the joint alignment and to assure proper insertion. Ductile iron pipe is a pipe made of ductile cast iron commonly used for potable water transmission and distribution. Cast iron pipe has long been the standard material for conveying water and sewage in municipal, utility and industrial piping systems. American earthquake joint system for resistance to. Ductile iron is an improvement to the cast irons that have served the water industry with distinction through the centuries. Ductile iron pipe american is proud to introduce the latest advancement in corrosion control for iron pipe, zinc coating. This technical publication is a general introduction to ductile iron pipe.
A century ago, dedicated american engineers installed iron pipe to create the countrys water systems. This type of pipe is a direct development of earlier cast iron pipe, which it has superseded. The asphaltic outside coating is in accordance with ansiawwa c151a21. The youngest but most successful member of a truly ancient family, ductile iron has suffered from an abundance of myths and a lack. Ductile iron is a high strength, tough material used in water and wastewater systems in all 50 states of the united states and in many other areas of the world. However, we add and delete items on an ongoing basis to better serve our customers. The real life expectancy of cast iron pipe is unknown, but is usually estimated at 100 years or more.
American ductile iron mechanical joint pipe is centrifugally cast in nominal 18 or 20 laying lengths, depending on size, under rigid production and quality control procedures in accordance with ansiawwa standards. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe. It is a comprehensive summary of data describing the engineering properties of ductile iron. It discusses the history of cast iron pipe and the introduction of ductile iron pipe. Ductile iron pipe and fittings download pdfepub ebook. Corrosion control polyethylene encasement ductile iron.
Ductile iron pipe manufacturers have been successfully welding ductile iron pipe for many years and should be consulted on their recommendations for field welding and torch cutting their product. Hp lok restrained joint pipe and fittings international. Fieldcutting of american ductile iron pipe can be easily performed, thus eliminating the necessity for factorymade special lengths of fastite pipe. Ais american iron and steel requirements for clean water and drinking water srf loans david dunn, pe joe crossland department of ecology department of health. American national standard for ductileiron pipe, centrifugally cast, for water this standard covers 3in. Welcome to the american ductile iron pipe submittals site ductile iron pipe and fittings.
Zinc coated ductile iron pipe new york section awwa. Out of sight, out of mind, not out of risk, is available in the asce library on line. The oldest operating cast iron main is that at versailles, france, installed in 1664. American cast iron pipe company has developed a hazard resistant ductile iron di pipe joint, called the american earthquake joint system ejs. Continuous testing and field experience have brought the production and use of ductile iron pipe to maturity. Ductile iron pipe, valve, and hydrant system, as published in pipelines 2016. This manual is intended as a guide for field welding and cutting cementmortarlined and unlined ductile iron pipe. These pushon joints are available for pipe, fittings, and hydrant connections, and a deflected american fastite joint is depicted in figure 7. Zinc has been used to extend the life of iron pipe for more than 50 years. A statistical analysis of a large database derived from these test programs and inservice inspections concluded that 1 the 10point soil evaluation system published in the standard for polyethylene encasement for ductile iron pipe systems c105a21. Committees work resulted in the adoption of the american national standard for the thickness design of ductile iron pipe ansiawwa c150a21. Polyethylene encasement for ductileiron pipe systems. Typically made of grey iron, ductile iron, or steel. American fastgrip gaskets have been proven to be a superior fieldadaptable method of restraining 430 ductile iron pipe or fittings.
Ductileiron pipe and fittings american water works association. Awwa c115 minimum thicknesses for all sizes of ductile iron pipe for threading on flanges. This is the third edition of awwa m41, ductile iron pipe and fittings. Research programs aimed at improving production technology, solving long standing production problems, and providing better manufacturing. Pipe is intended for use as a pressure rated potable water, reclaimed water, or wastewater delivery system. These and other standards are referenced throughout this section either by the full ansiawwa designation or by only the awwa numbering, such as awwa c115. Flanged ductile iron pipe is manufactured with class 53 ductile iron pipe in accordance with awwa c115 and ansi a21. This dimensional catalog accurately reflects our product line at the time the catalog was printed. Ductile iron pipe is pipe made of ductile cast iron commonly used for potable water transmission and distribution. American produces 4 64 ductile iron flanged pipe with threaded. Standards on polyethylene encasement materials and their installation to provide corrosion protection, when required, for ductile iron pipe and fittings. Some of the above fittings are not listed in awwa c110 but do meet applicable requirements of awwa c110. This system shall be the american earthquake joint system or a system equal to or exceeding each of these performance criteria.
The mechanical with tyton joint pipe combines the ease of connecting fittings and valves with the simple, reliable, and proven tyton joint gasket sealing system. Select the pdfs you want to add to your submittal package from the list below, or click each link for individual pdfs. Ductile iron pipe guidelines technical publications. Please refer to our current list price sheets for an accurate listing of items offered. Standard dimensions and weights of pushon joint ductile iron pipe page 110 18. All compact ductile iron fittings have a working pressure rating of 350 psi. One of the most important reasons for the success of ductile iron pipe is that, like gray iron pipe before it, it is the subject of the most extensive series of product standards in the pipe industry. The first ductile iron pipe was produced experimentally in 1948. The use of flanged ductile iron pipe and ductile iron or gray iron fittings is a proven, costeffective, and durable approach to plant piping.
Pipe is the recognized leader in highly engineered pipe products for water and wastewater systems. Guidelines installation guide for ductile iron pipe. For more information, please contact a marketing and specifications representative. American mechanical joint pipe for water, sewage or other. International spanish metric tyton joint ductile iron pipe international. Each manufacturer of ductile iron pipe holds patents onits own unique designs of these joints, and, therefore, the majority of restrained joints are considered proprietary. For more information contact your american sales professional. Awwa c151, american national standard for ductile iron pipe.
American fastite joint pipe for water, sewage or other liquids. This design standard is based upon the fact that ductile iron pipe, when subjected to internal pressure and underground loading conditions, behaves as a flexible conduit. American flanged pipe the principal standards covering flanged pipe are ansiawwa c115a21. American zinccoated ductile iron pipe has been widely accepted and specified domestically since its introduction in the spring of 2015. Ductile iron pipe fitting and accessories, 151063 rev. Pipe thicknesses required for different tap sizes per. Ductile iron pipe is designed and manufactured in accordance with published standards of the american national. Typically, the pipe is manufactured using centrifugal. Internationally, this advanced coating system has been used to protect millions of feet of cast and ductile iron pipe in corrosive environments. The plain end of fastite pipe cut in the field requires little or no preparation for assembly into the socket. This paper will present an overview of corrosion principles, how zinc is applied to ductile iron pipe, how. History for over 150 years, anvil has been a trusted name in piping solutions by consistently providing quality products, service, and support to the pvf industry.
Ductile iron tyton joint pipe is centrifugally cast in metal molds in accordance with ansi awwa c151a21. Metallized arcspray zinc coatings are now available on ductile iron. By the late 1950s, successful results in cipras research program led to the first use of polyethylene encasement in operating water systems in lafourche parish, louisiana, and philadelphia, pennsylvania. Restrained joints are rated up to 350 psi working pressure for 4inch through 24inchdiameter ductile iron pipe, and up to 250 psi working pressure for 30inch through 64. The ductile iron pipe is manufactured in accordance with all applicable requirements of awwa c151 and ansi a21. Quickly recognized as a pipe material with all the good qual. Pdf thrust restraint design for ductile iron pipe guru. Available in sizes 6 through 24, this dual purpose ductile iron product could be used in both push on and restrained applications. It contains an overview of wall thickness design and includes a discussion of the most common types of joints that are available as well as linings and corrosion protection with. Pipe certifies that our applicator met the requirements of the specifications. This catalog provides product information for users of pipe. The main objective of the ductile iron society is to advance the technology, art, science of ductile iron production and to disseminate all such information to the members. American mechanical joint ductile iron pipe is available in 412 sizes and in special thick ness classes 53 and higher.
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