AMERICAN

Specials

AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

American
Ductile Iron Pipe
(A Division of ACIPCO)
General Offices and Plants
Howell

Louisville

Castle Rock
Jenks

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2727
Birmingham, AL 35202-2727
Street Address:
1501 31st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35207
Customer Service:
1-800-442-ADIP (2347)
Facsimile 1-800-442-2348
Internet Address:
http://www.acipco.com

District Sales Offices

ATLANTA
3575 Koger Boulevard
Ste. 240, Duluth, GA 30096
Telephone: 770/381-3611
Facsimile: 770/381-3688

North Carolina Satellite Office:

3140 Goldmist Drive
Buford, GA 30519
Telephone: 770/846-1493
Facsimile: 770/381-3688
South Carolina Satellite Office:
PMB #30
7320-L Broad River Road
Irmo, SC 29063
Telephone: 803/407-9107
Facsimile: 803/407-9108

BIRMINGHAM
III Riverchase Office Plaza
Ste. 226
Birmingham, AL 35244
Telephone: 205/307-2800
Facsimile: 205/307-2806

Kentucky Satellite Office:

3703 Woodgrove Place
Louisville, KY 40245
Telephone: 502/243-0510
Facsimile: 502/243-0650
Tennessee Satellite Office:
7003 Chadwick Dr., Ste. 361
Brentwood, TN 37027
Telephone: 615/370-2900
Facsimile: 615/370-2901

CHICAGO
2225 Enterprise Road, Ste. 2502
Westchester, IL 60154
Telephone: 708/947-7680
Facsimile: 708/947-7685

Michigan Satellite Office:

903 S. Latson Road
Ste. 291
Howell, MI 48843
Telephone: 517/545-4604
Facsimile: 517/545-4641

Grand Rapids Regional Depot:

6170 Alden Nash Road
Alto, MI 49302
Telephone: 616/868-7041
Facsimile: 616/868-7046

Washington Satellite Office:

P.M.B. 222-3930 A Street SE
Ste. 305, Auburn, WA 98002
Telephone: 253/735-8281
Facsimile: 253/735-8278

DALLAS

Minneapolis Regional Depot:

21695 Highview Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044

Preston Plaza
17950 Preston Road, Ste. 990
Dallas, TX 75252
Telephone: 214/237-1900
Facsimile: 214/237-1901

Arkansas Satellite Office:

6 Ouachita Cove
Maumelle, AR 72113
Telephone: 501/851-0947
Facsimile: 501/851-4111
Oklahoma Satellite Office:
514 N. Douglas Street
Jenks, OK 74037
Telephone: 918/298-4446
Facsimile: 918/298-4449
Texas Satellite Office:
P.O. Box 1389
Austin, TX 78767
Telephone: 512/445-5631
Facsimile: 205/307-3873

KANSAS CITY

Portland Regional Depot:

9700 North Hurst
Portland, OR 97217

ORLANDO
300 Primera Blvd., Suite 240
Primera Four
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Telephone: 407/804-1420
Facsimile: 407/804-1201

Florida Satellite Office:

110 Paseos Way
Jupiter, FL 33458
Telephone: 561/747-6640
Facsimile: 561/747-6987
Plant City Regional Depot:
2910 Sammonds Road
Plant City, FL 33563
Telephone: 813/752-6521
Facsimile: 813/759-6504

6445 Carter Avenue

P.O. Box 40
Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-0040
(Depot located on Carter Ave. at
65th St., Merriam, KS)
Telephone: 913/432-4112
Facsimile: 913/432-4157

Pompano Regional Depot:

4000 N. Dixie Highway
Pompano Beach, FL 33064-4355
Telephone: 954/781-6568
Facsimile: 954/946-4091

Colorado Satellite Office:

P.O. Box 1735
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Telephone: 303/660-2321
Facsimile: 303/660-2317

2581 Washington Rd.

Ste. 220/222
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Telephone: 412/851-1230
Facsimile: 412/851-1243

MINNEAPOLIS

New England Satellite Office:

637 Wyckoff Avenue
Ste. 230, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Telephone: 201/891-0644
Facsimile: 201/891-0971

21695 Highview Avenue

Lakeville, MN 55044
Telephone: 952/469-1100
Facsimile: 952/469-3311

PITTSBURGH

New Jersey Satellite Office:

1614-O Union Valley Road
Ste. 304
West Milford, NJ 07480
Telephone: 973/853-4288
Facsimile: 973/853-4289
Virginia Satellite Office:
13817 Shadow Ridge Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
Telephone: 804/763-4671
Facsimile: 804/763-0154
Richmond Regional Depot:
5000 Deepwater Terminal Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234

SACRAMENTO
4811 Chippendale Drive
Ste. 707
Sacramento, CA 95841-2554
Telephone: 916/339-8151
Facsimile: 916/339-8161

Phoenix Satellite Office:

2303 N. 44th Street
Suite 14-1049
Phoenix, AZ 85008-2442
Telephone: 602/275-3540
Facsimile: 602/275-2276
Phoenix Regional Depot:
4703 W. Pasadena Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
Sacramento Satellite Office:
18377 Stanislaus Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Telephone: 714/593-0325
Facsimile: 205/307-3886

INTERNATIONAL SALES
P.O. Box 2727
Birmingham, AL 35202-2727
Telephone: 205/325-7815
Facsimile: 205/325-8014

AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Specials
The principal standards relating to AMERICAN Specials are ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10,
C151/A21.51, and C153/A21.53. These and other standards are referenced throughout this
Section either by the full ANSI/AWWA designation or by only the AWWA numbering, such as
AWWA C110.

In addition to the full complement of Mechanical Joint, Fastite, Restrained Joint, and
Flanged fittings, AMERICAN furnishes many special fittings to meet special construction
requirements. AMERICAN Specials include types and lengths of wall pipe, wall castings and
fabrications, fittings with combination of joints, and a number of other special fittings.
Many of the special fittings furnished by AMERICAN are included in this Section.

General Notes Relating to

AMERICAN Specials

1. Fittings are manufactured of ductile

iron, grade 70-50-05 (minimum tensile
strength: 70,000 psi; minimum yield
strength: 50,000 psi; minimum elongation: 5%) in accordance with AWWA
C110 or C153.
2. Pipes are manufactured of ductile
iron, grade 60-42-10, (minimum tensile
strength: 60,000 psi; minimum yield
strength: 42,000 psi; minimum elongation: 10%) in accordance with AWWA
C151.
3. Flange adaptors for AWWA
C110/C115 Flange to ANSI/ASME
B16.1 Class 250 Flange are manufactured of ASTM A36 steel.
4. Flanges and static-cast MJ bells can be
tapped for studs when specified by the
purchaser.
5. All pressure ratings shown are
AMERICANs suggested standard and
are for water service.
6. AMERICAN furnishes one fabricated

thrust/water stop collar design with

360 fillet welds on both sides of the
collar. This pipe collar can effectively
and interchangeably be used for both
thrust collar and water stop applications.
7. Unless otherwise noted, all cast-on
flanges are per AWWA C110 or C153,
and all threaded-on flanges are per
AWWA C115.
8. All Mechanical Joints comply with
AWWA C111. Threaded-on or otherwise fabricated MJ bells are per applicable portions of AWWA C115 and
C153. Weights of MJ accessories are
not included in weights of fittings with
MJ outlets shown in tables, unless otherwise specified.
9. Weights of fittings can vary due to
changes in foundry practice.
10. AMERICAN produces many specials other than those listed in this
Section. Consult AMERICAN regarding
any specific requirements.

Wall pipes with centrifugally cast MJ bells will however be provided instead
with heavy duty steel key locking thread inserts to accept threaded studs.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Mechanical Joint Wall Sleeves
Length

Length

T
C

T1

T1

MJ and PE
Wall Sleeve

MJ Wall Sleeve

*T1 for:
4"-24" = .38
30"-36" = 1.00
42"-48" = 1.25

Increments of sleeve
lengths available:
4"-24" = 1"
30"-54" = 2"

Table No. 7-1

Size
in.

4
16
18
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
42
48
** 54

Pressure
Rating
psi

350
350
350
350
350
350
350
350
350
350
250
250
250
250
250

T
Wall
Thickness
in.

.34
.36
.38
.40
.42
.47
.50
.54
.57
.61
1.03
1.15
1.28
1.42
1.55

C
Collar

MJ Wall Sleeve

in.

Collar
Weight
lb

11.60
13.70
15.90
18.00
20.10
22.80
24.90
27.10
29.30
34.80
39.00
45.75
53.00
59.75
65.50

116
117
119
110
111
113
114
116
117
121
173
187
149
170
184

Diameter

MJ & PE Wall Sleeve

Lengths
Min.-Max.
in.

Weight
of 12" lg.
Sleeve
lb

Lengths
Min.-Max.
in.

Weight
of 12" lg.
Sleeve
lb

8"-20"
8"-20"
8"-30"
8"-30"
8"-30"
8"-34"
8"-34"
8"-34"
8"-34"
8"-34"
10"-24"
10"-24"
10"-24"
10"-24"
12"-24"

26
40
55
72
87
138
159
196
242
316
620
835
1115
1370
1375

18"-20"
18"-20"
18"-30"
18"-30"
18"-30"
18"-36"
18"-36"
18"-36"
18"-36"
18"-36"
10"-24"
10"-24"
10"-24"
10"-24"
12"-24"

20
30
42
58
76
107
131
159
190
248
510
690
920
1140
1225

Weight
per 1"
Increment
of Length
lb

0.7
1.1
1.8
2.9
4.5
5.3
7.3
8.8
10.0
13.3
28.3
37.8
48.6
61.5
73.9

Sleeves may be furnished as castings or fabrications, at Foundry option.

*This thickness and other dimensions, weights, etc will vary slightly because of manufacturing process. Collars welded
on fabricated sleeves will be steel.
**The 54" Mechanical Joint Wall Sleeve is special with special mechanical joint (gland weight: 360 lbs each; gasket
weight: 7 lbs each; 36-114" X 6" stud bolts each with one hex nut and weighing 3.4 lbs each). Consult AMERICAN for
additional information on this special sleeve and for information on 60" & 64" wall sleeves.
Some sizes of wall sleeves in shorter lengths than shown can be furnished by special pattern adaption. Check AMERICAN if required.
This Weight per 1" Increment of Length is the weight to add to or subtract from the weight of the 12"-long
wall sleeve for each 1" variation in sleeve length from 12".
Sleeves will be furnished tapped for studs. Wall collar will be furnished approximately in center unless otherwise specified. Minimum distance from the sleeve end to the center of the collar is 4" for 4"-24" sizes, 5" for 30"-60". For sizes 4"24", wall collar can be positioned on sleeve in 1" increments; for sizes 30"-54" in 2" increments.
Overall lengths are subject to manufacturing tolerances. If maximum overall length is critical, such as for installation of
item inside steel forms, this must be specified on order.
See General Notes on page 7-1.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Plain End Pipe and Thrust Collar Weights
Fabricated Wall Pipe

T1

Table No. 7-2

Plain End Pipe

Thrust Collars

Ductile Iron Centrifugally Cast

Size
in.

14
16
18
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
42
48
54
60
64

ANSI/AWWA* Minimum Class

T
Thickness
in.

.25
.25
.25
.26
.28
.28
.30
.31
.33
.33
.34
.38
.41
.46
.51
.54
.56

Weight
lb/ft

10.9
16.0
21.1
27.1
34.8
40.4
49.3
57.2
67.5
80.8
103.5
138.5
173.8
222.6
279.7
317.0
350.5

ANSI/AWWA** C115
T
Thickness
in.

.32
.34
.36
.38
.40
.42
.43
.44
.45
.47
.51
.58
.65
.72
.81
.83
.87

Weight
lb/ft

13.8
21.4
30.1
39.2
49.2
60.1
70.1
80.6
91.5
114.4
154.4
210.3
274.0
346.6
441.9
485.0
542.0

T1
Thickness
in.

.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.25
.38
.38
.38
.50
.50
.75
.75
1.00
1.00
1.00

C
Diameter
in.

Weight
lb

Allowable Load
Per Collar
lbs

6.80
8.90
11.05
13.10
15.20
17.30
19.40
22.50
24.60
28.80
36.00
42.30
50.75
57.05
66.06
70.11
74.17

11
12
12
13
3
5
6
15
11
13
29
35
98
111
231
246
261

4,500
9,300
16,000
24,000
34,000
46,000
59,000
75,000
92,000
130,000
200,000
290,000
390,000
510,000
650,000
745,000
847,000

*AWWA C151 - minimum thickness classes in this standard are Class 350 for 4"-12" sizes, Class 250 for 14"-20"
sizes, Class 200 for 24" and Class 150 for 30"-64" sizes.
**AWWA C115 - minimum thicknesses for all sizes of ductile iron pipe for threading on flanges.
Wall pipe is normally fabricated of Special Class 53 thickness ductile iron pipe but may be furnished with minimum
classes unless threaded flanges or threaded MJ bells are included or unless specified otherwise. For weights of Plain End
Pipe of other classes see Section 3, Table No. 3-9.
These values are based on dead-end thrust due to 250 psi internal pressure. For higher allowable loads or pressures,
check AMERICAN. (See also the figure above Table No. 9-11, for use of thrust collars, e.g., in some buried systems
where other types of concrete thrust blocks cannot be used.)
Welded-on thrust collars are normally fabricated from steel. Dimensions and weights above are for steel thrust collars.
If collars are to be furnished of annealed ductile iron, dimensions and weights are the same as in Table No. 7-3 for
wall collars.
Collars may be angled and/or rotated from top dead center (TDC). Check AMERICAN for details.
See General Notes on page 7-1.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Plain End Spool and Integrally Cast Wall Collar Weights
Statically Cast Wall Castings

T1

Table No. 7-3

Size
in.

30
36
42
48
54
60
64

Plain End Spools

Wall Collars

Ductile Iron Statically Cast

Integrally Cast

AWWA C100* Class B

T
Thickness
in.

1.03
1.15
1.28
1.42
1.55
1.10
1.16

Weight
lb/ft

312.7
418.8
542.3
687.3
851.0
652.4
733.5

AWWA C100* Class D

T
Thickness
in.

1.37
1.58
1.78
1.96
2.23
-

Weight
lb/ft

421.3
582.0
764.2
961.0
1226.5
-

T1
Thickness
in.
1.00
1.00
1.25
1.25
1.50
1.50
1.50

C
Diameter
in.

Weight
lb

36.50
43.00
49.50
56.50
63.00
70.25
74.88

170
188
130
172
201
345
395

*See Section 12, Table No. 12-1 for the obsolete AWWA C100 class thicknesses.
For weight of the 8" length of 4"-48" plain end on fitting per AWWA C110 gauged for MJ, see Section 5, Table No. 5-2.

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114
119
125
131
138
-

Centrifugally
Cast On
Pipe*

16
23
31
41
55
85
105
125
150
235
-

Threadedon
Pipe

116
121
130
140
150
179
199
118
138
181
304
448
564
724
-

Statically
Cast

112
118
124
129
131
147
154
172
180
196
164
210
315
389
515
569
677

Centrifugally
Cast On
Pipe*

115
121
129
143
153
207
335
445
649
721
834

C153
118
128
137
148
161
185
106
118
148
208
345
490
373
489
-

C110

Statically Cast

114
120
129
140
154
192
105
125
142
214
277
359
608
821
-

Centrifugally
Cast On
Pipe*

BellsWeight in Pounds
Fastite

121
128
138
160
174
141
157
207
335
445
725
953
-

C153
125
134
146
171
191
122
140
204
207
304
431
551
725
953
-

C110

Statically Cast

Flex-Ring

667
805
866

Centrifugally
Cast On
Pipe*

729
834
930

Statically
Cast

Lok-Ring

1113
1117
1127
1138
1158
1172
1190
1190
1115
1160
1240
1350
1500
1625
1664
1055
1765

ThreadedOn
C115

1110
1113
1121
1128
1143
1154
1167
1170
1189
1123
1184
1274
1393
1474
1564
1845
1300

Cast On
C110

1120
1133
1149
1169
1100
1128
1159
1196
1240
1321
1514
1697
1994
1510
-

ThreadedOn

1118
1129
1144
1162
1190
1115
1142
1174
1214
1318
1437
1601
1819
1178
-

Cast On

ANSI B16.1 F&D Class 250

FlangesWeight in Pounds
ANSI/AWWA** Flange

*Bell weights for ductile iron pipe are the same for all pressure classes per AWWA C151.
**AWWA C110 flange and AWWA C115 flange will match with facing and drilling of ANSI B16.1 Class 125 flange.
In sizes where applicable.
A unique Fastite fitting bell is not available in many configurations of 4"-48" fittings. In cases where Flex-Ring bell fittings are used without Flex-Ring or Field Flex-Ring restraint (in
effect as Fastite) the Flex-Ring Statically Cast bell weight will of course apply.
Weights shown for 14" and larger AWWA C110 cast-on flanges are for Class B thickness statically cast pipe and fittings; for a Class D thickness casting the cast-on flange weight is
lighter by approximately 5% to 15% with the lower of these percentages applicable to the smaller size fittings and the higher of the percentages to the larger size fittings.
Weights above are subject to change, our option.
See General Notes on page 7-1.
To determine weight of wall pipe, use data in Table Nos. 7-2, 7-3 and 7-4. For example: Weight of 12" Flg-W/S-MJ Wall Pipe with centrifugal cast bell 12" L.L.(14 1/2" O.A.) Special
Class 53 equals (12"/12" X 49.2 lb/ft.) + 58 lbs (Flg) + 10 lbs (W/S) + 38 lbs (MJ Bell) = 155 lbs.

4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
42
48
54
60
64

Size
in.

Mechanical Joint

Table No. 7-4

Bell and Flange Weights

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Thrust Collar (T/C) Wall Pipe - Fabricated from
Centrifugally Cast Ductile Iron Pipe

Table No. 7-5

Minimum Dimensions in Inches
Size
in.

14
16
18
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
42
48
54
60
64

Flg-T/CFlg.

Flg-T/CPE

PE-T/CPE

O.A./L.L.

O.A./L.L.

O.A./L.L.

O.A.

L.L.

O.A.

L.L.

O.A.

L.L.

O.A.

L.L.*

O.A.

L.L.*

6
6
6
712
712
812
812
812
812
912
12
14
16
16
18
18
18

312
312
4
4
4
412
412
412
412
5
1012
1112
12
12
16
16
16

312
312
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
6
6

10
10
10
10
10
12
12
12
12
12
-

458
458
458
458
458
412
412
412
412
412
-

312
312
312
312
312
412
412
412
412
412
-

112
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-

712
712
712
10
10
11
1112
12
12
12
-

5
5
5
712
712
712
8
812
812
812
-

438
438
434
434
434
614
614
612
612
612
712
712
812
9
912
934
10

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

738
738
8
714
714
934
934
10
10
10
12
12
14
15
16
16
16

4
4
414
312
312
412
412
412
412
412
512
512
612
7
712
714
7

MJ-T/C-MJ (Fab*)

MJ-T/C-PE

*Laying lengths are rounded to the nearest 1/4".

Thrust Collars may not be located in exact center of all minimum length
pieces shown above.
Flanges and MJ bells of minimum-length pieces should normally be
specified by the purchaser tapped for studs to enable assembly of joints
flush with the wall face.
Maximum laying length of above wall pipe is 19'-6" (except 17'-6" for 4" and
19'-0" for 64") except for MJ-T/C-PE or Fst-T/C-PE which may be furnished full
20' nominal length in all available sizes with the exception of 4" (4" maximum
length is 18'-13/4"). 6"-16" Flange-Thrust Collar-Flange and Flange-Thrust Collar
PE pipe may also be furnished up to 20'-0" length (with the exception of 4"
whose maximum length is 17'-6"). Check AMERICAN if longer lengths required.
All intermediate lengths can be furnished.
Wall pipe lengths shorter than those shown above can be furnished in

7-6

MJ-T/C-Flg

Fst-T/C-PE

Fst-T/C-Flg

some sizes by special fabrication. Check AMERICAN for details.

Overall lengths are subject to manufacturing tolerances. If maximum
overall length is critical, such as for installation of item inside steel forms, this
must be specified by the purchaser on the order.
To determine weight of Thrust Collars Wall Pipe, use data in Table 7-2.
Correctly installed flanged wall pipe will normally have the bolt holes
straddling the horizontal and vertical centerlines. Checking with a spirit
level or plumb line prior to pouring the walls is recommended.
Wall pipe with MJ threaded-on bells (MJ Fab), Flex-Ring, and Lok-Ring bells
can also be furnished. Check AMERICAN for dimensions not shown above.
Minimum-length pipes with plain ends (PE) in many cases do not allow
enough room between PE and collar to assemble joints. Contact AMERICAN
for PE joint assembly needs, normally requiring longer pipes.

AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Wall Casting Lengths - Statically Cast**
Maximum Laying and Overall Lengths
Table No. 7-6
Maximum Statically Cast Lengths
Type Joints

MJ-W/C-MJ

Fastite-W/C-Fastite

Flange-W/C-Flange
MJ-W/C-Flange &
MJ-W/C-Plain End

Fastite-W/C-Flange

Flex Ring-W/C-Flex Ring

Lok Ring-W/C-Lok Ring
Lok Ring-W/C-Flange

Size
in.

Laying Lengths
ft.-in.

Overall Lengths
ft.-in.

SKT Depth

5'-0"
6'-0"
5'-0"
5'-6"
5'-6"
5'-6"
5'-6"
5'-6"
5'-6"
6'-0"
5'-0"
6'-0"
5'-0"
6'-0"
6'-0"
6'-0"
6'-0"
6'-0"
4'-6"
4'-6"
4'-6"
4'-6"
4'-6"
5'-6"
5'-6"

5'-8"
6'-8"
5'-1012"
6'-8"
6'-10"
6'-11"
6'-1112"
7'-0"
5'-6"
6'-0"
5'-4"
6'-4"
5'-514"
6'-712"
6'-8"
6'-812"
6'-834"
6'-9"
6'-034"
6'-358"
6'-634"
6'-214"
6'-314"
6'-418"
6'-412"

4.00
4.00
5.25
7.50
8.00
8.50
8.75
9.00
4.00
4.00
5.25
7.50
8.00
8.50
8.75
9.00
9.38
10.84
12.37
10.07
10.57
10.07
10.57

30"-36"
42"-48"
30"-36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
64"
30"-36"
42"-64"
30"-36"
42"-48"
30"-36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
64"
30"-36"
42"
48"
54"
60"-64"
54"
60"-64"

All lengths of Plain End-Thrust Collar-Plain End Wall

Pipe are fabricated from centrifugally cast ductile iron pipe.
For minimum lengths see Table No. 7-7.
Fastite-W/C-Fastite Wall Castings are only available as
static castings. All other combinations of joints can be
fabricated from centrifugally cast ductile iron pipe with
thrust collars as required. See Table No. 7-5.
Correctly installed flanged wall pipe will normally have
the bolt holes straddling the horizontal and vertical center-

lines. Checking with a spirit level or plumb line prior to

pouring the walls is recommended.
W/C in the description of wall castings refers to wall
collar. Wall collar dimensions are shown in Table No. 7-3.
**Most wall pipes will be furnished fabricated from
centrifugally cast ductile iron pipe. The statically cast
lengths shown in this table may not be readily available.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Wall Castings - Statically Cast**
Minimum Overall Lengths
Overall Length

Overall Length

Overall Length

Flange-W/C-Flange

MJ-W/C-MJ

Fastite-W/C-Fastite

Overall Length

Overall Length

Overall Length

MJ-W/C-Flange

Fastite-W/C-Flange

MJ-W/C-Plain End

Table No. 7-7

Minimum Overall Lengths in Inches
Size
in.

MJW/CMJ

30
36
42
48
54
60
64

17
17
17
17
-

FstFlgW/C- W/CFst
Flg

20
20
27
27
27
28
28

14
14
15
15
16
18
20

MJW/CFlg*

17
17
17
17
-

LKR- LKRFstMJFRW/C- W/C- W/C- W/C- W/CLKR***

Flg***
Flg*
PE* FR***

20
20
20
20
21
23
23

17
17
17
17
-

26
26
29
-

28
28
26
27
28

21
22
23
23
23

*Minimum overall lengths for castings with one MJ bell or one Fastite bell are based on the wall collar being located
in the center of the overall length. Where the wall collar can be located off-center, away from the socket, some reduction
can generally be made in the minimum length.
**Most wall pipes will be furnished fabricated from centrifugally cast ductile iron pipe. The statically cast
lengths shown in this table may not be readily available.
***Flex-Ring and Lok-Ring Wall Castings are not illustrated.
Overall lengths are subject to manufacturing tolerances. If maximum overall length is critical, such as for installation
of item inside steel forms, this must be specified on order.
Some sizes of wall pipe in shorter lengths than shown can be furnished by special pattern adaptation. Check
AMERICAN if required.
W/C in the description of wall castings refers to wall collar. Wall collar dimensions are shown in Table No. 7-3.
Correctly installed flanged wall pipe will normally have the bolt holes straddling the horizontal and vertical centerlines.
Checking with a spirit level or plumb line prior to pouring the walls is recommended.
Mechanical joint end wall sleeves are available in some sizes with shorter lengths than statically cast wall pipe per
this table (see Table No. 7-1).

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Wall Piping - Recommended Minimum Installation
Dimensions for Piping not Tapped for Studs
A

MJ Bell

MJ Plain End

Flanged Joint

Table No. 7-8

Size
in.

14
16
18
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
42
48
54
60
64

A
in.

534
534
614
612
612
734
714
712
712
834
912
934
1034
1034
-1
-1

B
in.

214
234
234
334
334
312
312
334
334
434
534
514
*512
*634
*614
*6126126
*6346126

C
in.

612
612
612
612
612
734
734
734
734
814
934
934
1012
1012
-1
-1

*The minimum dimension B for 42"-64" wall castings with threaded-on (AWWA C115) flange would be as follows: for
42", B = 6"; for 48", B = 612"; for 54"-64", B = 714".
Dimensions are based on standard mechanical joints per AWWA C111 and standard flanges per AWWA C110.
Wall piping with MJ bells or flanges having A and B dimensions shorter than those above, e.g. wall pipes with bell
faces often placed flush with concrete form work, should be specified to be tapped for studs.
A and C dimensions for 14"-48" sizes apply to MJ castings only.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

AMERICAN Fabricated Mechanical Joint Pipe
ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51, C153/C21.53, and AMERICAN Standard

Table No. 7-9

Size
in.

Pressure Nominal
Wall
Rating
Thickness
psi

Pipe
O.D.
in.

Fastite and MJ-Fab

Laying Length

Weight
(Max LL)*

MJ and MJ-Fab
Laying Length

Weight
(Max LL)*

Flex-Ring and MJ-Fab

Laying Length

Weight
(Max.LL)*

in.

4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24

350
350
350
350
350
350
350
350
350
350

.32
.34
.36
.38
.40
.42
.43
.44
.45
.47

4.80
6.90
9.05
11.10
13.20
15.30
17.40
19.50
21.60
25.80

Min. in.

Max ft.in.

Length lb

Min. in.

Max ft. in.

Length lb

Min. in.

Max ft.in.

Length lb

6
618
638
6
638
612
678
8
814
818

17'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"

295
460
645
840
1055
1315
1545
1785
2030
2585

6 2
612
712
712
712
712
812
812
9
9

19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"

295
460
645
840
1055
1315
1545
1785
2030
2470

4 2
458
538
512
534
638
658
658
718
738

19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"
19'6"

295
460
645
840
1055
1315
1545
1785
2030
2585

Pipe is available with greater wall thicknesses than shown. Thicknesses above correspond to Special Thickness Class 53.
Any length between minimum and maximum shown can be furnished.
Tolerance on length is .25".
Socket depths for Threaded-on MJ Bells (MJ-Fab) are 2.88" for 4"-12" sizes and 4" for 14"-24" sizes.
* For 4" size 17'-6", for 6"-24" sizes 19'-6".

7-10

AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

AMERICAN Flange Adaptor for AWWA C110/C115 Flange to
ASME B16.1 Class 250# Flange AMERICAN Standard
A

I.D.

O.D.

SECTION "A-A"

ADAPTOR WITH BLIND HOLES

I.D.

O.D.

SECTION "B-B"

ADAPTOR WITH THROUGH HOLES

Table No. 7-10

Size
in.

Outside
Diameter
in.

Inside
Diameter
in.

Length
L
in.

4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
42
48

10.00
12.50
15.00
17.50
20.50
23.00
25.50
28.00
30.50
36.00
43.00
50.00
57.00
65.00

4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
18.00
20.00
24.00
30.00
36.00
42.00
48.00

2
1
1
212
212
212
234
2
3
314
212
4
4
3

Tap Depth
C115
Flange
in.

B16.1
Class 250
Flange in.

Weight
lb

134
Through
Through
178
178
11
11
Through
118
114
Through
112
112
Through

178
Through
Through
11
118
118
114
Through
114
112
Through
12
12
Through

137
127
36
115
154
186
242
205
355
522
529
1141
1408
1285

Material is ASTM A36 steel.

Holes are drilled and tapped to mate with AWWA C110/C115 flanges on one side and ANSI/ASME B16.1 Class 250
flanges on the opposite, or other side.
Holes are equally spaced straddling centerline.
12-30 flange adaptors and 36-48 flange adaptors are tapped at top dead center for 5/8 and 3/4 (5/8-11 UNC
and 3/4-10 UNC threaded) lifting eyes, respectively.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Flange and Flare
90 Bends
A

B
T

C
C
Long Radius

Short Radius

Table No. 7-11

Size
in.

Pressure
Rating
psi

30
36
42
48
54
60
64

250
250
250
250
250
250
**

Short Radius
T
in.

1.03
1.15
1.28
1.42
.90*
.94*
**

C
in.

38.75
46.00
53.00
59.50
66.25
73.00
**

Long Radius

A
in.

B
in.

Weight
lb

A
in.

B
in.

Weight
lb

25.0
28.0
31.0
34.0
39.0
43.0
**

36.0
38.0
35.0
46.0
47.5
54.0
**

1950
2730
3200
5235
3540
4635
**

* 54" and 60" castings have wall thicknesses that are per AWWA C153. All other wall thicknesses are per C100. See
Table No. 7-3.
** Check AMERICAN for 64" Flare dimensions.
Since above fittings are not included in AWWA C110, A, B, and C dimensions above should be specified on engineering drawings.
Other joints can be furnished in lieu of flanges in some sizes.
See General Notes on page 7-1.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Flare Castings
L

Flange and Flare

MJ and Flare

Table No. 7-12

Size
in.

Pressure
Rating
psi

14
16
18
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
42
48
54
60
64

250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
**

Dimensions in Inches
T

.52
.55
.60
.68
.75
.66
.70
.75
.80
.89
1.03
1.15
1.28
1.42
.90*
.94*
**

L
L
Minimum Maximum

18
18
10
10
12
12
14
14
13
18
15
14
12
18
19
21
**

8
8
10
10
12
36
36
36
36
66
66
66
72
72
72
72
**

Weight in Lbs (Min. Length)

C

9.00
11.00
13.50
16.00
19.00
21.00
23.50
25.00
27.50
32.00
38.75
46.00
53.00
59.50
66.25
73.00
**

Flg & Flare

MJ & Flare

1140
1165
1105
1145
1210
1240
1310
1370
1435
1680
1960
1265
1260
2375
1475
1935
**

1265
1340
1415
1485
1745
1080
1435
1430
2625
-

This fitting is sometimes referred to as bell mouth.

* 54" and 60" castings have wall thicknesses that are per AWWA C153. All other wall thicknesses are per AWWA
C100. See Table No. 7-3.
** Check AMERICAN for 64" Flare dimensions.
Flare castings or fabrications can be furnished in a variety of lengths and with wall collars when specified. Flange or
mechanical joint bell to be installed flush with the wall should be specified tap for studs.
The addition of a wall collar to flare castings may affect the minimum length of the casting.
Other joints can be furnished in lieu of flanges or MJ bells in most sizes.
Since above fittings are not included in AWWA C110, L and C dimensions above should be specified on engineering
drawings.
See General Notes on page 7-1.

7-13

AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Outlet/Tapping Saddles

MJ Outlet

Flange Outlet

the outlet is 1/4" greater than the nominal, enabling a full-size opening to be
made in pipe wall. Counterbore dimensions are as tabulated below in Table No.
7-13.

Saddle is furnished with AWWA

C110 flange or mechanical joint outlet
and can be installed on pipe with hole
already machine cut or torch cut at shop
or at job site. Saddle can thus be used on
12" through 54" pipe for providing outlet
as pipeline is being installed or in pipeline
already installed. For a saddle in sizes 4"
through 12" with AWWA C110 flange
connection on the branch, the flange is
counterbored per MSS (Manufacturers'
Standardization Society) SP-60 dimensions, making assembly possible with a
tapping machine, tapping valve, or a standard C110 flange. The inside diameter of

Table No. 7-13

Counterbore
Size of Flange
in.

14
16
18
10
12

Depth
in.

.250
.312
.312
.312
.312

Diameter
in.

5.015
7.015
9.015
11.015
13.015

Table No. 7-14

O.D.
of Parent
Pipe
in.

C
in.

No. of
Straps

12 x 14
12 x 16
14 x 14
14 x 16
16 x 14
16 x 16
16 x 18
18 x 14
18 x 16
18 x 18
20 x 14
20 x 16
20 x 18
20 x 10
24 x 14
24 x 16
24 x 18
24 x 10
24 x 12

13.20
13.20
15.30
15.30
17.40
17.40
17.40
19.50
19.50
19.50
21.60
21.60
21.60
21.60
25.80
25.80
25.80
25.80
25.80

12.85
12.85
13.90
13.90
14.95
14.95
14.95
16.00
16.00
16.00
17.05
17.05
17.05
17.05
19.15
19.15
19.15
19.15
19.15

3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
5
3
3
4
5
7

See notes at end of Table.

7-14

Weight in Pounds

Size
in.

Saddle
Casting

Straps
& Nuts

Total

145
162
145
162
145
162
189
145
162
189
145
162
189
120
145
162
189
120
151

15
14
17
16
19
18
24
22
21
26
23
23
29
35
27
27
35
42
58

160
175
160
180
165
180
115
165
185
115
170
185
120
155
170
190
125
160
210

AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Outlet/Tapping Saddles
Table No. 7-14Continued
Size
in.

30 x 14
30 x 16
30 x 18
30 x 10
30 x 12
36 x 14
36 x 16
36 x 18
36 x 10
36 x 12
42 x 14
42 x 16
42 x 18
42 x 10
42 x 12
48 x 14
48 x 16
48 x 18
48 x 10
48 x 12
54 x 14
54 x 16
54 x 18
54 x 10
54 x 12

Weight in Pounds

O.D.
of Parent
Pipe
in.

32.00
32.00
32.00
32.00
32.00
38.30
38.30
38.30
38.30
38.30
44.50
44.50
44.50
44.50
44.50
50.80
50.80
50.80
50.80
50.80
57.56*
57.56*
57.56*
57.56*
57.56*

C
in.

No. of
Straps

22.00
22.00
22.00
22.00
22.00
25.25
25.25
25.25
25.25
25.25
28.25
28.25
28.25
28.25
28.25
31.50
31.50
31.50
31.50
31.50
34.55
34.55
34.55
34.55
34.55

3
3
4
5
7
3
3
4
5
7
3
3
4
5
7
3
3
4
5
7
3
3
4
5
7

Saddle
Casting

Straps
& Nuts

Total

145
162
189
120
151
145
162
189
120
151
145
162
189
120
151
145
162
189
120
151
145
162
189
120
151

134
134
143
153
172
140
140
152
164
188
146
146
160
174
102
153
152
169
185
117
159
158
177
195
132

180
195
130
175
225
185
100
140
185
240
190
110
150
195
255
100
115
160
205
270
105
120
165
215
285

Weights are for Saddle with MJ bell or AWWA C110 flange; weights do not include any MJ or flange joint materials.
Saddles listed are rated 250 psi working pressure. Check AMERICAN for higher pressure applications.
Straps are alloy steel, 1/4" X 1 1/2" in cross section and are fabricated with 3/4" threaded ends. Sealing of Saddle is
provided by a positively confined O-Ring SBR rubber gasket, circular in cross section and made of molded rubber
approximately 70 Durometer Hardness.
Saddles to fit some other diameters can be furnished upon request. Order should specify diameter of parent pipe.
Outlet can be furnished tapped for studs when specified.
Maximum size outlet normally furnished for tapping 12"-14" pipe is 6"; for 16"-18" pipe is 8"; for 20" pipe is 10"; and
for 24"-54" pipe is 12".
On special order some outlets 14" through 18" can be furnished for low pressure service on 30"-54" pipe.
See General Notes on page 7-1.
*Prior to 1988, 54" AMERICAN pipe had an O.D. of 57.10". Installers should measure the O.D. of existing 54" pipe
prior to ordering so that proper strap lengths can be furnished.

For recommended minimum installation distance (X) from face of Fastite bell
to center of saddle, see Table No. 7-15.
X

Table No. 7-15

Size
in.

X
Min.

12 x 16
14 x 16
16 x 18
18 x 18
20 x 10
24 x 12
30 x 12
36 x 12
42 x 12
48 x 12
54 x 12

12
14
14
16
16
18
18
18
20
20
20

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Welded-on Outlets for Ductile Iron Pipe
AMERICAN regularly furnishes pipe with
welded-on outlets for proven effectiveness and
simplicity in layout and installation. Outlets can
readily be located at variable positions along the
pipeline, and rotation* of the pipe before it is
assembled in the line can often position the
outlet at any desired angle. This section provides
detailed tabular data for 90 lateral and
tangential welded-on outlets. Lateral outlets
from 45-90 in 15 increments from the parent
pipe axis are also standardly available in some
sizes with some additional outlet size restrictions.
(Contact AMERICAN for details.)
JOINTS. The outlets are fabricated from
centrifugally cast ductile iron pipe, manufactured
and tested in accordance with ANSI/AWWA
C151/A21.51. They may be furnished with any of
AMERICANs bell ends such as Fastite, MJ, FlexRing, or Lok-Ring. They can also be furnished with
plain ends. The parent pipe can also be furnished
with any type of joints.

THICKNESSES. Minimum nominal

thicknesses for both parent and outlet pipe are
shown in the following tables. The outlets are rated
200 to 250 PSI working pressure, depending on
size, as noted in Table No. 7-16. Check AMERICAN
for higher pressure applications.
This is a shop fabricated product and is not
intended for field fabrication. Welded-on outlets
for ductile pipe are produced with qualified
procedures and welders as per guidelines contained
in ANSI/AWS D11.2, Guide for Welding Iron
Castings. Joint materials are furnished with Fastite,
MJ, Flex-Ring, and Lok-Ring bells. Parent and
outlet pipe are normally furnished cement lined in
accordance with ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4.
Contact AMERICAN if other ends or linings, other
than cement linings, are desired.

Table No. 7-16

Parent
Pipe
Diameter
in.

Maximum
Outlet
Diameter**
in.

10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
42
48
54
54
60
60
64
64

6
8
8
10
12
14
16
20
24
30
30
30
36
30
36
30
36

0.38
0.40
0.42
0.43
0.44
0.45
0.47
0.51
0.58
0.65
0.72
0.81
0.81
0.83
0.83
0.87
0.87

11
12
14
15
15-1/2
17
19
23
26
30
34
37
37
41
41
42
42

14-1/2
16
17
18
19-1/2
20-1/2
23
27
30-1/2
35
38-1/2
42
42
44
44
46
46

* Do not attempt to lift or rotate outlet pipes by attaching to

or exerting force on the outlet or any branch piping attached
thereto. Likewise, do not attach and suspend heavy piping
items, etc., from outlet branch.
** Larger-diameter outlets may be available for some pressure and service applications. Check AMERICAN for details.
J dimensions are approximate and are the same for all different outlet sizes on a particular parent pipe size. Check AMERICAN if different
dimensions are required.
Minimum B dimensions are dependent on outlet diameter and are
not directly related to parent pipe diameter. For example, a B dimension
for 6" outlets on all sizes of parent pipe (including 10") is 15 1/2", etc.
Nominal thickness of 4"-54" diameter parent pipe and outlet pipe correspond to Special Class 53. Nominal thicknesses of 60" and 64" parent pipe
correspond to Pressure Class 350 as shown in ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51.

7-16

Standard
Standard
Minimum
Minimum
J
J
Nominal
Outlet
Nominal
Dimension
Dimension
Thickness
CenterDiameter**
ThicknessCenterParent
Face
in.
Outlet
Pipe
Socket
Bell
Pipe
Flange
in.
Outlet
in.
Outlet in.
in.

4
6
8
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
30
30
36
30
36
30
36

0.32
0.34
0.36
0.36
0.38
0.40
0.42
0.43
0.44
0.45
0.47
0.51
0.51
0.51
0.58
0.51
0.58
0.51
0.58

Rated
Water
Working
Pressure
of Outlet
(psi)

Min.
Distance
Outlet to
Parent Pipe
End
in.
B

250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
200
250
200
250
200

14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
16-1/2
17-1/2
20
23
26
29
32-1/2
39
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48

System design and installation should be such so as to avoid

beam loads or impacts on the outlets. It is particularly important in
underground service to use flexible joints (e.g., Flex-Ring or FastGrip) for outlet piping, to allow for at least some incidental movement
between the parent and outlet piping. It should be noted that AWWA
Manual M41 and the Appendix to ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15 state
that underground use of the flanged joint is generally not recommended because of the rigidity of the joint, and AMERICAN concurs
with this guidance. Flexible outlet pipe joints should not be modified
to make them rigid, nor should they be installed fully deflected.
This is a shop fabricated product and is not intended for
field fabrication.
Contact AMERICAN for any applications of any flanged welded-on outlets involving connecting piping, such as pump suction
and discharge headers, etc.

AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Tangential Welded-On Outlets
for Ductile Iron Pipe
AMERICAN can furnish tangential welded-on outlets in certain diameters. Pipe
with tangential outlets can often be positioned* with the outlets on bottom for blow-offs
or on top for air release. Flanged and grooved joints are not available for tangential
outlets. Minimum pressure classes and location of outlets are the same as for regular
welded-on outlets. This is a shop fabricated product and is not intended for field
fabrication. Parent and outlet pipe are normally furnished cement lined in accordance
with ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4. Contact AMERICAN if other ends or linings, other
than cement linings, are desired.

J
B

Table No. 7-17

Parent Pipe
Diameter
in.

Outlet
Diameter
in.

Minimum
Nominal
Thickness*
Parent/Outlet
Pipe
in.

Rated Water
Working
Pressure
psi

Minimum B
Location
Outlet to
Parent Pipe End
in.

Standard J
Dimension
Center to
Socket
in.

8
10
10
12
12
12
14
14
14
16
16
16
16
18
18
18
18
18
20
20
20
20
20
20

04
04
06
04
06
08
04
06
08
04
06
08
10
04
06
08
10
12
04
06
08
10
12
14

0.36/0.32
0.38/0.32
0.38/0.34
0.40/0.32
0.40/0.34
0.40/0.36
0.42/0.32
0.42/0.34
0.42/0.36
0.43/0.32
0.43/0.34
0.43/0.36
0.43/0.38
0.44/0.32
0.44/0.34
0.44/0.36
0.44/0.38
0.44/0.40
0.45/0.32
0.45/0.34
0.45/0.36
0.45/0.38
0.45/0.40
0.45/0.42

250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250

14-1/2
14-1/2
15-1/2
14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
17-1/2
14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
17-1/2
20
14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
17-1/2
20
23

11-1/2
12-1/2
12-1/2
13-1/2
13-1/2
13-1/2
14
14-1/2
14-1/2
15
15-1/2
15-1/2
15-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
16-1/2
17
17
16
17
17-1/2
18
18
18

* Do not attempt to lift or rotate outlet pipes by attaching to or exerting force on the outlet or any branch piping attached
thereto. Likewise, dont attach and suspend heavy piping items, etc., from outlet branch.

7-17

AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Tangential Welded-On Outlets
for Ductile Iron Pipe
Table No. 7-17 - Continued

7-18

Parent Pipe
Diameter
in.

Outlet
Diameter
in.

Minimum
Nominal
Thickness*
Parent/Outlet
Pipe
in.

Rated Water
Working
Pressure
psi

Minimum B
Location
Outlet to Parent
Pipe End
in.

Standard J
Dimension
Center to
Socket
in.

24
24
24
24
24
24
24
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
42
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48

04
06
08
10
12
14
16
04
06
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
04
06
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
04
06
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
04
06
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30

0.47/0.32
0.47/0.34
0.47/0.36
0.47/0.38
0.47/0.40
0.47/0.42
0.47/0.43
0.51/0.32
0.51/0.34
0.51/0.36
0.51/0.38
0.51/0.40
0.51/0.42
0.51/0.43
0.51/0.44
0.51/0.45
0.58/0.32
0.58/0.34
0.58/0.36
0.58/0.38
0.58/0.40
0.58/0.42
0.58/0.43
0.58/0.44
0.58/0.45
0.58/0.47
0.65/0.32
0.65/0.34
0.65/0.36
0.65/0.38
0.65/0.40
0.65/0.42
0.65/0.43
0.65/0.44
0.65/0.45
0.65/0.47
0.65/0.51
0.72/0.32
0.72/0.34
0.72/0.36
0.72/0.38
0.72/0.40
0.72/0.42
0.72/0.43
0.72/0.44
0.72/0.45
0.72/0.47
0.72/0.51

250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250

14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
17-1/2
20
23
26
14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
17-1/2
20
23
26
29
32-1/2
14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
17-1/2
20
23
26
29
32-1/2
39
14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
17-1/2
20
23
26
29
32-1/2
39
48
14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
17-1/2
20
23
26
29
32-1/2
39
48

17
18-1/2
19-1/2
20
20
20
20
18-1/2
20-1/2
21-1/2
22-1/2
23
23-1/2
23-1/2
23-1/2
23-1/2
20
22
24
25
25-1/2
26-1/2
26-1/2
26-1/2
26-1/2
26 1/2
21-1/2
23-1/2
25-1/2
27
28
28-1/2
29
29-1/2
29-1/2
30
30
22-1/2
25
27
28-1/2
30
31
31-1/2
32
32-1/2
33
34

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AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Tangential Welded-On Outlets
for Ductile Iron Pipe
Table No. 7-17 - Continued
Parent Pipe
Diameter
in.

Outlet
Diameter
in.

Minimum
Nominal
Thickness*
Parent/Outlet
Pipe
in.

Rated Water
Working
Pressure
psi

Minimum B
Location
Outlet to
Parent Pipe End
in.

Standard J
Dimension
Center to
Socket
in.

54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64
64

04
06
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
04
16
18
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
04
06
08
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36

0.81/0.32
0.81/0.34
0.81/0.36
0.81/0.38
0.81/0.40
0.81/0.42
0.81/0.43
0.81/0.44
0.81/0.45
0.81/0.47
0.81/0.51
0.81/0.58
0.83/0.32
0.83/0.34
0.83/0.36
0.83/0.38
0.83/0.40
0.83/0.42
0.83/0.43
0.83/0.44
0.83/0.45
0.83/0.47
0.83/0.51
0.83/0.58
0.87/0.32
0.87/0.34
0.87/0.36
0.87/0.38
0.87/0.40
0.87/0.42
0.87/0.43
0.87/0.44
0.87/0.45
0.87/0.47
0.87/0.51
0.87/0.58

250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
200
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
200
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
200

14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
17-1/2
20
23
26
29
32-1/2
39
48
48
14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
17-1/2
20
23
26
29
32-1/2
39
48
48
14-1/2
15-1/2
16-1/2
17-1/2
20
23
26
29
32-1/2
39
48
48

23-1/2
26
28-1/2
30
31-1/2
33
34
34-1/2
35-1/2
36
37-1/2
37-1/2
25
28
30-1/2
32
34
35
36
37
38
39
39-1/2
39-1/2
25-1/2
28-1/2
31
33
35
36-1/2
37-1/2
38-1/2
39-1/2
40-1/2
41-1/2
41-1/2

* Nominal thickness of 4"-54" diameter parent pipe correspond to Special Class 53. Nominal thickness of 60" and 64"
parent pipe correspond to Pressure Class 350.

7-19

AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

Ductile Iron Trenchless Pipe
By its nature, ductile iron pipe possess- head applications up to 100 feet (43 psi) in
es tremendous columnar and tensile 4"-16" sizes. It consists of an extra thick
strength, which makes it a superior material (Special Thickness Class 56) pipe
for trenchless applications. AMERICAN machined to form an internal bell and
offers four joints designed for use in direct double O-Ring gasketed spigot. Because
jacking, trenchless pipeline replacement, the joint is precision machined, it efficiently
pipe bursting, and microtunneling installa- transfers the jacking loads through the
tion. MTTM Push Pipe is used primarily for joint, therefore maximizing the potential
pressure applications, and GS Push Pipe is length of installation.
Candidate ductile iron pipe for both
used for gravity sewer applications. Fastite
Joint Push-Bar Pipe allows the Fastite Joint MTTM Push Pipe and GS Push Pipe fabricato be used in trenchless applications using tion is manufactured and tested in accordirect jacking or pushing. Flex-Ring joint dance with ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51.
pipe with its positive, flexible joint restraint Counterbored joint surfaces are covered
has been used extensively in pipe-pulling with an epoxy coating. The pipe comes in a
applications utilizing horizontal directional 20' or less standard nominal laying lengths
drilling and some pipe bursting installation as shown in the following tables shorter
methods. A Suggested General Guidelines lengths are available if required.
Push-Bar Pipe employs an economical
for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
Installations of Ductile Iron Pipes docu- adaptation of the premier AMERICAN Fastite
ment is available from AMERICAN, Joint to transfer jacking loads from the pipe
o r o n l i n e i n p d f f o r m a t f r o m barrel directly to the face of the bell. It conwww.acipco.com/adip. With spigots ahead, sists of a high-strength, alloy steel ring, the
the low profile Flex-Ring assembles quickly push-bar, shop welded to the standard
and offers a smooth transition during pipe Fastite pipe spigot. This ring is made of the
pull-back. AMERICAN offers a Flex-Ring same material that has been used successfulpulling
b e l l ly in AMERICANs Lok-Ring and other
assembly specifi- restrained joints for over 30 years. A cushioncally designed for ing compression ring, made of compressible
this installation wood products, fits between the push-bar
and the pipe bell for added assurance of load
method.
MT TM Push distribution. The pipe comes in standard 20'
Pipe is a bell-less or less standard nominal laying lengths and
ductile iron pipe carries the standard Fastite Joint pressure ratPulling Bell
capable of func- ings. During installation, Fastite Joint Pushtioning in either gravity or pressure applica- Bar Pipe is jacked or pushed with the spigots
tions up to 350 psi in 4"-12" sizes or 250 ahead. This allows for any debris remaining
psi in 14"-16" sizes. The joint is formed by from the pipe bursting or pipe jacking operacounterboring both ends of an extra thick tion to flow smoothly over the bell of the
(Special Thickness Class 55) ductile iron Fastite Joint.
Flex-Ring joint pipe and allowable
pipe. An independent, internal, stainless
steel coupling with double 1/4" O-Ring pulling loads are covered in Tables 7-18 and
grooves is utilized in this joint configuration. 7-2. See above picture of Flex-Ring pulling
The MTTM Push Pipe was developed primar- bell assembly at left.
Cement-mortar lining per ANSI/
ily as a pipe to be used in the microtunneling process that requires the pipe to resist AWWA C104/A21.4 and asphalt exterior
coating per ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51
significantly large pushing loads.
GS Push Pipe is also a bell-less ductile are standard for Flex-Ring, MTTM Push Pipe,
iron pipe also used in microtunneling and GS Push Pipe, and Push-Bar Pipe. Other
other pushing applications capable of linings and coatings are available for specific
providing a positive seal for gravity or low service conditions.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Flex-Ring Joint Pipe

Standard Dimensions and Pressure Ratings

4"-12"

FF

Nominal
Size Working
Laying
in. Pressure* Length**
psi
ft.

350
350
350
350
350

B
B

A
A

4"-12"

Table No. 7-18

4
6
8
10
12

14"-42"

20
20
20
20
20

A
O.D.
in.

B
Socket
Depth
in.

4.80
6.90
9.05
11.10
13.20

5.62
5.62
5.74
6.72
6.72

Empty
Allowable
F
Offset Radius of
Pipe
Allowable per
Pulling
Bell
20'
Deflection Length
Curve^ Buoyancy
Load
O.D.
in Water
degree
ft.
lb.
in.
in.
(lb/ft)^^

7.06
9.19
11.33
13.56
15.74

10,000
20,000
30,000
45,000
60,000

5
5
5
5
5

21
21
21
21
21

230
230
230
230
230

-5
-2
3
11
19

* Working pressure is the maximum pressure rating of the joint and is based on its capability to resist thrust due to
internal pressure. If higher working pressure is required, check AMERICAN.
** Laying length is nominal 20'. Where exact lengths are required, contact AMERICAN. Minimum laying lengths for
Flex-Ring & Flex-Ring End pipe is 1'-0" and for Flex-Ring End & Flex-Ring End pipe is 2'-0".
Dimensions subject to change at our option. Check AMERICAN if smaller or exact dimensions are required.
Intended for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) applications. Flex-Ring pipe may be available for greater pulling
loads than indicated in the tabulated values. Contact AMERICAN when higher pulling loads are required.
^ Approximate radius of curve produced by a succession of 20' lengths of pipe fully deflected.
^^ Based on weight of empty (full of air) Pressure Class 350 Flex-Ring pipe with standard cement lining immersed in
water. Positive numbers indicate such pipe will float.

Table No. 7-19

14"-48"

Working Nominal
Size Pressure*
Laying
in.
Length**
psi
ft.

14
16
18
20
24
30
36
42
48

350
350
350
350
350
250
250
250
250

20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20

A
O.D.
in.

B
Socket
Depth
in.

15.30 7.38
17.40 7.38
19.50 8.20
21.60 8.20
25.80 8.96
32.00 9.63
38.30 9.63
44.50 10.84
50.80 12.37

Empty
Allowable
F
Offset Radius of
Pipe
Allowable per
Pulling
Bell
20'
Buoyancy
Deflection
Curve^
Load
O.D.
Length
in Water
degree
ft.
lb.
in.
in.
(lb/ft)^^

19.31
21.43
23.70
25.82
29.88
36.34
42.86
49.92
56.36

75,000
95,000
120,000
150,000
210,000
220,000
310,000
390,000
500,000

4
3 3/4
3 3/4
3 1/2
3
2 1/2
2
2
2

17
16
16
15
12
10
8
8
8

285
305
305
327
380
458
570
570
570

27
38
52
69
104
175
266
359
484

* Working pressure is the maximum pressure rating of the joint and is based on its capability to resist thrust due to
internal pressure. If higher working pressure is required, check AMERICAN. Pressure rating of the joint is limited by the
pressure rating of the parent pipe.
** Laying length is nominal 20'. Where exact lengths are required, contact AMERICAN.
Dimensions subject to change at our option. Check AMERICAN if smaller or exact dimensions are required.
Intended for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) applications. The tabulated values are based on Pressure Class pipe thickness
of the Working Pressure shown. Contact AMERICAN when it may be desirable to use lesser pressure class pipe or when higher
pulling loads are required. Flex-Ring pipe may be available for greater pulling loads than indicated in the tabulated values.
^ Approximate radius of curve produced by a succession of 20' lengths of pipe fully deflected.
^^ Based on weight of empty (full of air) Pressure Class 350 Flex-Ring pipe with standard cement lining immersed in
water. Positive numbers indicate such pipe will float.
Minimum Laying Lengths
Size
in.

Flex-Ring &
Flex-Ring End

Flex-Ring End &

Flex-Ring End

14
16
18
20
24
30
36
42

1'-6"
1'-6"
1'-6"
1'-6"
2'-0"
2'-0"
2'-0"
2'-0"

2'-0"
2'-0"
2'-0"
2'-0"
2'-6"
2'-6"
2'-6"
3'-0"

7-21

AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

AMERICAN MTTM Push Pipe for Pressure Applications***
ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 and AMERICAN Standard

MICROTUNNELING
PUSH PIPE

MICROTUNNELING
PUSH PIPE

O-RING
GASKETS

MICROTUNNELING
PUSH PIPE COUPLING

Table No. 7-20

Size
in.

Pressure*
Rating
psi

Nominal**
Wall
Thickness
in.

Standard
Nominal
Laying
Length
ft.-in.

A
Outside
Diameter
in.

Coupling
Inside
Diameter
in.

Weight
Standard
Nominal
Laying
Length lb

Allowable
Pushing
Load
lb

4
6
8
10
12
14
16

350
350
350
350
350
250
250

.38
.40
.42
.44
.46
.48
.49

17'-6"
20'-0"
20'-0"
20'-0"
20'-0"
20'-0"
20'-0"

4.80
6.90
9.05
11.10
13.20
15.30
17.40

3.62
5.70
7.81
9.83
11.88
13.94
16.00

285
505
700
905
1130
1370
1595

60,000
124,000
176,000
232,000
294,000
362,000
424,000

* Pressure rating designated is maximum water working pressure.

** Nominal wall thicknesses are Special Thickness Class 55.
***See page 7-25 AMERICAN GS Push Pipe for Gravity Sewer Applications.
Installation and material economy are normally optimized with standard nominal length pipe. Shorter lengths are
available for special requirements. Check AMERICAN.
Standard O-Ring gaskets are SBR rubber. Contact AMERICAN for special rubber requirements.
Coupling is manufactured of ASTM 743 Stainless Steel and is epoxy coated.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

MTTM Push Pipe Installation Instructions
1. Engage and secure the first pipe
section or the push pipe tool into the
MTBM (Microtunnel Boring Machine) or
expansion head per the recommendation
of the equipment manufacturer. Secure
the first pipe section or head as necessary
to resist the push pipe connector assembly
load. NOTE: For this and all remaining
assembly instructions to follow, all joints
must be fully assembled before pipe string
is advanced into the bore.
2. Thoroughly clean the bell counterbore of the other end of the first pipe section and lubricate with American
Underwater Joint Lubricant.
3. Lubricate the pushing tool with
American Underwater Joint Lubricant.
4. Advance the pushing tool fully into
the pipe counterbore. Jacking or assembly
load should never be applied directly to
the pipe ends without pushing tool properly assembled.
5. Remove any pipe-securing devices
(installed in step 1 above); jack the first
pipe forward one pipe length, and then

remove the pushing tool.

6. Fully lubricate four (4) O-Ring gaskets with American Underwater Joint
Lubricant and place in the grooves of the
push pipe connector.
7. Insert a push pipe connector into
the bell counterbore of the last pipe
pushed, with the first O-Ring against the
pipe end.
8. Lower the next MT TM Push Pipe
section into the insertion pit.
9. Clean and lubricate both the bell
counterbores of the pipe.
10. In substantially straight alignment, assemble the bell onto the connector and pushing tool, securing the leading
pipe as necessary (until assembly load is at
least balanced by the jacking force
required to propel the pipe string).
11. Jack the pipe forward one pipe
length, and then remove the pushing tool.
12. Repeat steps 6-11 described
above, as necessary until line segment is
installed.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

AMERICAN Ductile Iron GS Push Pipe
Standard Dimensions

O-RING
GASKETS

Table No. 7-21

Pipe Size
in.

Standard
Nominal*
Laying Length
ft.-in.

A
Outside
Diameter
in.

T**
Nominal Wall
Thickness
in.

Weight
Standard
Nominal
Laying
Length

Allowable
Pushing Load
lb

4
6
8
10
12
14
16

17'-4"
20'-0"
20'-0"
20'-0"
20'-0"
20'-0"
20'-0"

4.80
6.90
9.05
11.10
13.20
15.30
17.40

.41
.43
.45
.47
.49
.51
.52

299
535
745
960
1200
1450
1690

60,000
124,000
176,000
232,000
294,000
362,000
424,000

* Installation and material economy are normally optimized with standard nominal laying length
pipe. Shorter lengths are available for special requirements. Check AMERICAN.
**Nominal wall thicknesses are Special Thickness Class 56.
Standard O-Ring gaskets are NBR rubber. Contact AMERICAN for special rubber requirements.

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AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

GS Push Pipe Installation Instructions
1. Engage and secure the plain end
(no counterbore) of the first pipe section
or the push pipe tool into the MTBM
(Microtunnel Boring Machine) or expansion head per the recommendation of the
equipment manufacturer. Secure the first
pipe section or head as necessary to resist
push pipe connector assembly load.
NOTE: For this and all remaining assembly
instructions to follow, all joints must be
fully assembled before pipe string is
advanced into the bore.
2. Thoroughly clean the bell counterbore of the first pipe section.
3. Lubricate the 6"-long pushing tool
with American Underwater Joint Lubricant
and install into the bell of the first pipe
section. Jacking or assembly load should
never be applied directly to the pipe ends
without the pushing tool properly assembled.
4. Remove any pipe-securing devices
(installed in step 1 above), jack the first

pipe forward one pipe length, and then

remove pushing tool.
5. Lower the next GS Push Pipe section into the insertion pit.
6. Clean both the bell counterbore of
the pipe just advanced and the machined
spigot of the next pipe section, especially
the (2) O-Ring grooves on the spigot.
7. Fully lubricate (2) O-Ring gaskets
with American Underwater Joint Lubricant
and install in the spigot grooves. Then
apply a liberal amount of joint lubricant to
the exposed bell counterbore and the
spigot of the next pipe section.
8. In substantially straight alignment,
assemble the spigot end fully into the
exposed bell, securing leading pipe as
necessary (until assembly load is at least
balanced by the jacking force required to
propel the pipe string).
9. Repeat steps 2-8 described above,
as necessary until line segment is installed.

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AMERICAN Ductile Iron Specials

AMERICAN Fastite Joint Push-Bar Pipe
ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 and AMERICAN Standard

Table No. 7-22

Pipe
Size
in.

Standard
Nominal
Laying
Length

Pipe
O.D.
in.

F* Bell O.D.
in.

Weld Ring Size

P
in.

D
in.

Rated Push**
(lb. x 1000)

4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
42
48
54
60
64

18
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20

4.80
6.90
9.05
11.10
13.20
15.30
17.40
19.50
21.60
25.80
32.00
38.30
44.50
50.80
57.56
61.61
65.67

6.71
8.90
11.16
13.25
15.37
17.73
19.86
22.16
24.28
28.50
34.95
41.37
48.27
54.71
61.65
65.80
70.04

1/2" sq.
1/2" sq.
1/2" sq.
1/2" sq.
1/2" sq.
1/2" sq.
1/2" sq.
1/2" sq.
1/2" sq.
1/2" sq.
5/8" sq.
5/8" sq.
3/4" x 1 1/4" rect.
3/4" x 1 1/4" rect.
3/4" x 1 1/4" rect.
3/4" x 1 1/4" rect.
3/4" x 1 1/4" rect.

3.13
3.25
3.63
3.63
3.63
5.00
5.00
5.38
5.38
5.38
6.38
6.38
7.38
7.88
8.38
8.62
8.88

3.31
3.38
3.75
3.75
3.75
5.23
5.23
5.50
5.50
5.50
6.50
6.50
7.50
8.00
8.50
8.75
9.00

54
78
102
125
150
260
296
312
345
413
545
650
818
934
1,058
1,132
1,206

* Dimensions subject to change at our option. Check AMERICAN if exact dimensions required.
**Allowable axial compression loads for the Fastite Push-Bar Joint in straight alignment. Check AMERICAN if higher
pushing loads are required.
See Section 3 for pipe classes and pressure ratings.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

LONG SPAN AND PIPING SUPPORTS

The beam strength of ductile iron pipe, along with the capability of certain AMERICAN joints, allows the installation of clear spans of up to 48' or more in sizes 6* - 64.
This was made possible due to the advent of AMERICANs unique Toruseal gaskets**
in the 1970s.

Shown below are sketches of three cases of long-span or pipe-on-supports situations. Case #1 shows traditional pipe-on-supports installations where one support is
provided for each length of pipe. Cases #2 and #3 show long-span pipe assemblies that
utilize AMERICANs Toruseal gaskets. Other pipe assemblies using other AMERICAN
joints may be possible depending upon circumstances. Notes under each case apply to
that case. General notes are shown at the end.
*Check AMERICAN on long-span requirements involving 4 pipe.
**See Sections 6 and 8 for details on Toruseal Gaskets.

Case #1
Approx. 2' (Typ.)
Approx. 20' Max.
(Typ.)

Case #1 utilizes 20' or less lengths of Fastite, MJ, or other push-on restrained pipe.
(See page 7-29 General Note 3.) This length is normally subject to normal manufacturing and trim (cut pipe) variations, with some pipe allowed up to two feet shorter than
full length. Where exact length pipe is required, say to fit existing pier spacings, etc.,
check AMERICAN.
Minimum pressure classes of all sizes of ductile iron pipe are more than adequate
to support the weight of the pipe and the water it contains in Case #1 installations
when analyzed and installed in accordance with the suggestions in the Ductile Iron Pipe
Research Associations procedure for Design for Ductile Iron Pipe on Supports. This
procedure is available from AMERICAN.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

LONG SPAN AND PIPING SUPPORTS

Case #2
Approx. 2' (Typ.)
Approx. 38'-6" Std.

Case #2 utilizes 19-3 lengths of flange-plain end and flange-bell (Fastite, MJ, or
other push-on restrained) pipe. (MJ pipe is not available over 12 in diameter.) Since
Case #2 utilizes flanged pipe joints, minimum nominal thicknesses shown in AWWA
C115 are required.

Case #3
19' - 3" (TYP.)

9' - 6"

19' - 3" (TYP.)

APPROX. 2' - 0" STD.

APPROX. 48' - 0" STD.

Case #3 utilizes 19-3 lengths of flange-bell and flange-plain end pipe with a 96 flange-flange pipe in the center. This can result in more mid-span deflection than
Case #2 and, therefore, it is normally used only in 18 and larger sizes.
The 48 clear span distance for Case #3 has been increased in larger pipe size applications by lengthening the 9-6-long center pipe (maximum possible with three fulllength pipes is 58-6). Check AMERICAN on requirements greater than 48 or for
longer desired spans in smaller pipe sizes than is illustrated in Case #2.
Since Case #3 utilizes flanged pipe joints, minimum nominal thicknesses for fabricated flanged pipe shown in AWWA C115 are required.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

LONG SPAN AND PIPING SUPPORTS

GENERAL NOTES
1. Principles presented in the DIPRA publication Design of Ductile Iron Pipe
on Supports can be used to calculate the maximum localized stress due to support
reaction and to approximate the maximum beam-bending stress near mid-span of
these systems. This publication can be obtained from AMERICAN.
2. Small-diameter pipe systems with very long unsupported pipe spans can
exhibit visible mid-span deflection, or sag. While this deflection results in no
structural problems, the designer may consider means to reduce or eliminate midspan deflection if aesthetic or other concerns are anticipated in the application.
3. Push-on or push-on restrained joint pipe is normally a better choice than
mechanical joint pipe due to more tolerance for thermal expansion and contraction,
movement effects, and other aspects. Mechanical joints are not available from
AMERICAN for ductile iron pipe over 12.
4. Where pipeline bends adjacent to crossings are externally restrained for
restraint of axial pressure thrust, or where there are no bends adjacent to crossings
to result in such thrusts, it is quite common to install push-on or mechanical pipe
joints with a slight axial gap (1/8-1/4) between the spigot and the back of the
socket, and with the pipe sections firmly strapped to shaped pier supports located
immediately behind the pipe bells as indicated. This is appropriate for normal anticipated thermal expansion and contraction of individual pipe sections and is easy to
accomplish in the field by assembling the joints to metal contact condition and then
backing them out slightly. Slight rebating deflection (or wiggling) of the joint
can produce the desired results, with field marking of the relative position of the
spigot to the bell face to gauge results.
5. It is generally recommended that effective lateral restraint (means of assuring lateral stability of joints) be provided for the joints of all pipe-on-support installations, particularly in pressure pipelines and in other cases where lateral or columnar
forces may exist to deflect joints or to dislodge the pipeline from the supports.
Unstabilized, single rod or other hangers may not be desirable for pressure or other
pipelines.
6. Contact AMERICAN where other design factors are a consideration. Systems
where crossing pipe is subject to axial thrust forces or movements from bends, etc.,
long bridge crossings, large or concentrated thermal expansion-contraction effects,
pipe-on-rollers, etc., are applications that may involve special design concerns.
7. The piping layouts as per Cases 2-3 consider the possibility of projects with
sizable numbers of exact length repetitive pipe spans. Where lesser numbers of
spans are involved on candidate projects, it may be practical and more economical
to provide slightly longer standard spans, say by furnishing longer laying length
intermediate flanged pipe (see Sec. 8) in lieu of the 19'-3" lengths depicted in these
cases, etc. Contact AMERICAN if this is necessary or desirable.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN reserves the right to modify or change designs, materials,

specifications, or dimensions shown herein without prior notice.

This is a revised reprint of a section from the 19th Edition of the AMERICAN Pipe
Manual. References may be made in this section to other sections of this manual.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

LONG SPAN AND PIPING SUPPORTS

GENERAL NOTES
1. Principles presented in the DIPRA publication Design of Ductile Iron Pipe
on Supports can be used to calculate the maximum localized stress due to support
reaction and to approximate the maximum beam-bending stress near mid-span of
these systems. This publication can be obtained from AMERICAN.
2. Small-diameter pipe systems with very long unsupported pipe spans can
exhibit visible mid-span deflection, or sag. While this deflection results in no
structural problems, the designer may consider means to reduce or eliminate midspan deflection if aesthetic or other concerns are anticipated in the application.
3. Push-on or push-on restrained joint pipe is normally a better choice than
mechanical joint pipe due to more tolerance for thermal expansion and contraction,
movement effects, and other aspects. Mechanical joints are not available from
AMERICAN for ductile iron pipe over 12.
4. Where pipeline bends adjacent to crossings are externally restrained for
restraint of axial pressure thrust, or where there are no bends adjacent to crossings
to result in such thrusts, it is quite common to install push-on or mechanical pipe
joints with a slight axial gap (1/8-1/4) between the spigot and the back of the
socket, and with the pipe sections firmly strapped to shaped pier supports located
immediately behind the pipe bells as indicated. This is appropriate for normal anticipated thermal expansion and contraction of individual pipe sections and is easy to
accomplish in the field by assembling the joints to metal contact condition and then
backing them out slightly. Slight rebating deflection (or wiggling) of the joint
can produce the desired results, with field marking of the relative position of the
spigot to the bell face to gauge results.
5. It is generally recommended that effective lateral restraint (means of assuring lateral stability of joints) be provided for the joints of all pipe-on-support installations, particularly in pressure pipelines and in other cases where lateral or columnar
forces may exist to deflect joints or to dislodge the pipeline from the supports.
Unstabilized, single rod or other hangers may not be desirable for pressure or other
pipelines.
6. Contact AMERICAN where other design factors are a consideration. Systems
where crossing pipe is subject to axial thrust forces or movements from bends, etc.,
long bridge crossings, large or concentrated thermal expansion-contraction effects,
pipe-on-rollers, etc., are applications that may involve special design concerns.
7. The piping layouts as per Cases 2-3 consider the possibility of projects with
sizable numbers of exact length repetitive pipe spans. Where lesser numbers of
spans are involved on candidate projects, it may be practical and more economical
to provide slightly longer standard spans, say by furnishing longer laying length
intermediate flanged pipe (see Sec. 8) in lieu of the 19'-3" lengths depicted in these
cases, etc. Contact AMERICAN if this is necessary or desirable.

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AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE

AMERICAN reserves the right to modify or change designs, materials,

specifications, or dimensions shown herein without prior notice.

This is a revised reprint of a section from the 19th Edition of the AMERICAN Pipe
Manual. References may be made in this section to other sections of this manual.

APM7REV06-07