Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings For Water Service: AWWA Standard

ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.
53-06
(Revision of ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53-00)
The Authoritative Resource on Safe Water®
AWWA Standard
Ductile-Iron Compact
Fittings for Water
Service
Effective date: Oct. 1, 2006.

First edition approved by AWWA Board of Directors Jan. 30, 1984.
This edition approved Feb. 12, 2006.
Approved by American National Standards Institute May 19, 2006.
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Committee Personnel
Subcommittee 3, Fittings, which developed this standard, had the following personnel at
the time:
Larry R. Dunn, Chair
General Interest Members
M.G. Hoover, Tetra Tech ASL Inc., Pasadena, Calif. (AWWA)

T.J. McCandless,* Standards Engineer Liaison, AWWA, Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
P.I. McGrath Jr., Birmingham, Ala. (AWWA)
W.H. Smith, W.H. Smith & Associates, Flora, Ill. (AWWA)
R.D. Wilroy, W.K. Dickson & Company Inc., Columbia, S.C. (AWWA)
Producer Members
S. Bhattacharji, Sigma Corporation, Cream Ridge, N.J. (AWWA)

B. Bliss, Tyler Pipe Company, Tyler, Texas (DIPRA)
E.C. Bradley Jr., EBAA Iron Inc., Eastland, Texas (AWWA)
L.R. Dunn, US Pipe & Foundry Company, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
G.A. Fox, Russell Pipe & Foundry Company, Alexander City, Ala. (AWWA)
M.B. Harrington, Harrington Corporation, Lynchburg, Va. (AWWA)
J. Jones, Star Pipe Products Inc., Houston, Texas (AWWA)
H. Kennedy Jr., Harold Kennedy & Associates, Cary, N.C. (AWWA)
T.M. Kiley, Victaulic Company of America, Easton, Pa. (AWWA)
C.W. McCauley Jr., Griffin Pipe Products Company, Lynchburg, Va. (DIPRA)
T.J. Muntz, Fab Pipe Inc., Rogers, Minn. (AWWA)
P.A. Selig, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
S.A. Smith, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
T.F. Stroud, Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
User Members
K.A. Alms, St. Louis County Water Company, St. Louis, Mo. (AWWA)
*Liaison, nonvoting
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W.L. Carmichael, Independence Water Department, Independence, Mo. (AWWA)
T.E. Coughran, City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Calif. (AWWA)
R.R. Goold, Kansas City Water Services Department, Kansas City, Mo. (AWWA)
R.D. Zwygart, Tampa Water Department, Tampa, Fla. (AWWA)
AWWA Standards Committee A21, Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings, which reviewed and
approved this standard, had the following personnel at the time of approval:
John R. Plattsmier, Chair

Charles W. McCauley Jr., Vice-Chair
General Interest Members
H.E. Holcomb, Jordan Jones & Goulding Inc., Norcross, Ga. (AWWA)
M.B. Horsley, Black & Veatch Corporation, Kansas City, Mo. (AWWA)
D.H. Kroon, Corrpro Companies Inc., Houston, Texas (AWWA)
G.E. Laverick, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Northbrook, Ill. (UL)
T.J. McCandless,* Standards Engineer Liaison, AWWA, Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
P.I. McGrath Jr., Birmingham, Ala. (AWWA)
T.C. Moreno, San Antonio, Texas (AWWA)
J.R. Plattsmier, MWH Americas Inc., Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
W.H. Smith, W.H. Smith & Associates, Flora, Ill. (AWWA)
L.C. Yates, McGoodwin Williams & Yates, Fayetteville, Ark. (AWWA)
M.C. Young,* Standards Council Liaison, Bucher Willis & Ratliff
Corporation, Kansas City, Mo. (AWWA)
K. Zastro,† Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Northbrook, Ill. (UL)
Producer Members
J. Critchlow, Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company, Provo, Utah (AWWA)
L.R. Dunn, US Pipe & Foundry Company, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
H. Kennedy Jr., Harold Kennedy & Associates, Cary, N.C. (AWWA)
M. Lundstrom, EBAA Iron Inc., Eastland, Texas (AWWA)
C.W. McCauley Jr., Griffin Pipe Products Company, Lynchburg, Va. (DIPRA)
*Liaison, nonvoting
†Alternate
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T.J. Muntz, Fab Pipe Inc., Rogers, Minn. (AWWA)
*
G.L. Oliver, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
P.A. Selig, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
J.E. Shea,* McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Ala. (AWWA)
E.J. Shields Jr., Waterworks Supply Corporation, Malden, Mass. (AWWA)
T.F. Stroud, Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association, Birmingham, Ala. (DIPRA)
User Members
D.T. Bradley, Oak Lodge Water District, Milwaukee, Ore. (AWWA)

T.E. Coughran, City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Calif. (AWWA)
A.J. DeBoy, American Water Company Central Region, St. Louis, Mo. (AWWA)
R.R. Goold, Kansas City Water Services Department, Kansas City, Mo. (AWWA)
G.L. Meyer, City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D. (AWWA)
D.D. Montgomery, Independence Water Department, Independence, Mo. (AWWA)
C.J. Patla, Connecticut Water Service Inc., Clinton, Conn. (AWWA)
C.R. Schwenker, Loudoun County Sanitation Authority/Fairfax Water,
Leesburg, Va. (AWWA)
R.L. Worden, Guadalupe–Blanco River Authority, Seguin, Texas (AWWA)
* Alternate

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Contents
All AWWA standards follow the general format indicated subsequently. Some variations from this format
may be found in a particular standard.
SEC. PAGE SEC. PAGE
Foreword 4.3 General Requirements........................ 4
I Introduction...................................... ix 4.4 Coatings and Linings ......................... 5
I.A Background....................................... ix 4.5 Tolerances or Permitted Variations.... 6
I.B History.............................................. ix 4.6 Markings on Fittings ......................... 7
I.C Acceptance ......................................... x 4.7 Special Requirements for Flanged
II Special Issues.................................... xii Fittings............................................ 7
II.A Special Service Application .............. xii 5 Verification
II.B Orientation of Bolt Holes................ xii
5.1 Inspection .......................................... 8
II.C Connecting Mechanical Joint Fittings
5.2 Test Procedures.................................. 9
and Aged Gray-Iron Pipe.............. xii
5.3 Chemical Limitations......................... 9
II.D Advisory Information on Product
5.4 Additional Tests Required by
Testing.......................................... xii
Purchaser ...................................... 10
III Use of This Standard ...................... xiii
5.5 Performance Requirements .............. 10
III.A Purchaser Options and
5.6 Defective Specimens and Retests ..... 10
Alternatives .................................. xiii
5.7 Nonconforming Fittings .................. 10
III.B Modification of Standard................ xiii
5.8 Affidavit of Compliance................... 11
IV Major Revisions .............................. xiv
V Comments ...................................... xiv 6 Delivery ........................................... 11
Standard Appendix
1 General A Flanged Fittings—Bolts, Gaskets,
1.1 Scope ................................................. 1 and Installation
1.2 Purpose .............................................. 2 A.1 Bolts and Nuts................................. 29
1.3 Application ........................................ 2 A.2 Gaskets............................................. 29
A.3 Installation ....................................... 31
2 References.......................................... 2
3 Definitions ........................................ 3 Figures

1 Mechanical-Joint by Mechanical-
4 Requirements
Joint Bends ................................... 12
4.1 Materials ............................................ 4 2 Mechanical-Joint by Plain-End
4.2 Permeation......................................... 4 Bends ............................................ 13
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SEC. PAGE SEC. PAGE
3 Mechanical-Joint Tees ..................... 14 2 Mechanical-Joint by Plain-End

4 Mechanical-Joint Crosses ................. 16 Bends ............................................ 13
5 Mechanical-Joint Reducers .............. 17 3 Mechanical-Joint Tees ..................... 14
6 Mechanical-Joint Sleeves.................. 18 4 Mechanical-Joint Crosses ................. 16
7 Mechanical-Joint Caps..................... 19 5 Mechanical-Joint Reducers .............. 17
8 Mechanical-Joint Plugs .................... 19 6 Mechanical-Joint Sleeves.................. 18
9 Push-On Joint Bends....................... 20 7 Mechanical-Joint Caps..................... 19
10 Push-On Joint Tees and Crosses ..... 22 8 Mechanical-Joint Plugs .................... 19
11 Push-On Joint Reducers .................. 23 9 Push-On Joint Bends....................... 21
12 Flange Details .................................. 24 10 Push-On Joint Tees and Crosses ..... 22
13 Flanged Bends.................................. 25 11 Push-On Joint Reducers .................. 23
14 Flanged Tees and Crosses ................ 26 12 Flange Details .................................. 24
15 Flanged Reducers ............................. 27 13 Flanged Bends.................................. 25
14 Flanged Tees and Crosses ................ 26
Tables 15 Flanged Reducers ............................. 27
1 Mechanical-Joint by Mechanical- A.1 Flange Gasket Details ...................... 30
Joint Bends ................................... 12
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Foreword
This foreword is for information only and is not a part of ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53.
I. Introduction.
I.A. Background. The earliest record of an AWWA standard for cast-iron pipe
appears in the 1890 AWWA annual conference proceedings. In 1902, the New
England Water Works Association (NEWWA) adopted a more detailed standard
titled, “Standard Specification for Cast-Iron Pipe and Special Castings.” The next
AWWA standard for pipe and fittings, 7C.1-1908, was approved May 12, 1908, and
was followed by AWWA C100-52T, Tentative Standard Specifications for Cast Iron
Pressure Fittings, which was approved Dec. 31, 1952. A complete listing and
description of subsequent cast-iron-fittings standards is presented in the foreword of
ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10, ANSI Standard for Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron
Fittings, for Water.
In 1926 the American Standards Association (ASA), now the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI), Committee A21 on Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings was
organized under the sponsorship of the American Gas Association (AGA), the
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), AWWA, and NEWWA.
Between 1972 and 1984 the co-secretariats were AGA, AWWA, and NEWWA, with
AWWA serving as administrative secretariat. In 1984, the committee became an
AWWA committee named AWWA Standards Committee A21 on Ductile Iron Pipe
and Fittings. In 1988, NEWWA withdrew as a separate secretariat; however, it
continues to maintain its representation on the A21 committee. In 1997, AGA
withdrew as co-secretariat. The present scope of Committee A21 activity is the
development of standards and manuals addressing ductile-iron pressure pipe for
water and ductile-iron and gray-iron fittings for use with such pipe. These standards
and manuals include topics such as design, dimensions, materials, coatings, linings,
joints, accessories, methods of inspection and testing, and installation.
The work of Committee A21 is conducted by subcommittees. The scope of
Subcommittee 3, Fittings, includes the periodic review of all current A21 standards
for ductile-iron and gray-iron fittings; preparation of revisions and new standards
when needed; and examination of other matters pertaining to standards for fittings.
I.B. History. At the meeting of Standards Committee A21 in 1981, Subcom-
mittee 3 was directed to prepare a standard for 3-in. through 12-in. (75-mm through
300-mm) compact fittings designed to use the attendant strength of ductile iron. The
subcommittee was directed to present this standard to the committee for action in
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1983. The first edition of this standard, designated ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53-84,
ANSI Standard for Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings, 3 In. Through 12 In. (75 mm
Through 300 mm), for Water and Other Liquids, was approved by the AWWA
Board of Directors on Jan. 30, 1984, and by ANSI on Feb. 4, 1985.
The second edition of this standard, designated ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53-88,
ANSI Standard for Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings, 3 In. Through 16 In., for Water
and Other Liquids, was approved on June 19, 1988, and by ANSI on July 5, 1988.
Major revisions included expansion of the sizes covered to include 14-in. and 16-in.
sizes, addition of “long” laying-length sleeves, changes in acceptance testing, and new
sections on rejection of fittings and determination of rejection.
The third edition of this standard, designated ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53-94,
ANSI Standard for Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings, 3 In. Through 24 In. (76 mm
Through 610 mm) and 54 In. Through 64 In. (1,400 mm Through 1,600 mm), for
Water Service was approved on Jan. 30, 1994, and by ANSI on Aug. 18, 1994. Major
revisions included expansion of the sizes covered to include 18- through 24-in. sizes
and 54- through 64-in. sizes, bends with plain-ends were added, crosses were added,
coverage of reducers was expanded to four types, push-on and flange fittings were
added, and the appendix on bolts, gaskets, and installation was added.
The fourth edition of this standard, designated ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53-00,
ANSI Standard for Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings for Water Service was approved on
Jan. 23, 2000, and by ANSI on June 28, 2000. Major revisions included the
introduction of surge allowances, fusion-bonded epoxy coating systems, and 30-
through 48-in. fittings.
This fifth edition was approved on Feb. 12, 2006.
I.C. Acceptance. In May 1985, the US Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA) entered into a cooperative agreement with a consortium led by NSF
International (NSF) to develop voluntary third-party consensus standards and a
certification program for direct and indirect drinking water additives. Other
members of the original consortium included the American Water Works Association
Research Foundation (AwwaRF) and the Conference of State Health and Environ-
mental Managers (COSHEM). The American Water Works Association (AWWA)
and the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) joined later.
In the United States, authority to regulate products for use in, or in contact with,
drinking water rests with individual states.* Local agencies may choose to impose
*Persons outside the United States should contact the appropriate authority having jurisdiction.

requirements more stringent than those required by the state. To evaluate the health
effects of products and drinking water additives from such products, state and local
agencies may use various references, including
1. An advisory program formerly administered by USEPA, Office of Drinking
Water, discontinued on Apr. 7, 1990.
2. Specific policies of the state or local agency.
3. Two standards developed under the direction of NSF, NSF*/ANSI† 60,
Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals—Health Effects, and NSF/ANSI 61, Drinking
Water System Components—Health Effects.
4. Other references, including AWWA standards, Food Chemicals Codex, Water
Chemicals Codex,‡ and other standards considered appropriate by the state or local
agency.
Various certification organizations may be involved in certifying products in
accordance with NSF/ANSI 61. Individual states or local agencies have authority to
accept or accredit certification organizations within their jurisdiction. Accreditation
of certification organizations may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Annex A, “Toxicology Review and Evaluation Procedures,” to NSF/ANSI 61
does not stipulate a maximum allowable level (MAL) of a contaminant for substances
not regulated by a USEPA final maximum contaminant level (MCL). The MALs of
an unspecified list of “unregulated contaminants” are based on toxicity testing
guidelines (noncarcinogens) and risk characterization methodology (carcinogens).
Use of Annex A procedures may not always be identical, depending on the certifier.
ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53 does not address additives requirements. Thus,
users of this standard should consult the appropriate state or local agency having
jurisdiction in order to
1. Determine additives requirements including applicable standards.
2. Determine the status of certifications by all parties offering to certify prod-
ucts for contact with, or treatment of, drinking water.
3. Determine current information on product certification.
*NSF International, 789 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48113.

†American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.
‡Both publications available from National Academy of Sciences, 500 Fifth Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20001.
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II. Special Issues.
II.A. Special Service Application. The fittings described in this standard are
normally used for pressurized water supply systems. Fittings used in other types of
service may require special consideration by the user of this standard (see Sec. III).
II.B. Orientation of Bolt Holes. Although this standard does not specify the
orientation of bolt holes in the bell flanges of the mechanical joint, it is at times
convenient or necessary to have the bolt holes oriented. The normal, but not
universal, practice is to have the bolt holes straddle the vertical centerline of the
fittings, valves, and hydrants. (The vertical centerline of a fitting is determined when
the fitting is in the position to change the direction of fluid flowing in a horizontal
plane.) If orientation is necessary, this requirement should be specified.
II.C. Connecting Mechanical Joint Fittings and Aged Gray-iron Pipe. The fol-
lowing note in the 1998 edition of ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10 cautioned about
using mechanical-joint fittings with aged existing pipe:
NOTE: Mechanical-joint fittings should be connected carefully to aged existing
cast-iron pipe. The outside diameter of aged pipe should be measured prior to
cutting because some older pipe was manufactured to a larger diameter than is
presently specified in AWWA standards. Mechanical-joint sleeves or bell-and-spigot
(caulked-joint) sleeves are available to provide transition from existing cast-iron pipe;
however, they must be specified by the purchaser. The following standards contain
reference dimensions useful in classifying existing cast-iron pipe:
ANSI A21.6-1975 (ANSI/AWWA C106-75)—American National Standard for
Cast-Iron Pipe Centrifugally Cast in Metal Molds for Water or Other Liquids; Tables
6.4, 6.5, and 6.6.
ANSI A21.8-1975 (ANSI/AWWA C108-75)—American National Standard for
Cast-Iron Pipe Centrifugally Cast in Sand-Lined Molds for Water or Other Liquids;
Tables 8.4, 8.5, and 8.6.
ASA A21.2-1953 (AWWA C102-53)—American Standard for Cast-Iron Pit Cast
Pipe for Water or Other Liquids; Tables 2.1 and 2.2.
AWWA 7C.1-1908 (AWWA C100-55)—Standard Specifications for Cast-Iron
Pressure Fittings; Table 1.
II.D. Advisory Information on Product Testing. The standard acceptance test
for static castings is a tensile test from a coupon cast from the same iron. This is
typically done with a separately cast ASTM A536 keel block, a modified keel
block, or a Y-block. This standard provides an exception allowing the manufacturer
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to cut a test coupon from the casting or its runner system as a method of qualifying
fittings when separately cast coupons are not available. The mechanical properties
of iron castings are influenced by a variety of factors, including the cooling rate,
iron chemistry, casting geometry, location of gates and risers, etc. These various
factors cause an imprecise relationship between the mechanical properties in
various locations of the same casting or between the casting and the separately cast
coupon.
III. Use of This Standard. It is the responsibility of the user of an AWWA
standard to determine that the products described in that standard are suitable for use
in the particular application being considered.
III.A. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. The following items should be pro-
vided by the purchaser:
1. Standard used—that is, ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53, ANSI Standard for
Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings for Water Service, of latest edition.
2. Whether compliance with NSF/ANSI 61, Drinking Water System
Components—Health Effects, is required, in addition to the requirements of the Safe
Drinking Water Act.
3. Size and joint type (Sec. 1.1, 4.3, and Tables 1 through 15).
4. Details of other federal, state, local, and provincial requirements (Sec. 4.1).
5. Joint requirements (Sec. 4.3.1.1 and 4.3.1.2).
6. Joint accessories (Sec. 4.3.1.4).
7. End combinations (Sec. 4.3.1.5).
8. Standard linings (Sec. 4.4.1). Experience has indicated that petroleum
asphaltic inside coating is not complete protection against loss in pipe capacity caused
by tuberculation. Cement–mortar or fusion-bonded epoxy linings are recommended
for most waters.
9. Special coatings and linings (Sec. 4.4.6).
10. Special flange bolt-hole orientation (Sec. 4.7.4).
11. Inspection by purchaser (Sec. 5.1.2).
12. Acceptance tests (Sec. 5.2.1).
13. Special tests (Sec. 5.4).
14. Affidavit of Compliance (Sec. 5.8).
III.B. Modification to Standard. Any modification of the provisions, defini-
tions, or terminology in this standard must be provided by the purchaser.
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IV. Major Revisions. The major revisions in this edition of ANSI/AWWA
C153/A21.53 are as follows:
1. Sec. 4.3.1.1 was revised to reference ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 for details
of mechanical-joint bell, plain end, and accessories. The figure and table providing
details of the mechanical joint were deleted from this standard.
2. Rejection language was removed from Sec. 5.7 and 5.8 and replaced with
Nonconformance.
V. Comments. If you have any comments or questions about this standard,
please call the AWWA Volunteer & Technical Support Group at 303.794.7711,
FAX at 303.795.7603, write to the group at 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO
80235-3098, or e-mail standards@awwa.org.
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ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53-06
(Revision of ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53-00)
AWWA Standard
Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings

for Water Service
SECTION 1: GENERAL
Sec. 1.1 Scope

This standard describes 3-in. through 64-in. (76-mm through 1,600-mm)*
ductile-iron compact fittings to be used with ductile-iron pipe or pipe made of other
materials with similar outside diameters for conveying water. Minimum working
pressures by size range are as follows: 3-in. through 24-in. (76-mm through
610-mm): 350 psi (2,413 kPa); 30-in. through 48-in. (762-mm through 1,219-mm):
250 psi (1,724 kPa); and 54-in. through 64-in. (1,400-mm through 1,600-mm):
150 psi (1,034 kPa). Fittings are adequate for the rated working pressure plus a surge
allowance of 100 psi or a surge allowance of half the rated working pressure,
whichever is less.
Fittings with mechanical joints are listed in this standard for the 3-in. through
48-in. (76-mm through 1,219-mm) sizes. The standard also may be used for fittings
of these sizes with push-on joints or other joints as agreed on at the time of purchase.
*Metric conversions given in this standard are direct conversions of US customary units and are not
those specified in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.

2 AWWA C153/A21.53-06
Fittings with push-on joints and flanged joints are listed in this standard for the
54-in. through 64-in. (1,400-mm through 1,600-mm) sizes. Fittings with flange
joints are not discussed in this standard for sizes 3 in. through 48 in. (76 mm
through 1,219 mm) because of the importance of standardized center-to-flange face
dimensions for these sizes already described in ANSI*/AWWA C110/A21.10.
Fittings with plain ends are listed for bends and reducers of the 3-in. through
64-in. (76-mm through 1,600-mm) size range and for tees and crosses of the 54-in.
through 64-in. (1,400-mm through 1,600-mm) size range.
Sec. 1.2 Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for
ductile-iron compact fittings, 3 in. through 64 in. (76 mm through 1,600 mm), for
water service.
Sec. 1.3 Application

This standard can be referenced in specifications for ductile-iron compact
fittings, 3 in. through 64 in. (76 mm through 1,600 mm). The stipulations of this
standard apply when this document has been referenced and then only to ductile-
iron compact fittings, 3 in. through 64 in. (76 mm through 1,600 mm).
SECTION 2: REFERENCES
This standard references the following documents. In their latest editions, these
documents form a part of this standard to the extent specified within the standard.
In any case of conflict, the requirements of this standard shall prevail.
ANSI*/AWWA C104/A21.4—American National Standard for Cement–
Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water.
ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10—American National Standard for Ductile-Iron
and Gray-Iron Fittings for Water.
ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11—American National Standard for Rubber-Gasket
Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings.
*American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.

DUCTILE-IRON COMPACT FITTINGS FOR WATER SERVICE 3
ANSI/AWWA C116/A21.16—American National Standard for Protective

Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coatings for the Interior and Exterior Surfaces of Ductile-Iron
and Gray-Iron Fittings for Water Supply Service.
ANSI/AWWA C207—Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Service—Sizes 4 In.
Through 144 In. (100 mm Through 3,600 mm).
ASME*/ B16.1—Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings.
ASME B16.5—Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through 24.
ASTM† A536—Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings.
SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply in this standard:
1. Compact fitting: A short-bodied fitting (as compared to the fittings
described in ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10) designed with ductile-iron metal and
described in this standard.
2. Ductile iron: The cast ferrous material in which a major part of the
carbon content occurs as free graphite in a substantially nodular or spheroidal form.
3. Flanged joint: The flanged and bolted joint as described in ANSI/AWWA
C111/A21.11 and illustrated in ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10 and in Figure 12 of this
standard.
4. Gray iron: The cast ferrous material in which a major part of the carbon
content occurs as free graphite in the form of flakes interspersed throughout the
metal.
5. Manufacturer: The party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces
materials or products.
6. Mechanical joint: A gasketed and bolted joint as detailed in the latest
revision of ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.
7. Purchaser: The person, company, or organization that purchases any
materials or work to be performed.
8. Push-on joint: The single rubber-gasket joint described in the latest
revision of ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.
*ASME International, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

†ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.

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SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 4.1 Materials

Materials shall comply with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act
and other federal requirements.
Sec. 4.2 Permeation

The selection of materials is critical for water service and distribution piping in
locations where there is likelihood the pipe will be exposed to significant
concentrations of pollutants comprised of low molecular weight petroleum products
or organic solvents or their vapors. Research has documented that pipe materials such
as polyethylene, polybutylene, polyvinyl chloride, asbestos cement, and elastomers,
such as used in jointing gaskets and packing glands, are permeated by lower
molecular weight organic solvents or petroleum products. If a water pipe must pass
through a contaminated area or an area subject to contamination, consult with the
manufacturer regarding permeation of pipe walls, jointing materials, etc., before
selecting materials for use in that area.
Sec. 4.3 General Requirements

4.3.1 Thickness and dimension. Fittings shall conform to the thicknesses and
dimensions shown in this standard, unless otherwise agreed on at the time of
purchase. Laying lengths shown in this standard are minimum values. Lengths longer
than those listed are permissible.
4.3.1.1 Mechanical joint and flange joint. Fittings with mechanical joints
and flange joints shall conform to the dimensions and weights shown in Tables 1
through 11 and 13 through 15 (starting on page 12) in this standard unless otherwise
specified by the purchaser. The mechanical-joint bells, plain ends, and accessories
shall conform to ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11. When necessary for the insertion of
bolts, the bell flange shall have slots of the same width as the diameter of the bolt
holes. Either ductile-iron or gray-iron glands may be used, unless specified by the
purchaser. Split glands and glands in segments and other variations shall be allowed,
provided they meet the performance requirements of ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.
4.3.1.2 Push-on joint. Fittings with push-on joints shall have weights and
dimensions of the bell, socket, and plain end in accordance with the manufacturer’s
standard design. The manufacturer shall provide drawings of the joint and gasket if

requested by the purchaser. Performance requirements and special requirements for

the push-on joint are found in ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.
4.3.1.3 Plain ends. The diameter and diameter tolerancing of plain ends
shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11. The minus thickness
tolerance for plain ends is –0.08 in. (–2.03 mm) for 3 in. through 4 in. (76 mm
through 102 mm), –0.09 in. (–2.29 mm) for 6 in. through 12 in. (152 mm through
305 mm), –0.10 in. (–2.54 mm) for 14 in. through 16 in. (356 mm through 406 mm),
–0.11 in. (–2.79 mm) for 18 in. through 24 in. (457 mm through 610 mm),
–0.13 in. (–3.30 mm) for 30 in. through 48 in. (762 mm through 1,219 mm), and
–0.14 in. (–3.56 mm) for 54 in. through 64 in. (1,400 mm through 1,600 mm). The
minimum length of the plain end that must be gauged to ensure that the outside
diameter (OD) is within the dimensions specified is 5.5 in. (140 mm) for 3-in.
through 12-in. (76-mm through 305-mm) and 8 in. (203 mm) for the 14-in.
through 64-in. (356-mm through 1,600-mm) plain-end sizes.
4.3.1.4 Joint accessories. Inclusion of joint accessories shall be specified by
the purchaser. Accessories include products such as gaskets and lubricants for push-
on joints; gaskets, glands, bolts and nuts, and lubricants for mechanical joints; and
gaskets and bolts for flange joints.
4.3.1.5 Other joint designs or dimensions. Standard fittings shall be pro-
vided with the end combinations shown in the tables. When fittings of other designs
or dimensions are purchased under this standard, the purchaser must specify the
fitting design. Plain ends of mechanical-joint fittings may be provided with bevels for
assembly with push-on joint bells.
4.3.1.6 Hydrostatic design. Fittings shall be capable of withstanding, with-
out bursting, hydrostatic tests of three times the rated working pressure.
Sec. 4.4 Coatings and Linings

4.4.1 General. Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, the standard
coating system shall be asphaltic coating (Sec. 4.4.2) with cement–mortar lining
(Sec. 4.4.3) or fusion-bonded epoxy inside and outside (Sec. 4.4.4), at the
manufacturer’s option.
4.4.2 Asphaltic outside coating. The outside coating shall be a petroleum–
asphaltic coating approximately 1 mil (25 µm) thick applied to the outside of the
fittings. The finished coating shall be continuous, smooth, neither brittle when cold
nor sticky when exposed to the sun, and strongly adherent to the fitting.

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4.4.3 Cement–mortar linings. Cement–mortar linings shall be in accordance

with the latest revision of ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4. At the manufacturer’s option,
moist cement–mortar linings can be given a seal coat of asphaltic material for curing
the cement mortar. Cement–mortar linings are not normally supplied in caps, plugs,
or sleeves.
4.4.4 Fusion-bonded epoxy coating. Fusion-bonded epoxy coatings shall be in
accordance with ANSI/AWWA C116/A21.16 and shall be applied to interior and
exterior surfaces.
4.4.5 Inside coating. When specified by the purchaser, the inside of fittings
that are not cement–mortar or epoxy-lined shall be an asphaltic material as thick as
practicable (at least 1 mil [25 µm]). This coating shall conform to all appropriate
requirements for seal coat in ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4.
4.4.6 Special coatings and linings. For special conditions, other types of
coatings and linings may be available. Such special coatings and linings shall be
specified by the purchaser.
Sec. 4.5 Tolerances or Permitted Variations

4.5.1 Dimensions. Fitting dimensions shall be checked with suitable gauges
at sufficiently frequent intervals to ensure that the dimensions comply with the
requirements of this standard. The smallest inside diameter (ID) of the sockets shall
be tested with circular gauges. Other socket dimensions shall be gauged as
appropriate.
4.5.2 Thickness. Minus tolerances for body metal thicknesses and bell socket
thicknesses shall not exceed the following:
Fittings Size Minus Tolerance

in. (mm) in. (mm)
3–4 (76–102) –0.08 (–2.03)
6–12 (152–305) –0.09 (–2.29)
14–16 (356–406) –0.10 (–2.54)
18–24 (457–610) –0.11 (–2.79)
30–48 (762–1,219) –0.13 (–3.30)
54–64 (1,400–1,600) –0.14 (–3.56)

An additional tolerance of –0.02 in. (–0.5 mm) shall be permitted over areas
not exceeding 4 in. (102 mm) in any direction.
4.5.3 Weight. The tabulated weight reported by the manufacturer’s literature
shall be the nominal weight of the fitting before application of any lining or special
coating. The weight of any fitting shall not be less than the manufacturer’s nominal
tabulated weight by more than 10 percent.
4.5.3.1 The weights listed in the tables of this standard represent the
approximate weights of fittings with nominal wall thickness and minimum or
nominal laying length as designated. Weights are listed for information only. These
listed weights may not be applicable for fittings with longer laying lengths or
different bell weights. For weights of fittings, it is necessary to consult the
manufacturer’s literature.
Sec. 4.6 Markings on Fittings

Each fitting shall have distinctly cast on the outside of the body the identity of
this standard, ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53; the pressure rating; nominal diameter of
openings; manufacturer’s identification; the country where cast; the letters DI or
word Ductile; and the number of degrees or fraction of the circle on all bends.
Sec. 4.7 Special Requirements for Flanged Fittings

4.7.1 Flanges. Flanges shall conform to the dimensions shown in Figures 12
through 15 and Tables 12 through 15 (starting on page 24), which are adequate
for water service of 250-psi (1.7-MPa) working pressure. The rated working pressure
of 54-in. (1,400-mm), 60-in. (1,500-mm), and 64-in. (1,600-mm) flanged fittings is
150 psi (1.03 MPa), as shown in the tables.
NOTE: The bolt circle and bolt holes of these flanges match those of the class
125 flanges shown in ASME B16.1 and can be joined with class 125 B16.1 flanges
or with ASME B16.5 class 150 flanges, none of which are compatible with ASME
B16.1 class 250 flanges.
4.7.2 Facing. Flanges shall be flat faced without projection or raised face and
shall be smooth or have shallow serrations. Flanges may be back faced or spot faced
for compliance with the flange-thickness tolerance as described in this standard.
Bearing surfaces for bolting shall be parallel to the flange face within 3°.
4.7.3 Flange alignment. When fittings are manufactured with two opposite
flanges, the flange faces shall be perpendicular to the fitting centerline and shall be

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parallel such that any two face-to-face dimensions 180° apart at the flange OD shall
not differ by more than 0.06 in. (1.5 mm).
4.7.4 Bolt holes. Bolt holes shall be in accordance with the dimensions
shown in Table 12. They shall be equally spaced and shall straddle the centerlines of
the flange, as shown in Figure 12. Bolt hole tolerances shall be +1/32 in. (+0.79 mm).
4.7.4.1 Misalignment of corresponding bolt holes of two opposing flanges
shall not exceed 0.12 in. (3.05 mm).
4.7.4.2 If bolt-hole alignment other than provided for in this standard is
required by the purchaser, it shall be specified by the purchaser.
4.7.5 Laying-length dimensions. Face-to-face dimensions shall conform to a
tolerance of ±0.12 in. (±3.0 mm) for sizes 54 in. through 64 in. (1,400 mm through
1,600 mm). Center-to-face tolerances shall be one half those of face-to-face
tolerances. The largest opening shall determine the tolerance for all openings.
SECTION 5: VERIFICATION
Sec. 5.1 Inspection

5.1.1 Inspection and certification by manufacturer.
5.1.1.1 Quality-control and inspection practice. The manufacturer shall
establish the necessary quality-control and inspection practice to ensure compliance
with this standard. All fittings shall be clean and sound without defects that could
impair their service.
5.1.1.2 Repairs of defects. Repair of defects by welding or other methods
shall not be allowed if these repairs could adversely affect the serviceability of the
fitting or its capability to meet strength requirements of this standard.
5.1.1.3 Foundry records. The results of the specified tests (Sec. 5.2.1, 5.3,
5.4, 5.6, and 5.7, if applicable) shall be recorded and retained for one year and shall
be available to the purchaser at the foundry.
5.1.2 Inspection by purchaser.
5.1.2.1 Purchaser’s obligations. If the purchaser wants to inspect fittings at
the manufacturer’s plant, the purchaser shall so state in the purchaser’s specifications
and describe the conditions (such as time and extent of the inspection) under which
the inspection shall be made.

5.1.2.2 Manufacturer’s obligations. The purchaser shall have complete

access to the areas of the manufacturer’s plant necessary to determine compliance
with this standard. The manufacturer shall make available for the use of the
purchaser the gauges necessary for inspection. The manufacturer shall assist the
purchaser, as necessary, in handling the fittings.
Sec. 5.2 Test Procedures

5.2.1 Conformance tests.
5.2.1.1 Physical test. The standard conformance test for the physical charac-
teristics of ductile-iron fittings shall be a tensile test from coupons cast from the same
iron as the fittings. Except as otherwise provided in this standard, coupons shall be
cast and the test made in accordance with ASTM A536. The test coupon shall be
obtained, at the manufacturer’s option, from (1) the ASTM A536 keel block,
modified keel block, or Y-block separately cast coupon; (2) the casting’s runner bar
system, provided that the diameter of the runner bar at the location where the
coupon is selected is similar to the respective ASTM A536 coupon; or (3) the casting.
5.2.1.2 Conformance values. The standard grade of iron shall be 70-50-05,
with conformance values as follows: minimum tensile strength, 70,000 psi
(483 MPa); minimum yield strength, 50,000 psi (345 MPa); minimum elongation,
5 percent.
5.2.1.2.1 Other grades of iron. For 60-42-10 grade of iron, conformance
values are as follows: minimum tensile strength, 60,000 psi (414 MPa); minimum
yield strength, 42,000 psi (290 MPa); minimum elongation, 10 percent. The
manufacturer of fittings produced from this grade must be able to provide records to
demonstrate that these fittings meet the performance test requirements of this
standard.
5.2.1.3 Sampling. At least one sample shall be taken during each period of
approximately 3 hr while the melting unit is operated continuously.
Sec. 5.3 Chemical Limitations

Analyses of the iron shall be made at sufficiently frequent intervals to ensure
compliance with the following limit: phosphorus, 0.08 percent maximum. Control
of other chemical constituents shall be maintained to meet the physical property
requirements of this standard. Samples for chemical analyses shall be representative

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and shall be obtained from either an acceptance test specimen or specimens cast for
this purpose.
Sec. 5.4 Additional Tests Required by Purchaser

If tests other than those prescribed in this standard are required by the
purchaser, these tests shall be specified by the purchaser. Although it is not customary
to make hydrostatic proof tests of fittings at the foundry, these tests may be made on
special order. If proof tests at the foundry are required by the purchaser for an order
of fittings, the fittings shall withstand, without leaks or permanent distortion,
hydrostatic test pressures not to exceed one and one half times the rated working
pressures.
Sec. 5.5 Performance Requirements

The manufacturer shall qualify the design of the product by performing pressure
tests on 90° bends and crosses of each size to demonstrate a minimum safety factor
of three times the rated working pressure and shall have records to show the results
of these tests. Tests of equal opening tees shall be substituted for tests of crosses if the
manufacturer produces tees but not crosses.
Sec. 5.6 Defective Specimens and Retests

When any tensile test specimen shows defective machining or lack of continuity
of metal, it shall be discarded and replaced by another specimen cast in the same
sampling period as the specimen that failed.
Sec. 5.7 Nonconforming Fittings

If the test results of any sound specimen fail to meet the applicable requirements
of Sec. 5.2.1 or the chemical analyses do not conform to the limitations of Sec. 5.3,
the fittings represented by these tests or analyses shall be deemed nonconforming,
except as provided in Sec. 5.7.1.
5.7.1 Determining conformance. The manufacturer may limit the amount of
nonconformance by making additional acceptance tests until the nonconformance
lot is bracketed, in order of manufacture, by an acceptable test at each end of the
interval in question.

Sec. 5.8 Affidavit of Conformance

The manufacturer shall, if requested by the purchaser, provide a sworn
statement that the fittings comply with the requirements of this standard.
SECTION 6: DELIVERY
There is no applicable information for this section.

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A
A
A
T
T
1/4 o 1/8 o
Bend (90 ) Bend (45 )
A A
A A
T T
1/16 Bend (221/2o) 1/32 Bend (111/4o )
Figure 1 Mechanical-joint by mechanical-joint bends (see Table 1)
Table 1 Mechanical-joint by mechanical-joint bends
A Minimum
1/4Bend 1/8Bend 1/16Bend 1/32Bend 1/4Bend 1/8Bend 1/16Bend 1/32Bend
Pressure (90°) (45°) (221/2°) (111/4°) (90°) (45°) (221/2°) (111/4°)
Size Rating Nom.
in. psi T Dimensions—in. Weight—lb*
3 350 0.33 031/2 011/2 01 1 19 16 15 14
4 350 0.34 04 02 011/2 11/4 25 22 18 16
6 350 0.36 05 03 02 11/2 39 32 31 30
8 350 0.38 061/2 031/2 021/2 13/4 57 46 46 42
10 350 0.40 071/2 041/2 03 2 89 70 64 58
12 350 0.42 09 051/2 031/2 21/4 108 86 80 67
14 350 0.47 111/2 05 033/4 21/2 210 160 136 93
16 350 0.50 121/2 051/2 033/4 21/2 264 202 172 148
18 350 0.54 14 06 041/2 3 335 250 255 205
20 350 0.57 15 07 041/2 3 400 305 310 245
24 350 0.61 163/4 071/2 041/2 3 565 405 412 315
30 250 0.66 211/2 101/2 063/4 43/4 930 780 665 600
36 250 0.74 241/2 111/2 073/4 5 1,450 1,135 960 820
42 250 0.82 291/4 14 09 6 2,205 1,610 1,350 1,180
48 250 0.90 331/4 15 10 61/2 2,990 2,090 1,760 1,475
NOTE: Metric conversions: Pressure rating: psi × 6.8948 = kPa; dimensions: in. × 25.4 = mm; weight: lb × 0.4536 = kg.
*Weight shown is the approximate weight for fittings with minimum A dimensions. For actual weights and laying lengths of fittings,
consult manufacturer's literature. Weight does not include accessory weights.

T
S A S
T
o
1/16 Bend (221/2 )
1/4 o
Bend (90 )
T T
A
S A S
1/8 o 1/32 o
Bend (45 ) Bend (111/2 )
Figure 2 Mechanical-joint by plain-end bends (see Table 2)
Table 2 Mechanical-joint by plain-end bends
A and S Minimum
1/4 Bend 1/8 Bend 1/16 Bend 1/32 Bend 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/32
Nom. Bend Bend Bend Bend

Pressure T A S A S A S A S 90° (45°) (221/2°) (111/4°)
Size Rating
in. psi Dimensions — in. Weight — lb*
3 350 0.33 31/4 81/2 11/2 7 1 61/2 1 61/2 16 13 12 12
4 350 0.34 4 91/2 2 71/2 11/2 7 11/4 61/4 22 19 18 17
6 350 0.36 5 111/2 3 81/2 2 71/2 11/2 7 41 34 29 27
8 350 0.38 61/2 121/2 31/2 9 21/2 8 13/4 71/4 58 49 43 39
10 350 0.40 71/2 13 41/2 10 3 81/2 2 71/2 83 69 61 52
12 350 0.42 9 141/2 51/2 11 31/2 9 21/4 73/4 114 93 79 69
14 350 0.47 111/2 191/2 5 13 33/4 111/4 21/2 101/2 197 146 133 118
16 350 0.50 121/2 201/2 51/2 131/2 33/4 113/4 21/2 101/2 248 184 166 136
18 350 0.54 14 21 6 13 6 13 6 13 325 235 235 235
20 350 0.57 15 221/2 7 14 7 14 7 14 390 290 300 300
24 350 0.61 17 25 71/2 141/2 71/2 141/2 71/2 141/2 575 390 395 400
30 250 0.66 211/2 301/2 101/2 191/2 63/4 153/4 43/4 133/4 865 715 600 535
36 250 0.74 241/2 331/2 12 21 73/4 163/4 5 14 1,355 1,040 865 725
42 250 0.82 291/4 381/4 14 23 9 18 6 15 2,055 1,460 1,200 1,030
48 250 0.90 331/4 421/4 15 24 10 19 61/2 151/2 2,805 1,905 1,575 1,290

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T T1
J
H H
Figure 3 Mechanical-joint tees (see Table 3)
Table 3 Mechanical-joint tees
Size—in. Pressure Dimensions—in.

Rating Weight
Run Branch psi T Nom. T1 Nom. H Min. J Min. lb*
3 3 350 0.33 0.33 03 03 28
4 3 350 0.34 0.33 031/2 04 30
4 0.34 04 32
6 3 350 0.36 0.33 031/2 05 42
4 0.34 04 46
6 0.36 05 56
8 4 350 0.38 0.34 04 061/2 60
6 0.36 05 72
8 0.38 061/2 86
10 4 350 0.40 0.34 04 071/2 78
6 0.36 05 90
8 0.38 061/2 105
10 0.40 071/2 120
12 4 350 0.42 0.34 04 083/4 94
6 0.36 05 110
8 0.38 061/2 125
10 0.40 071/2 140
12 0.42 083/4 160
14 4 350 0.47 0.34 051/2 101/2 172
6 0.36 061/2 182
8 0.38 071/2 206
10 0.40 081/2 228
12 0.42 091/2 234
14 0.47 101/2 280
16 6 350 0.50 0.36 061/2 111/2 228
8 0.38 07 1/2 248
10 0.40 081/2 264
12 0.42 091/2 280
14 0.47 101/2 316
16 0.50 111/2 322
Table continued next page

Table 3 Mechanical-joint tees (continued)
Size—in. Pressure Dimensions—in.

Rating Weight
Run Branch psi T Nom. T1 Nom. H Min. J Min. lb*
18 6 350 0.54 0.36 061/2 121/2 275
8 0.38 071/2 295
10 0.40 081/2 315
12 0.42 091/2 335
14 0.47 101/2 380
16 0.50 111/2 405
18 0.54 121/2 435
20 6 350 0.57 0.36 061/2 14 315
8 0.38 08 345
10 0.40 09 370
12 0.42 10 395
14 0.47 11 440
16 0.50 12 465
18 0.54 13 505
20 0.57 14 535
24 6 350 0.61 0.36 07 16 415
8 0.38 08 445
10 0.40 09 470
12 0.42 10 500
14 0.47 11 550
16 0.50 12 580
18 0.54 13 625
20 0.57 14 660
24 0.61 16 720
30 8 250 0.66 0.38 081/2 20 739
12 0.42 10 20 830
16 0.50 121/2 20 959
20 0.57 15 20 995
24 0.61 16 20 1,060
30 0.66 20 20 1,323
36 24 250 0.74 0.61 16 231/2 1,498
30 0.66 20 231/2 1,555
36 0.74 231/2 231/2 1,900
42 24 250 0.82 0.61 20 271/2 2,270
30 0.66 22 291/2 2,425
36 0.74 30 30 3,000
42 0.82 30 30 3,175
48 24 250 0.90 0.61 23 32 2,870
30 0.66 23 32 3,050
36 0.74 331/2 321/4 3,900
42 0.82 331/2 331/2 4,100
48 0.90 331/2 331/2 4,250

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T T
J
H H
J
Figure 4 Mechanical-joint crosses (See Table 4)
Table 4 Mechanical-joint crosses
Dimensions—in.
Size Pressure Rating T H J Weight*

in. psi Nom. Min. Min. lb.
3 350 0.33 3 3 35
4 350 0.34 4 4 40
6 350 0.36 5 5 75
8 350 0.38 6 6 105
10 350 0.40 7 7 145
12 350 0.42 81/2 81/2 213
14 350 0.47 101/2 101/2 299
16 350 0.50 111/2 111/2 385
18 350 0.54 121/2 121/2
20 350 0.57 14 14
24 350 0.61 17 17
30 250 0.66 22 22 1,840
36 250 0.74 26 26 2,655
42 250 0.82 30 30 3,725
48 250 0.90 331/2 331/2 4,955
*Weight shown is the approximate weight for fittings with minimum H and J dimensions. For actual weights and laying
lengths of fittings, consult manufacturer’s literature. Weight does not include accessory weights.

L L L L
T1 T1 T T1 T T1
T T
Mechanical Joint × Mechanical Joint Mechanical Joint Large-End Bell Mechanical Joint Small-End Bell Plain End × Plain End
(MJ × MJ) (MJ LEB) (MJ SEB) (PE × PE)
Figure 5 Mechanical joint reducers (see Table 5)

Table 5 Mechanical-joint reducers
Nom. Thick., in. Dimensions—in. and Weights—lb

Pressure T T1 MJ × MJ MJ LEB MJ SEB PE × PE
Size Rating Large Small
in. psi End End L Min Weight* L Min Weight* L Min Weight* L Min Weight*
4×3 350 0.34 0.33 3 18 8.5 18 8.5 17 14 14
6×3 350 0.36 0.33 5 22 10.5 19 10.5 24 16 19
4 0.34 4 24 9.5 25 9.5 25 15 22
8×4 350 0.38 0.34 5 32 10.5 34 10.5 30 16 30
6 0.36 4 36 9.5 32 9.5 35 15 30
10 × 4 350 0.40 0.34 7 46 12.5 43 12.5 43 18 46
6 0.36 5 47 10.5 42 10.5 46 16 46
8 0.38 4 50 9.5 50 9.5 42 15 47
12 × 4 350 0.42 0.34 9 58 14.5 60 14.5 60 20 58
6 0.36 7 58 12.5 58 12.5 58 18 57
8 0.38 5 57 10.5 55 10.5 54 16 54
10 0.40 4 61 9.5 59 9.5 59 15 54
14 × 6 350 0.47 0.36 9 100 14.5 104 16.9 100 22.3 93
8 0.38 7 100 12.4 98 14.9 98 20.3 94
10 0.40 5 100 10.4 92 12.9 94 18.3 90
12 0.42 4 100 9.4 92 11.9 90 17.3 88
16 × 6 350 0.50 0.36 11 124 16.5 136 18.9 125 24.3 93
8 0.38 9 124 14.4 128 16.9 121 22.3 119
10 0.40 7 124 12.5 123 15 105 20.5 119
12 0.42 5 112 10.5 108 12.9 109 18.3 99
14 0.47 4 140 12 132 12 126 19.7 129
18 × 8 350 0.54 0.38 13 190 19.5 195 20 170 27.4 170
10 0.40 10 195 17.4 185 18 165 25.5 160
12 0.42 7 180 14 175 15.5 150 19.5 150
14 0.47 6 190 15 190 15 175 23 160
16 0.50 5 195 12.5 190 12.5 170 18 145
20 × 10 350 0.57 0.40 14 220 19 210 22 200 27.5 180
12 0.42 12 205 16 205 17.5 170 21.5 190
14 0.47 10 200 17.9 205 18 190 26 195
16 0.50 7 200 13.5 200 13.5 185 19 170
18 0.54 4 225 12 215 12 200 20 190
24 × 12 350 0.61 0.42 16 305 21 290 21.5 275 22.5 240
14 0.47 14 310 21.9 315 22 310 25 295
16 0.50 12 320 17.5 285 17.5 285 23 285
18 0.54 10 305 18 310 18 300 21 290
20 0.57 7 300 13.5 275 13.5 270 14 240
30 × 16 250 0.66 0.50 30 633 39 623 39 565 48 555
18 250 0.54 28 658 37 635 37 590 46 567
20 250 0.57 24 628 33 603 33 560 42 535
24 250 0.61 10 478 24.5 526 24.5 495 33.5 458
36 × 20 250 0.74 0.57 36 975 45 950 45 874 54 849
24 250 0.61 19 770 33 810 33 746 42 709
30 250 0.66 15.5 650 24.5 758 24.5 725 33.5 657
42 × 24 250 0.82 0.61 40 1,356 49 1,319 49 1,204 58 1,167
30 250 0.66 20 1,083 29 1,015 29 931 38 863
36 250 0.74 15.5 1,114 24.5 1,013 24.5 962 33.5 861
48 × 30 250 0.90 0.66 40 1,779 49 1,711 49 1,594 58 1,526
36 250 0.74 28 1,641 37 1,540 37 1,456 46 1,355
42 250 0.82 15.5 1,426 24.5 1,274 24.5 1,241 33.5 1,089
NOTE: Metric conversions: Pressure rating: psi × 6.8948 = kPa; Dimensions: in. × 25.4 = mm; Weight: lb × 0.4536 = kg.
*Weight shown is the approximate weight for fittings with minimum A dimensions. For actual weights and laying lengths of fittings, consult
manufacturer's literature. Weight does not include accessory weights.

18 AWWA C153/A21.53-06
T T
L1 L2
Short Long
Figure 6 Mechanical-joint sleeves (see Table 6)
Table 6 Mechanical-joint sleeves
Dimensions—in. Weight—lb*
Size Pressure Rating Nom.

in. psi T L1 L2 Short Long
3 350 0.33 071/2 12 13 18
4 350 0.34 071/2 12 17 20
6 350 0.36 071/2 12 28 33
8 350 0.38 071/2 12 38 46
10 350 0.40 071/2 12 49 62
12 350 0.42 071/2 12 56 76
14 350 0.47 091/2 15 111 140
16 350 0.50 091/2 15 123 170
18 350 0.54 09 15 160 200
20 350 0.57 09 15 195 255
24 350 0.61 09 15 255 335
30 250 0.66 15 24 500 640
36 250 0.74 15 24 725 925
42 250 0.82 15 24 1,150
48 250 0.90 15 24 1,435
NOTE: Metric conversions: Pressure rating: psi × 6.8948 = kPa; Dimensions: in. × 25.4 = mm; Weight: lb × 0.4536 = kg.
*Weights shown are approximate weights for minimum lengths L1 or L2. For actual weights and laying lengths of
fittings, consult manufacturer’s literature. Weight does not include accessory weights.

CAPS PLUGS
T T
T T
Flat Dished Flat Dished
Figure 7 Mechanical-joint caps Figure 8 Mechanical-joint plugs
Table 7 Mechanical-joint caps Table 8 Mechanical-joint plugs

Nom. Nom.
Pressure Thickness Pressure Thickness
Size Rating (T) Weight Size Rating (T) Weight
in. psi in. lb in. psi in. lb
3 350 0.33 8 3 350 0.33 8
4 350 0.34 9 4 350 0.34 10
6 350 0.36 15 6 350 0.36 16
8 350 0.38 22 8 350 0.38 26
10 350 0.40 32 10 350 0.40 36
12 350 0.42 42 12 350 0.42 46
14 350 0.47 66 14 350 0.47 75
16 350 0.50 92 16 350 0.50 95
18 350 0.54 114 18 350 0.54 121
20 350 0.57 125 20 350 0.57 135
24 350 0.61 166 24 350 0.61 175
30 250 0.66 345 30 250 0.66 355
36 250 0.74 628 36 250 0.74 688
42 250 0.82 42 250 0.82
48 250 0.90 48 250 0.90

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A
A
S
T
T
1/4 o
Bend (90 )
POJ and PE
POJ and POJ
A
A A S
T 1/6 o
Bend (60 )
T
POJ and PE
POJ and POJ
A A
A S
T 1/8 o
Bend (45 )
T
POJ and PE
POJ and POJ
A A
A S
1/12 o
Bend (30 )
T T
POJ and POJ POJ and PE
A A
A S
1/16 o
T Bend (221/2 ) T
A A
A
S
T 1/32 Bend (111/4o) T
Figure 9 Push-on joint bends (see Table 9)

Table 9 Push-on joint bends*
Dimensions—in.
Pressure† Min. Weight—lb‡
Size Rating
in. psi Nom. T A S PO Jt. PO Jt × PE
1/4 Bends (90°)
54 150 0.90 371/2 471/2 3,750 3,524
60 150 0.94 391/2 491/2 4,395 4,140
64 150 0.99 421/2 521/2 5,170 4,870
1/6 Bends (60°)

54 150 0.90 241/2 341/2 3,545
60 150 0.94 241/2 381/2 3,685
64 150 0.99 301/2 431/2 4,795
1/8 Bends (45°)

54 150 0.90 201/4 301/4 2,890 2,670
60 150 0.94 211/4 311/4 3,335 3,080
64 150 0.99 221/4 321/4 3,865 3,570
1/12 Bends (30°)

54 150 0.90 161/2 261/2 3,020
60 150 0.94 191/2 291/2 3,375
64 150 0.99 181/2 281/2 3,785
1/16 Bends (221/2°)

54 150 0.90 101/4 201/4 2,125 1,900
60 150 0.94 103/4 203/4 2,425 2,170
64 150 0.99 111/2 211/2 2,785 2,485
1/32 Bends (111/4°)

54 150 0.90 51/2 161/2 1,820 1,595
60 150 0.94 71/2 171/2 2,095 1,840
64 150 0.99 71/2 171/2 2,375 2,075
*Dimension and thickness requirements for plain-end fittings are covered in Sec. 4.3.1.
†Fittings with greater pressure ratings are available. For dimensions and pressure ratings, the manufacturer should be
consulted.
‡Weight shown is the approximate weight for fittings with minimum A and S dimensions. For actual weights and laying
lengths of fittings, consult manufacturer’s literature. Weight does not include accessory weights.

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T1 T1
T T
J
J
H H H S
All POJ POJ, PE, and POJ
T1 T1
T T
J
J
H H H S
J
J
All POJ POJ, POJ, and POJ
Figure 10 Push-on joint tees and crosses (See Table 10)
Table 10 Push-on joint tees and crosses*
Weight—lb‡
Dimensions—in. Tees Crosses
Size—in. Pressure† Nom. Min. POJ, POJ, PE,

Rating All PE, and All POJ, and
Run Branch psi T T1 H J S POJ POJ POJ POJ
54 36 150 1.05 0.77 29.3 37.0 39.3 4,930 4,765 5,420 5,255
42 150 1.05 0.88 31.0 39.0 48.5 5,855 5,690 6,305 6,135
48 150 1.05 0.94 36.0 39.0 48.5 6,000 5,835 6,590 6,425
54 150 1.05 1.05 35.8 35.8 48.5 6,245 6,080 7,075 6,905
60 36 150 1.10 0.77 29.5 39.0 39.5 5,490 5,300 5,960 5,770
42 150 1.10 0.88 29.5 41.0 39.5 5,440 5,245 5,855 5,665
48 150 1.10 0.94 41.0 41.0 51.0 6,920 6,730 7,470 7,275
54 150 1.10 1.05 41.0 40.7 51.0 7,130 6,940 7,895 7,705
60 150 1.10 1.10 41.0 41.0 51.0 7,290 7,095 8,210 8,020
64 36 150 1.16 0.77 29.3 42.0 44.3 6,775 6,550 7,250 7,020
42 150 1.16 0.88 34.3 42.0 44.3 6,655 6,425 7,005 6,775
48 150 1.16 0.94 34.3 44.0 44.3 6,840 6,615 7,385 7,155
54 150 1.16 1.05 43.3 44.0 53.3 8,260 8,035 9,025 8,800
60 150 1.16 1.10 43.3 44.0 53.3 8,390 8,160 9,285 9,055
64 150 1.16 1.16 43.3 43.3 53.3 8,530 8,300 9,565 9,335
*Dimension and thickness requirements for plain-end fittings are covered in Sec. 4.3.1.
†Fittings with greater pressure ratings are available. For dimensions and pressure ratings the manufacturer should be consulted.
‡Weight shown is the approximate weight for fittings with minimum H, J, and S dimensions. For actual weights and laying lengths
of fittings, consult manufacturer’s literature. Weight does not include accessory weights.

L L L L
T1 T1 T T1 T T1
T T
POJ × POJ POJ LEB POJ × SEB PE × PE
Figure 11 Push-on joint reducers (See Table 11)
Table 11 Push-on joint reducers*
Thickness, Nom.
in. Dimensions—in. and Weights—lb
Pressure† T T1 POJ × POJ POJ LEB POJ SEB PE × PE

Size Rating Large Small
in. psi End End L Min Weight‡ L Min Weight‡ L Min Weight‡ L Min Weight‡
54 × 30 150 0.90 0.61 311/4 1,845 391/4 1,625 411/4 1,620 491/4 1.400
36 0.90 0.66 271/4 1,950 351/4 1,625 371/4 1,725 451/4 1,400
42 0.90 0.76 191/4 1,665 271/4 1,510 291/4 1,445 371/4 1,285
48 0.90 0.80 151/4 1,690 231/4 1,465 251/4 1,465 331/4 1,240
60 × 30 150 0.94 0.61 351/2 2,125 431/2 1,905 451/2 1,870 531/2 1,650
36 0.94 0.66 301/2 2,235 391/2 1,910 411/2 1,980 491/2 1,655
42 0.94 0.76 231/4 1,950 311/2 1,795 331/2 1,695 411/2 1,540
48 0.94 0.80 181/4 1,975 271/2 1,750 291/2 1,720 371/2 1,495
54 0.94 0.90 101/4 1,815 201/4 1,590 201/4 1,560 301/4 1,335
64 × 30 150 0.99 0.61 391/4 2,440 471/4 2,220 491/4 2,140 571/4 1,920
36 0.99 0.66 321/2 2,550 431/4 2,225 451/4 2,250 531/4 1,925
42 0.99 0.76 271/4 2,260 351/4 2,105 371/4 1,960 451/4 1,805
48 0.99 0.80 221/2 2,290 311/4 2,065 331/4 1,990 411/4 1,765
54 0.99 0.90 141/2 2,145 241/2 1,920 241/2 1,845 341/2 1,620
60 0.99 0.94 101/4 2,050 201/4 1,795 201/4 1,750 301/4 1,495
*Dimensions and thickness requirements for plain-end fittings are covered in Sec. 4.3.1.
†Fittings with greater pressure ratings are available. For dimensions and pressure ratings the manufacturer should be consulted.
‡ Weight shown is the approximate weight for fittings with minimum L dimension. For actual weights and laying lengths of fittings,
consult manufacturer’s literature. Weight does not include accessory weights.

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BC T
OD
Si
ze
Figure 12 Flange details (see Table 12)
Table 12 Flange details
Bolt
Nominal Bolt Hole Diameter
Flange Size OD BC T Diameter and Length Number
in. in. in. in. in. in. of Bolts
30 38.75 36.00 ± 0.06 2.12 ± 0.25 13/8 11/4 × 61/2 28
36 46.00 42.75 ± 0.06 2.38 ± 0.25 15/8 11/2 × 71/2 32
42 53.00 49.50 ± 0.06 2.62 ± 0.25 15/8 11/2 × 71/2 36
48 59.50 56.00 ± 0.06 2.75 ± 0.25 15/8 11/2 × 81/2 44
54 66.25 62.75 ± 0.06 3.00 ± 0.25 2 13/4 × 81/2 44
60 73.00 69.25 ± 0.06 3.12 ± 0.25 2 13/4 × 91/2 52
64* 80.00 76.00 ± 0.06 3.38 ± 0.25 2 13/4 × 91/2 52
NOTE: Flange details of the 30 in., 36 in., 42 in., and 48 in. sizes are shown since these are outlet sizes on 54–64 in. Flanged Tees and
Crosses.
Metric conversion: Dimensions: in. × 25.4 = mm.
*The dimensions of 64-in. flanges correspond to applicable dimensions of 66-in. Class E flanges in ANSI/AWWA
C207, and 64-in. ductile-iron flanges can be connected to those flanges.

o o
(90 ) (45 ) (221/2o)
A A A
A
A A
T T T
(60 )
o (30o) o
(111/4 )
A A A A
A A
T T
T
Figure 13 Flanged bends (see Table 13)
Table 13 Flanged bends*
Pressure† Bend Angle Nominal Dimensions—in.

Size Rating Weight
in. psi in. deg. T A lb
54 150 1/4 90 0.90 39.0 3,740
150 1/6 60 0.90 24.0 2,890
150 1/8 45 0.90 20.5 2,735
150 1/12 30 0.90 16.0 2,365
150 1/16 221/2 0.90 14.0 2,260
150 1/32 111/4 0.90 12.0 2,100
60 150 1/4 90 0.94 43.0 4,965
150 1/6 60 0.94 26.0 4,035
150 1/8 45 0.94 23.5 3,790
150 1/12 30 0.94 21.0 3,545
150 1/16 221/2 0.94 14.0 2,985
150 1/32 111/4 0.94 10.5 2,665
64 150 1/4 90 0.99 48.0 6,745
150 1/6 60 0.99 33.0 5,670
150 1/8 45 0.99 25.0 5,105
150 1/12 30 0.99 21.0 4,660
150 1/16 221/2 0.99 13.5 3,995
150 1/32 111/4 0.99 9.5 3,585
*Dimension details of flanges are shown in Table 12.
†Fittings with greater pressure ratings are available. For dimensions and pressure ratings the manufacturer should be
consulted.

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T1 T
J
T1 T
J
H H
J
H H
Figure 14 Flanged tees and crosses (see Table 14)
Table 14 Flanged tees and crosses*
Size—in. Pressure† Nominal Dimensions—in. Weight—lb

Rating
Run Branch psi T T1 H J Tee Cross
54 30 150 1.05 0.72 31.0 37.0 4,615 4,800
36 150 1.05 0.77 31.0 37.0 4,695 4,950
42 150 1.05 0.88 39.0 39.0 5,740 6,210
48 150 1.05 0.94 39.0 39.0 5,850 6,425
54 150 1.05 1.05 39.0 39.0 6,025 6,780
60 36 150 1.10 0.77 33.0 42.0 6,015 6,330
42 150 1.10 0.88 43.0 43.0 7,380 7,885
48 150 1.10 0.94 43.0 43.0 7,490 8,105
54 150 1.10 1.05 43.0 43.0 7,665 8,450
60 150 1.10 1.10 43.0 43.0 8,045 9,220
64 36 150 1.16 0.77 32.0 44.0 7,320 7,610
42 150 1.16 0.88 48.0 45.0 9,610 10,085
48 150 1.16 0.94 48.0 45.0 9,710 10,275
54 150 1.16 1.05 48.0 46.0 9,915 10,690
60 150 1.16 1.10 48.0 46.0 10,285 11,430
64 150 1.16 1.16 48.0 48.0 10,995 12,855
NOTE: Metric conversions: Iron strength: psi (1000s) × 6.89 = MPa; pressure rating: psi × 6.8948 = kPa; dimension: in. ×
25.4 = mm; weight: lb × 0.4536 = kg.
*Dimension details of flanges are in Table 12.
consulted.

T1
T
Figure 15 Flanged reducers (see Table 15)
Table 15 Flanged reducers*
Pressure† Nominal Dimensions—in.

Size Rating Weight
in. psi T T1 L lb
54 × 30 150 0.90 0.61 32.0 1,625
54 × 36 150 0.90 0.66 28.0 1,680
54 × 42 150 0.90 0.76 25.0 1,800
54 × 48 150 0.90 0.80 18.0 1,695
60 × 36 150 0.94 0.66 32.0 2,165
60 × 42 150 0.94 0.76 26.0 2,190
60 × 48 150 0.94 0.80 20.0 2,110
60 × 54 150 0.94 0.90 15.0 2,055
64 × 36 150 0.99 0.66 35.0 2,805
64 × 42 150 0.99 0.76 30.0 2,870
64 × 48 150 0.99 0.80 25.0 2,825
64 × 54 150 0.99 0.90 18.0 2,695
64 × 60 150 0.99 0.94 17.0 2,980
NOTE: Metric conversions: Iron strength: psi (1,000s) × 6.89 = MPa; pressure rating: psi × 6.8948 = kPa; dimension: in. × 25.4 = mm;
weight: lb × 0.4536 = kg.
*Dimension details of flanges are in Table 12.
consulted.


APPENDIX A
Flanged Fittings—Bolts, Gaskets, and Installation
The bolts and gaskets to be used with flanged pipe, fittings, and appurtenances
are to be selected by the purchaser for the particular pressure-service and installation
requirements.
SECTION A.1: BOLTS AND NUTS

Size, length, and number of bolts are shown in Table 12 of ANSI*/AWWA
C153/A21.53, Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings for Water Service. Bolts conform to
ASME† B18.2.1, Square and Hex Bolts and Screws—Inch Series. Nuts conform to
ASME B18.2.2, Square and Hex Nuts. Bolts may have either square or hex heads and
either hex or heavy hex nuts. Bolts and nuts used with gray-iron flanges should have
standard square or heavy-hex bolts with heavy-hex nuts. Bolts and nuts are threaded
according to ASME B1.1, Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread
Form), Class 2A, External, and Class 2B, internal. Bolts and nuts of low-carbon steel
conforming to the chemical and mechanical requirements of ASTM‡ A307, Standard
Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 psi Tensile Strength, are
suitable for use with the flanges described in ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53 when used
with the rubber gaskets described in this appendix. Higher-strength (Grade A) bolts
and higher-torque valves should not be used with a gray-iron flange.
SECTION A.2: GASKETS

Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, gaskets shall be made of synthetic
rubber, either ring or full face, and 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) thick. Gaskets shall conform to
the dimensions shown in Table A.1. When considering the use of gaskets thinner
*American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.
† ASME International, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016.
‡ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Dr., West Conshohocken, PA 19428.
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Table A.1 Flange gasket details
Ring Full Face

Nominal Bolt Hole
Pipe ID OD ID OD BC Diameter Number
in. in. in. in. in. in. in. of Holes
30 30 343/4 30 383/4 36 13/8 28
36 36 411/4 36 46 423/4 15/8 32
42 42 48 42 53 491/2 15/8 36
48 48 541/2 48 591/2 56 15/8 44
54 54 61 54 661/4 623/4 2 44
60 60 671/2 60 73 691/4 2 52
64* 64 741/4 64 80 76 2 52
Note: Metric conversions for dimensions: in. × 25.4 = mm.
*The dimensions of 64-in. flanges correspond with applicable dimensions of 66-in. Class E flanges in ANSI/AWWA
C207, and 64-in. ductile-iron flanges can be connected to those flanges.
than 1/8 in. (3.18 mm), or gaskets of materials other than synthetic rubber, the
purchaser should contact the fitting manufacturer concerning suitability for a
particular application. Also available for most pipe and fitting sizes are specially
designed gaskets, either ring or full faced, using one or more annular rings molded
into the gasket to improve joint performance. By use of these or other special gaskets
in combination with ductile-iron flanges, it may be possible to obtain a pressure
rating greater than 350 psi (2,413 kPa) in the 24-in. and smaller sizes and greater
than 250 psi (1,720 kPa) in the 30-in. and larger sizes. The manufacturer should be
contacted for details.
SECTION A.3: INSTALLATION

The design, assembly, and installation of the flanged piping system are the
responsibility of the purchaser. The following suggestions are for general guidance:
1. The use of flanged joints underground is generally not recommended
because of the rigidity of the joint.
2. Flange faces should bear uniformly on the gasket, and the bolts should be
tightened in a progressively crisscross pattern, such as by first tightening the bottom
bolt; then, the top bolt; next, the bolts at either side; and finally, the remaining bolts.
This process should be repeated until all bolts are adequately tightened.

3. Users of flanged joints should be careful to prevent bending or torsional

strains from being applied to flanges or flanged appurtenances. Piping systems must
be designed so that piping components connected by flanged joints are properly
anchored, supported, or restrained to prevent breakage.
4. For best performance with flat rubber gaskets in 14-in. (356 mm) and
larger sizes, ring type gaskets are recommended rather than the full-face type. For
joints utilizing the specially designed gaskets containing one or more molded annular
rings, both ring type and full-face are recommended for all sizes.
5. Impact wrenches cannot be used in many cases when assembling flanged
joints due to the many variations of flange shroud diameters and impact wrench
socket dimensions, in combination with nut configurations (heavy or regular hex).



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