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Jointing Systems

Jointing Systems

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Ductile Iron Pipes - Socket & Spigot Flexible Push-on Joints

  • Socket and Spigot Flexible Joints are assembled with synthetic EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) / SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) rubber gaskets of special shape - the gasket has a hard 'Heel' and a soft 'Bulb'.

  • In Push-on joints, the soft bulb of the rubber products is compressed when the spigot is inserted into the socket.

  • The 'heel' locks the position of the gasket and does not allow the gasket to get displaced when the spigot is pushed in.

  • The joint becomes tighter with the increase in internal pressure of water. The rubber is confined in a place and cannot blow out.

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Permissible Deflection at Socket and Spigot Joints

Where it is necessary to deflect the pipeline from a straight line, either in the vertical or horizontal plane, deflection at the joint should not exceed the following:

Push on JointMaximum Deflection Angle
80-150 mm
200-300 mm
300-600mm
700-800mm
900-1000mm
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Ductile Iron Pipes - Flanged Joints

Electrosteel manufactures Flanged Pipes using all the three methods

  • Welded Flanged Pipes

  • Screwed Flanged Pipes

  • Integrally Cast Flanged Pipes (short lengths)

Type of PipeDia Range and LengthsPN Ratings
Welded Flanged Pipes
Flanges are welded on either side of a Class K9 Barrel or equivalent C Class
From 80 to 1200 mm diameter and length up to 5.4 mtr.
PN 10, PN 16
PN 25, PN 40
Screwed Flanged Pipes
Flanges are screwed-fit on either side of a Class K9 Barrel or equivalent C Class
From 80 to 400 mm diameter and length up to 5.4 mtr.
PN 10, PN 16
"As Cast" Flanged Pipes
Flanged Pipes are cast as a single unit using advanced Lost Foam method.
From 80 to 1200 mm diameter.
PN 10, PN 16
PN 25, PN 40
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Points to Remember

  • Buried installation of flanged pipe is not recommended.

  • Flanged joint being a rigid joint, perfect alignment of the flange faces during jointing and bolt tightening is absolutely vital.

  • Use of duck foot bend at bottom of vertical flange pipe line is necessary.

  • For high pressure application, flanged pipeline needs thrust block or support at bends / tees.

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Ductile Iron Pipes - Bolted Restrained Joints

Features

  • Can withstand very high pressure

  • Needs specially manufactured pipes with a hood on the socket and weld bead on spigot

  • Needs special accessories such as Gland, Split Retainer Ring and Nuts/ Hook Bolts

  • Normal push-on gasket is to be used for sealing

  • The hook bolts with the support from socket hood, hold the Gland and the socket together. The welding bead on the other pipe's spigot cannot pass through Retainer Ring housed in the Gland, this ensures restraining of the axial movement between the two pipes.

  • Easy to assemble and disassemble when required.

DN (mm)Allowable Angular Deflection (Degree)PFA (bar) For Class K9 or Equivalent class
8064
10064
12564
15055
20011
25039
30037
35032
40030
45030
50030
60027
70025
80016
90016
100016

# To use this system for other class of pipes, the manufacturer may be contacted

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Ductile Iron Pipes - Boltless Restrained Joint (Electrolock Joint)

Features

  • Can withstand very high pressure

  • Needs factory manufactured long socket pipes with two chambers – one for sealing and the other for restraining axial movement

  • The water sealing is done by Push-on gasket and restraining is done by Weld Bead and Locking Bar

  • Normal Push-on joint gasket is to be used for sealing

  • After assembly, the locking bars in parts are inserted in the Locking Chamber. The weld bead on the spigot gets locked with the locking bar against separation force

  • Can be used for trenchless applications where all pipes with such joints are used in the trenchless portion

  • Easy to assemble and disassemble when required


BOLTLESS RESTRAINED JOINT

Size (DN)Allowable Angular Deflection (Degree)PFA (bar) For Class K9 or Equivalent class
8064
10064
12564
15055
20044
25039
30037
35032
40030
45030
50030
60030
70030
80025
90025
100025

# To use this system for other class of pipes, the manufacturer may be contacted

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Ductile Iron Pipes - Tooth Gasket Restrained Joints

Features

  • Can be used on any push-on joint socket and spigot pipe

  • Needs specially manufactured steel teeth inserted gasket in place of a normal gasket

  • The gasket has to be set in the socket groove like any other gasket

  • Like any other pipe, the steel teeth allow the spigot to be pushed into the socket

  • Once the spigot is fully inserted, the teeth hold the spigot and restrict it from coming out.

  • This specially designed gasket performs the dual role of water sealing and restraining

DN (mm)Allowable Angular Deflection (Degree)PFA (bar) For Class K9 or Equivalent class
8023
10023
12522
15018
20016
25016
30016
35016
40016
45013
50011
60010

# To use this system for other class of pipes, the manufacturer may be contacted