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E3 AMERICAN Fastite° Joint Pipe For Water, Sewage or Other Liquids AMERICAN Fastite Joint Pipe in sizes 4"- 64" for water, sewage or other liquids has the proven long -life and high -strength qualities inherent in pipe produced centrifugally in accordance with AWWA C151. In addition, this significant AMERICAN development, a dependable, single gasket, push -on type joint meeting the requirements of AWWA C111, affords the customer lower joint cost and time -saving advantages in installation. It pro- vides exceptional strength and flexibility and has been widely accepted by engineers, con- tractors and utility officials since the 1950s. For added flexibility during construction, and for possible elimination of bends, a liberal 5° allowable deflection is standard in all sizes through 30", offering 21" offset in a 20' length of pipe. Liberal deflection can also be provided in larger diameter pipe with standard and Special Fastite Deflection Bells. The patented AMERICAN Fastite Joint embodies many advanced design features and is rated for a water working pressure of 350 psi. For specific conditions, ductile iron piping with this joint has been approved for much higher pressure conditions. The socket, which is scien- tifically designed with two gasket recesses and a dividing buttress, is manufactured to close toler- ances so that the gasket is self-centered, securely confined, and firmly compressed for a perma- nent, tight, trouble -free joint. The Fastite joint seal, bubble -tight under vacuum and external pressure, becomes even tighter with the appli- cation of internal pressure due to a specially designed wedging surface in the socket. Fastite Joint Assembly The bell opening is slightly tapered to provide easy entry of the pipe end; the flared socket design permits liberal joint deflection. 2-6 The plain end of the pipe is tapered or rounded to facilitate entry into the bell and self -centering in the gasket. On pipe cut in the field, the plain end can be easily beveled and smoothed by the use of a portable grinding wheel or other suitable apparatus. Methods of cutting ductile iron pipe are described in Section 3. A stripe is painted on the plain end of AMERICAN Fastite Joint Pipe to provide a visual means of checking the joint alignment and to assure proper insertion. See page 2-10 for detailed assembly instructions. Fastite Gasket The Fastite Joint sealing component —a molded synthetic rubber ring gasket of two hardnesses, shaped to fit the configuration of the gasket socket —is manufactured per all requirements of ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 and under AMERICAN's own rigid specifica- tions, assuring closely controlled dimensional and hardness properties. The smaller end of the gasket is of harder rubber, approximately 85 durometer hardness, which provides a strong shoulder for self -centering on the gas- ket buttress, a permanent seal against cold flow, and protection from deterioration. The larger end of the gasket is of softer rubber, approximately 65 durometer hardness, provid- ing ease of assembly and positive sealing. The design assures effective sealing at low or high pressures and in straight or deflected joint alignment. It also eliminates any concerns of infiltration or root intrusion, and assures posi- tive sealing against negative pressure, thus preventing gasket "pullout" should a vacuum be created in the line. A taper on the inside of the gasket allows the entering pipe to locate and center on the hard section and reduces friction loads during