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.
The principal standards relating to AMERICAN special fittings are ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10, C151/A21.51, C153/A21.53, and C111/A21.11.
Fittings are manufactured of ductile iron, grade 70-50-05 (minimum ten- sile strength: 70,000 psi; minimum yield strength: 50,000 psi; minimum elonga- tion: 5%) in accordance with AWWA C110 or C153.
Pipes are manufactured of ductile iron, grade 60-42-10, (minimum ten- sile strength: 60,000 psi; minimum yield strength: 42,000 psi; minimum elonga- tion: 10%) in accordance with AWWA C151.
Flange adaptors for AWWA C110/ C115 Flange to ANSI/ASME B16.1 Class 250 Flange are manufactured of ASTM A36 steel.
Flanges and static-cast MJ bells can be tapped for studs when specified by the purchaser.
All pressure ratings shown are AMERI- CAN’s suggested standard and are for water service.
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.
Unless otherwise noted, all cast-on flanges are per AWWA C110 or C153, and all threaded-on flanges are per AWWA C115.
All Mechanical Joints comply with AWWA C111. Threaded-on or otherwise fabricated MJ bells are per applicable por- tions 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.
Weights of fittings can vary due to changes in foundry practice.
AMERICAN produces many specials other than those listed in this section. Consult AMERICAN regarding any spe- cific requirements.
