MATERIAL FLEXIBILITY
The ALPHA inlet is compatible with several pipe materials, including ductile iron, cast iron, HDPE and PVC pipe. Meaning it will work with just about any pipe material on the job.
SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCES INSTALLATION TIMES
Compared to mechanical joint, which uses up to eight bolts on each end, the ALPHA joint uses only one top-mounted stainless steel bolt. This makes the valve with ALPHA ends easier to install, which saves time and money.
ACCESSIBILITY
The ALPHA joint is much more accessible than other end connections. Mechanical joints, which require bolts on the bottom of hydrant base, can be harder to install. ALPHA can be quickly and easily installed by one person in a fraction of the time it takes to install a mechanical joint valve. In some instances, the mechanical joint may require more than one person install.
PREASSEMBLED
Unlike the mechanical joint, ALPHA comes with the restraint accessories attached. Another money and time saver.
EASIER TO INSTALL
ALPHA also works with the pressure to achieve restraint. This reduces the amount of torque needed to achieve a solid connection.
ALPHA™ is a trademark of Romac Industries, Inc (U.S. Patent 8,894,100)
When specifying AMERICAN Flow Control Hydrants, be sure to include the following requirements:
Hydrant inlet shall be designed for multi-purpose material use with a wide range of pipe outside diameters (O.D.).
Inlet shall incorporate a stab-fit design requiring the use of only one Type 304 stainless steel fastener. The assembly of flange or mechanical joint restrainers using multiple fasteners or wedge bolts is not permitted.
Restraint accessories shall be factory installed.
All hydrant inlets shall be the ALPHA design, furnished by AMERICAN Flow Control.
