Piping Protection Requires Careful Consideration of Restraining Tools and Methods

Restraining wastewater pipes can play a critical role in ensuring secure operations. Use these criteria to determine the right restraints to install.

Piping Protection Requires Careful Consideration of Restraining Tools and Methods

Some circumstances require pipes to be restrained, including fire hydrants. The HYMAX GRIP coupling uses a chain of gripping teeth to apply counter pressure to prevent axial pipe motion. 

Restraining techniques ensure that piping stays connected and helps prevent breaks that can shut down wastewater systems.

Mechanical joint piping connections such as 45s, 90s, end caps and hydrant connections are common points of restraint as are connections in lift stations and...

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