USP TR Flex Submittal Digital
USP TR Flex Submittal Digital
USP TR Flex Submittal Digital
PIPE
FABRICATION
RESTRAINED JOINTS
FITTINGS
GASKETS
COATINGS & LININGS
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFO
Pipe 4"–36" 2
Suggested Specification Wording 3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Pipe & Fittings 4
Pipe & Fittings 4"–10" 6
Pipe & Fittings 12"–20" 7
Pipe & Fittings 24"–36" 8
Pipeline Expansions 9
Field Cut Pipe 10
Gripper Rings 12
Gripper Rings Layout 13
Gripper Rings Installation 14
Notes 18
SPECIFICATIONS
Basic Dimensions 21
Pressure Class 22
(Nominal thickness for standard pressure classes of ductile iron pipe)
When joint restraint for a 4" through 36" push-on joint pipe installation is required and
indicated in the project plans and specifications, restrained push-on joint pipe and fittings
utilizing Ductile Iron components shall be provided.
Restrained joint pipe shall be Ductile Iron manufactured in accordance with the
requirements of ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51. Push-on joints for such pipe shall be in
accordance with ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 "Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pipe and
Fittings." Pipe thickness shall be designed in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50
“Thickness Design of Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe,” and shall be based on laying conditions
and internal pressures as stated in the project plans and specifications.
Restrained joint fittings and the restraining components shall be Ductile Iron in accordance
with applicable requirements of ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10 and/or C153/A21.53 with the
exception of the manufacturer’s proprietary design dimensions. Push-on joints for such
fittings shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.
Restrained joint pipe and fittings shall be U.S. Pipe’s TR Flex Pipe and Fittings or approved
equal. Restraint of field cut pipe shall be provided with U.S. Pipe’s TR Flex Gripper Ring, TR
Flex Pipe field weldments or approved equal.
Cement mortar lining and seal coating for pipe and fittings, where applicable, shall be in
accordance with ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4. Asphaltic outside coating shall be in accordance
with ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 for pipe and ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10 or ANSI/AWWA C153/
A21.53 for fittings.
Restrained push-on joints for pipe and fittings shall be designed for a water working
pressure of 350 psi for sizes 4" through 24" and 250 psi for sizes 30" through 36".
CAUTION: The inside of the socket, the gasket, and the plain end to be
INSERTION SLOT ORIENTATION
inserted, must be kept clean throughout the assembly. Joints are only as
watertight as they are clean. If the joint is somewhat difficult to assemble,
inspect for proper gasket positioning, adequate lubrication, and removal
of foreign matter in the joint.
24" - 36"
GASKET INSTALLATION
4" - 24"
30" - 36"
All foreign matter in the socket must be removed, i.e., mud, sand,
cinders, gravel, pebbles, trash, frozen material, etc. The gasket seat
should be thoroughly inspected to be certain it is clean. Foreign
matter in the gasket seat may cause a leak. The gasket must be wiped
clean with a clean cloth, flexed, and then placed into the socket with
the rounded bulb end entering first. Looping the gasket in the initial
insertion will facilitate seating the gasket heel evenly around the
retainer seat. 4" through 12" sizes require only one loop.
For larger sizes, additional loops may be required: 14" through 36", two
to three loops; 42" through 54", four to six loops; 60" and 64", six or
more loops. Evenly space the loops around the socket with each loop
raised 4–5 inches. After loops are established, push each loop down
to finish installation of the gasket. When installing TYTON JOINT® Pipe
in sub-freezing weather, the gaskets, prior to their use, must be kept
at a temperature of at least 40°F by suitable means, such as storing
in a heated area or keeping them immersed in a tank of warm water.
If the gaskets are kept in warm water, they should be dried before
placing in the pipe socket.
LUBRICATION
After the gasket has been inserted into the gasket seating area of the
socket, a thin film of Tyton Joint Lubricant should be applied to the
inside surface of the gasket which will come in contact with the beveled
end of the pipe. In warm, dry weather conditions, the lubricant can dry
out, especially when applied to warm or hot pipe, it will be necessary to
add a small amount of water to hydrate the lubricant. Only Tyton Joint
Lubricant should be used.
Clean the spigot end of the pipe back to the assembly stripes.
Apply Tyton Joint Lubricant to the cleaned spigot end. Do not
allow the lubricated surface to touch the ground or trench sides
prior to installation.
SPIGOT
END
ASSEMBLY
STRIPES
LEFT HAND
LOCKING
SEGMENT
RUBBER
RETAINER
Installation Tips
For applications involving HDD,
pipe bursting, bridge crossings, pipe
SLOT
in casings and above ground use.
Trim rubber retainer/s 0.25” longer GASKET
than the gap between the locking WELD BEAD
segments when they are inserted into RIGHT HAND LOCKING
the segment cavity. Drive the rubber SEGMENT
retainer to the back of the cavity. The
rubber is in compression and secure.
SPIGOT
END
ASSEMBLY
STRIPES
LEFT HAND
LOCKING
SEGMENT
RUBBER
RETAINER
Installation Tips
For applications involving HDD, pipe
bursting, bridge crossings, pipe in
SLOT casings and above ground use.
GASKET Trim rubber retainer/s ¼” longer
WELD BEAD than the gap between the locking
segments when they are inserted into
RIGHT HAND LOCKING SEGMENT
the segment cavity. Drive the rubber
retainer to the back of the cavity. The
rubber is in compression and secure.
SPIGOT
END
ASSEMBLY
STRIPES
LEFT HAND
LOCKING SEGMENT
RUBBER
RETAINER
Installation Tips
For applications involving HDD, pipe
bursting, bridge crossings, pipe in SLOT
casings and above ground use. GASKET
Trim rubber retainer/s ¼” longer WELD BEAD
than the gap between the locking RIGHT HAND
segments when they are inserted into LOCKING GASKET
SEGMENT
the segment cavity. Drive the rubber
retainer to the back of the cavity. The
rubber is in compression and secure.
12 13.14 13.26
14 15.22 15.35
16 17.32 17.45
18 19.42 19.55
20 21.52 21.65
24 25.72 25.85 The outside of the cut end should be Square Cut End
With Proper Bevel
30 31.94 32.08 beveled with a portable grinder or disk
grinder, refer to a shop manufactured bevel
36 38.24 38.38 as a guide for proper shape.
Table 2.
NOTE: For accuracy, a
diameter tape graduated in
100ths must be used.
Assembly Marks
TR Flex Gripper Rings are used to restrain 4" through 36" field cut pipe
TR FLEX GRIPPER RING
(pipe without weldment) inside TR Flex Pipe and Fittings. These joints
are suitable for 350 psi working pressure for sizes 4" through 24" and
250 psi working pressure for 30" and 36" products. On many installations
a “less than nominal” length of pipe (a closure piece) is required to
complete a pipe run. These closure pieces can be made in the field,
saving time and money.
The TR Flex Gripper Ring consists of Ductile Iron locking segments, which
have stainless steel teeth mounted on the I.D. surface. These replace the
locking segments normally used on TR Flex Pipe and Fittings which have
a weldment to provide a positive axial lock between the bell interior
surface and the spigot end of the pipe.
Obvious advantages to using the TR Flex Gripper Ring include:
1. Cost Savings: No special order spool piece is required.
2. Delivery: By cutting pipe in the field, the closure piece can be
made when required.
Field weldments can be used for small diameter Ductile Iron Pipe. Field
weldment bars, kits and instructions are available from U.S. Pipe. (See
U.S. Pipe brochure, Field Cutting and Welding Procedure for TR Flex Pipe.)
It is easier to properly install TR Flex Gripper Rings in TR Flex Pipe sockets
than TR Flex Fitting sockets, since it is easier to keep a pipe to pipe joint
in alignment during assembly.
TR Flex Gripper Rings must not be used in buried vertical installations
greater than 45 degrees or in aerial/above ground applications. A field
weld bar or fabricated pipe closure should be used.
Prior to installing the TR Flex Gripper Ring, please follow the instructions
for TR Flex Field Cutting on Ductile Iron pipe included in this brochure.
The illustration shows how to use TR Flex Gripper Rings in pipe while
utilizing fittings. A field cut is made to a TR Flex® Pipe at the desired
Installation Tips
location. The spigot end with the factory weld bead (A) is installed into Many contractors have found that it is
one end of the TR Flex Fitting and restrained with conventional TR Flex simpler to properly install the TR Flex
Locking Segments. The field cut and beveled plain end (B) is installed Gripper Ring in TR Flex Pipe sockets
into the bell of the preceding pipe and restrained with a TR Flex Gripper than in TR Flex Fitting sockets since it
is easier to keep the pipe-to-pipe joint
Ring. A full length TR Flex Pipe is then installed into the other socket of in alignment during assembly and
the TR Flex Fitting and restrained with TR Flex Locking Segments. The installation. The illustration depicts an
remaining bell by plain end cut piece is then installed into the socket of example of such an installation.
the full length TR Flex Pipe with a TR Flex Gripper Ring. Laying continues
with conventional TR Flex Pipe. CAUTION: U.S. Pipe does NOT
recommend Gripper Rings in
DEFLECTION vertical installations greater than
45° and those that choose to do so
If the TR Flex Gripper Ring is not square with the pipe during installation, proceed at their own risk.
any subsequent movement of the joint as pressure is applied could
result in loosening the ring and possible joint separation.
The joint deflection should be set (as shown in Table 1, page 7) only after
the installation is complete.
The precautions noted earlier under TR Flex Pipe and Fittings Socket
Pullout (page 11) also apply to TR Flex Gripper Ring restrained joints.
24" - 36"
INSERTION OF THE RING SEGMENTS
The 4"–20" TR Flex Gripper Rings are made in two segments. The 24"–36" rings are
made in four segments.
Remove the bolts from the TR Flex Gripper Ring. Position the TR Flex
Gripper Ring segments into the bell locking segment cavity so that the
segment handles protrude beyond the bell face. At each location where
the segment handles are joined, one side is drilled, and the other side is
tapped, insert the bolts into the segment handles so that the segments
form a loose ring. After removing the bolts, check that the internal treads
of the Gripper Ring and the external threads of the bolts are clean. Apply
a thin film of pipe lubricant to the threads of the bolt before proceeding
with the installation. Be sure to insert the bolts into the drilled side first
before engaging the threads in the tapped side.
The four segment 30” and 36” TR Flex Gripper Rings differ from Position the two segments joined with the jack screw into the
the 24” ring in that two of the segments are joined with a jack lower portion of the bell locking segment cavity.
screw. With the jack screw it is possible to fully expand the
ring segments to provide the maximum assembly clearance
for the entering pipe.
To install, remove the three short bolts. Do not remove
the long jack screw.
Install the other two ring segments in the bell and assemble NOTE: Lubricant should NOT be used under the
to the initial segments by inserting the bolts into the segment gasket in the bell socket.
handles to form a loose ring.
Assemble the cut pipe into the pipe or fitting making sure the
Back off the jack screw so that the segments are forced to edge of the second assembly stripe from the spigot end is flush
become fully seated into the bell locking segment cavity. with the bell face and kept bottomed out in the socket and
in straight alignment.
NOTE: Prior to inserting the bolts back into the Gripper
Ring, check to make sure the threads are clean. Wipe TR Flex Gripper Rings in sizes 4”–20” are equipped with 1/2"–
the threads of each bolt with a thin film of the lubricant 13" x 2” Torque Limiting bolts and sizes 24”–36” with 5/8” - 11" x
supplied with the pipe. 3” Torque Limiting bolts. Before re-installing the Torque Limiting
bolts, make sure the threads are clean and apply a thin coat of
Tyton Joint Lubricant to the threads.
JOINT ASSEMBLY
Clean the pipe spigot end. Be sure that there are no burrs or While keeping the spigot pushed in, bottomed out and in
sharp edges left from the cutting and beveling operations straight alignment, tighten the ½” bolts, using a common 3/8”
or any excess coating. 12-point socket wrench, evenly from side to side (keeping the
gap between the Gripper Rings even) until the cap shears off of
Lubricate the exposed gasket surfaces and the pipe spigot end the TORQUE LIMITING bolts.
with Tyton Joint Lubricant.
1. Large unbalanced thrust forces can 4. Most restrained joints allow for
be produced at dead ends, bends, joint take-up after installation. The
tees or other changes in direction of amount of take-up or slack can vary
high pressure and/or large diameter considerably with the type of joint
piping systems. and installation conditions. Thrust
forces produced by internal pressures
can result in removal of this joint
2. Concrete Thrust blocking or other
take-up thereby increasing the length
means of thrust restraint is not
of the restrained section of the line.
required to be used with TR Flex
In any situation or configuration
restrained joint when the TR Flex
where increases in the line segment
restrained joint system is used in a
length could be detrimental to the
designed thrust restraint system.
pipeline or surrounding structures,
The Thrust Restraint Design for
the restrained joints should be fully
Ductile-Iron Pipe published by
extended during installation.
the Ductile-Iron Pipe Research
Association (DIPRA) is one method
used to calculate the required length 5. Many contractors are more confident
of restraint at a change in direction. in the reliability of push-on joints if
This publication is available through the joint is fully homed. That is not
your U.S. Pipe Representative or possible when installing a TR Flex
at www.dipra.org. plain end into a Tyton Joint bell
unless the plain end with the weld
bead is cut off and re-beveled as
3. In underground piping systems,
recommended. U.S. Pipe can furnish
an unbalanced thrust force can
TR Flex Pipe without the weld bead
normally be resisted by providing
to use as a transition piece between
a designed length of restraint at a
restrained and unrestrained portions
change in direction where thrust
of the pipeline. Likewise, a Tyton Joint
forces are anticipated. Restrained
Pipe can be furnished with a TR Flex
joint pipe normally must transfer
plain end, if desired.
the thrust forces to the soil
surrounding the pipeline.
6. The use of Field Lok 350 Gaskets
is not recommended in TR Flex
Pipe and Fittings.
11. It is the responsibility of the Purchaser 13. Vertical Applications with TR Flex Joints:
or Consulting Engineer to ensure that
Do not use TR Flex Gripper
proper trench preparation, compaction
Rings in buried or aerial vertical
and pipe installation procedures are
installations greater than 45°. A
followed and that adequate restrained
field weld bar or fabricated pipe
lengths or thrust block designs are
closure should be used.
provided to resist the unbalanced
thrust loads generated by the installed
piping systems. a. Joints used in vertical installations
greater than 45°, buried or aerial,
must have blocking or support
12. In general, restrained joints are provided to permanently keep
more electrically conductive than the joint extended and a support
conventional push-on joints used pier provided at both horizontal
for Ductile Iron pipe. This increased pipe sections, or bends, adjacent
conductivity can make a restrained to the portion of vertical pipe in
section of the line more susceptible the exposed location. Failure to
to stray current corrosion caused by keep joints extended can result
direct currents from sources such as in unwanted line growth or
electrical transit systems or cathodically joint separation from dynamic
protected steel structures (steel impact loading.
pipe, underground storage tanks,
etc.). If exposure to stray current is b. Joints used in vertical installations
anticipated, contact your U.S. Pipe up to 45° must be kept extended
Representative for the recommended and a support pier provided at both
method of protection. horizontal pipe sections, or bends,
adjacent to the portion of vertical
pipe. A support pier is not needed
in installations where the bottom
bend is buried. Failure to keep joints
extended can result in unwanted
line growth or joint separation from
dynamic impact loading.
RUBBER
WORKING B D.I. LOCKING ACCESSORY MAX.
SIZE A B PIPE C SEGMENT PULLOUT
PRESSURE a FITTINGS SEGMENTSb WEIGHTS c DEFLECTION
RETAINERS b
4 350 4.80 7.00 7.10 4.84 2.00 1.00 2.00 5.00 0.03
6 350 6.90 9.27 9.39 5.27 2.00 1.00 2.00 5.00 0.04
8 350 9.05 11.68 11.84 5.82 2.00 1.00 3.00 5.00 0.04
10 350 11.10 14.12 14.12 6.03 2.00 1.00 5.00 5.00 0.05
12 350 13.20 16.43 16.45 6.30 4.00 2.00 7.00 5.00 0.06
14 350 15.30 18.80 19.12 7.75 4.00 2.00 12.00 3.25 0.05
16 350 17.40 21.10 21.32 7.95 4.00 2.00 14.00 3.25 0.05
18 350 19.50 23.40 23.52 8.19 4.00 2.00 17.00 3.00 0.05
20 350 21.60 25.68 25.74 8.40 4.00 2.00 20.00 2.50 0.05
24 350 25.80 30.25 30.14 8.86 8.00 4.00 32.00 2.25 0.05
30 250 32.00 36.38 37.18 10.28 8.00 4.00 50.00 1.75 0.05
36 250 38.30 43.35 43.86 10.87 8.00 4.00 68.00 1.50 0.05
NOTE: These deflections are based on joints with nominal dimensions. For higher pressure ratings, consult your U.S.
Pipe Sales Representative.
a The TR FLEX Restrained joint has a working pressure rating equivalent to the working pressure rating of the parent
pipe with a maximum working pressure rating of 350 psi for 4" through 24" and 250 psi for 30" through 36".
b Number of segments.
INCHES
Pressure Class a
NOTE: Per ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50 the thicknesses in above table include the 0.08" service allowance and the casting
tolerance by size ranges.
Dimensions and weights of Special Classes (Thickness Classes) are found on pages 25–26.
a Pressure Classes are defined as the rated water pressure of the pipe in psi. The thicknesses shown are adequate
for the rated water working pressure plus a surge allowance of 100 psi. Calculations are based on a minimum yield
strength of 42,000 and a 2.0 safety factor times the sum of the working pressure and 100 psi surge allowance.
b Presently these are the lowest nominal thicknesses available in these sizes.
NOTE: Thicknesses and dimensions of 4" through 36" Ductile Iron pipe conform to ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51.
Weights may vary from the standard because of differences in bell weights.
a Tolerance of O.D. of spigot end: 4–12 in., ±0.06 in.; 14–24 in., +0.05 in., -0.08 in.; 30–36 in., +0.08 in., -0.06 in.
b Including bell; calculated weight of pipe rounded off to nearest 5 lbs.
NOTE: Thicknesses and dimensions of 4" through 36" Ductile Iron pipe conform to ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51.
Weights may vary from the standard because of differences in bell weights.
a Tolerance of O.D. of spigot end: 4–12 in., ±0.06 in.; 14–24 in., +0.05 in., -0.08 in.; 30–36 in., +0.08 in., -0.06 in.
b Including bell; calculated weight of pipe rounded off to nearest 5 lbs.
NOTE: Thicknesses and dimensions of 4" through 36" Ductile Iron pipe conform to ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51.
Weights may vary from the standard because of differences in bell weights.
a Tolerance of O.D. of spigot end: 4–12 in., ±0.06 in.; 14–24 in., +0.05 in., -0.08 in.; 30–36 in., +0.08 in., -0.06 in.
b Including bell; calculated weight of pipe rounded off to nearest 5 lbs.
A B
4 0.63 4.38 1
6 0.75 6.25 1
8 0.75 8.25 1
10 0.88 10.38 1
12 0.88 7.25 2
14 0.88 7.50 2
16 1.00 9.00 2
18 1.00 10.00 2
20 1.00 11.00 2
24 1.00 8.00 4
30 1.25 9.50 4
36 1.25 10.50 4
90° 60°
Bend Bend
T A R T A R
24 350 0.89 22.00 18.50 1247 30 250 1.03 15.00 20.19 1971
30 250 1.03 23.00 21.00 2051 36 250 1.15 17.00 23.38 2644
45° 30°
Bend Bend
24 350 0.89 11.00 18.12 977 30 250 1.03 9.50 22.97 1836
30 250 1.03 14.25 21.50 1643 36 250 1.15 11.00 27.99 2198
22.5° 11.25°
Bend Bend
24 350 0.89 17.00 16.70 987 24 350 0.89 11.00 76.12 992
30 250 1.03 6.75 21.50 1435 30 250 1.03 4.75 21.50 1462
36 250 1.15 7.50 26.00 2105 36 250 1.15 26.00 24.00 2059
22.5° 11.25°
Bend Bend
INCHES PSI INCHES POUNDS INCHES PSI INCHES POUNDS
PRESSURE PRESSURE
SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
RATING RATING
T A R T A R
10 350 0.41 3.51 7.98 140 10 350 0.41 2.71 7.98 135
12 350 0.44 3.76 8.95 190 12 350 0.44 2.87 8.95 185
14 350 0.66 7.50 25.12 375 14 350 0.66 7.50 50.75 375
16 350 0.70 8.00 27.62 435 16 350 0.70 8.00 55.81 440
18 350 0.75 8.50 30.19 560 18 350 0.75 8.50 60.94 560
20 350 0.80 9.50 35.19 695 20 350 0.80 9.50 71.06 695
24 350 0.61 4.50 14.04 750 24 350 0.61 3.00 13.12 700
30 250 0.75 6.75 20.48 1192 30 250 0.75 4.75 21.06 1089
36 250 0.81 7.50 22.97 1614 36 250 0.81 5.00 18.47 1493
Bend SIZE
PRESSURE
RATING
DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
T A R
PRESSURE
SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
RATING
RUN BRANCH T T1 H J
INCHES POUNDS
SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
RUN BRANCH T T1 H J
INCHES POUNDS
SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
RUN BRANCH T T1 H J
INCHES POUNDS
SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
RUN BRANCH T T1 H J
INCHES POUNDS
WYE SIZE THICKNESS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
BRANCH RUN BRANCH T1 T2 A&C B
INCHES POUNDS
SIZE THICKNESS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
WYES RUN BRANCH T T1 A&C B
30 16 250 1.03 0.70 30.00 1188 20 16 350 0.80 0.70 20.00 609
30 18 250 1.03 0.75 24.00 1244 20 18 350 0.80 0.75 20.00 658
30 20 250 1.03 0.80 24.00 1380 24 12 350 0.89 0.75 24.00 670
30 24 250 1.03 0.89 24.00 1613 24 14 350 0.89 0.66 24.00 737
36 20 250 1.15 0.80 36.00 2005 24 16 350 0.89 0.70 24.00 765
36 24 250 1.15 0.89 24.00 2053 24 18 350 0.89 0.75 24.00 838
36 30 250 1.15 1.03 24.00 2462 24 20 350 0.89 0.80 24.00 890
INCHES POUNDS
SIZE OA WEIGHT
125 250
4 12.84 45 —
6 13.27 65 —
8 13.82 107 —
10 14.03 135 —
12 14.30 185 —
14 15.75 250 —
INCHES POUNDS
16 15.95 300 —
SIZE OA WEIGHT
125 250 18 16.19 350 —
30 10.00" 1009 — 20 16.40 425 —
36 10.00" 1524 — 24 16.86 570 —
NOTE: The U.S. Pipe TR FLEX Telescoping Sleeve is a Ductile Iron restrained joint fitting. The TR FLEX Telescoping Sleeve may be
used in lieu of a mechanical joint sleeve where joint restraint of a Ductile Iron pipeline is required. The TR FLEX Telescoping Sleeve
is ideally suited for use as a closure piece when connecting a new restrained joint pipeline to an existing one. Repairs to an existing
restrained joint pipeline can be made with the use of a TR FLEX Telescoping Sleeve. This sleeve may also be used to facilitate the
installation of fittings or valves in an existing restrained joint pipeline.
For additional information on TR FLEX Telescoping Sleeves, see U.S. Pipe’s Telescoping Sleeve Brochure or contact your U.S.
Pipe representative.
a Weld bead location for Telescoping Sleeve end pieces.
U.S. Pipe, A Quikrete® Company, is the leading manufacturer and a principal supplier
of highly engineered ductile iron pipe and fabrication in the United States and
Canada. Providing custom solutions to owners, engineers and contractors for even
the most demanding applications, including water transmission and distribution
lines, plant piping, intake and outfall lines, and other diverse applications.
Headquarters
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