STR20500 Straub Grip-L Axial Restraint Pipe Coupling

Applications

Particularly suitable for pipes within the lower pressure range. Applications include, but are not limited to: ship building, water and waste water treatment plants and industrial process pipe work.

Available Options

NBR and FKM sealing sleeves are also available, contact Dixon

Construction

• Highest quality 316 Ti stainless steel construction
• EPDM sealing sleeve standard, temperature range of -4°F to 176°F
• Casing: AISI 316 Ti
• Screws: AISI 316 L
• Bolts: AISI 316 Ti (Coupling has 1 bolt)

Features

• Accommodates up to 5° of pipe misalignment
• Vary gap between pipe ends
• Absorbs vibration, water hammer and sound
• Special patented grip ring for superior holding power on hard-surfaced pipes
• 5 year limited warranty
• Reusable

Installation

Requires no special tools or pipe-end preparation; only a torque wrench is required for a secure and safe pipe connection that seldom needs retightening.

Safety Notes

• All Straub couplings require the correct use of a torque wrench for a safe and proper installation.
• Straub couplings must be torqued to the specified value as printed on each individual coupling. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
• Not for steam or refrigerant service.

Specifications

• Built to ASTM 1476, Type C, Class 2 specifications
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) up to 232 PSI on 3/4" - 5"; 188 PSI on 6"; 145 PSI on 8"
• Underwriter's Laboratories
• National Sanitation Foundation

Use

Joins like or dissimilar pipe materials: steel, galvanized, painted, stainless steel, thin-wall stainless steel, PVC, copper