Stargrip Series 3000 Mechanical Joint Wedge Action Restraint for Ductile Iron Pipe
Material Specifications• Gland: Ductile Iron per ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12
• Wedges: Ductile Iron per ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12 heat treated to a minimum of 370 BHN
◆ Wedge Finish: Thermally cured fluoropolymer epoxy coating
Features and Advantages
• Gland is made from high strength Ductile Iron per ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12 and is compatible with all Mechanical Joints conforming to
ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.
• The Wedge Assembly is designed with a Break-Off Torque Control Head, ensuring proper installation.
• The Stargrip® offers a full 5° deflection through 12" size, 3° on 14"-24", 2° on 30"-36", 1° on 42"-48" and 1/2° on 54" & 60".
• Minimum safety factor of 2:1
• Stargrip® sizes 3"-36" are listed with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and sizes 3"-12" are approved by Factory Mutual Research.
• The Wedges are heat treated to a minimum of 370 BHN.
• The Wedge Assembly is designed to fit specific pipe sizes.
• Stargrip® eliminates tie rods and thrust blocks.
• Standard gland color is Black.
• Stargrip® may also be used on minimum SCH 40 steel pipe* up to 12" (*transition gasket required on 12" and under). For 14" and larger steel
applications, contact Star Pipe.
Submittal Sheet