U.S. Pipe Fabrication

Mechanical Joint Pipe

All the benefits of ductile Iron pipe, with a mechanical joint connection. Mechanical joint pipe is a time-tested ductile iron product with joint dimensions conforming to the standardized dimensions in AWWA C111. Mechanical joint pipe is UL Listed and FM Approved.

The mechanical joint is based on the stuffing box principle and consists of a bell with an integrally cast flange, a cast or ductile iron gland, a rubber gasket and the necessary bolts and nuts. Its design permits considerable deflection as well as longitudinal expansion and contraction in the line.