What is a foster adapter?

What is a foster adapter?

Foster Adaptor Highlights Ultra-compact MJ restraint. This simple, light-weight restraint saves critical space, and its bolt-through design means top security with half the bolts to connect. The Foster Adaptor takes the place of two lug-bolt type products.

What is an MJ adapter?

An MJ Adapter is used when mating HDPE to a ductile iron valve or fitting. The plain end of the adapter is fused to HDPE pipe enabling the other end of the elastomer gasketed fitting to be compressed into the ductile iron hub securely with the ductile iron compression gland.

What is a flange adapter?

The flange adaptor is the most basic type of dismantling joint. On one side, it has a flange connection in accordance with the required flange standard, on the other an insertion socket for the pipe. A variety of standard pipe types can be connected. flange adaptors are available for a variety of pipe types.

How do you transition from HDPE to PVC?

How to Transition From HDPE to PVC Pipes

1. Cut the end of the HDPE and the PVC pipe at 90-degree angles with a hacksaw or miter saw to ensure a flat face on the end of each pipe.
2. Debur the cut ends of the pipe with a razor blade or a deburring tool.
3. Slide the transition fitting onto the HDPE pipe.

Is Megalug a restrained joint?

The Series 1100 MEGALUG® Mechanical Joint Restraints effectively and economically restrain Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) to mechanical joints above or below ground, for practically any application including valves, hydrants, and pipe.

How does a flange work?

A flange is a method of connecting pipes, valves, pumps and other equipment to form a piping system. It also provides easy access for cleaning, inspection or modification. Flanges are usually welded or screwed. Flanged joints are made by bolting together two flanges with a gasket between them to provide a seal.

What is a foster adaptor used for?

Foster Adaptor® For Easier, Quicker and Stronger MJ Connections This ductile iron adaptor provides a better way to connect MJ fittings and valves. Check out these features: No Pipe To Cut — Simply slip on the gaskets and bolt the Foster Adaptor® between your MJ fittings and valves.

How do you install a foster adaptor on a valve?

Foster Adaptor® Installation on Mechanical Joint Fittings and Valves Clean Parts and Install Gaskets Be certain adaptor, MJ gaskets and MJ sockets are free of all dirt and foreign matter. Lubricate gaskets with an approved pipe gasket lubricant. Install flat side of gaskets toward center of adaptor. Seat to Raised Rib

What is the onefoster adaptor?

This simple, light-weight restraint saves critical space, and its bolt-through design means enhanced restraint with half the bolts to connect. OneFoster Adaptor takes the place of two lug-bolt type products.

What are the standard fittings and accessories for C110 fittings?

Choose asphalt or epoxy coatings on sizes 3 to 12-inch sizes. Epoxy coating is standard on sizes 14 to 36-inch. Standard cor-ten accessories are included. Optional accessory paks include Teflon® blue, 304 and 316 stainless. Long-bolt accessory paks are available for C110 full-body fittings and certain butterfly valves with thicker bolt flanges.