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R O M AC INDU S T R IES , INC

RESTRAINED JOINT

Fast installation
takes less than
3 minutes

Cast components
are high strength
ductile iron

Working Pressure:
up to 350 PSI

Available in 4 configurations:

Coupling End Cap Flanged Coupling Tee Fitting

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BALPHA • 07/28/2021

WIDE RANGE RESTRAINED JOINT


ALPHA ADVANTAGES
• Standard Alpha covers IPS PVC through
Ductile Iron pipe diameters.

• Alpha XL accommodates Ductile Iron


through Oversize Cast Iron pipe sizes.

• Alpha can be configured to transition from


IPS PVC up to Oversize Cast Iron pipe diameters.

• One piece, stab-fit installation.

• Cast components are high strength ductile iron.

• Working pressure: up to 350 PSI.

• Manufactured in the U.S.A.

• Patents: US8894100, US9534714, US9915385


CA2867172

• Alpha products are approved for use on:


Ductile iron
Cast iron (Classes A, B, C & D)
PVC IPS size (Sch 40, Sch 80 & SDR 21)
PVC C900 and C909
HDPE: SDR 9, 11, 13.5 & 17, no pipe stiffeners required.
For other pipe materials, contact Romac.
Note: The 16" Alpha XL is not compatible with HDPE and the original Alpha (with
black grippers) are not compatible with HDPE pipe

INSTALLATION TIME IS A FRACTION OF OTHER RESTRAINT METHODS

6" SLEEVE AND TWO 6" COUPLING PLUS


MJ RESTRAINERS RESTRAINT SYSTEM

30 Minutes to install 35 Minutes to install ALPHA


3 Minutes to install
29 Total parts to assemble 33 Total parts to assemble 1 Total Parts (zero assembly).
2 Nuts to torque
12 T-Bolts to torque 5 Coupling bolts to torque 2 Nuts to tighten.
1 Piece (stab-fit)
9 Radial bolts to torque 4 Clamping bolts to torque 3 Minutes to install.
0 Guess-work
2 Gaskets to seat 2 Gaskets to seat

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KEY ALPHA COMPONENTS
ROTATING END RINGS

• During installation, the end rings rotate and slide the
draw hooks, gasket and grippers outward, against the
pipe surface.

DRAW HOOK FASTENERS



• Stainless steel draw hooks are integrated into the gasket.

INDIVIDUAL GRIPPERS

• Individual ductile iron grippers compensate for angular
deflection and out-of-round pipe.

• The grippers distribute the load evenly around the
pipe circumference.

HOW ALPHA WORKS

1 • Alpha is positioned over 2 • Nuts are tightened, 3 • Draw hooks pull gasket 4 • Gaskets compress and seal
the pipe gap. rotating the end ring. and grippers outward and against the pipe surface.
against the pipe. Gripper teeth are set.

Alpha’s grippers and gaskets tighten their


hold as the water pressure increases.

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WIDE RANGE RESTRAINED COUPLING

• With just two nuts to tighten,


installation takes about three
minutes, regardless of pipe
diameter.

• Standard Alpha accommodates


IPS PVC pipe through Ductile Iron
pipe diameters.

• Alpha XL covers Ductile Iron


through Oversize Cast Iron pipe
sizes.

• Accommodates up to 8 degrees
of deflection (4 on each side).

• The handle, located on top


of the coupling, helps when
positioning the coupling during
installation.

• Manufactured in the U.S.A.

• Patents: US8894100, US9534714,


US9915385, CA2867172

SIMPLE A N D FAST INSTALLAT IO N

STEP 1: Slide ALPHA over the STEP 2: Tighten nuts to the A restrained joint with a
pipe gap. appropriate torque. working pressure of up to 350 psi
installed in less than 3 minutes.

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WIDE RANGE RESTRAINED COUPLING


MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS GASKET RANGE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

CASTINGS: All cast components (end ring, center ring Alpha can be configured in one of three ways.
and bolt guide) are ductile iron, meeting or exceeding the
requirements of ASTM A 536, grade 65-45-12.
STANDARD ALPHA
Standard Alpha accommodates IPS PVC
GRIPPERS: Ductile (nodular) iron, meeting or exceeding
through Ductile Iron pipe diameters.
ASTM A 536, grade 65-45-12. Machine sharpened and
heat treated. Xylan 1424 coated for enhanced corrosion
protection.

GASKET: SBR compounded for water and sewer service ALPHA XL


per ASTM D2000 - classified by UL to meet NSF61, or NBR Alpha XL accommodates Ductile Iron
compounded for water and sewer service in accordance through Oversize Cast Iron pipe diameters.
with ASTM D2000 and NSF61 Certified. Other compounds
available upon request.
ALPHA TRANSITION COUPLING
DRAW-HOOK FASTENERS: 304L stainless steel.
In this configuration, Alpha provides a tran-
sition from IPS PVC pipe diameters up to
RAMP RUNNERS: Reinforced nylon.
Oversize Cast Iron pipe diameters.
BOLT & NUT: 304 stainless steel, 5/8-11 bolt with heavy
hex e-coated nut. Fasteners provided with anti-galling
DIMENSIONS
protection.

COATINGS: Center ring is Romacoat fusion bonded


epoxy. End ring is Romabond Polyester.
ALPHA
WORKING GASKET
PRESSURE: upRANGE CONFIGURATIONS
to 350 PSI.

NOM. SIDE ONE SIDE TWO


PIPE select gasket range select gasket range
SIZE DIMENSIONS
ALPHA GASKET ALPHA GASKET A B C APPROXIMATE
RANGE RANGE BY RANGE RANGE O.D. LENGTH HEIGHT
WEIGHT (lbs.)

STD. ALPHA 4.50 - 4.90 STD. ALPHA 4.50 - 4.90


4" ALPHA XL 4.80 - 5.10
X
ALPHA XL 4.80 - 5.10
8.10 11.80 9.80 40

STD. ALPHA 6.60 - 7.00 STD. ALPHA 6.60 - 7.00


6" ALPHA XL
X
ALPHA XL
10.40 12.00 12.00 50
6.90 - 7.10 6.90 - 7.10

STD. ALPHA 8.60 - 9.10 STD. ALPHA 8.60 - 9.10


8" ALPHA XL
X
ALPHA XL
13.50 13.00 15.10 75
9.05 - 9.40 9.05 - 9.40
STD. ALPHA 10.75 - 11.20 STD. ALPHA 10.75 - 11.20
10" ALPHA XL
X
ALPHA XL
15.60 13.20 17.20 95
11.10 - 11.45 11.10 - 11.45
STD. ALPHA 12.75 - 13.30 STD. ALPHA 12.75 - 13.30
12" ALPHA XL 13.20 - 13.60
X
ALPHA XL 13.20 - 13.60
17.60 13.30 19.20 100

*
16" ALPHA XL 17.40 - 17.85 X ALPHA XL 17.40 - 17.85 23.60 15.30 25.50
230

* 16" is not compatible with HDPE pipe. Information contained in this document is subject to change.
Contact Romac Industries for any updates.
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WIDE RANGE RESTRAINED END CAP

The Alpha EC provides a fast, easy way


to cap plain-end pipe and has all the
advantages as the original Alpha Coupling.

• With just one nut to tighten, the


stab-fit Alpha End Cap installs fast.

• Standard Alpha End Caps cover IPS PVC


through Ductile Iron pipe diameters.

• Alpha XL End Caps accommodate Ductile


Iron through Oversize Cast Iron pipe
diameters.

• Two-inch IP threaded outlet is standard.

• Designed for repeated use, the Alpha EC


can also be used as a reliable pipe end seal
for permanent installations.

• Made in the U.S.A.

• Patents: US8894100, US9534714,


US9915385, CA2867172

SIMPLE AND FAST INSTALLATI ON

STEP 1: Insert ALPHA End STEP 2: Tighten nut to the The outlet allows for blow-off
Cap onto the pipe end. appropriate torque. and draining the line.

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WIDE RANGE RESTRAINED END CAP


MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS GASKET RANGE CONFIGURATIONS

CASTINGS: All cast components (end ring, center ring Alpha End Caps are available in two
and bolt guide) are ductile iron, meeting or exceeding the configurations.
requirements of ASTM A 536, grade 65-45-12.

GRIPPERS: Ductile (nodular) iron, meeting or exceeding


ASTM A 536, grade 65-45-12. Machine sharpened and heat STANDARD ALPHA END CAP
treated. Xylan 1424 coated for enhanced corrosion protection. Alpha End Caps accommodate IPS PVC
pipe through Ductile Iron pipe diameters.
GASKET: SBR compounded for water and sewer service
per ASTM D2000 - classified by UL to meet NSF61, or NBR
compounded for water and sewer service in accordance
with ASTM D2000 and NSF61 Certified. Other compounds
available upon request.

DRAW-HOOK FASTENERS: 304L stainless steel. ALPHA XL END CAP


Alpha XL End Caps covers Ductile Iron
RAMP RUNNERS: Reinforced nylon. through Oversize Cast Iron pipe diameters.

BOLT & NUT: R-Blue. HSLA. Xylan coated to reduce friction


and provide corrosion protection. Washer is 304 stainless steel.
DIMENSIONS
COATINGS: End cap is Romacoat fusion bonded epoxy.
End ring is Romabond Polyester.

WORKING PRESSURE: up to 350 PSI.

ALPHA EC GASKET RANGES

NOMINAL END RING


PIPE SIZE select gasket range DIMENSIONS
A B C APPROXIMATE
ALPHA RANGE GASKET RANGE WEIGHT (lbs.)
O.D. LENGTH HEIGHT
STD. ALPHA 4.50 - 4.90
4" ALPHA XL 4.80 - 5.10
10.20 7.15 9.70 21

STD. ALPHA 6.60 - 7.00


6" 11.35 7.75 11.90 30
ALPHA XL 6.90 - 7.10

STD. ALPHA 8.60 - 9.10


8" 13.40 9.45 15.00 52
ALPHA XL 9.05 - 9.40

STD. ALPHA 10.75 - 11.20


10" 15.45 9.75 17.10 63
ALPHA XL 11.10 - 11.45

STD. ALPHA 12.75 - 13.30


12" ALPHA XL 13.20 - 13.60
17.50 10.10 19.15 78

*
16" ALPHA XL 17.40 - 17.85 23.65 12.00 25.60 180

* 16” is not compatible with HDPE pipe. Information contained in this document is subject to
change. Contact Romac Industries for any updates.
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RESTRAINED FLANGE COUPLING ADAPTER

The Alpha FC provides the quickest way to


adapt plain end pipe to flanged fittings.

• Once you’ve assembled the flanged joint,


installation is simply inserting the
plain end pipe and tightening one nut.

• Flange is compatible with flat face flanges


with ANSI Class 125 and 150 bolt circles.

• Standard Alpha Flanged Couplings fit


IPS PVC through Ductile Iron pipe diameters.

• Alpha XL Flanged Couplings fit Ductile Iron


through Oversize Cast Iron pipe diameters.

• One nut dismantling allows for quick and


easy access of valves and other fittings.

• The Alpha Flanged Coupling also


accommodates flanged spool pieces The o-ring style flange
for mating to valves and other fittings. gasket is bonded to the
flange coupling body.
• Patents: US8894100, US9534714,
US9915385, CA2867172

SIMPLE AND FAST INSTALLATI ON

ALPHA FC is the fast way to


STEP 1: Assemble the flange STEP 2: Insert pipe and connect and restrain plain end
joint using flange bolts. tighten nut. pipe to a flanged connection

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RESTRAINED FLANGE COUPLING ADAPTER


MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS GASKET RANGE CONFIGURATIONS
CASTINGS: All cast components (end ring, center ring
and bolt guide) are ductile iron, meeting or exceeding the Alpha Flange Couplings are available in
requirements of ASTM A 536, grade 65-45-12.
two configurations.
FLANGE: Compatible with flat face flanges with ANSI Class
125 and 150 bolt circles.
STANDARD ALPHA FLANGED COUPLING
GRIPPERS: Ductile (nodular) iron, meeting or exceeding Alpha Flanged Coupling accommodate
ASTM A 536, grade 65-45-12. Machine sharpened and heat IPS PVC pipe through Ductile Iron
treated. Xylan 1424 coated for enhanced corrosion protection. pipe diameters.
GASKET: SBR compounded for water and sewer service
per ASTM D2000 - classified by UL to meet NSF61, or NBR
compounded for water and sewer service in accordance
with ASTM D2000 and NSF61 Certified. Other compounds
available upon request. Flange gasket is o-ring style (NBR is
standard). ALPHA XL FLANGED COUPLING
Alpha XL Flanged Coupling covers Ductile
DRAW-HOOK FASTENERS: 304L stainless steel. Iron through Oversize Cast Iron pipe
diameters.
RAMP RUNNERS: Reinforced nylon.

BOLT & NUT: 304 stainless steel, 5/8-11 bolt with heavy hex
e-coated nut. Fasteners provided with anti-galling protection. DIMENSIONS
COATINGS: Flange coupling body is Romacoat fusion
bonded epoxy. End ring is Romabond Polyester.

WORKING PRESSURE: up to 350 PSI.

ALPHA FC GASKET RANGES

NOMINAL END RING


PIPE SIZE select gasket range DIMENSIONS
ALPHA GASKET A B C APPROXIMATE
RANGE RANGE WEIGHT (lbs.)
O.D. LENGTH HEIGHT
STD. ALPHA 4.50 - 4.90
4" ALPHA XL 4.80 - 5.10
8.10 8.40 10.20 29

STD. ALPHA 6.60 - 7.00


6" 10.40 8.50 12.30 40
ALPHA XL 6.90 - 7.10

STD. ALPHA 8.60 - 9.10


8" 13.40 10.10 15.00 57
ALPHA XL 9.05 - 9.40

STD. ALPHA 10.75 - 11.20


10" 15.50 10.40 17.30 82
ALPHA XL 11.10 - 11.45

STD. ALPHA 12.75 - 13.30


12" ALPHA XL 13.20 - 13.60
17.50 10.90 19.90 105

Information contained in this document is subject to change. Contact Romac Industries for any updates.

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RESTRAINED FITTING

The Alpha Tee provides a quick solution to


add a branch connection off a main line.

• Faster to install than a traditional


AWWA C153 MJ tee.

• Standard Alpha Tees cover IPS PVC


through Ductile Iron pipe diameters.

• Cast components are high strength


ductile iron.

• Accommodates up to 4 degrees of
deflection per end.

• With just one nut to tighten per end,


the stab-fit Alpha Tee installs quickly.

• Does not require thrust blocks.

• Working pressure up to 350psi. One-bolt stab-fit


connection on all
• Patents: US8894100, US9534714,
US9915385, CA2867172 three ends

SIMPLE AND FAST INSTALLATI ON

STEP 1: Place the fitting onto STEP 2: Insert other two pipes A restrained tee fitting with
the plain end pipe. into position and tighten nuts. only three nuts to torque.

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RESTRAINED FITTING
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS GASKET CONFIGURATIONS

CASTINGS All cast components (end rings, center ring, Alpha Tee restrained fittings are configured
and bolt guides) are ductile iron, meeting or exceeding the with SBR gaskets (standard). NBR gaskets
requirements of ASTM A 536, grade 65-45-12.
are available by request.
GRIPPERS Ductile (nodular) iron, meeting or exceeding
ASTM A 536, Grade 65-45-12. Machine sharpened and heat
treated. Xylan 1424 coated for superior corrosion resistance.

GASKETS SBR compounded for water and sewer service


per ASTM D2000, classified by UL to meet NSF61 or NBR
compounded for water and sewer service per ASTM D2000,
NSF61 Certified.

DRAW HOOKS Uncoated 304 stainless steel.

RAMP RUNNERS Nylon 66, Black, 14% Glass filled


ALPHA TEE RESTRAINED FITTING
BOLTS AND NUTS R-Blue. 5/8-11 bolts with heavy hex nuts. Alpha Tee restrained fitting covers Ductile iron, PVC (IPS,
Xylan coated to reduce friction and provide corrosion resis- C900, C909), and HDPE (SDRs 9, 11, 13.5 and 17)
tance. Washer is 304 stainless steel.
DIMENSIONS
COATINGS Center ring is Romacote fusion bonded epoxy,
NSF 61 Certified. End rings are Romabond polyester.

ALPHA TEE GASKET RANGES


BRANCH
NOMINAL A B
PIPE SIZE RUN RUN DIMENSIONS
A B C APPROXIMATE
RUN BRANCH WEIGHT (lbs.)
RANGE RANGE O.D. LENGTH HEIGHT

6×6×6 6.60 - 7.00 6.60 - 7.00 10.33 19.28 14.59 90

8×8×6 8.60 - 9.10 6.60 - 7.00 13.29 21.09 17.78 135

10×10×6 10.75 - 11.20 6.60 - 7.00 15.40 21.71 19.84 155

12×12×6 12.75 - 13.30 6.60 - 7.00 17.52 23.52 21.15 180

Information contained in this document is subject to change. Contact Romac Industries for any updates.

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