Anchor Pipe (Welded & Snap on)

Anchor pipe couplings are "plain end" mechanical joint fittings, with a rotating follower gland on each end. The protruding plain end, when fitted with gasket, is inserted into a standardized mechanical joint bell, and bolted tight, flange to flange. These fittings eliminate the need of tie rods and other costly, time-consuming methods of positive, fixed placement. When used with shut-off valves, these fittings prevent the valve from blowing-off and eliminate the need for blocking. They save time and labor in installation, and save time digging when a hydrant must be moved or replaced. The are desirable in hydrant leads for tees in the main. They can be used with a shut-off valve in place of a plug in a tee to permit extending the line during construction without interrupting testing; and/or at the stub end of a line, either branch or main to eliminate blocking and the possibility of blow-off.