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Some circumstances require pipes to be restrained, including fire hydrants. The HYMAX GRIP coupling uses a chain of gripping teeth to apply counter pressure to prevent axial pipe motion.
Restraining techniques ensure that piping stays connected and helps prevent breaks that can shut down wastewater systems.
Mechanical joint piping connections such as 45s, 90s, end caps and hydrant connections are common points of restraint as are connections in lift stations and...