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Strong Back RC Couplings

Strong Back RC Series Repair Couplings

Add extra strength to just about any size Fernco coupling.

Designed for resistance to heavy earth loads and shear forces, and provides improved pipe alignment.

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Features

  • Strong Back RC Couplings offer a .012" stainless steel shield and a molded in bushing.

Specifications

Gasket

  • Manufactured to meet the material requirements of:
    • CSA B602 - mechanical couplings for drain, waste, vent pipe and sewer pipe
    • ASTM D 5926 - Standard Specification for Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Gaskets for Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV), Sewer, Sanitary, and Storm Plumbing Systems
    • ASTM C 1173 - Standard Specification for Flexible Transition Couplings for Underground Piping Systems
  • Hardness, Shore"A", Inst. -+5......................65
  • Tensile Strength, Min. psi ..........................1000
  • Elongation at Rupture, Min. %..................250
  • Tear Strength, Min......................................... 150 lb/in.
  • Brittleness Temperature.............................. -40°F

Clamps

  • Manufactured to the requirements of CSA B602
  • Clamp Housing- 301 Stainless Steel
  • Clamp Band - 301 Stainless Steel
  • Clamp Screw - 305 Stainless Steel
  • Installation torque 60" lbs

Shear Ring

  • .012" Thick, 300 Series Stainless Steel
  • Width manufactured according to coupling width (1.50", 2.13", or 4")
  • Length manufactured according to coupling diameter
  • Clamps spot welded in place

Coupling

  • Manufactured to conform to the performance requirements of:
    • ASTM C 1173 - standard specification for flexible transition couplings for underground piping systems
    • CSA B602 - mechanical couplings for drain, waste, vent pipe and sewer pipe
  • Maximum test pressure: 4.3 PSI (29.6KPA)
  • Maximum operating temperature: 140° F nonconsistent

Models

Accessories

  • 5/16" Ratchet Torque Wrench - TW100
    Built-in reversing lever is preset to 60" lbs. torque. Recommended for Fernco Couplings and other banded Fernco products. Chrome plated shank, with all metal construction.
  • 5/16" Ratchet Torque Wrench - TW200
    With finger grip reversing collar that is preset to 60" lbs. torque. Recommended for Fernco Couplings and other banded Fernco products. Chrome plated shank, with all metal construction.