Dixon STR20650 Straub Grip-L axial restraint pipe coupling in stainless steel. Designed for secure pipe connections with axial restraint to prevent separation under pressure. Suitable for industrial piping systems requiring reliable joint integrity.

Applications

Particularly suitable for pipes within the lower pressure range. Applications include, but are not limited to: ship building, water and waste water treatment plants and industrial process pipe work.

Available Options

NBR and FKM sealing sleeves are also available, contact Dixon

Construction

• Highest quality 316 Ti stainless steel construction
• EPDM sealing sleeve standard, temperature range of -4°F to 176°F
• Casing: AISI 316 Ti
• Screws: AISI 316 L
• Bolts: AISI 316 Ti (Coupling has 1 bolt)

Features

• Accommodates up to 5° of pipe misalignment
• Vary gap between pipe ends
• Absorbs vibration, water hammer and sound
• Special patented grip ring for superior holding power on hard-surfaced pipes
• Reusable

Installation

Requires no special tools or pipe-end preparation; only a torque wrench is required for a secure and safe pipe connection that seldom needs retightening.

Safety Notes

• All Straub couplings require the correct use of a torque wrench for a safe and proper installation.
• Straub couplings must be torqued to the specified value as printed on each individual coupling. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
• Not for steam or refrigerant service.

Specifications

• Built to ASTM 1476, Type C, Class 2 specifications
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) up to 232 PSI on 3/4" - 5"; 188 PSI on 6"; 145 PSI on 8"
• Underwriter's Laboratories
• National Sanitation Foundation

Use

Joins like or dissimilar pipe materials: steel, galvanized, painted, stainless steel, thin-wall stainless steel, PVC, copper