| 1 | Grooved-end coupling | Request the rated working pressure for the exact coupling size and pipe schedule or wall thickness. Check whether the stated rating changes with pipe material, groove dimensions, or temperature. | For waterworks bolted sleeve-type couplings, AWWA C219 may be relevant. Confirm that the product design and application fall within the standard’s scope. | Ask for documented hydrostatic pressure-test procedures and results for the offered model, plus dimensional inspection records for the housing, gasket, and groove interface. | Verify the product’s intended potable-water use separately from the factory’s quality-management certification. Request current certificates and their scope. |
| 2 | Ductile-iron mechanical-joint coupling | Compare the manufacturer’s declared working pressure with the applicable pipe size, joint configuration, restraint arrangement, and installation conditions. | AWWA C111 addresses rubber-gasket joints for ductile-iron pressure pipe and fittings; EN 545 covers ductile-iron pipes, fittings, accessories, and joints for water pipelines. Applicability depends on the product. | Request joint pressure-test records, gasket material documentation, dimensional reports, and evidence that the tested assembly matches the offered configuration. | Check material and potable-water compliance for the destination market. Do not treat a management-system certificate as proof of product approval. |
| 3 | Flanged adapter or flange coupling | Check the pressure class of the complete assembly, including the adapter, flange drilling, gasket, and fasteners. Verify compatibility with the mating flange and operating temperature. | EN 1092-2 specifies circular flanges for ductile-iron components in its scope. Confirm the required flange standard, nominal pressure designation, and facing before comparing offers. | Request hydrostatic test documentation for the assembled product and dimensional inspection against the specified flange standard and drilling pattern. | Ask for traceability of pressure-containing materials and any market-specific drinking-water approvals required for wetted components. |
| 4 | Dismantling joint | Compare the declared pressure rating at the required adjustment length and size. Confirm whether the rating applies to the installed assembly and specified restraint system. | Applicable requirements depend on the joint design and project specification. Check referenced flange, material, and waterworks standards rather than assuming one universal rating standard. | Request pressure-test results, dimensional inspection records, and documented checks of tie rods, seals, and adjustment range. | Verify the scope and validity of quality, material, and potable-water documentation for the exact supplied configuration. |
| 5 | Restrained pipe coupling | Compare pressure and restraint claims as separate performance items. Confirm pipe type, outside-diameter range, axial load capacity, and whether the rating includes end-load restraint. | Requirements vary by pipe material and joint design. Match the proposed coupling to the project’s pipe-system standard and design specification. | Request pressure-test evidence and, where restraint is claimed, documented axial-load or pull-out test results for the relevant pipe and size combination. | Check that certificates and test reports identify the restrained model, pipe materials, size range, and applicable installation conditions. |
| 6 | Repair clamp or repair sleeve | Check the permitted operating pressure, repair length, pipe outside-diameter range, and whether the product is approved for permanent or temporary repair use. | Use the project or utility specification to determine required design and installation criteria; a repair clamp’s rating is model- and application-specific. | Request pressure-test reports for the relevant pipe diameter and repair configuration, along with seal inspection and material records. | Confirm suitability for the conveyed water and local drinking-water rules where the clamp contacts potable water. |
| 7 | Stainless-steel band coupling | Compare the stated working pressure by size, band construction, liner, and pipe condition. Ask whether ratings are based on smooth, undamaged pipe surfaces. | There is no single pressure rating applicable to all band-coupling designs; use the manufacturer’s model-specific technical data and the project specification. | Request pressure-test records, stainless-steel grade documentation, band and bolt inspection records, and the tested pipe-surface conditions. | Verify corrosion-resistance claims against material certificates and check potable-water approvals for any elastomer or wetted lining. |
| 8 | HDPE electrofusion coupling | Compare the pressure class with the PE material, dimension ratio (SDR), diameter, and system design temperature. Confirm compatibility with the pipe system. | ISO 4427 covers polyethylene piping systems for water supply and related applications. ASTM F1055 covers electrofusion-type polyethylene fittings. Confirm the applicable edition and product scope. | Request fusion-joint qualification and performance test reports, production traceability, and documented checks for resistance-wire and fitting dimensions. | Check that any product approval applies to the exact resin, fitting series, pressure class, and intended drinking-water market. |
| 9 | PE compression fitting | Compare the declared pressure rating by fitting size, PE pipe dimensions, and operating temperature. Confirm the manufacturer’s stated pipe compatibility and installation limits. | ISO 14236 specifies mechanical-joint fittings for polyethylene pressure pipes in water-supply systems within its scope. Verify the fitting type and edition before relying on it. | Request pressure-resistance and joint-integrity test records, plus dimensional and material inspection reports for the complete fitting. | Ask for documentation showing the fitting’s drinking-water suitability and the applicable pipe-system compatibility. |
| 10 | Universal coupling for plain-end pipes | Check the supported outside-diameter range, pressure rating, allowable pipe-material combinations, and any restrictions on differential movement or end load. | AWWA C219 may apply to certain bolted sleeve-type couplings for plain-end pipe. Confirm that the offered coupling’s design and intended service fit the standard’s scope. | Request hydrostatic test results for the stated size range, dimensional verification, gasket inspection records, and evidence supporting any claimed pipe-material compatibility. | Verify product-specific approvals and materials for the destination market; request current documents that identify the model and its certified scope. |