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Optimum Wide Tolerance & Full End Restraint

pipe CONNECTIONS, repair & flow control products for the utilities industry
 UltraGrip
UltraGrip
can also be used
can also be used
on PE pipes
as a repair product
for further details on
for more information
UltraGrip Support liners
see pages
see pages
17 - 18
11 - 15

UltraGrip is a high performance restrained jointing solution

for pipework from DN40 up to DN400.
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Next Generation UltraGrip
Overview

Designed for Both Water & Gas Applications

UltraGrip products are designed to offer a solution PE Solutions
to joining plain-ended pipes and contain an end load In fact, Viking Johnson can offer, within its range, two
resistant mechanism, that grips and seals onto a variety alternative solutions for connecting PE and iron pipes

Couplings & Flange Adaptors

of pipe materials including cast iron, ductile iron, steel, across a wide range of sizes. You can choose between the
PVC* and PE*. UltraGrip range of couplings and adaptors or the UltraGrip
Pecatadaptor, which contains a factory fitted and tested,
Progressive Gripping
transition joint connecting the two materials.
One of the key components of Next Generation UltraGrip is
the progressive gripping mechanism, which increases its end Ease of Installation
load restraint capabilities as the internal pressure in the pipe On site, the Next Generation UltraGrip is easy to install.
increases. One gripper system suits all recommended pipe The product is pre-assembled to allow for quick positioning
materials. In addition, the grippers are removable allowing over top and bottom tolerance pipe with reversible captive
UltraGrip to be converted to a flexible product to allow for bolts requiring only a single spanner for tightening. An ideal
axial movement. The gripper and seal sub-assembly can product to choose when dealing with tricky site conditions
accommodate up to 44mm pipe outside diameter variation such as confined spaces.
depending on nominal size.

Wide Tolerance
UltraGrip Couplings

Pipe Materials

Asbestos Cement &

GRP pipe materials
should not be used
with the gripping
version of UltraGrip.

See pages 11 -15

for use with PVC & PE
UltraGrip UltraGrip UltraGrip
UltraGrip Flange Adaptor Pecatadaptor End Cap
Reducing Coupling

*Note: PVC & PE pipe materials require the use of a close fit stainless steel liner

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 Next Generation UltraGrip
Features & Benefits Unique UltraGrip Sealing Gasket
Specially profiled gasket (patent pending) ensures full
Intelligent Carriers seal even on scored and corroded pipes which has been
The carriers can accommodate high tolerances of pipe tested on “knurled and grooved pipe”, as detailed in
outside diameters – up to 44mm, with interlocking “Specification for Methods of Repairing Leaking
"spring" effect ensuring gasket & grippers retract so Ferrous Gas Mains Part 4; Pipe Repair Clamps, Split
product slips over top tolerance pipe Collars and Under Pressure Branch Connections
without interference. (GIS/LC8-4): 2006”, to verify the sealing capability
on severely corroded and pitted pipe in low pressure
gas applications.

Tested on knurled and

grooved pipe work

Progressive Gripping
Mechanism
Simple to Fit
Increases its end load restraint capability as the
Captive bolt heads allow use of a single spanner to
internal pressure in the pipe increases. One gripper
install with reversible orientation of the bolts in couplings
system suits all recommended pipe materials and offers
and reducing couplings to accommodate site conditions.
full end load resistance at full angular deflection.

Customer Benefits

➤➤ High level of performance in both water and gas applications. ➤➤ Available in Nitrile for gas and EPDM for water, materials
approved by WRAS as well as KTW and DVGW W270
➤➤ Increased diameter range and wide tolerance delivers
(11.2007) for potable water applications.
a reduction in stock holding costs.
➤➤ Reversible captive bolts for quick and easy installation.
➤➤ Gripping product can be converted to non-gripping flexible
product by removing grippers, to permit axial movement. ➤➤ New design based on proven technology to deliver
total peace of mind.

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 Germany - Coesfeld

Maintenance of Existing
Pipework Infrastructure
Next Generation UltraGrip Coupling - DN400

Couplings & Flange Adaptors

Wide Tolerance
Project
Repair of leaking and severely corroded grey
cast iron pipe. The 44mm tolerance in the
pre-assembled DN400 FriaGrip (UltraGrip)
ensured the fittings could be easily
positioned on the repair and combined with
the captive bolt mechanism meant only a
single spanner/torque wrench was needed
to fit the product in just 35 minutes.

Client
Stadtwerke Coesfeld -
North Rhine Westphalia

Distributor
Friatec AG, Mannheim

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 Next Generation UltraGrip Couplings
Specifications

Working Pressure & Temperature Ratings

Notes:
Gripping Product Flex Product Operating 1) Site Test Pressure – 1.5 times working pressure.
Nominal Size
Gas Water Gas Water Temperature 2) Factory Test Pressure – The minimum requirement in European Standards is 1.5 times working
pressure plus 5bar (e.g. 29bar for 16bar working pressure), but in many cases Viking Johnson reaches
DN40 to DN300 5bar 16bar 5bar 16bar substantially higher levels – up to 36bar.
-20°C to+30°C
DN350 to DN400 5bar 10bar 5bar 10bar 3) All water contact components are approved for use with potable water.

Application Notes
Pipe Materials
Gripping product - works on the following pipe materials B
Steel/Ductile iron/Grey cast iron/ PE/PVC
Flex product - works on the following pipe materials
Steel/Ductile iron/Grey cast iron/ PVC/Asbestos cement / GRP
Restrained couplings for buried application only - Since it is not possible to safely predict
the additional loads in above ground pipework, due to thermal expansion and other external
influences, Viking Johnson restricts the use of restrained couplings to buried applications only. D A

Support liners - PE and PVC pipes L

A close fit support liner is required when used on all PE pipes and thin walled PVC pipes.
When used on thick walled PVC pipes a support liner is not required.
(Contact Viking Johnson for further advice on this matter.) T

Couplings (up to 8° angular deflection)

Dimensions (mm)
Size Range Insertion Depth (D) Bolts Weight
Nom Size Overall Sleeve (kg)
Min (mm) Max (mm) Min Max A B L T No.-size Type
40 43.5 63.5 65 95 168 262 144 7.0 6-M12x70 HRH 5.2
50 48.0 71.0 65 110 178 296 180 5.0 6-M12x70 CSX 5.6
65 63.0 83.7 65 95 189 262 144 7.0 6-M12x70 HRH 6.1
80 85.7 107.0 65 110 212 288 170 7.0 6-M12x70 HRH 7.7
100 107.2 133.2 90 125 280 342 180 7.0 6-M16x93 CSX 13.4
125 132.2 160.2 90 125 305 342 180 6.0 6-M16x93 CSX 14.3
150 158.2 192.2 90 135 339 386 213 6.5 8-M16x93 CSX 19.9
175 192.2 226.9 125 165 403 393 220 6.5 10-M16x93 CSX 32.8
200 218.1 256.0 125 165 432 393 220 6.5 10-M16x93 CSX 35.0
250 266.2 310.0 125 165 476 524 300 8.0 12-M16x120 CSX 52.3
300 315.0 356.0 125 200 522 524 300 8.0 16-M16x120 CSX 63.2
350 352.2 396.0 125 200 577 525 300 7.5 18-M16x120 CSX 73.9
400 398.2 442.0 125 200 623 525 300 7.5 20-M16x120 CSX 81.9
* There are several parts to these standards to suit different flange materials:
Bolt Torque
1. BS EN 1092 PT1: 2007 2. BS EN 1092 PT2: 1997 3. BS EN 1092 PT3: 2003 4. BS EN 1092 PT4: 2002 5. ISO 7005-1: 1992 6. ISO
7005-2: 1988 7. ISO 7005-3: 1988 Nm
M12 55 - 70

Materials & Relevant Standards M16 95 - 120

End Rings, Centre Sleeve Bolts/Nuts/Washers Coatings

S.G. Iron to BS EN 1563:1997 Symbol Bolts - Stainless steel to BS EN 3506-1: 2009 Cast/Metal Components - Rilsan Nylon 11 (Black)
EN-GJS-450-10 Grade A2 Property Class 80 or 70 Bolts - Dry Film Lubricant
Gaskets Nuts - Stainless Steel to BS EN 3506-2: 2009 Nuts - Dacromet coated
EPDM: EPDM Compound Grade E to BS EN 681- Grade A4 Property Class 80 Steel to Approvals
1:1996 WA KTW & DVGW (11.2007) approved BS EN 20898-2: 1994 Property Class 8.0 Rilsan Nylon 11 (Black):
NBR: WBS listed Nitrile Compound EN 682 Washer - Stainless steel – BS1449:PT2:1983 WRAS approved for use with potable water
(01.10.2006) approved Grade 304 S15 Gasket: EPDM with WBS as well as KTW & DVGW
Gripper and Carrier W270 (11.2007) approvals

Acetal Copolymer Grade M25 or equivalent

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is accurate at the time of publishing. Crane Ltd assumes no responsibility or liability for typographical errors
or omissions or for any misinterpretation of the information within the publication and reserves the right to change without notice.

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Next Generation UltraGrip Flange Adaptors
Specifications

Working Pressure & Temperature Ratings

Notes:
Gripping Product Flex Product Operating 1) Site Test Pressure – 1.5 times working pressure.
Nominal Size
Gas Water Gas Water Temperature 2) Factory Test Pressure – The minimum requirement in European Standards is 1.5 times working
pressure plus 5bar (e.g. 29bar for 16bar working pressure), but in many cases Viking Johnson reaches
DN40 to DN300 5bar 16bar 5bar 16bar substantially higher levels – up to 36bar.
-20°C to+30°C
DN350 to DN400 5bar 10bar 5bar 10bar 3) All water contact components are approved for use with potable water.

Application Notes TYPE 1 TYPE 2

Pipe Materials B B

Couplings & Flange Adaptors

Gripping product - works on the following pipe materials T
T
Steel/Ductile iron/Grey cast iron/ PE/PVC
Flex product - works on the following pipe materials
Steel/Ductile iron/Grey cast iron/ PVC/Asbestos cement / GRP
Restrained couplings for buried application only - Since it is not possible to safely predict
the additional loads in above ground pipework, due to thermal expansion and other external D D
C A C A
influences, Viking Johnson restricts the use of restrained couplings to buried applications only.
Support liners - PE and PVC pipes
A close fit support liner is required when used on all PE pipes and thin walled PVC pipes.
When used on thick walled PVC pipes a support liner is not required.
(Contact Viking Johnson for further advice on this matter.)

Flange Adaptors (up to 4° angular deflection)

Nom Size Range Flange Flange Type Insertion Depth (D) Dimensions (mm) Bolts Weight
Size Min (mm) Max (mm) Nom Size Drilling ** Min (mm) Max (mm) C A B T No.-size Type (kg)
40 43.5 63.5 50 PN10,16 1 65 110 165 168 164 17.0 3-M12x70 HRH 4.5
50 48.0 71.0 50 PN10,16 1 65 110 165 178 163 17.0 3-M12x70 CSX 4.5
65 63.0 83.7 65 PN10,16 1 65 110 185 189 164 17.0 3-M12x70 HRH 5.4
80 85.7 107.0 80 PN10,16 1 65 110 200 212 164 17.0 3-M12x70 HRH 6.3

Wide Tolerance
100 107.2 133.2 100 PN10,16 2 90 125 200 280 212 17.0 3-M16x90 HRH 10.0
125 132.2 160.2 125 PN10,16 1 90 135 257 305 193 17.0 3-M16x90 HRH 10.7
150 158.2 192.2 150 PN10,16 2 90 125 285 339 232 17.0 4-M16x90 HRH 14.4
175 192.2 226.9 200 PN10,16 2 125 165 340 403 263 18.0 5-M16x93 CSX 23.9
200 218.1 256.0 200 PN10,16 2 125 165 340 432 263 18.0 5-M16x93 CSX 25.3
250 266.2 310.0 250 PN10,16 2 125 165 404 476 323 20.0 6-M16x120 HRH 35.7
300 315.0 356.0 300 PN10,16 2 125 200 469 522 324 21.5 8-M16x120 HRH 43.7
350 352.2 396.0 350 PN10,16 2 125 200 520 577 333 21.5 9-M16x120 CSX 51.2
400 398.2 442.0 400 PN10,16 2 125 200 580 623 333 21.5 10-M16x120 CSX 57.7
Full flange sealing face, can be used on wafer-type butterfly valves
Bolt Torque
Flange Drilling - All flanges are drilled to BS EN 1092 (formerly BS 4504) 7005* with the rating as per table
* There are several parts to these standards to suit different flange materials: Nm
1. BS EN 1092 PT1: 2007 2. BS EN 1092 PT2: 1997 3. BS EN 1092 PT3: 2003 M12 55 - 70
4. BS EN 1092 PT4: 2002 5. ISO 7005-1: 1992 6. ISO 7005-2: 1988 7. ISO 7005-3: 1988
M16 95 - 120
** CSX bolts can be reversed HRH can’t

Materials & Relevant Standards

End Rings, Flange Adaptor Body Bolts/Nuts/Washers Coatings
S.G. Iron to BS EN 1563:1997 Symbol Bolts - Stainless steel to BS EN 3506-1: 2009 Cast/Metal Components - Rilsan Nylon 11 (Black)
EN-GJS-450-10 Grade A2 Property Class 80 or 70 Bolts - Dry Film Lubricant
Gaskets Nuts - Stainless Steel to BS EN 3506-2: 2009 Nuts - Dacromet coated
EPDM: EPDM Compound Grade E to BS EN 681- Grade A4 Property Class 80 Steel to Approvals
1:1996 WA KTW & DVGW (11.2007) approved BS EN 20898-2: 1994 Property Class 8.0 Rilsan Nylon 11 (Black):
NBR: WBS listed Nitrile Compound EN 682 Washer - Stainless steel – BS1449:PT2:1983 WRAS approved for use with potable water
(01.10.2006) approved Grade 304 S15 Gasket: EPDM with WBS as well as KTW & DVGW
Gripper and Carrier W270 (11.2007) approvals

Acetal Copolymer Grade M25 or equivalent

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is accurate at the time of publishing. Crane Ltd assumes no responsibility or liability for typographical errors
or omissions or for any misinterpretation of the information within the publication and reserves the right to change without notice.

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 Next Generation UltraGrip Reducing Couplings
Specifications

Working Pressure & Temperature Ratings

Notes:
Gripping Product Flex Product Operating 1) Site Test Pressure – 1.5 times working pressure.
Nominal Size
Gas Water Gas Water Temperature 2) Factory Test Pressure – The minimum requirement in European Standards is 1.5 times working
pressure plus 5bar (e.g. 29bar for 16bar working pressure), but in many cases Viking Johnson reaches
DN40 to DN300 5bar 16bar 5bar 16bar substantially higher levels – up to 36bar.
-20°C to+30°C
DN350 to DN400 5bar 10bar 5bar 10bar 3) All water contact components are approved for use with Potable Water.

Application Notes
Pipe Materials B
Gripping product - works on the following pipe materials
Steel/Ductile iron/Grey cast iron/ PE/PVC T
Flex product - works on the following pipe materials
Steel/Ductile iron/Grey cast iron/ PVC/Asbestos cement / GRP
Restrained couplings for buried application only - Since it is not possible to safely predict D2
D1
the additional loads in above ground pipework, due to thermal expansion and other external A2
A1
influences, Viking Johnson restricts the use of restrained couplings to buried applications only.
Support liners - PE and PVC pipes L
A close fit support liner is required when used on all PE pipes and thin walled PVC pipes.
When used on thick walled PVC pipes a support liner is not required.
(Contact Viking Johnson for further advice on this matter.)

Reducing Couplings (up to 8° angular deflection)

Nom Size Size Range (mm) Insertion Depth (mm) Dimensions (mm) Bolts
Weight
Small Large Small End Large End Small End (D1) Large End (D2) Overall Sleeve Small End Large End (kg)
End End Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max A1 A2 B L T Size Type Size Type
32 40 36.0 46.0 43.5 63.5 65 95 65 95 153 168 266 150 5.0 3-M12x70 CSX 3-M12x70 CSX 4.6
80 100 85.7 107.0 107.2 133.2 65 95 90 125 212 280 325 185 7.5 3-M12x70 HRH 3-M16x93 CSX 10.9
100 125 107.2 133.2 132.2 160.2 90 125 90 115 280 305 352 190 7.5 3-M16x93 CSX 3-M16x93 CSX 14.8
100 150 107.2 133.2 158.2 192.2 90 115 90 135 280 339 375 216 7.5 3-M16x93 CSX 4-M16x93 CSX 17.7
125 150 132.2 160.2 158.2 192.2 90 115 90 135 305 339 366 207 7.5 3-M16x93 CSX 4-M16x93 CSX 18.1
150 175 158.2 192.2 192.2 226.9 90 125 125 165 339 403 393 220 7.0 4-M16x93 CSX 5-M16x93 CSX 26.9
175 200 192.2 226.9 218.1 256.0 125 155 125 165 403 432 393 220 7.0 5-M16x93 CSX 5-M16x93 CSX 34.4
200 250 218.1 256.0 266.2 310.0 125 165 125 165 432 476 479 280 7.0 5-M16x93 CSX 6-M16x120 CSX 44.1
* There are several parts to these standards to suit different flange materials:
1. BS EN 1092 PT1: 2007 2. BS EN 1092 PT2: 1997 3. BS EN 1092 PT3: 2003 Bolt Torque
4. BS EN 1092 PT4: 2002 5. ISO 7005-1: 1992 6. ISO 7005-2: 1988 7. ISO 7005-3: 1988
Nm
M12 55 - 70
M16 95 - 120
Materials & Relevant Standards
End Rings, Centre Sleeve Bolts/Nuts/Washers Coatings
S.G. Iron to BS EN 1563:1997 Symbol Bolts - Stainless steel to BS EN 3506-1: 2009 Cast/Metal Components - Rilsan Nylon 11 (Black)
EN-GJS-450-10 Grade A2 Property Class 80 or 70 Bolts - Dry Film Lubricant
Gaskets Nuts - Stainless Steel to BS EN 3506-2: 2009 Nuts - Dacromet coated
EPDM: EPDM Compound Grade E to BS EN 681- Grade A4 Property Class 80 Steel to Approvals
1:1996 WA KTW & DVGW (11.2007) approved BS EN 20898-2: 1994 Property Class 8.0 Rilsan Nylon 11 (Black):
NBR: WBS listed Nitrile Compound EN 682 Washer - Stainless steel – BS1449:PT2:1983 WRAS approved for use with potable water
(01.10.2006) approved Grade 304 S15 Gasket: EPDM with WBS as well as KTW & DVGW
Gripper and Carrier W270 (11.2007) approvals

Acetal Copolymer Grade M25 or equivalent

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is accurate at the time of publishing. Crane Ltd assumes no responsibility or liability for typographical errors
or omissions or for any misinterpretation of the information within the publication and reserves the right to change without notice.

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Next Generation UltraGrip Pecatadaptors
Specifications

Working Pressure & Temperature Ratings

Notes:
Gripping Product Flex Product Operating 1) Site Test Pressure – 1.5 times working pressure.
Nominal Size
Gas Water Gas Water Temperature 2) Factory Test Pressure – The minimum requirement in European Standards is 1.5 times working
pressure plus 5bar (e.g. 29bar for 16bar working pressure), but in many cases Viking Johnson reaches
DN40 to DN300 5bar 16bar 5bar 16bar substantially higher levels – up to 36bar.
-20°C to+30°C
DN350 to DN400 5bar 10bar 5bar 10bar 3) All water contact components are approved for use with potable water.

Application Notes
Factory fitted connection between PE and
UltraGrip end
Pipe Materials

Couplings & Flange Adaptors

Gripping product - works on the following pipe materials
Steel/Ductile iron/Grey cast iron/ PE/PVC
Flex product - works on the following pipe materials D
Steel/Ductile iron/Grey cast iron/ PVC/Asbestos cement / GRP
A
Restrained couplings for buried application only - Since it is not possible to safely predict
the additional loads in above ground pipework, due to thermal expansion and other external
influences, Viking Johnson restricts the use of restrained couplings to buried applications only.
Support liners - PE and PVC pipes
A close fit support liner is required when used on all PE pipes and thin walled PVC pipes.
When used on thick walled PVC pipes a support liner is not required.
(Contact Viking Johnson for further advice on this matter.) L
B

Pecatadaptors (Length of PE will accommodate two electrofusion connections)

Insertion Depth Dimensions (mm)

Nom Size Range (mm) PE Bolts Weight
(mm) D Overall PE Pipe End
Size (kg)
Min Max Size Sdr Min Max A B L Size Type
80 85.7 107.0 90 11 65 95 212 682 496 3-M12x70 HRH 6.8
100 107.2 133.2 110 11 90 115 280 705 496 3-M16x93 CSX 11.8

Wide Tolerance
100 107.2 133.2 125 11 90 115 280 698 496 3-M16x93 CSX 12.5
125 132.2 160.2 110 11 90 115 305 724 496 3-M16x93 CSX 13.4
125 132.2 160.2 125 11 90 115 305 718 496 3-M16x93 CSX 14.1
150 158.2 192.2 160 11 90 125 339 727 496 4-M16x93 CSX 20.0
150 158.2 192.2 180 11 90 125 339 724 496 4-M16x93 CSX 22.5
200 218.1 256.0 225 11 125 165 432 748 496 5-M16x93 CSX 34.8

* There are several parts to these standards to suit different flange materials:
1. BS EN 1092 PT1: 2007 2. BS EN 1092 PT2: 1997 3. BS EN 1092 PT3: 2003 Bolt Torque
4. BS EN 1092 PT4: 2002 5. ISO 7005-1: 1992 6. ISO 7005-2: 1988 7. ISO 7005-3: 1988 Nm
M12 55 - 70
M16 95 - 120
Materials & Relevant Standards
End Rings, Pecatadaptor Body Bolts/Nuts/Washers PE Pipe for Pecatadaptor
S.G. Iron to BS EN 1563:1997 Symbol Bolts - Stainless steel to BS EN 3506-1: 2009 Pipe used for Pecatadaptor is black PE100 SDR 11
EN-GJS-450-10 Grade A2 Property Class 80 or 70 Coatings
Gaskets Nuts - Stainless Steel to BS EN 3506-2: 2009 Cast/Metal Components - Rilsan Nylon 11 (Black)
EPDM: EPDM Compound Grade E to Grade A4 Property Class 80 Steel to Bolts - Dry Film Lubricant
BS EN 681-1:1996 WA KTW & DVGW BS EN 20898-2: 1994 Property Class 8.0 Nuts - Dacromet coated
(11.2007) approved Washer - Stainless steel – BS1449:PT2:1983
Approvals
NBR: WBS listed Nitrile Compound EN 682 Grade 304 S15
Rilsan Nylon 11 (Black):
(01.10.2006) approved Completion Sleeve to Pecatadaptor WRAS approved for use with potable water
Gripper and Carrier Mild Steel Tube to DIN1629: 1984 Grade Gasket: EPDM with WBS as well as KTW & DVGW
Acetal Copolymer Grade M25 or equivalent ST52 or ST37-2 W270 (11.2007) approvals

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is accurate at the time of publishing. Crane Ltd assumes no responsibility or liability for typographical errors
or omissions or for any misinterpretation of the information within the publication and reserves the right to change without notice.

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 Next Generation UltraGrip End Caps
Specifications

Working Pressure & Temperature Ratings

Notes:
Gripping Product Flex Product Operating 1) Site Test Pressure – 1.5 times working pressure.
Nominal Size
Gas Water Gas Water Temperature 2) Factory Test Pressure – The minimum requirement in European Standards is 1.5 times working
pressure plus 5bar (e.g. 29bar for 16bar working pressure), but in many cases Viking Johnson reaches
DN40 to DN300 5bar 16bar 5bar 16bar substantially higher levels – up to 36bar.
-20°C to+30°C
DN350 to DN400 5bar 10bar 5bar 10bar 3) All water contact components are approved for use with Potable Water.

Application Notes Radial Boss

Pipe Materials
Gripping product - works on the following pipe materials Steel/Ductile iron/Grey cast iron/ PE/PVC
Flex product - works on the following pipe materials Steel/Ductile iron/Grey cast iron/ PVC/Asbestos cement / GRP
Restrained couplings for buried application only - Since it is not possible to safely predict the additional loads in
above ground pipework, due to thermal expansion and other external influences, Viking Johnson restricts the use
of restrained couplings to buried applications only. A
Support liners - PE and PVC pipes D
A close fit support liner is required when used on all PE pipes and thin walled PVC pipes.
When used on thick walled PVC pipes a support liner is not required.
(Contact Viking Johnson for further advice on this matter.) Axial
Boss

End Caps (up to 4° angular deflection) B

Optional - drilled and tapped bosses available:

Axial – to act as inlet/drainage point (Min=1/2", Max=2" - all sizes)
Radial – to act as air release/bleed hole (Min=1/2", Max=2" - depending on diameter)
End caps supplied with Sheraplex coated steel bolts to allow repeated use without the need to lubricate threads. Stainless steel bolts are optional

Size Range Insertion Depth Boss Dimensions

Nom Bolts Weight
(mm) (mm) D Axial Radial (mm)
Size (kg)
Min Max Min Max Min BSP Max BSP Min BSP Max BSP A B No.-size Type
40 43.5 63.5 65 95 1/2” 2” 1/2” 3/4” 168 150 3-M12x70 CSX 3.1
65 63.0 83.7 65 95 1/2” 2” 1/2” 3/4” 189 150 3-M12x70 CSX 3.6
80 85.7 107.0 65 110 1/2” 2” 1/2” 3/4” 212 166 3-M12x70 CSX 4.4
100 107.2 133.2 90 125 1/2” 2” 1/2” 1” 280 197 3-M16x93 CSX 8.4
125 132.2 160.2 90 135 1/2” 2” 1/2” 1” 305 215 3-M16x93 CSX 10.0
150 158.2 192.2 90 135 1/2” 2” 1/2” 1” 339 219 4-M16x93 CSX 12.5
175 192.2 226.9 125 165 1/2” 2” 1/2” 1” 403 235 5-M16x93 CSX 19.2
200 218.1 256.0 125 165 1/2” 2” 1/2” 1 1/2” 432 237 5-M16x93 CSX 21.1
250 266.2 310.0 125 165 1/2” 2” 1/2” 2” 476 309 6-M16x120 CSX 32.2
300 315.0 356.0 125 200 1/2” 2” 1/2” 2” 522 310 8-M16x120 CSX 38.9
* There are several parts to these standards to suit different flange materials:
1. BS EN 1092 PT1: 2007 2. BS EN 1092 PT2: 1997 3. BS EN 1092 PT3: 2003 Bolt Torque
4. BS EN 1092 PT4: 2002 5. ISO 7005-1: 1992 6. ISO 7005-2: 1988 7. ISO 7005-3: 1988 Nm
M12 55 - 70

Materials & Relevant Standards M16 95 - 120

End Ring/Body & Endcap Bolts/Nuts/Washers Coatings

S.G. Iron to BS EN 1563:1997 Symbol Bolts - End caps supplied with Sheraplex coated Cast/Metal Components - Rilsan Nylon 11 (Black)
EN-GJS-450-10 steel bolts to BS EN ISO 898-1: 2009 Property Bolts - Dry Film Lubricant
Gaskets Class 8.8 Nuts - Dacromet coated
EPDM: EPDM Compound Grade E to BS EN 681- Nuts - Stainless Steel to BS EN 3506-2: 2009 Approvals
1:1996 WA KTW & DVGW (11.2007) approved Grade A4 Property Class 80 Steel to Rilsan Nylon 11 (Black):
BS EN 20898-2: 1994 Property Class 8.0 WRAS approved for use with potable water
NBR: WBS listed Nitrile Compound EN 682
(01.10.2006) approved Washer - Stainless steel – BS1449:PT2:1983 Gasket: EPDM with WBS as well as KTW & DVGW
Grade 304 S15 W270 (11.2007) approvals
Gripper and Carrier
Acetal Copolymer Grade M25 or equivalent

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is accurate at the time of publishing. Crane Ltd assumes no responsibility or liability for typographical errors
or omissions or for any misinterpretation of the information within the publication and reserves the right to change without notice.

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Overview
Pipe Materials

For use on PE & PVC Pipe

Connections & Transitions
UltraGrip products are designed to offer a solution to
joining plain-ended pipes and contain an end load
resistant mechanism, that grips and seals onto a variety
of pipe materials including Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, Steel,
PVC and PE.

In fact Viking Johnson is the only business that can offer

within its range two alternative solutions for connecting PE
and rigid pipes across a wide range of sizes. You can choose
between the UltraGrip range of couplings and adaptors or the
UltraGrip Pecatadaptor.

Pecatadaptors are supplied factory assembled to a PE tail,

ready for fusion jointing into the network by butt-fusion or an
electro-fusion coupler. The UltraGrip end can be connected to
a wide variety of other pipe materials. The PE connection is
500mm in length which will accommodate two electrofusion
connections. The Pecatadaptor joint is stronger than the
pipe itself both initially and after years of service. Pecat
fittings have been used in critical pipeline applications
throughout the world for more than twenty years.

Due to the flexible nature of plastic pipes a

close fit Stainless Steel internal support
liner is required when mechanical
joints are used on all PE pipes
and thin walled PVC to prevent
excessive pipe deformation
which can occur.

For information & specifications on all UltraGrip products

refer to pages 1 - 10.

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UltraGrip Support Liner For PE & PVC Pipes
Easy to use in 4 Simple Steps

Step 1

Place insert in to pipe.

Couplings & Flange Adaptors

Step 2

Slide insert until its collar contacts

pipe end.

PE Solutions
Step 3

Tap in the wedge until insert is in full

circumferential contact with inside
surface of pipe. Do not use wedge to
expand the pipe.

Step 4

Remove excess wedge.

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 Germany - Memmingen

Maintenance on
Water Pipe Network
Next Generation UltraGrip
Stepped Coupling - DN100/DN80

Project
In Germany, for daily repair and renewal
of the existing pipe network many utility
companies use PE-HD pipe materials.
For this project, in Memmingen a FriaGrip
(UltraGrip) stepped coupling, utilizes a
stainless steel support liner to connect
an old grey cast iron pipe sized at DN80
to a new DN100 PE pipe.

Client
Stadtwerke Memmingen

Distributor
Friatec AG, Mannheim

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UltraGrip Support Liner For PE & PVC Pipes
Specifications

Support Liner - Standard - 1mm thickness

Pipe OD
Insert length L
SDR Rating
Wedge Length W Materials
(mm) (mm)
63 130 SDR 13, 6 220
75 130 SDR 11 220 Stainless steel
ASTM, AISI 304
90 130 SDR 17 220
90 130 SDR 13, 6 220
90 130 SDR 11 220
110 150 SDR 41 220
110 150 SDR 17 220
110 150 SDR 13, 6 220
110 150 SDR 11 220
125 150 SDR 17 220
125 150 SDR 11 220
140 150 SDR 11 220
160 175 SDR 41 220
160 175 SDR 17 220
160 175 SDR 13, 6 220
160 175 SDR 11 220
180 175 SDR 17 220
180 175 SDR 11 220

Support Liner - Standard - 2mm thickness

Pipe OD
Insert length L
SDR Rating
Wedge Length W Materials
(mm) (mm)
200 180 SDR 41 220
200 180 SDR 17 220 Stainless steel
ASTM, AISI 304
200 180 SDR 11 220
225 180 SDR 17 220
225 180 SDR 11 220
250 180 SDR 11 220
280 200 SDR 17 220
280 200 SDR 13, 6 220
280 200 SDR 11 220
315 200 SDR 17 220
315 200 SDR 11 220
355 200 SDR 17 220
355 200 SDR 11 220
400 200 SDR 11 220
400 200 SDR 17 220

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 UltraGrip grips and seals on the most corroded pipes
with a design life expectancy of 50 years.

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Viking Johnson UltraGrip Telephone:
Viking Johnson
+44 (0)1462
UltraGrip
443322
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 Generation
UltraGrip

Next
Optimum Wide Tolerance Repair Solution

Viking Johnson UltraGrip 17

 UltraGrip
Overview

The Perfect Partner for Difficult Repairs

UltraGrip products are designed to offer a solution Flexible Fit
to joining plain-ended pipes and contain an end load It is the variety of pipe materials that the range is suitable
resistant mechanism, that grips and seals onto a variety for and the wide tolerance which makes UltraGrip ideal
of pipe materials including Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, Steel, PVC for repair situations where a section of pipe must be cut out
and PE. UltraGrip is now available in sizes up to DN400. and replaced.

UltraGrip offers an easy transition from one pipe material

to another, making a simple, permanent and reliable repair,
whilst the wide tolerance means that only a few strategic
sizes need to be kept in stock to cover many repair or
emergency situations.

Ease of Installation

On site, UltraGrip is easy to install. The product is

pre-assembled to allow for quick positioning over top and
bottom tolerance pipe with reversible captive bolts requiring
only a single spanner for tightening. An ideal product to
choose when dealing with tricky site conditions such as
confined spaces.

Pipe Materials

For more information and to review

technical data sheets on the Next Asbestos Cement & GRP pipe materials should not be used with the gripping
version of UltraGrip.
Generation UltraGrip range please see See pages 11 - 15 for use with PVC & PE
pages 1 - 10 in the Wide Tolerance *Note: Due to the flexible nature of the plastic pipes, a close fit
Stainless Steel internal support liner is required when PE Pipe
Section of this Directory. or thin walled PVC is used to make a repair to prevent excessive
pipe deformation which can occur when a coupling or flange
adaptor is installed.

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Viking Johnson UltraGrip Telephone:
Viking Johnson
+44 (0)1462
UltraGrip
443322
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