Downloadable Tip Sheets

Below is the available product literature for our ductile iron pipe and corresponding joint types. For more information, please contact a marketing and specifications representative.

Patching Protecto™ 401 Tip Sheet

There may be occasions in the field when patching of the Protecto 401 lining may be necessary. Use this handy tip sheet to guide you through your repair work.

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Internal Rounding

By jacking large diameter pipe internally, you can transform out-of-round pipe back to round and continue with efficient installation. Learn how with this step-by-step tip sheet.

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Pipe Rounding Instructions - English & French

This instructional kit takes "out-of-round" out of your construction vocabulary. The instructions are intended and designed to fix this after cutting. With the pipe rounding instructions you can easily change the shape of the pipe, from the outside, during joint assembly.

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Gasket Storage Tip Sheet

Gaskets are critical components in your Ductile iron piping system. They are made of compound rubber materials that can gradually weather, dry out, and deteriorate if not cared for properly. To avoid damage or deformation, use these guidelines to store your gaskets correctly.

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Joint Assembly with Sure Stop® Gaskets - English & Spanish

Proper gasket placement and attention during assembly is the best way to avoid displaced or pinched gaskets. Get this Dos and Don'ts Tip Sheet to ensure proper joint assembly with Sure Stop^® Gaskets.

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Glass Lining Repair

There may be a time when you must repair the glass lining of your Ductile iron pipe due to a field cut or improper handling. Patch it correctly with this step-by-step tip sheet.

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Electrical Thawing Tip Sheet

To conduct electrical current from one rubber gasket pipe joint to another for the purpose of thawing frozen water mains, some specifiers require that Ductile iron (DI) pipe be furnished with devices to provide such conductivity. The accessories and methods for Push-On Joints and Mechanical Joints are listed in this tip sheet.

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Pressure Washing Protecto™ 401 Tip Sheet

From research and field tests conducted by DIPRA and leading epoxy providers, we have provided verified guidelines for safe and effective pressure cleaning of the inside diameters of Protecto™ 401 lined and cement-mortar Ductile iron pipe

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CAD Welding Tip Sheet

Thermite welding, also known as CAD welding on Ductile Iron pipe and products is a common practice in our industry today. By utilizing this tip sheet it will help you ensure a successful project.

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Gray to Ductile Iron Timeline Tip Sheet

This handy tip sheet depicts the evolution of the pipe manufacturing process from gray iron to modern flexible and resilient Ductile iron in an easy-to-understand timeline.

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Learning Center

Looking for answers to your DI pipe questions? Find decades of Ductile iron expertise with installation guides, videos, tip sheets, training resources, and more in our Learning Center.

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