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Ford Fabricated
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Section N Steel Products

06/22
N-1 Web Revision 12/04/23
Contents
Page
Product Numbering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 7

Steel Transition Coupling / 4" through 24" / Style FC23 / Style FC24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 11

Steel Coupling / 1/2" through 12" / Style FC3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 & 13

Steel Coupling / 14" through 60" / Style FC4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 -16

Steel Coupling with End Cap / 14" through 24" / Style FC4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Steel Transition Coupling / 14" through 60" / Style FC5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 & 19

Steel Reducing Coupling / 2" through 60" / Style FC6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 & 21

Steel Flange Coupling Adapter / 4" through 48" / Style FCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 25

Equipment Connection Fitting / 3" through 24" / Style FECF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 27

Ford Dismantling Joint / 4" through 36" / Style FDJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Steel Expansion Joint / 4" through 24" / Style FEJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 31

Restrainer Assembly / 4" through 16" / Style FR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 & 33

Steel Weld-On Tapping Sleeve / 3" through 48" / Style FWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Miscellaneous Custom Steel Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Fabricated Spools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Stainless Steel Inserts for HDPE Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Pipe O.D. Chart for 3" through 60" pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

The information in this catalog is correct at the time of publication. Item and option availability, including specifica-
tions are subject to change without notice. Items in this catalog section are not returnable and are subject to
cancellation charges.

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 FABRICATED STEEL PRODUCTS
SECTION N

TYPE OF COUPLING COUPLING LENGTH

FC23 or FC24 = Steel Transition Coupling for 4" thru 24" 05 = 5"
*FC3 = Steel Coupling for 1/2" thru 12" CENTER SLEEVE 07 = 7"
FC4 = Steel Coupling for 14" thru 60" WALL THICKNESS 10 = 10"
FC5 = Steel Transition Coupling for 14" thru 60" A = 1/4" steel 12 = 12"
FC6 = Steel Reducing Coupling for 2" thru 60" B = 3/8" steel 15 = 15"
(use only with FC4 & FC5) 20 = 20"
Note: Custom fabrications are welcomed. 24 = 24"

FC5-2580-2632-B 15 R
O.D. SIZE
FC23 or FC24 - Small end FC23 or FC24 - Large end
FC3 - Both Ends O.D. FC5 - Large End O.D.
FC4 - Both Ends O.D. FC6 - Small End O.D.
FC5 - Small End O.D.
FC6 - Large End O.D.

COATING, BOLTS AND GASKET OPTIONS

COATING AND HARDWARE COMBINATIONS
Standard Shop Coat Epoxy Coated
GASKET Standard 304 316 Electro Standard 304 316 Electro
MATERIAL Alloy Stainless Stainless Galvanized Alloy Stainless Stainless Galvanized
Hdwr. Steel Hdwr. Steel Hdwr. Hdwr. Hdwr. Steel Hdwr. Steel Hdwr. Hdwr.
SBR Rubber R X Q G E Y Z K
NBR (Buna-N) Rubber N H J F C P T O
EPDM Rubber S M V W A B D L
Note: See item listings in catalog section to ensure that desired sizes and options are available.
*See page N-12 for more specific Numbering System of FC3 coupling.

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Information
FC23/FC24 Steel Transition Coupling (page N-8)

• Steel center sleeve

• Ductile iron end rings
• Rated working pressure - 4" - 18" 200 psi,
20" - 24" 150 psi
• Nominal sizes 4" through 24"

FC3 Steel Coupling (page N-12)

• Steel center sleeve

• Steel or ductile iron end rings
• Standard gasket specially compounded
for water applications
• Nominal sizes 1/2" through 12"

FC4 Steel Coupling (page N-14)

• Carbon steel center sleeve

• Carbon steel end rings
• Large variety of gasket, hardware and coating options
• Nominal sizes 14" through 60"

FC4 Steel End Cap Coupling (page N-17)

• Provides a temporary end or air relief

• Options include a tapped or blind end cap
• Construction and options similar to FC4

FC5 Steel Transition Coupling (page N-18)

• Steel center sleeve and end rings

• Maximum transition between pipes is 1" except as listed
• Nominal sizes 14" through 60"

FC6 Steel Reducing Coupling (page N-20)

• Steel center sleeve

• Ductile iron or steel end rings
• Connects pipes with diameter variations in excess of 1"
• 150 psi R.W.P. with reduction of two nominal sizes or less
• Nominal sizes 2" through 60"

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 Information
FCA Steel Flanged Coupling Adapters (page N-22)

• Steel flange and center sleeve

• Ductile iron or steel end rings
• Options include anchor studs and harness assemblies
• Nominal sizes 4" through 48"

FECF Equipment Connection Fitting (page N-27)

• Steel flange and center sleeve

• Ductile Iron or steel end rings
• Slip pipe
• Nominal sizes 3" through 24"

FDJ Dismantling Joint (page N-28)

• 4" - 12" ductile iron body and end ring

(larger sizes are steel)
• Steel adjusting pipe and flange
• Nominal sizes 4" through 36" (larger available)

FEJ Expansion Joint (page N-29)

• Allows maximum of 10" pipe movement

• Nominal sizes 4" through 24"
• Supplied with plain ends for field welding or flanged ends

Ford Restrainer Assemblies (page N-32)

• FR1 - For pipe that cannot be field welded

• FR2 - Requires field welding of steel lug to steel pipe
• FR3 - Used for restraint of steel pipe

FWS Weld on Tapping Sleeve (page N-34)

• Specifically designed for steel pipe

• Rounded corners to facilitate a continuous weld stroke
• Nominal sizes 3" through 48"

Custom Fabrications (page N-35)

• Manufactured to meet AWWA C208 standards

• Stainless inserts
• Fabricated spools

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Material Specification
Submittal Drawings: The Ford Meter Box Company will supply, upon request, detailed submittal drawings of any
of our pipe products including fabricated steel products identified in this catalog section. These submittal documents
include cross sectional drawings of our products as well as detailed material specifications and other information
specific to your particular job requirements. Please contact your Ford Meter Box Customer Service Representative
for more information.

General Design Information: All of the fabricated steel products found in this catalog section are built to meet
the requirements of applicable AWWA standards. Some Ford fabricated products are designed and manufactured
to fit a specific pipe diameter. In order to accommodate the manufacturing tolerances of various pipeline materials,
couplings without an indicated range have a built in tolerance of ± 0.10" as measured on the diameter.

Center Sleeve: 1/2" - 60" Carbon steel per ASTM A36 / minimum yield = 36,000 psi

End Rings: 4" - 24" Ductile iron per ASTM A536 Type 65-45-12
14" - 60" AISI 1018-1020 cold rolled or extruded carbon steel / minimum yield = 40,000 psi

Hardware: 1/2" - 60" STANDARD: Corrosion resistant high strength low alloy steel (fasteners)
per AWWA C111 and ASTM A242
OPTIONAL: Type 304 stainless steel per ASTM A193 and A194
OPTIONAL: Type 316 stainless steel per ASTM A193 and A194
OPTIONAL: Zinc plated with di-chromate seal (electro-galvanized)

Gaskets: 4" - 60" STANDARD: Molded or extruded styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)
per ASTM D2000 / Maximum recommended operating temperature = 150° F
OPTIONAL: Molded or extruded NBR (Buna-N) per ASTM D2000
Maximum recommended operating temperature = 220° F
OPTIONAL: Molded or extruded EPDM per ASTM D2000
Maximum recommended operating temperature = 300° F

Finish: STANDARD: Black shop coat (excluding FC3 Style)

OPTIONAL: Fusion bonded epoxy coating / minimum thickness 10 - 12 mils

Additional hardware, gasket and finish options are available. Please contact the Ford
Customer Service Department for more information about these and other options available
for fabricated steel products.

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 Options for Ford Fabricated Steel Products
Special Coatings and Linings
The standard coating applied to Ford Fabricated Products is a black, water-based
shop coat suitable as an undercoat for many field-applied coatings. The most
commonly requested and specified optional coating is epoxy. Our standard epoxy
application process is a heat activated fusion bonding of epoxy powder to the
fabricated steel part. The coating conforms to the requirements of AWWA C213.
Other special primers and coatings are available.

Pipe Stops
Pipe stops are optional for most Section N coupling products. The stops prevent a
coupling from sliding completely onto a piece of pipe. The purpose of these devices
is to provide a means to center the coupling over the pipe ends during installation.
The use of pipe stops limits the versatility of couplings by preventing the insertion
of a pipe section, valves, or other fittings into existing pipelines. The repair of piping
joined with couplings built with pipe stops can only be accomplished by cutting and
removing a portion of the pipeline.

Anchor Studs
Anchor studs are a common method used to restrain axial pipe movement in
couplings. Although most frequently used in applications that include flanged
coupling adapters, anchor studs may be incorporated into the design of flexible
couplings as well. Anchor studs may not be used with AC pipe or plastic piping
material. The illustration shows an example of a typical anchor stud application.
Note that the proper installation requires the stud to be assembled by threading
through the coupling and into a hole that must be drilled in the pipe.

Fasteners
Standard bolts and nuts shipped with our fabricated steel products are corrosion
resistant, high strength low alloy steel that conform to the requirements of AWWA
C111 and ASTM A242. When a fabricated steel product will be used in an
especially corrosive environment, it may be necessary to use hardware that is more
corrosion resistant than standard fasteners. Ford can supply several options for
this requirement including Type 304 and Type 316 stainless steel. Another option
frequently specified is “Galvanized.” The Ford Meter Box Company does not
recommend the use of “Hot-Dipped Galvanized” fasteners because the thickness of
the coating interferes with the threads of the bolt and nut. The alternative we offer
is a steel bolt with electro-deposited zinc plating and a di-chromate seal, commonly
referred to in our literature as “Electro-Galvanized.”

FIB Ford Insulating Boot

For applications that require electrical isolation of main line piping from attached
couplings, an insulating boot can be supplied with most Section N products. The boot
fits over the end of one or both of two plain end pipes to be joined and electrically
insulates the pipes from each other and from the attached coupling. Insulating boots
add .25" to the pipe outside diameter. Please refer to Ford Catalog section M for
details on FIB’s through 12". Information about larger sizes can be obtained by
calling the Ford Meter Box Company Customer Service Department in Wabash.

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Ford Transition Couplings
Style FC23/FC24 - Fabricated Steel Center Sleeve with Ductile Iron End Rings
The extremely versatile Ford FC23 and FC24 Transition Couplings are designed to connect plain end pipes with different OD’s for
nominal pipe sizes ranging from 4" through 24". FC23 couplings are manufactured using center sleeves with a thickness of 1/4"
while FC24 couplings utilize 3/8" thick material for the center sleeve. Each gasket is clearly identified with the pipe OD range that
it will accommodate. The FC23 and FC24 couplings are available in a variety of center sleeve lengths including the popular 5, 7,
and 10 inch lengths. Longer sleeves are available.

Finish - Black shop coat / color coded end rings

Optional: Fusion bonded epoxy

Gaskets - SBR molded rubber

Optional: - NBR (Buna-N)
- EPDM

Center Sleeve - ASTM

A36 Carbon Steel
FC23 - 1/4" thickness
FC24 - 3/8" thickness

Bolts and Nuts - Corrosion resistant

high strength low alloy steel per ASTM End Rings - Ductile iron
A242 and AWWA C111 per ASTM A536
Optional: -Type 304 stainless steel
-Type 316 stainless steel Rated Working Pressure -
-Electro-galvanized steel 4" - 18" = 200 psi
-Blue fluorocarbon coating 20" - 24" = 150 psi

Caution: Flexible couplings do not restrain axial pipe movement.

Unbalanced forces created by internal water pressure or external forces must be restrained.

How to order FC23/FC24 Couplings:

Locate the gasket ranges that accommodate your pipe O.D.s for both coupling ends. Select the desired center sleeve length and
use the corresponding catalog number. For coupling lengths, coating and bolt options not listed in the following charts, select the
proper catalog number for your pipe O.D.s for both coupling ends and substitute the desired option codes listed below.

FC23-663-720-10 R
Product COATING, HARDWARE AND GASKET OPTIONS
Identification: COATING AND HDWR. COMBINATIONS
Steel Transition Small End 316
Large End Standard 304 Electro
Coupling (Top range Center Sleeve GASKET Stainless
(Top range Alloy Stainless Galvanized
of gasket) Length MATERIAL Steel
of gasket) Hdwr. Steel Hdwr. Hdwr.
Use FC24 when 05 = 5" Hdwr.
ordering center 07 = 7" Standard Shop Coat
sleeve with 3/8" 10 = 10" SBR Rubber R X Q G
thickness. 12 = 12" NBR (Buna-N) Rubber N H J F
15 = 15" EPDM Rubber S M V W
20 = 20" Epoxy Coated
24 = 24" SBR Rubber E Y Z K
NBR (Buna-N) Rubber C P T O
EPDM Rubber A B D L
Note: See item listings in catalog section to
assure that desired sizes and options are available
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 Ford Transition Couplings
Style FC23/FC24 - Fabricated Steel Center Sleeve with
Ductile Iron End Rings (4" through 24")

Nom. 1st End 2nd End Length Number Approx.

Catalog
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Pipe Gasket Gasket of Center of Wt.

<br/>

Number
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Size Range Range Sleeve Bolts Lbs.

4.00 4.00 5" FC23-400-400-05R 3 17
4.00 4.00 7" FC23-400-400-07R 3 22
4.00 4.00 10" FC23-400-400-10R 3 28
4.00 4.50 5" FC23-400-450-05R 3 17
4.00 4.50 7" FC23-400-450-07R 3 22
4.00 4.50 10" FC23-400-450-10R 3 28
4.00 4.80-5.14 5" FC23-400-514-05R 3 17
4.00 4.80-5.14 7" FC23-400-514-07R 3 22
4.00 4.80-5.14 10" FC23-400-514-10R 3 28
4.00 5.15-5.57 5" FC23-400-557-05R 3 17
4.00 5.15-5.57 7" FC23-400-557-07R 3 22
4.00 5.15-5.57 10" FC23-400-557-10R 3 28
4.50 4.50 5" FC23-450-450-05R 3 17
4.50 4.50 7" FC23-450-450-07R 3 22
4.50 4.50 10" FC23-450-450-10R 3 28
4"
4.50 4.80-5.14 5" FC23-450-514-05R 3 17
4.50 4.80-5.14 7" FC23-450-514-07R 3 22
4.50 4.80-5.14 10" FC23-450-514-10R 3 28
4.50 5.15-5.57 5" FC23-450-557-05R 3 17
4.50 5.15-5.57 7" FC23-450-557-07R 3 22
4.50 5.15-5.57 10" FC23-450-557-10R 3 28
4.80-5.14 4.80-5.14 5" FC23-514-514-05R 3 17
4.80-5.14 4.80-5.14 7" FC23-514-514-07R 3 22
4.80-5.14 4.80-5.14 10" FC23-514-514-10R 3 28
4.80-5.14 5.15-5.57 5" FC23-514-557-05R 3 17
4.80-5.14 5.15-5.57 7" FC23-514-557-07R 3 22
4.80-5.14 5.15-5.57 10" FC23-514-557-10R 3 28
5.15-5.57 5.15-5.57 5" FC23-557-557-05R 3 17
5.15-5.57 5.15-5.57 7" FC23-557-557-07R 3 22
5.15-5.57 5.15-5.57 10" FC23-557-557-10R 3 28
6.00 6.00 5" FC23-600-600-05R 4 19
6.00 6.00 7" FC23-600-600-07R 4 24
6.00 6.00 10" FC23-600-600-10R 4 29
6.00 6.63 5" FC23-600-663-05R 4 19
6.00 6.63 7" FC23-600-663-07R 4 24
6.00 6.63 10" FC23-600-663-10R 4 29
6.00 6.90-7.20 5" FC23-600-720-05R 4 19
6.00 6.90-7.20 7" FC23-600-720-07R 4 24
6.00 6.90-7.20 10" FC23-600-720-10R 4 29
6.00 7.21-7.56 5" FC23-600-756-05R 4 19
6.00 7.21-7.56 7" FC23-600-756-07R 4 24
6.00 7.21-7.56 10" FC23-600-756-10R 4 29
6.63 6.63 5" FC23-663-663-05R 4 19
6.63 6.63 7" FC23-663-663-07R 4 24
6.63 6.63 10" FC23-663-663-10R 4 29
6"
6.63 6.90-7.20 5" FC23-663-720-05R 4 19
6.63 6.90-7.20 7" FC23-663-720-07R 4 24
6.63 6.90-7.20 10" FC23-663-720-10R 4 29
6.63 7.21-7.56 5" FC23-663-756-05R 4 19
6.63 7.21-7.56 7" FC23-663-756-07R 4 24
6.63 7.21-7.56 10" FC23-663-756-10R 4 29
6.90-7.20 6.90-7.20 5" FC23-720-720-05R 4 19
6.90-7.20 6.90-7.20 7" FC23-720-720-07R 4 24
6.90-7.20 6.90-7.20 10" FC23-720-720-10R 4 29
6.90-7.20 7.21-7.56 5" FC23-720-756-05R 4 19
6.90-7.20 7.21-7.56 7" FC23-720-756-07R 4 24
6.90-7.20 7.21-7.56 10" FC23-720-756-10R 4 29
7.21-7.56 7.21-7.56 5" FC23-756-756-05R 4 19
7.21-7.56 7.21-7.56 7" FC23-756-756-07R 4 24
7.21-7.56 7.21-7.56 10" FC23-756-756-10R 4 29
Additional sizes on following page.

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Ford Transition Couplings
Style FC23/FC24 - Fabricated Steel Center Sleeve with
Ductile Iron End Rings (4" through 24") Continued . . .
1st End 2nd End Length Number Approx.
Nom. Pipe Catalog
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Gasket Gasket of Center of Wt.

<br/> <br/>

Size Number
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Range Range Sleeve Bolts Lbs.

8.00 8.00 5" FC23-800-800-05R 5 26
8.00 8.00 7" FC23-800-800-07R 5 32
8.00 8.00 10" FC23-800-800-10R 5 39
8.00 8.63 5" FC23-800-863-05R 5 26
8.00 8.63 7" FC23-800-863-07R 5 32
8.00 8.63 10" FC23-800-863-10R 5 39
8.00 9.05-9.40 5" FC23-800-940-05R 5 26
8.00 9.05-9.40 7" FC23-800-940-07R 5 32
8.00 9.05-9.40 10" FC23-800-940-10R 5 39
8.00 9.40-9.74 5" FC23-800-974-05R 5 26
8.00 9.40-9.74 7" FC23-800-974-07R 5 32
8.00 9.40-9.74 10" FC23-800-974-10R 5 39
8.63 8.63 5" FC23-863-863-05R 5 26
8.63 8.63 7" FC23-863-863-07R 5 32
8.63 8.63 10" FC23-863-863-10R 5 39
8"
8.63 9.05-9.40 5" FC23-863-940-05R 5 26
8.63 9.05-9.40 7" FC23-863-940-07R 5 32
8.63 9.05-9.40 10" FC23-863-940-10R 5 39
8.63 9.40-9.74 5" FC23-863-974-05R 5 26
8.63 9.40-9.74 7" FC23-863-974-07R 5 32
8.63 9.40-9.74 10" FC23-863-974-10R 5 39
9.05-9.40 9.05-9.40 5" FC23-940-940-05R 5 26
9.05-9.40 9.05-9.40 7" FC23-940-940-07R 5 32
9.05-9.40 9.05-9.40 10" FC23-940-940-10R 5 39
9.05-9.40 9.40-9.74 5" FC23-940-974-05R 5 26
9.05-9.40 9.40-9.74 7" FC23-940-974-07R 5 32
9.05-9.40 9.40-9.74 10" FC23-940-974-10R 5 39
9.40-9.74 9.40-9.74 5" FC23-974-974-05R 5 26
9.40-9.74 9.40-9.74 7" FC23-974-974-07R 5 32
9.40-9.74 9.40-9.74 10" FC23-974-974-10R 5 39
10.75 10.75 5" FC23-1075-1075-05R 6 33
10.75 10.75 7" FC23-1075-1075-07R 6 40
10.75 10.75 10" FC23-1075-1075-10R 6 49
10.75 11.10-11.40 5" FC23-1075-1140-05R 6 33
10.75 11.10-11.40 7" FC23-1075-1140-07R 6 40
10.75 11.10-11.40 10" FC23-1075-1140-10R 6 49
10.75 11.42-11.77 5" FC23-1075-1177-05R 6 33
10.75 11.42-11.77 7" FC23-1075-1177-07R 6 40
10.75 11.42-11.77 10" FC23-1075-1177-10R 6 49
10.75 11.77-12.12 5" FC23-1075-1212-05R 6 33
10.75 11.77-12.12 7" FC23-1075-1212-07R 6 40
10.75 11.77-12.12 10" FC23-1075-1212-10R 6 49
11.10-11.40 11.10-11.40 5" FC23-1140-1140-05R 6 33
11.10-11.40 11.10-11.40 7" FC23-1140-1140-07R 6 40
11.10-11.40 11.10-11.40 10" FC23-1140-1140-10R 6 49
10"
11.10-11.40 11.42-11.77 5" FC23-1140-1177-05R 6 33
11.10-11.40 11.42-11.77 7" FC23-1140-1177-07R 6 40
11.10-11.40 11.42-11.77 10" FC23-1140-1177-10R 6 49
11.10-11.40 11.77-12.12 5" FC23-1140-1212-05R 6 33
11.10-11.40 11.77-12.12 7" FC23-1140-1212-07R 6 40
11.10-11.40 11.77-12.12 10" FC23-1140-1212-10R 6 49
11.42-11.77 11.42-11.77 5" FC23-1177-1177-05R 6 33
11.42-11.77 11.42-11.77 7" FC23-1177-1177-07R 6 40
11.42-11.77 11.42-11.77 10" FC23-1177-1177-10R 6 49
11.42-11.77 11.77-12.12 5" FC23-1177-1212-05R 6 33
11.42-11.77 11.77-12.12 7" FC23-1177-1212-07R 6 40
11.42-11.77 11.77-12.12 10" FC23-1177-1212-10R 6 49
11.77-12.12 11.77-12.12 5" FC23-1212-1212-05R 6 33
11.77-12.12 11.77-12.12 7" FC23-1212-1212-07R 6 40
11.77-12.12 11.77-12.12 10" FC23-1212-1212-10R 6 49

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 Ford Transition Couplings
Style FC23/FC24 - Fabricated Steel Center Sleeve with
Ductile Iron End Rings (4" through 24") Continued . . .
1st End 2nd End Length Number Approx.
Nom. Pipe Catalog
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Gasket Gasket of Center of Wt.

<br/> <br/>

Size Number
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Range Range Sleeve Bolts Lbs.

12.75 12.75 5" FC23-1275-1275-05R 7 42
12.75 12.75 7" FC23-1275-1275-07R 7 51
12.75 12.75 10" FC23-1275-1275-10R 7 61
12.75 13.20-13.50 5" FC23-1275-1350-05R 7 41
12.75 13.20-13.50 7" FC23-1275-1350-07R 7 49
12.75 13.20-13.50 10" FC23-1275-1350-10R 7 59
12.75 13.69-14.04 5" FC23-1275-1404-05R 7 42
12.75 13.69-14.04 7" FC23-1275-1404-07R 7 51
12.75 13.69-14.04 10" FC23-1275-1404-10R 7 61
12.75 14.03-14.38 5" FC23-1275-1438-05R 7 42
12.75 14.03-14.38 7" FC23-1275-1438-07R 7 51
12.75 14.03-14.38 10" FC23-1275-1438-10R 7 61
13.20-13.50 13.20-13.50 5" FC23-1350-1350-05R 7 39
13.20-13.50 13.20-13.50 7" FC23-1350-1350-07R 7 48
13.20-13.50 13.20-13.50 10" FC23-1350-1350-10R 7 57
12"
13.20-13.50 13.69-14.04 5" FC23-1350-1404-05R 7 42
13.20-13.50 13.69-14.04 7" FC23-1350-1404-07R 7 51
13.20-13.50 13.69-14.04 10" FC23-1350-1404-10R 7 61
13.20-13.50 14.03-14.38 5" FC23-1350-1438-05R 7 41
13.20-13.50 14.03-14.38 7" FC23-1350-1438-07R 7 50
13.20-13.50 14.03-14.38 10" FC23-1350-1438-10R 7 60
13.69-14.04 13.69-14.04 5" FC23-1404-1404-05R 7 40
13.69-14.04 13.69-14.04 7" FC23-1404-1404-07R 7 49
13.69-14.04 13.69-14.04 10" FC23-1404-1404-10R 7 59
13.69-14.04 14.03-14.38 5" FC23-1404-1438-05R 7 39
13.69-14.04 14.03-14.38 7" FC23-1404-1438-07R 7 48
13.69-14.04 14.03-14.38 10" FC23-1404-1438-10R 7 58
14.03-14.38 14.03-14.38 5" FC23-1438-1438-05R 7 39
14.03-14.38 14.03-14.38 7" FC23-1438-1438-07R 7 49
14.03-14.38 14.03-14.38 10" FC23-1438-1438-10R 7 58
15.30-15.70 15.30-15.70 5" FC23-1570-1570-05R 9 66
15.30-15.70 15.30-15.70 7" FC23-1570-1570-07R 9 71
15.30-15.70 15.30-15.70 10" FC23-1570-1570-10R 9 85
15.30-15.70 16.00-16.35 5" FC23-1570-1635-05R 9 58
15.30-15.70 16.00-16.35 7" FC23-1570-1635-07R 9 68
15.30-15.70 16.00-16.35 10" FC23-1570-1635-10R 9 82
15.30-15.70 16.40-16.88 5" FC23-1570-1688-05R 9 59
15.30-15.70 16.40-16.88 7" FC23-1570-1688-07R 9 70
15.30-15.70 16.40-16.88 10" FC23-1570-1688-10R 9 83
14" 16.00-16.35 16.00-16.35 5" FC23-1635-1635-05R 9 55
16.00-16.35 16.00-16.35 7" FC23-1635-1635-07R 9 66
16.00-16.35 16.00-16.35 10" FC23-1635-1635-10R 9 80
16.00-16.35 16.40-16.88 5" FC23-1635-1688-05R 9 56
16.00-16.35 16.40-16.88 7" FC23-1635-1688-07R 9 67
16.00-16.35 16.40-16.88 10" FC23-1635-1688-10R 9 80
16.40-16.88 16.40-16.88 5" FC23-1688-1688-05R 9 57
16.40-16.88 16.40-16.88 7" FC23-1688-1688-07R 9 68
16.40-16.88 16.40-16.88 10" FC23-1688-1688-10R 9 81
17.40-17.80 17.40-17.80 5" FC23-1780-1780-05R 10 76
17.40-17.80 17.40-17.80 7" FC23-1780-1780-07R 10 88
17.40-17.80 17.40-17.80 10" FC23-1780-1780-10R 10 102
17.40-17.80 18.45-18.97 5" FC23-1780-1897-05R 10 71
17.40-17.80 18.45-18.97 7" FC23-1780-1897-07R 10 83
17.40-17.80 18.45-18.97 10" FC23-1780-1897-10R 10 98
17.40-17.80 18.90-19.20 5" FC23-1780-1920-05R 10 73
17.40-17.80 18.90-19.20 7" FC23-1780-1920-07R 10 85
17.40-17.80 18.90-19.20 10" FC23-1780-1920-10R 10 99
16"
18.45-18.97 18.45-18.97 5" FC23-1897-1897-05R 10 72
18.45-18.97 18.45-18.97 7" FC23-1897-1897-07R 10 84
18.45-18.97 18.45-18.97 10" FC23-1897-1897-10R 10 98
18.45-18.97 18.90-19.20 5" FC23-1897-1920-05R 10 71
18.45-18.97 18.90-19.20 7" FC23-1897-1920-07R 10 84
18.45-18.97 18.90-19.20 10" FC23-1897-1920-10R 10 98
18.90-19.20 18.90-19.20 5" FC23-1920-1920-05R 10 71
18.90-19.20 18.90-19.20 7" FC23-1920-1920-07R 10 83
18.90-19.20 18.90-19.20 10" FC23-1920-1920-10R 10 97
19.50-20.00 19.50-20.00 7" FC23-2000-2000-07R 11 88
18"
19.50-20.00 19.50-20.00 10" FC23-2000-2000-10R 11 103
21.60-22.06 21.60-22.06 7" FC23-2206-2206-07R 12 99
20"
21.60-22.06 21.60-22.06 10" FC23-2206-2206-10R 12 119
25.80-26.32 25.80-26.32 7" FC23-2632-2632-07R 14 168
24"
25.80-26.32 25.80-26.32 10" FC23-2632-2632-10R 14 185
See page 2 index for larger couplings. N-11
Ford Standard Steel Couplings
Style FC3 (1/2" through 12")
The FC3 coupling is manufactured in standard steel sizes with a steel center sleeve and ductile iron end rings. The FC3, in its
standard configuration, may be used for water as well as natural gas applications.

Finish - Red fusion-bonded

epoxy on end rings
Black fusion-bonded
epoxy on center sleeve
with Armorguard e-coat
End Rings - Ductile iron
undercoat
(Grade 65-45-12)
per ASTM A536

Center Sleeve - Steel per ASTM A1011

Gaskets - (NBR) Buna-N

Optional: - Armor-tip gasket (-ATG)

Bolts and Nuts - High strength low alloy steel per ASTM A242
Optional stainless steel or blue fluorocarbon-coated hardware

Caution: Couplings do not restrain axial pipe movement.

Unbalanced forces created by internal water pressure or external forces must be restrained.

How to order FC3 couplings:

Use catalog numbers from the next page. For example, an FC3 steel coupling with a center sleeve length of 7" for pipe with an
O.D. of 2.88 would be an FC3-288-7.

FC3-288-7-P COATING, HARDWARE AND GASKET OPTIONS

EPOXY COATED
COATING AND HDWR. COMBINATIONS
Product GASKET Standard 304 316 Electro-
Identification: Coupling MATERIAL Alloy Stainless Stainless Galvanized
Fabricated Length Hdwr. Steel Hdwr. Steel Hdwr. Hdwr.
Pipe O.D. NBR (Buna-N) Rubber (no suffix) P T O
Steel 5 = 5"
Coupling 7 = 7"
10 = 10"
12 = 12"
15 = 15"
20 = 20"
24 = 24"

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 Ford Standard Steel Couplings
Style FC3

Style FC3 Standard Steel Couplings - 1/2" through 12"

Nom. Sleeve Number
Pipe Catalog Bolt Dia. Approx.
<br/>

Pipe Thickness of
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

O.D. Number & Length Wt. Lbs.

<br/> <br/> <br/>

Size & Length Bolts

.120x5" FC3-084-5 2 1/2"x7" 2
1/2" .84
.120x7" FC3-084-7 2 1/2"x9" 2
.120x5" FC3-105-5 2 1/2"x7" 2
3/4" 1.05 .120x7" FC3-105-7 2 1/2"x9" 3
.120x12" FC3-105-12 2 1/2"x14" 3
.120x5" FC3-132-5 2 1/2"x7" 3
1" 1.32 .120x7" FC3-132-7 2 1/2"x9" 3
.120x12" FC3-132-12 2 1/2"x14" 4
.134x5" FC3-166-5 2 1/2"x7" 4
1-1/4" 1.66 .134x7" FC3-166-7 2 1/2"x9" 4
.134x12" FC3-166-12 2 1/2"x14" 5
.134x5" FC3-190-5 2 1/2"x7" 4
1-1/2" 1.90 .134x7" FC3-190-7 2 1/2"x9" 5
.134x12" FC3-190-12 2 1/2"x14" 7
.156x5" FC3-238-5 2 5/8"x8" 7
.156x5" FC3-238-5-H 3 5/8"x8" 10
.156x7" FC3-238-7 2 5/8"x10-1/2" 10
2" 2.38
.156x7" FC3-238-7-H 3 5/8"x10-1/2" 12
.156x12" FC3-238-12 2 5/8"x15" 13
.156x12" FC3-238-12-H 3 5/8"x15" 14
.156x5" FC3-288-5 3 5/8"x8" 10
.156x7" FC3-288-7 3 5/8"x10-1/2" 11
2-1/2" 2.88
.156x12" FC3-288-12 3 5/8"x15" 14
.156x24" FC3-288-24 3 5/8"x27-3/8" 24
.203x5" FC3-350-5 4 5/8"x8" 16
.203x7" FC3-350-7 4 5/8"x10-1/2" 17
3" 3.50
.203x12" FC3-350-12 4 5/8"x15" 26
.203x24" FC3-350-24 4 5/8"x27-3/8" 35
.203x5" FC3-450-5 4 5/8"x8" 16
.203x7" FC3-450-7 4 5/8"x10-1/2" 17
4.50 .203x12" FC3-450-12 4 5/8"x15" 27
.203x16" FC3-450-16 4 5/8"x20" 31
4"
.203x24" FC3-450-24 4 5/8"x27-3/8" 38
.203x5" FC3-480-5 4 5/8"x9" 16
4.80 .203x7" FC3-480-7 4 5/8"x11" 17
.203x12" FC3-480-12 4 5/8"x15" 27
.250x5" FC3-663-5 6 5/8"x8" 25
.250x7" FC3-663-7 6 5/8"x10-1/2" 31
6.63 .250x12" FC3-663-12 6 5/8"x15" 39
6" .250x16" FC3-663-16 6 5/8"x20" 50
.250x24" FC3-663-24 6 5/8"x27-3/8" 65
.250x5" FC3-690-5 6 5/8"x9" 25
6.90
.250x16" FC3-690-16 6 5/8"x19" 50
.250x5" FC3-863-5 6 5/8"x8" 34
.250x7" FC3-863-7 6 5/8"x10-1/2" 41
8" 8.63 .250x12" FC3-863-12 6 5/8"x15" 51
.250x16" FC3-863-16 6 5/8"x20" 63
.250x24" FC3-863-24 6 5/8"x27-3/8" 78
12" 12.75 .250x16" FC3-1275-16 8 5/8"x19" 88
“-H” indicates three bolt style
<br/><br/>

Note: Larger sizes are detailed as style FC4 on pages 15 and 16.

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Ford Steel Couplings
Style FC4 (14" through 60")
The Ford FC4 Steel Coupling is an all steel coupling designed to connect various types of plain end pipe with the same O.D.
and is available for pipe sizes up to a maximum nominal diameter of 60 inches. Design and performance characteristics of
fabricated steel couplings are specified in AWWA Standard C219. The Style FC4 Coupling is available in a variety of center
sleeve lengths and thicknesses.

Bolts and Nuts - High strength low alloy steel ASTM A242 and AWWA C111
Optional: - Type 304 stainless steel
- Type 316 stainless steel Gaskets - SBR Rubber
- Electro-galvanized steel Optional: - NBR (Buna-N)
- EPDM
- Blue Fluorocarbon coating

Center Sleeve - ASTM A36

carbon Steel

End Rings - AISI 1018-1020

cold rolled or extruded carbon steel
Finish - Black shop coat
Optional: - Epoxy coating

Caution: Flexible couplings do not restrain axial pipe movement.

Unbalanced forces created by internal water pressure or external forces must be restrained.
Restrained couplings using Uni-Flange restraints can be found in Catalog Section U.
Contact factory for details.

How to order FC4 couplings:

Our code system is used to designate the part number. Each code determines how the coupling will be manufactured. The
coupling center sleeve thickness and length is generally determined by the pipe O.D. and the working pressure. Ford will
manufacture FC4 couplings to your specifications using the material and dimensional parameters listed below. Before ordering a
special pipe O.D., make sure your O.D. is not listed in the table on page N-15 or N-16.
The example shown below is an FC4-5140-B10R. This coupling is made to fit a pipe with an O.D. of 51.40 inches. It is manufactured
using a 3/8" by 10" steel center sleeve and standard bolts, and is finished with a standard shop coat. For coupling length,
coating and bolt options not listed on the following charts, select the proper catalog number to accommodate your pipe O.D.
and substitute the desired option codes listed below.

FC4-5140-B 10 R COATING, HARDWARE AND GASKET OPTIONS

COATING AND HDWR. COMBINATIONS
304 316
Standard Electro
Product GASKET Stainless Stainless
Alloy Galvanized
MATERIAL Steel Steel
Identification: Hdwr. Hdwr.
Hdwr. Hdwr.
Fabricated Coupling
Pipe O.D. Center Sleeve Standard Shop Coat
Steel Length
Thickness SBR Rubber R X Q G
Coupling 05 = 5"
A = 1/4" Steel NBR (Buna-N) Rubber N H J F
B = 3/8" Steel 07 = 7" EPDM Rubber S M V W
10 = 10" Epoxy Coated
12 = 12" SBR Rubber E Y Z K
15 = 15" NBR (Buna-N) Rubber C P T O
20 = 20" EPDM Rubber A B D L
24 = 24" Note: See item listings in catalog section to
assure that desired sizes and options are available
N-14
 Ford Steel Couplings
Style FC4 (14" through 60")

Listed below are common sizes of FC4 couplings.

If your pipe O.D. is not in the listed ranges, insert the exact O.D. into the code system
to create your own catalog number (see the previous page).
Sleeve Rated Number Approx.
Nom. Pipe Pipe Catalog
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Thickness Working of Wt.

<br/> <br/> <br/>

Size O.D. Number

<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

& Length Pressure Bolts Lbs.

14.00 1/4" x 5" FC4-1400-A05R 472 9 70
14.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-1400-A07R 472 9 75
14.00 1/4" x 10" FC4-1400-A10R 472 9 85
15.30 1/4" x 5" FC4-1530-A05R 434 9 75
15.30 1/4" x 7" FC4-1530-A07R 434 9 80
14"
15.30 3/8" x 7" FC4-1530-B07R 592 9 92
15.30 1/4" x 10" FC4-1530-A10R 434 9 91
15.30 3/8" x 10" FC4-1530-B10R 592 9 109
15.65 3/8" x 7" FC4-1565-B07R 583 9 92
15.65 3/8" x 10" FC4-1565-B10R 583 9 109
16.00 1/4" x 5" FC4-1600-A05R 416 10 78
16.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-1600-A07R 416 10 83
16.00 1/4" x 10" FC4-1600-A10R 416 10 96
17.40 1/4" x 5" FC4-1740-A05R 385 10 84
17.40 1/4" x 7" FC4-1740-A07R 385 10 89
16"
17.40 3/8" x 7" FC4-1740-B07R 567 10 103
17.40 1/4" x 10" FC4-1740-A10R 385 10 102
17.40 3/8" x 10" FC4-1740-B10R 567 10 122
17.80 3/8" x 7" FC4-1780-B07R 540 10 103
17.80 1/4" x 7" FC4-1780-A07R 372 10 92
18.00 1/4" x 5" FC4-1800-A05R 373 11 89
18.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-1800-A07R 373 11 94
18.00 1/4" x 10" FC4-1800-A10R 373 11 107
18.80 3/8" x 7" FC4-1880-B07R 508 11 112
18.80 1/4" x 7" FC4-1880-A07R 355 11 100
19.50 1/4" x 5" FC4-1950-A05R 345 11 94
18"
19.50 1/4" x 7" FC4-1950-A07R 345 11 99
19.50 3/8" x 7" FC4-1950-B07R 512 11 115
19.50 1/4" x 10" FC4-1950-A10R 345 11 114
19.50 3/8" x 10" FC4-1950-B10R 512 11 136
19.92 3/8" x 7" FC4-1992-B07R 500 11 115
19.92 1/4" x 7" FC4-1992-A07R 337 11 104
20.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-2000-A07R 337 12 101
20.00 1/4" x 10" FC4-2000-A10R 337 12 116
21.60 1/4" x 7" FC4-2160-A07R 313 12 107
21.60 3/8" x 7" FC4-2160-B07R 463 12 125
20"
21.60 1/4" x 10" FC4-2160-A10R 313 12 124
21.60 3/8" x 10" FC4-2160-B10R 463 12 148
22.06 3/8" x 7" FC4-2206-B07R 456 12 125
22.06 1/4" x 7" FC4-2206-A07R 307 12 110
24.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-2400-A07R 283 14 119
24.00 1/4" x 10" FC4-2400-A10R 283 14 137
25.80 1/4" x 7" FC4-2580-A07R 264 14 127
25.80 3/8" x 7" FC4-2580-B07R 392 14 148
24"
25.80 1/4" x 10" FC4-2580-A10R 264 14 146
25.80 3/8" x 10" FC4-2580-B10R 392 14 176
26.32 3/8" x 7" FC4-2632-B07R 377 14 148
26.32 1/4" x 7" FC4-2632-A07R 250 14 135

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Ford Steel Couplings
Style FC4 (14" through 60") Continued . . .

Listed below are common sizes of FC4 couplings.

If your pipe O.D. is not listed, insert the exact O.D. into the code system
to create your own catalog number (see page 14).
Sleeve Rated Number Approx.
Nom. Pipe Pipe Catalog
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Thickness Working of Wt.

<br/> <br/> <br/>

Size O.D. Number

<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

& Length Pressure Bolts Lbs.

30.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-3000-A07R 246 16 135
30.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-3000-B07R 361 16 159
30.00 1/4" x 10" FC4-3000-A10R 246 16 157
30.00 3/8" x 10" FC4-3000-B10R 361 16 189
30"
32.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-3200-A07R 230 16 143
32.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-3200-B07R 343 16 166
32.00 1/4" x 10" FC4-3200-A10R 230 16 166
32.00 3/8" x 10" FC4-3200-B10R 343 16 201
36.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-3600-A07R 205 18 158
36.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-3600-B07R 306 18 190
36.00 1/4" x 10" FC4-3600-A10R 205 18 186
36.00 3/8" x 10" FC4-3600-B10R 306 18 229
36"
38.30 1/4" x 7" FC4-3830-A07R 193 18 166
38.30 3/8" x 7" FC4-3830-B07R 289 18 226
38.30 1/4" x 10" FC4-3830-A10R 193 18 196
38.30 3/8" x 10" FC4-3830-B10R 289 18 267
42.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-4200-B07R 263 20 257
42.00 3/8" x 10" FC4-4200-B10R 263 20 302
42"
44.50 3/8" x 7" FC4-4450-B07R 250 20 271
44.50 3/8" x 10" FC4-4450-B10R 250 20 318
48.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-4800-B07R 231 22 294
48.00 3/8" x 10" FC4-4800-B10R 231 22 345
49.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-4900-B07R 226 22 300
48"
49.00 3/8" x 10" FC4-4900-B10R 226 22 351
50.80 3/8" x 7" FC4-5080-B07R 220 22 309
50.80 3/8" x 10" FC4-5080-B10R 220 22 363
54.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-5400-B07R 213 24 333
54.00 3/8" x 10" FC4-5400-B10R 213 24 391
55.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-5500-B07R 210 24 339
55.00 3/8" x 10" FC4-5500-B10R 210 24 398
57.10 3/8" x 7" FC4-5710-B07R 200 24 350
54"
57.10 3/8" x 10" FC4-5710-B10R 200 24 411
57.56 3/8" x 7" FC4-5756-B07R 200 24 353
57.56 3/8" x 10" FC4-5756-B10R 200 24 414
57.80 3/8" x 7" FC4-5780-B07R 200 24 354
57.80 3/8" x 10" FC4-5780-B10R 200 24 415
60.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-6000-B07R 200 26 373
60.00 3/8" x 10" FC4-6000-B10R 200 26 437
61.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-6100-B07R 200 26 378
61.00 3/8" x 10" FC4-6100-B10R 200 26 444
60" 61.61 3/8" x 7" FC4-6161-B07R 200 26 382
61.61 3/8" x 10" FC4-6161-B10R 200 26 447
63.40 3/8" x 7" FC4-6340-B07R 200 26 391
63.40 3/8" x 10" FC4-6340-B10R 200 26 459

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 Ford Steel End Cap Couplings
Style FC4 – with Tapped or Untapped End Cap
The typical use of an FC4 End Cap Coupling is to provide a temporary end or air relief for a pipeline. The end cap is welded to the cen-
ter sleeve and can be manufactured with a 2" female iron pipe tap if specified. Tapped end cap couplings are supplied less plug but a
plug is available upon request. If a smaller end cap coupling is required, refer to cast couplings listed in catalog section M.
End cap couplings require thrust restraint to prevent the coupling from blowing off of the pipe end. Ford can manufacture the
Style FC4 End Cap Coupling with anchor studs or with restrainer assemblies to meet this requirement.

Bolts and Nuts - High strength low alloy steel ASTM A242 and AWWA C111
Optional: - Type 304 stainless steel
- Type 316 ainless steel Gasket - SBR Rubber
- Electro-galvanized steel Optional: - NBR (Buna-N)
- EPDM
- Blue Fluorocarbon coating

Center Sleeve - ASTM A36 Standard Location

carbon steel Optional: Center location

End Ring - AISI 1018-1020

Finish - Black shop coat
cold rolled, or extruded carbon steel
Optional: - Fusion bonded epoxy

Caution: Proper installation of end cap couplings must include the use of a thrust restraint device.

Listed below are common sizes of FC4 couplings.

Sleeve Rated Number Approx.
Nom. Pipe Pipe Catalog
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Thickness Working of Wt.

<br/> <br/> <br/>

Size O.D. Number

<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

& Length Pressure Bolts Lbs.

14.00 1/4" x 5" FC4-1400-A05R-TEC 150 9 81
14.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-1400-A07R-TEC 150 9 86
14.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-1400-B07R-BEC 150 9 84
14"
15.30 1/4" x 7" FC4-1530-A07R-TEC 150 9 95
15.30 3/8" x 7" FC4-1530-B07R-BEC 150 9 93
15.65 3/8" x 7" FC4-1565-B07R-TEC 150 9 104
16.00 1/4" x 5" FC4-1600-A05R-TEC 150 10 108
16.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-1600-A07R-TEC 150 10 114
16.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-1600-B07R-BEC 150 10 112
16"
17.40 1/4" x 7" FC4-1740-A07R-TEC 150 10 127
17.40 3/8" x 7" FC4-1740-B07R-BEC 150 10 125
17.80 3/8" x 7" FC4-1780-B07R-TEC 150 10 130
18.00 1/4" x 5" FC4-1800-A05R-TEC 150 11 127
18.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-1800-A07R-TEC 150 11 134
18.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-1800-B07R-BEC 150 11 132
18"
19.50 1/4" x 7" FC4-1950-A07R-TEC 150 11 157
19.50 3/8" x 7" FC4-1950-B07R-BEC 150 11 155
19.92 3/8" x 7" FC4-1992-B07R-TEC 150 11 173
20.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-2000-A07R-TEC 150 12 173
20.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-2000-B07R-BEC 150 12 171
20" 21.60 1/4" x 7" FC4-2160-A07R-TEC 150 12 192
21.60 3/8" x 7" FC4-2160-B07R-BEC 150 12 190
22.06 3/8" x 7" FC4-2206-B07R-TEC 150 12 197
24.00 1/4" x 7" FC4-2400-A07R-TEC 150 14 252
24.00 3/8" x 7" FC4-2400-B07R-BEC 150 14 250
24" 25.80 1/4" x 7" FC4-2580-A07R-TEC 150 14 280
25.80 3/8" x 7" FC4-2580-B07R-BEC 150 14 278
26.32 3/8" x 7" FC4-2632-B07R-TEC 150 14 296
Note: End caps are optional with any FC4 coupling shown on pages 15 or 16. To order, add “-TEC”
(tapped end cap code) or “-BEC” (blind end cap code) to the FC4 part number.

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Ford Steel Transition Couplings
Style FC5
The Ford FC5 Transition Coupling is an all steel product designed to connect plain end pipes with different OD’s. When ordering,
use the table shown on the next page or use the exact O.D. measurements of the two pipes to be joined. The numbering system
chart below shows how to order an FC5 coupling for your specific needs. Generally, the maximum differential between two pipes
to be joined may not exceed 1" except as listed. For pipes with a measured differential of more than 1", refer to Ford FC6 Steel
Reducing Couplings on page 20.

Bolts and Nuts - High strength low alloy steel per ASTM A242 and AWWA C111
Optional: - Type 304 stainless steel
- Type 316 stainless steel
- Electro-galvanized steel
- Blue Fluorocarbon coating Gaskets - SBR extruded or
molded rubber
Optional: - NBR (Buna-N)
- EPDM

Center Sleeve - ASTM A36

carbon steel

End Rings - AISI 1018-1020 cold

rolled or extruded carbon steel
Finish - Black shop coat
Optional: - Epoxy coating

Caution: Flexible couplings do not restrain axial pipe movement.

Unbalanced forces created by internal water pressure or external forces must be properly restrained.

How to order FC5 Couplings:

Our code system is used to designate the part number. Each code determines how the coupling will be manufactured. The
example shown below is an FC5-2580-2632-B15R. This steel coupling is made to couple a 25.80 O.D. pipe to a 26.32 O.D. pipe
using 3/8" by 15" long steel center sleeve, SBR gaskets, standard nuts and bolts and would be painted with our standard
shop coat.

FC5-2580-2632-B 15 R COATING, HARDWARE AND GASKET OPTIONS

COATING AND HDWR. COMBINATIONS
304 316
Standard Electro
GASKET Stainless Stainless
Alloy Galvanized
MATERIAL Steel Steel
Hdwr. Hdwr.
Product Hdwr. Hdwr.
Identification: Small End Large End Standard Shop Coat
Fabricated Pipe O.D. Pipe O.D. Coupling SBR Rubber R X Q G
Center Sleeve Length
Steel NBR (Buna-N) Rubber N H J F
Thickness 10 = 10"
Transition EPDM Rubber S M V W
A = 1/4" Steel 12 = 12" Epoxy Coated
Coupling B = 3/8" Steel 15 = 15" SBR Rubber E Y Z K
20 = 20" Buna-N Rubber C P T O
24 = 24" EPDM Rubber A B D L
Note: See item listings in catalog section to
assure that desired sizes and options are available

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 Ford Steel Transition Couplings
Style FC5

Smaller Larger DESIGN CONFIGURATION FOR

pipe pipe FC5 TRANSITION COUPLING
dia. dia.

Listed below are the common sizes of FC5 couplings.

If your pipe O.D. is not in the listed ranges, use the code number system on the previous page to cre-
ate your catalog number. Remember that the diameters of the two pipes to be joined may not vary
more than 1" except as listed. For larger variations, please refer to FC6 coupling information on page
20. Smaller sizes are shown as style FC23 on pages 8 through 11.

Nominal <br/> 1st End <br/> 2nd End <br/> Center <br/> Number <br/> Rated<br/> Approx. <br/>

Pipe <br/> Gasket <br/> Gasket<br/> Sleeve <br/> Catalog Number of

<br/> Working <br/> Wt.
<br/>

Size Range Range Information Bolts Pressure Lbs.

14.00 15.30 1/4" X 10" FC5-1400-1530-A10R 9 200 85
15.30 15.65 1/4" x 10" FC5-1530-1565-A10R 9 416 91
14"
15.30 15.98 1/4" x 10" FC5-1530-1598-A10R 9 416 96
15.30 16.22 1/4" x 10" FC5-1530-1622-A10R 9 410 97
16.00 17.40 1/4" X 10" FC5-1600-1740-A10R 10 200 96
17.40 17.80 1/4" x 10" FC5-1740-1780-A10R 10 372 102
16"
17.40 17.94 1/4" x 10" FC5-1740-1794-A10R 10 372 107
17.40 18.16 1/4" x 10" FC5-1740-1816-A10R 10 372 107
18.00 19.50 1/4" X 10" FC5-1800-1950-A10R 11 200 109
18"
19.50 19.92 1/4" x 10" FC5-1950-1992-A10R 11 337 114
20.00 21.60 1/4" X 10" FC5-2000-2160-A10R 12 200 116
20" 21.60 22.06 1/4" x 10" FC5-2160-2206-A10R 12 313 124
21.60 22.50 1/4" x 10" FC5-2160-2250-A10R 12 313 124
24.00 25.80 1/4" X 10" FC5-2400-2580-A10R 14 200 137
24" 25.80 26.32 1/4" x 10" FC5-2580-2632-A10R 14 250 146
25.80 26.48 1/4" x 10" FC5-2580-2648-A10R 14 250 146
30.00 32.00 1/4" X 10" FC5-3000-3200-A10R 16 200 157
31.74 32.00 1/4" x 10" FC5-3174-3200-A10R 16 230 165
30" 32.00 32.40 1/4" x 10" FC5-3200-3240-A10R 16 230 166
32.00 32.40 3/8" x 10" FC5-3200-3240-B10R 16 230 184
32.00 32.74 1/4" x 10" FC5-3200-3274-A10R 16 230 166
36.00 38.30 1/4" X 10" FC5-3600-3830-A10R 18 193 186
37.96 38.30 1/4" x 10" FC5-3796-3830-A10R 18 193 225
38.30 38.70 1/4" x 10" FC5-3830-3870-A10R 18 193 230
36"
38.30 38.70 3/8" x 10" FC5-3830-3870-B10R 18 193 267
38.30 38.70 3/8" x 15" FC5-3830-3870-B15R 18 193 341
38.30 39.16 1/4" x 10" FC5-3830-3916-A10R 18 193 230
44.20 44.50 3/8" x 10" FC5-4420-4450-B10R 20 250 318
44.50 45.10 3/8" x 10" FC5-4450-4510-B10R 20 250 320
42"
44.50 45.10 3/8" x 15" FC5-4450-4510-B15R 20 250 415
44.50 45.58 3/8" x 10" FC5-4450-4558-B10R 20 250 320
50.50 50.80 3/8" x 10" FC5-5050-5080-B10R 22 220 363
50.80 51.40 3/8" x 10" FC5-5080-5140-B10R 22 220 363
48"
50.80 51.40 3/8" x 15" FC5-5080-5140-B15R 22 220 465
50.80 51.98 3/8" x 10" FC5-5080-5198-B10R 22 220 363

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Ford Steel Reducing Couplings
Style FC6

Ford Steel Reducing Couplings are designed to connect plain end pipes with an O.D. differential of more than 1". When ordering,
use the table shown on the next page or use the exact O.D. measurements of the two plain end pipes to be joined.

Bolts and Nuts - High strength low alloy steel per ASTM A242 and AWWA C111
Optional: - Type 304 stainless steel
- Type 316 stainless steel
- Electro-galvanized steel
- Blue Fluorocarbon coating Body Sleeve - ASTM A36
carbon steel

Finish - Black shop coat

Optional: - Epoxy coating

Gasket - SBR Rubber

Optional: - NBR (Buna-N)
- EPDM

Rated Working Water Pressure - 150

psi working water pressure for a coupling
with a reduction of 2 nominal pipe sizes
or less.
End Rings - 4" - 12" per ASTM A536 For information about high pressure
ductile iron; 14" - 60" AISI carbon steel applications or reductions of more than
(1018-1020) or ASTM A536 ductile iron two nominal pipe sizes, please contact
your Ford Meter Box Customer Service
Representative.

Caution: Reducing couplings do not restrain axial pipe movement. Unbalanced forces created
by internal water pressure or external forces must be properly restrained.

How to order FC6 couplings:

Our code system is used to designate the part number. Each code determines how the coupling will be manufactured. Select
the large end catalog number and small catalog number from the chart on page 21. Ford will manufacture FC6 couplings to your
specifications using the material and dimensional parameters listed below. Before ordering a special pipe O.D., make sure
your O.D. is not in the listed ranges.
The example shown below is an FC6-1780-1275-R. This coupling is made to fit a 17.80 O.D. pipe and 12.75 O.D. pipe using
standard bolts and finished with a standard shop coat.

FC6-1780-1275-R
COATING, HARDWARE AND GASKET OPTIONS
COATING AND HDWR. COMBINATIONS
304 316
Standard Electro
GASKET Stainless Stainless
Alloy Galvanized
MATERIAL Steel Steel
Hdwr. Hdwr.
Hdwr. Hdwr.
Product Standard Shop Coat
Identification: SBR Rubber R X Q G
Fabricated NBR (Buna-N) Rubber N H J F
Large End Small End EPDM Rubber S M V W
Steel Pipe O.D. Pipe O.D. Epoxy Coated
Reducing
SBR Rubber E Y Z K
Coupling
NBR (Buna-N) Rubber C P T O
EPDM Rubber A B D L
Note: See item listings in catalog section to
assure that desired sizes and options are available

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 Ford Steel Reducing Couplings
Style FC6
Large End BY Small End
Nom. <br/> Large <br/> Large End <br/> Length <br/> Number <br/> Nom. <br/> Small <br/> Small End <br/> Length <br/> Number <br/>

Pipe <br/> End <br/> Catalog<br/> of<br/> of

<br/> Pipe <br/> End <br/> Catalog<br/> of<br/> of
<br/>

Size Range Number Lrg. End Bolts Size Range Number Sm. End Bolts
2.30-2.45 -245-R 7" 2
2" 2.40-2.65 -265-R 7" 2
2.65-2.88 -288-R 7" 2
3.45-3.60 -360-R 7" 3
3" 3.70-3.88 -388-R 7" 3
4.07-4.20 -420-R 7" 3
4.00 FC6-400 5" 3 4.00 -400-R 7" 3
4.50-4.80 FC6-480 5" 3 4.50-4.80 -480-R 7" 3
4" 4"
4.80-5.10 FC6-510 5" 3 4.80-5.10 -510-R 7" 3
5.15-5.57 FC6-557 5" 3 5.15-5.57 -557-R 7" 3
6.00 FC6-600 5" 4 6.00 -600-R 7" 4
6.63-6.90 FC6-690 5" 4 6.63-6.90 -690-R 7" 4
6" 6"
6.90-7.20 FC6-720 5" 4 6.90-7.20 -720-R 7" 4
7.21-7.56 FC6-756 5" 4 7.21-7.56 -756-R 7" 4
8.00 FC6-800 5" 5 8.00 -800-R 7" 5
8.63-9.05 FC6-905 5" 5 8.63-9.05 -905-R 7" 5
8" 8"
9.05-9.40 FC6-940 5" 5 9.05-9.40 -940-R 7" 5
9.40-9.74 FC6-974 5" 5 9.40-9.74 -974-R 7" 5
10.00 FC6-1000 5" 6 10.00 -1000-R 7" 6
10.75 FC6-1075 5" 6 10.75 -1075-R 7" 6
10" 11.10-11.46 FC6-1146 5" 6 10" 11.10-11.46 -1146-R 7" 6
11.42-11.77 FC6-1177 5" 6 11.42-11.77 -1177-R 7" 6
11.77-12.12 FC6-1212 5" 6 11.77-12.12 -1212-R 7" 6
12.00 FC6-1200 5" 7 12.00 -1200-R 7" 7
12.75 FC6-1275 5" 7 12.75 -1275-R 7" 7
12" 13.20-13.56 FC6-1356 5" 7 12" 13.20-13.56 -1356-R 7" 7
13.69-14.04 FC6-1404 5" 7 13.69-14.04 -1404-R 7" 7
14.04-14.38 FC6-1438 5" 7 14.04-14.38 -1438-R 7" 7
15.30-15.70 FC6-1570 5" 9 15.30-15.70 -1570-R 7" 9
14"-16" 16.00-16.35 FC6-1635 5" 9 14"-16" 16.00-16.35 -1635-R 7" 9
16.40-16.88 FC6-1688 5" 9 16.40-16.88 -1688-R 7" 9
17.40-17.80 FC6-1780 5" 10 17.40-17.80 -1780-R 7" 10
16"-18" 18.25 FC6-1825 5" 11 16"-18" 18.25 -1825-R 7" 11
18.90-19.20 FC6-1920 5" 10 18.90-19.20 -1920-R 7" 10
19.50-20.00 FC6-2000 5" 11 19.50-20.00 -2000-R 7" 11
18"-20" 18"-20"
21.60-22.06 FC6-2206 5" 12 21.60-22.06 -2206-R 7" 12
24.00 FC6-2400 5" 14 24.00 -2400-R 7" 14
24" 25.80 FC6-2580 5" 14 24" 25.80 -2580-R 7" 14
26.32 FC6-2632 5" 14 26.32 -2632-R 7" 14
30.00 FC6-3000 5" 16 30.00 -3000-R 7" 16
30" 32.00 FC6-3200 5" 16 30" 32.00 -3200-R 7" 16
32.40 FC6-3240 5" 16 32.40 -3240-R 7" 16
36.00 FC6-3600 5" 18 36.00 -3600-R 7" 18
36" 36"
38.30 FC6-3830 5" 18 38.30 -3830-R 7" 18
42.00 FC6-4200 5" 20 42.00 -4200-R 7" 20
42" 42"
44.50 FC6-4450 5" 20 44.50 -4450-R 7" 20
48.00 FC6-4800 5" 22 48.00 -4800-R 7" 22
48" 49.00 FC6-4900 5" 22 48" 49.00 -4900-R 7" 22
50.80 FC6-5080 5" 22 50.80 -5080-R 7" 22
55.00 FC6-5500 5" 24 55.00 -5500-R 7" 24
56.66 FC6-5666 5" 24 56.66 -5666-R 7" 24
54" 57.10 FC6-5710 5" 24 54" 57.10 -5710-R 7" 24
57.56 FC6-5756 5" 24 57.56 -5756-R 7" 24
57.80 FC6-5780 5" 24 57.80 -5780-R 7" 24
60.00 FC6-6000 5" 26 60.00 -6000-R 7" 26
61.00 FC6-6100 5" 26 61.00 -6100-R 7" 26
60" 60"
61.61 FC6-6161 5" 26 61.61 -6161-R 7" 26
63.40 FC6-6340 5" 26 63.40 -6340-R 7" 26

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Ford Steel Flange Coupling Adapters
Style FCA
Ford Steel Flange Coupling Adapters are used to connect plain end pipe to flanged fittings such as meters or valves. Thrust
protection must be provided to prevent the pipe from blowing out of the adapter. Optional restrainers or anchor studs are offered
as thrust protection. Fabricated steel flange coupling adapters are normally furnished with flange size matching the nominal pipe
size; however, reduced flange sizes are available. For example, a 16" FCA may be ordered with a 12" flange.

Bolts and Nuts - High strength low alloy steel per ASTM A242 and AWWA C111
Optional: - Type 304 stainless steel
- Type 316 stainless steel Finish - Black shop coat
- Electro-galvanized steel Optional: - Epoxy coating
- Blue Fluorocarbon coating

Gasket - SBR rubber

Body Sleeve - ASTM A36 Optional: - NBR (Buna-N)
carbon steel - EPDM

Anchor Studs (Optional) -

Cold rolled steel per AISI 1141

End Ring - 4" - 12" per ASTM A536

Flange - AWWA C207 class D flange. Ductile iron; 16" - 60" AISI 1018-1020
Optional: Other AWWA, ISO, DIN or custom carbon steel or ASTM A536 ductile iron
flanges are available
Caution: Flexible couplings do not restrain axial pipe movement.
Unbalanced forces created by internal water pressure or external forces must be restrained.
Restrained couplings using Uni-Flange restraints can be found in Catalog Section U.
Contact factory for details.

How to order FCA couplings:

Orders may be placed by using catalog numbers from pages 24 and 25, which designate the pipe O.D. and flange size. If
the pipe size or desired options are not listed, use the code system detailed below to create the catalog number. Each field
of the number is significant in determining exactly how the coupling will be manufactured. The example shown below is an
FCA-1780-D12R-AS4. This steel reducing flanged coupling adapter is made to fit a range of pipe sizes from 17.40" to 17.80"
and has a 12" AWWA Class D flange. The four anchor studs on this unit will prevent pipe movement up to a maximum
operating pressure of 100 psi.

Product
FCA-1780-D12R-AS4 Tie Rod Size
(not applicable to
Identification: anchor studs)
Fabricated A = 5/8"
Flange Pipe O.D.
B = 3/4"
Coupling C = 1"
Adapter Flange
D = Class D \ 150
Optional Anchor Type
pound drilling Nominal Flange
F = Class F \ 250 Size AS = Anchor Studs Number of Optional
pound drilling in Inches (requires drilling of pipe) Studs or Tie Rods
SAS = 416 Stainless Steel
COATING, HARDWARE AND GASKET OPTIONS Anchor Studs A minimum of 2 are
COATING AND HDWR. COMBINATIONS (requires drilling of pipe) required. The total needed
304 316 is determined by the force
Standard Electro *R2 = Restrainer Lugs and
GASKET Stainless Stainless to be restrained and the
Alloy Galvanized Harness
MATERIAL Steel Steel size of the pipe.
Hdwr. Hdwr. R3 = Restrainer Lugs
Hdwr. Hdwr.
Standard Shop Coat (field welded to pipe)
SBR Rubber R X Q G
NBR (Buna-N) Rubber N H J F Please contact the Ford Customer Service Department
EPDM Rubber S M V W for information about anchor studs or other restraint
Epoxy Coated requirements for your specific application.
SBR Rubber E Y Z K
NBR (Buna-N) Rubber C P T O * Restrainer harness assemblies are manufactured to a
EPDM Rubber A B D L specific pipe O.D. Please include the specific pipe O.D.
Note: See item listings in catalog section to on order. See Ford Restrainer Assemblies (page 30) for
assure that desired sizes and options are available more information.
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 Ford Steel Flange Coupling Adapters
Style FCA
Example of Part Number System

FCA-1146-D8R FCA-1110-D8R-R22A
Reducing FCA Coupling Reducing FCA Coupling with optional
restrainer lug and harness assembly
Note: Exact pipe O.D. is required to ensure
proper harness size.

Dimension Chart
A B

Standard FCA Coupling Reducing FCA Coupling

Pipe Size “A” Dimension Pipe Size “B” Dimension
4" - 6" 8.5" 4" - 12" 13.5"
8" - 48" 11.5" 14" - 30" 14.75"
36" - 48" 15"

C D

FCA Coupling with (AS)

Optional anchor studs FCA Coupling with (R2) Optional
(for ductile iron or steel pipe, Restrainer Lug and Harness Assembly
anchor studs require drilling of pipe)
Pipe Size “D” Dimension
Pipe Size “C” Dimension 4" - 6" 13.5"
4" - 6" 11.5" 8" - 48" 15.5"
8" - 48" 13.5"

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Ford Steel Flange Coupling Adapters
Style FCA

Listed below are the common sizes of FCA couplings.

If your pipe O.D. is not in the listed ranges, use the code system to create
your catalog number. (See page 22). Ductile iron flange coupling adapters are
detailed in catalog section M.
Number
Nom. Range Rated Approx.
Pipe Flange Catalog of
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Pipe (Coupling Working Wt.

<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

O.D. Size Number End Ring

<br/> <br/> <br/>

Size End) Pressure Lbs.

<br/>

Bolts
4.00 4" 4.00 FCA-400-D4R 175 3 26
4" 4.50 4" 4.50-4.80 FCA-480-D4R 175 3 26
4.80 4" 4.50-4.80 FCA-480-D4R 175 3 26
6.00 4" 6.00 FCA-600-D4R 175 4 40
6.00 6" 6.00 FCA-600-D6R 175 4 36
6.63 4" 6.63-6.90 FCA-690-D4R 175 4 40
6"
6.63 6" 6.63-6.90 FCA-690-D6R 175 4 36
6.90 4" 6.63-6.90 FCA-690-D4R 175 4 40
6.90 6" 6.63-6.90 FCA-690-D6R 175 4 36
8.63 4" 8.63-9.05 FCA-905-D4R 175 5 46
8.00 6" 8.00 FCA-800-D6R 175 5 48
8.00 8" 8.00 FCA-800-D8R 175 5 49
8.63 6" 8.63-9.05 FCA-905-D6R 175 5 53
8"
8.63 8" 8.63-9.05 FCA-905-D8R 175 5 49
9.05 4" 8.63-9.05 FCA-905-D4R 175 5 46
9.05 6" 8.63-9.05 FCA-905-D6R 175 5 53
9.05 8" 8.63-9.05 FCA-905-D8R 175 5 49
10.00 8" 10.00 FCA-1000-D8R 175 6 60
10.00 10" 10.00 FCA-1000-D10R 175 6 64
10.75 6" 10.75 FCA-1075-D6R 175 6 66
10.75 8" 10.75 FCA-1075-D8R 175 6 70
10"
10.75 10" 10.75 FCA-1075-D10R 175 6 63
11.10 6" 11.10-11.46 FCA-1146-D6R 175 6 62
11.10 8" 11.10-11.46 FCA-1146-D8R 175 6 71
11.10 10" 11.10-11.46 FCA-1146-D10R 175 6 62
12.00 10" 12.00 FCA-1200-D10R 175 7 78
12.00 12" 12.00 FCA-1200-D12R 175 7 81
12.75 8" 12.75 FCA-1275-D8R 175 7 82
12.75 10" 12.75 FCA-1275-D10R 175 7 92
12"
12.75 12" 12.75 FCA-1275-D12R 175 7 89
13.20 8" 13.20-13.56 FCA-1356-D8R 175 7 80
13.20 10" 13.20-13.56 FCA-1356-D10R 175 7 91
13.20 12" 13.20-13.56 FCA-1356-D12R 175 7 87
14.00 10" 13.69-14.04 FCA-1404-D10R 175 9 92
14.00 12" 13.69-14.04 FCA-1404-D12R 175 9 114
14" 15.30 10" 15.30-15.70 FCA-1570-D10R 175 9 131
15.30 12" 15.30-15.70 FCA-1570-D12R 175 9 151
15.30 14" 15.30 FCA-1530-D14R 150 9 121
16.00 12" 16.00-16.35 FCA-1635-D12R 175 10 152
16.00 14" 16.00-16.35 FCA-1635-D14R 150 10 166
16.00 16" 16.00 FCA-1600-D16R 150 10 138
16" 17.40 12" 17.40-17.80 FCA-1780-D12R 175 10 176
17.40 14" 17.40-17.80 FCA-1780-D14R 150 10 170
17.40 16" 17.40 FCA-1740-D16R 150 10 144
17.80 16" 17.80 FCA-1780-D16R 150 10 145

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 Ford Steel Flange Coupling Adapters
Style FCA

Listed below are the common sizes of FCA couplings.

If your pipe O.D. is not in the listed ranges, use the code system to create
your catalog number. (See page 22). Ductile iron flange coupling adapters are
detailed in catalog section M.
Number
Nom. Rated Approx.
Pipe Flange Range Catalog of
<br/> <br/> <br/>

Pipe Working Wt.

<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

O.D. Size (Coupling End) Number End Ring

<br/> <br/> <br/>

Size Pressure Lbs.

<br/>

Bolts
18.00 14" 18.00 FCA-1800-D14R 150 11 195
18.00 16" 18.00 FCA-1800-D16R 150 11 203
18.00 18" 18.00 FCA-1800-D18R 150 11 151
18"
19.50 14" 19.50-20.00 FCA-2000-D14R 150 11 194
19.50 16" 19.50-20.00 FCA-2000-D16R 150 11 210
19.50 18" 19.50 FCA-1950-D18R 150 11 154
20.00 16" 19.50-20.00 FCA-2000-D16R 150 11 210
20.00 18" 19.50-20.00 FCA-2000-D18R 150 11 194
20.00 20" 20.00 FCA-2000-D20R 150 12 175
20" 21.60 16" 21.60-22.06 FCA-2206-D16R 150 12 202
21.60 18" 21.60-22.06 FCA-2206-D18R 150 12 195
21.60 20" 21.60 FCA-2160-D20R 150 12 180
22.06 24" 22.06 FCA-2206-D24R 150 12 180
24.00 18" 24.00 FCA-2400-D18R 150 14 369
24.00 20" 24.00 FCA-2400-D20R 150 14 300
24.00 24" 24.00 FCA-2400-D24R 150 14 226
24"
25.80 18" 25.80 FCA-2580-D18R 150 14 278
25.80 20" 25.80 FCA-2580-D20R 150 14 250
25.80 24" 25.80 FCA-2580-D24R 150 14 233
30.00 20" 30.00 FCA-3000-D20R 150 16 320
30.00 24" 30.00 FCA-3000-D24R 150 16 376
30.00 30" 30.00 FCA-3000-D30R 150 16 314
30"
32.00 20" 32.00 FCA-3200-D20R 150 16 323
32.00 24" 32.00 FCA-3200-D24R 150 16 323
32.00 30" 32.00 FCA-3200-D30R 150 16 323
36.00 24" 36.00 FCA-3600-D24R 150 18 400
36.00 30" 36.00 FCA-3600-D30R 150 18 435
36.00 36" 36.00 FCA-3600-D36R 150 18 472
36"
38.30 24" 38.30 FCA-3830-D24R 150 18 439
38.30 30" 38.30 FCA-3830-D30R 150 18 420
38.30 36" 38.30 FCA-3830-D36R 150 18 411
42.00 30" 42.00 FCA-4200-D30R 150 20 550
42.00 36" 42.00 FCA-4200-D36R 150 20 600
42.00 42" 42.00 FCA-4200-D42R 150 20 628
42"
44.50 30" 44.50 FCA-4450-D30R 150 20 600
44.50 36" 44.50 FCA-4450-D36R 150 20 630
44.50 42" 44.50 FCA-4450-D42R 150 20 658
48.00 36" 48.00 FCA-4800-D36R 150 24 700
48.00 42" 48.00 FCA-4800-D42R 150 24 750
48.00 48" 48.00 FCA-4800-D48R 150 24 768
48"
50.80 36" 50.80 FCA-5080-D36R 150 24 700
50.80 42" 50.80 FCA-5080-D42R 150 24 750
50.80 48" 50.80 FCA-5080-D48R 150 24 766

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Ford Equipment Connection Fitting
Style FECF

Ford equipment connection fittings are designed to easily connect or replace flanged fittings.

The FECF allows as much as 3/4" offset or 4° deflection* between flange faces for ultimate connection ease and flexibility.
Axial rods with spherical alignment washers provide pipe restraint between flange connections. In addition to offset or angular
misalignment, the FECF has the same longitudinal adjustment found in dismantling joints. This results in the FECF being
essential for flanged connections, especially in industrial and plant applications.

Available in sizes 3" - 24" for AWWA,

ASME, and ISO flanges Rods are ASTM A193 B7 steel material with 304 (B8)
and 316 (B8M) stainless steel available

Spherical washers on the flange lugs

keep rods straight and properly loaded

Fusion bonded epoxy (per AWWA C213)

on all major components

Options include stainless steel

hardware and EPDM or NBR
gasket material

Rated for 275 psi on sizes 3"- 6", 175 psi on sizes 8"-12", and 150 psi on sizes 14"- 24"
*Maximum deflection based on nominal pipe size. See chart on page N-27.

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 Ford Equipment Connection Fitting
Style FECF

PART NUMBER STRUCTURE

FLANGE CLASS NOMINAL FLANGE COATING, HARDWARE AND GASKET OPTIONS
TWO FLANGED (D, E, OR F) SIZE (3" - 24") COATING AND HDWR. COMBINATIONS
COUPLING ADAPTORS 304 316
Standard Electro
(FCA) WITH SLIP PIPE GASKET Stainless Stainless
Alloy Galvanized
MATERIAL Steel Steel
Hdwr. Hdwr.
Hdwr. Hdwr.
Standard Shop Coat
SBR Rubber R X Q G
NBR (Buna-N) Rubber N H J F

FECF-XYZ
EPDM Rubber S M V W
Epoxy Coated
SBR Rubber E Y Z K
NBR (Buna-N) Rubber C P T O
EPDM Rubber A B D L
Note: See item listings in catalog section to
assure that desired sizes and options are available

“U/U100” can be added to the end of the catalog number to indicate domestic requirements.
Part number example: FECF-D16R designates an FECF with 16" class D flange and SBR gasket and standard alloy bolts.

PRESSURE RATING
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE RWP (PSI) SAFETY FACTOR
3" - 6" 275 2:1
8" - 12" 175 2:1
14" - 24" 150 2:1

ALLOWABLE OFFSET AND DEFLECTION

APPROX. FACE TO
OFFSET DEFLECTION
FACE DISTANCE TIE ROD
(IN) (DEG)
NPS (A)
AT A AT A AT A AT A
MIN NOM MAX LENGTH SIZE QTY
MIN MAX MIN MAX
3" 25" 26" 27" 0.5" 0.75" 3° 3.5° 36" 5/8" 2
4" 25" 26" 27" 0.5" 0.75" 3° 3.5° 36" 5/8" 2
6" 25" 26" 27" 0.5" 0.75" 2.5° 3.5° 36" 3/4" 2
8" 31" 32" 33" 0.5" 0.75" 2.5° 3° 48" 3/4" 2
10" 32" 33" 34" 0.5" 0.75" 3° 3° 48" 1" 2
12" 32" 33" 34" 0.5" 0.75" 2.5° 3° 48" 1" 2
14" 33" 34.5" 36" 0.5" 0.75" 3° 3.5° 48" 1" 2
16" 33" 34.5" 36" 0.5" 0.75" 3° 3.5° 48" 1" 2
18" 33" 34.5" 36" 0.5" 0.75" 3° 3.5° 48" 1 1/8" 3
20" 33" 34.5" 36" 0.5" 0.75" 3° 3.5° 48" 1 1/8" 4
24" 33" 34.5" 36" 0.5" 0.75" 3° 3.5° 48" 1 1/4" 5
For more offset/deflection, please contact Ford Meter Box.
A = Approximate face to face distance is the distance between the outer flat faces (flange faces that
will be connected to the field/existing mating flange) of the FECF connection fitting flanges.

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Ford Dismantling Joint
Style FDJ
Ford Dismantling Joints are flanged joint fittings that provide longitudinal adjustment in a flanged piping system. This allows for
flexibility during design and installation as well as easy accessibility for maintenance.

Bolts and Nuts - High strength, Body and Adjusting Pipe - Flanges - ASTM A36 carbon steel,
low alloy steel per AWWA C111 ASTM A36 carbon steel AWWA C207 Class D
Optional: - Blue Fluorocarbon coating Other flanges available upon request
Tie Rods are optional.
ASTM A193, Grade B7 Style A
Optional: Blue
Fluorocarbon coating 4" - 12" furnished
with cross bolts
and tee-bolts
(shown less tie rods)

Body and End Ring

(Style A) - Ductile iron per
Style B ASTM A536 65-45-12

Finish - Black shop coat End Ring - Cold rolled or

Optional: - Epoxy coating extruded carbon steel per
ANSI 1018-1020

Gaskets - SBR extruded or molded

rubber per ASTM D2000

150 psi rated working water pressure. Higher pressure ratings available. Please contact factory.
Unbalanced forces created by internal water pressure or external forces must be restrained.

*Dismantling Joints Less Tie Rods

Nominal Catalog Nominal Minimum Maximum Approx.
Style
Size Number Length Length Length Weight Lbs.
2" FDJ-D2R B 12-1/8" 10-1/2" 13-3/4" 27
3" FDJ-D3R A 8-5/16" 7-1/2" 9-1/8" 31
4" FDJ-D4R A 8-1/16" 7-1/8" 9" 39
6" FDJ-D6R A 9" 8" 10" 59
8" FDJ-D8R A 9-1/16" 8-1/8" 10" 80
10" FDJ-D10R A 10-1/2" 9-1/2" 11-1/2" 93
12" FDJ-D12R B 15-1/2" 14" 17" 165
14" FDJ-D14R B 14-3/4" 13-1/4" 16-1/4" 192
16" FDJ-D16R B 15" 13-1/2" 16-1/2" 249
18" FDJ-D18R B 15-1/8" 13-5/8" 16-5/8" 270
20" FDJ-D20R B 15-1/8" 13-5/8" 16-5/8" 310
24" FDJ-D24R B 15-1/4" 13-3/4" 16-3/4" 396
30" FDJ-D30R B 15-7/8" 14-3/4" 17" 605
36" FDJ-D36R B 16-1/4" 15-1/4" 17-1/4" 971
*Dismantling Joints with Tie Rods
Nominal Catalog Nominal Minimum Maximum Tie Rods Approx.
Style
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Size Number Length Length Length Number Size Weight Lbs.

4" FDJ-D4R-R A 8-1/16" 7-1/8" 9" 2 5/8" x 14" 39
6" FDJ-D6R-R A 9" 8" 10" 2 3/4" x 15" 59
8" FDJ-D8R-R A 9-1/16" 8-1/8" 10" 2 3/4" x 15" 80
10" FDJ-D10R-R A 10-1/2" 9-1/2" 11-1/2" 2 7/8" x 17" 93
12" FDJ-D12R-R B 15-1/2" 14" 17" 2 7/8" x 24" 165
14" FDJ-D14R-R B 14-3/4" 13-1/4" 16-1/4" 2 1" x 24" 192
16" FDJ-D16R-R B 15" 13-1/2" 16-1/2" 2 1" x 24" 249
18" FDJ-D18R-R B 15-1/8" 13-5/8" 16-5/8" 2 1-1/8" x 24" 270
20" FDJ-D20R-R B 15-1/8" 13-5/8" 16-5/8" 2 1-1/8" x 24" 310
24" FDJ-D24R-R B 15-1/4" 13-3/4" 16-3/4" 2 1-1/4" x 30" 396
30" FDJ-D30R-R B 15-7/8" 14-3/4" 17" 4 1-1/4" x 30" 605
36" FDJ-D36R-R B 16-1/4" 15-1/4" 17-1/4" 4 1-1/2" x 30" 971
* These dimensions are accurate for the items listed above. Refer to individual submittals for all other configurations.

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 Ford Steel Expansion Joints
Style FEJ
Ford Expansion Joint Couplings (FEJ) are specified for piping projects to allow for thermal expansion and contraction. The amount
of movement is a factor of the pipe material, the pipeline length, the temperature differential and structural movement. The chart
on page 31 shows linear pipe expansion of commonly used water pipe materials.
The Single Expansion Joint Coupling (FEJ1) features 10" of overall pipe movement with limit rods that transfer pipe
movement to any additional expansion joints. The slip pipe provides a non-abrasive surface to prevent damage to the
packing glands. The friction of the packing glands on the slip pipe may be field adjusted using the packing adjusting nuts.
Pipe movement may be controlled in both directions unless the Expansion Joint is anchored to a supporting structure. The
expansion joint is available with either flanged ends or plain ends, beveled for field welding.

Single Expansion Joint - FEJ1

(with flanged ends)

FEJ1-863-F

Body Packing Limit Rods Finish

ASTM A36 carbon steel Adjustable packing consisting 5/8" cold rolled carbon steel Black shop coat
of NBR (Buna-N) rubber and jute, per AISI 4140 minimum
navy grade flax with tallow yield 90,000 psi

Expansion Stop Limit Rod Nuts

Slip Pipe
Clad/plated carbon steel
Ends or stainless steel to meet
Plain end steel beveled for AWWA Standard C221
field welding or steel flange per
AWWA C207 Class D-ANSI
150 lb. drilling Limit Ring
Packing Adjusting Nuts

Overall Length: Single end style 41" contracted, 51" expanded

Double end style 73" contracted, 83" expanded

The Double Expansion Joint Coupling (FEJ2) also features two slip pipes and adjustable packing glands. The Double Style
Expansion Coupling should be permanently attached to a supporting structure in the middle of the sleeve to force equal pipe
movement of 5" in both directions. The expansion joint is available with either flanged ends or plain ends, beveled for field
welding.

Double Expansion - FEJ2

(with plain ends)

FEJ2-863-P

Anchor Point

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Ford Steel Expansion Joints
Style FEJ

Listed below are common sizes of FEJ couplings.

Nom. No. of Type of Rated Approx.
Pipe
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Pipe Packing End Catalog Number Working Wt.

<br/>

O.D.
<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>

Size Chambers Connection Pressure Lbs.

1 Plain FEJ1-450-P 150 97
2 Plain FEJ2-450-P 150 148
4" 4.50
1 Flanged FEJ1-450-F 150 114
2 Flanged FEJ2-450-F 150 165
1 Plain FEJ1-663-P 150 139
2 Plain FEJ2-663-P 150 310
6" 6.63
1 Flanged FEJ1-663-F 150 160
2 Flanged FEJ2-663-F 150 331
1 Plain FEJ1-863-P 150 214
2 Plain FEJ2-863-P 150 340
8" 8.63
1 Flanged FEJ1-863-F 150 244
2 Flanged FEJ2-863-F 150 370
1 Plain FEJ1-1075-P 150 244
2 Plain FEJ2-1075-P 150 447
10" 10.75
1 Flanged FEJ1-1075-F 150 283
2 Flanged FEJ2-1075-F 150 487
1 Plain FEJ1-1275-P 150 299
2 Plain FEJ2-1275-P 150 551
12" 12.75
1 Flanged FEJ1-1275-F 150 366
2 Flanged FEJ2-1275-F 150 618
1 Plain FEJ1-1400-P 150 338
2 Plain FEJ2-1400-P 150 514
14" 14.00
1 Flanged FEJ1-1400-F 150 426
2 Flanged FEJ2-1400-F 150 602
1 Plain FEJ1-1600-P 150 389
2 Plain FEJ2-1600-P 150 587
16" 16.00
1 Flanged FEJ1-1600-F 150 513
2 Flanged FEJ2-1600-F 150 711
1 Plain FEJ1-1800-P 125 426
2 Plain FEJ2-1800-P 125 662
18" 18.00
1 Flanged FEJ1-1800-F 125 552
2 Flanged FEJ2-1800-F 125 788
1 Plain FEJ1-2000-P 110 497
2 Plain FEJ2-2000-P 110 738
20" 20.00
1 Flanged FEJ1-2000-F 110 655
2 Flanged FEJ2-2000-F 110 895
1 Plain FEJ1-2400-P 100 607
2 Plain FEJ2-2400-P 100 887
24" 24.00
1 Flanged FEJ1-2400-F 100 843
2 Flanged FEJ2-2400-F 100 1103

FEJ1-863-F

FEJ2-863-P

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 Ford Steel Expansion Joints
Style FEJ

Ford FEJ Expansion Joint Couplings are specified for piping projects to allow for thermal expansion and contraction of pipe.
Actual pipe movement is a result of changes in the ambient temperature, changes to the line content, and/or movement of the
pipe supporting structures. The amount of movement is a factor of the pipe material, the pipeline length, and the temperature
differential. The number of expansion joints required on each project is determined by the total pipe expansion. Each expansion
joint controls 10" of pipe movement. The following chart shows linear pipe expansion of commonly used water pipe materials.
Structural movement can also effect pipe expansion and contraction.

LINEAR EXPANSION OF PIPE*

Temperature Increase in inches per 100 feet of pipe
Differential from 0 to temperature indicated
Degrees Cast Ductile Wrought Brass
Concrete Steel PVC HDPE
Fahrenheit Iron Iron Iron & Copper
0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
10 0.066 0.072 0.074 0.076 0.079 0.114 0.360 0.960
20 0.132 0.144 0.149 0.152 0.158 0.228 0.720 1.920
30 0.198 0.216 0.223 0.228 0.237 0.342 1.080 2.880
40 0.264 0.288 0.298 0.304 0.316 0.456 1.440 3.840
50 0.330 0.360 0.372 0.380 0.395 0.570 1.800 4.800
60 0.396 0.432 0.446 0.465 0.474 0.684 2.160 5.760
70 0.462 0.504 0.521 0.532 0.553 0.798 2.520 6.720
80 0.528 0.576 0.595 0.608 0.632 0.912 2.880 7.680
90 0.594 0.648 0.670 0.684 0.711 1.206 3.240 8.640
100 0.660 0.744 0.744 0.76 0.79 1.14 3.600 9.600
125 0.825 0.88 0.930 0.92 0.97 1.40 4.500 12.000
150 0.990 1.10 1.116 1.15 1.21 1.75 5.400 14.400
175 1.155 1.28 1.302 1.34 1.41 2.04 6.300 16.800

To calculate total pipe movement: 1. Determine the temperature range in your

geographic area, 2. Cross reference with the appropriate pipe material from the
above table. Note: This figure is based on 100 feet of pipe. Total pipe expansion
must take into account the entire length of pipe and the affects of other structural
variations.

*This table is a general guide for pipe expansion/contraction length only. It is not
intended to recommend or approve any pipe or appurtenance (either direct or
indirect) for use at a listed temperature or temperature range. Internal pressure
variations can also affect plastic pipe length changes.

Installation Instructions for Ford Steel Expansion Joints

IMPORTANT: Besides thermal changes, installation must account for withstanding other structural variations.
Ford Expansion Joints are shipped in the fully closed position and must be adjusted to meet field temperature conditions during
installation and the subsequent affects of structural variations. To adjust for thermal expansion and contraction of the pipe, follow
these instructions:
FOR FEJ1 SINGLE END STYLE EXPANSION JOINT ONLY
1. Calculate the initial installation setting by solving the formula below.
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE - INSTALLATION TEMPERATURE
X 10 = INITIAL SETTING IN INCHES
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE - MINIMUM TEMPERATURE
2. Move limit rod nuts to initial setting as calculated in step 1 by measuring from closed position.
Expand joint to this position. Attach both expansion joint ends to main line pipe.
3. Make final adjustments by positioning limit rod nuts as follows:
TOTAL JOINT RANGE EXPANSION (NORMALLY 10") - INITIAL SETTING = LIMIT ROD NUT DISTANCE FROM LIMIT RING
4. Make sure pipe is properly aligned to ensure ease of expansion.
5. Tighten packing adjusting nuts to 60 ft-lbs.
6. Apply water pressure and test for leaks. If leaks appear around slip pipe, tighten packing gland nuts evenly until leak stops.

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Ford Restrainer Assemblies
Style FR

Ford Restrainers (FR Style) are designed to prevent pipe movement caused by expansion and contraction, pressure surges, water
hammer, and unstable ground conditions. The FR1 Harness-style Restrainer Assembly is suitable for pipe that cannot be easily
welded in the field. The clamping force provided by the harness is evenly distributed along the surface of the pipe to prevent
damage. All harness assemblies are manufactured for an exact pipe O.D.
The harness to lug restrainer assembly, style FR2, requires field welding of the lugs to steel pipe. This is normally done after the
harness assembly is installed, in order to ensure proper alignment for the tie rods. The FR3 lug-to-lug style restrainer assembly is
used to restrain steel pipe to pipe or to fittings such as a flanged coupling adapter.

Finish - Black shop coat

Tie Rods
Harness - ASTM A36 Optional: Fusion bonded epoxy
carbon steel
(field weld required)

Bolts and Nuts -

Grade 5 steel with
zinc plating
H

Lugs - ASTM A36

L 3/8" carbon steel
Critical Dimensions - L and H dimensions will vary
based on application. The L dimension and the type Note: FR restraints
(manufacturer and model number) of joint to be are custom built to the
restrained need to be specified by the user. application. Contact
factory for psi rating.
DIAGRAM SHOWS TYPICAL FR2 HARNESS-TO-LUG ASSEMBLY

How to order FR Restrainer

Select from page 31 the style assembly most suitable for your application. Note working pressure, pipe O.D., pipe type and all
critical dimensions (see drawing above) required for installation. Dimension information is critical to ensure the tie rods will clear
pipe joints or any other fitting involved.
Our code system is used to designate the part number. Each code determines how the assembly will be manufactured. Ford
will manufacture FR Restrainer assemblies to your specifications. The example shown below is a FR1-663P-690D-2A. This is
a harness assembly made to restrain a 6.63 O.D. plastic pipe to a 6.90 O.D. ductile iron pipe and uses two, 5/8" tie rods. All
restrainer assemblies are individually quoted.

FR1-663 P-690 D- 2 A
Tie Rod Table
Size and Quantity
for 150 PSI rated
working pressure
Tie Rod Size
Nom
A = 5/8" Rod
Pipe Qty.
B = 3/4" Size
Size
Pipe O.D. Pipe O.D. C = 1" 4 2 5/8"
Tie Rod Quantity 6 2 5/8"
8 2 5/8"
Product Identification: Type of pipe Type of pipe The total of rods 10 2 3/4"
Restrainer Assembly S = Steel S = Steel needed will be 12 4 5/8"
P = Plastic P = Plastic determined by the 14 4 3/4"
FR1=Harness Assembly
D = Iron D = Iron force restrained. 16 6 3/4"
FR2=Harness-To-Lug Assembly
Select quantity
FR3=Lug-To-Lug Assembly
from tie rod table.
Harness assembly
Be sure to check the Uni-Flange Catalog and Price Book for must have an even
additional information and options for restraining PVC and number of tie rods.
ductile iron pipe joints. Contact Ford for technical support
as well as for pricing and availability information regarding
restrainer assemblies.

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 Ford Restrainer Assemblies
Style FR

FR1

FR1 - Harness Style Restrainer Assembly

Saddle to saddle assembly for use on steel,
PVC, cast iron or ductile iron pipe.
FR2 A complete assembly includes 2 harnesses
and a minimum of 2 tie rods.

Field Weld

Steel Pipe

FR3

FR2 - Harness-To-Lug Style Restrainer Assembly

Harness to lug assembly for use on steel pipe
A complete assembly includes 1 harness,
and a minimum of 2 lugs and 2 tie rods.

FR4

Field Weld Field Weld

Steel Pipe Steel Pipe

FR5

FR3 - Lug-To-Lug Style Restrainer Assembly

Lug to lug assembly for use on steel pipe or
steel fittings such as a steel flange coupling adapter.
A complete assembly includes a minimum of
4 lugs and 2 tie rods.

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Ford Steel Weld-On Tapping Sleeves
Style FWS
The Ford Weld-on Tapping Sleeve is designed for field welding to steel pipe. The saddle, sized to fit the pipe, has rounded
corners to allow a continuous weld. The welding surface is not painted. The standard steel flange conforms to AWWA C207
Class D ANSI 150 drilling and all sleeves are furnished with a 3/4" test port. Please note that sleeves with outlet sizes through
12" require the use of a shell cutter 1/2" smaller than the nominal flange size. Larger sizes require a shell cutter 1" smaller
than the flange size.

Flange
Standard: AWWA C207
Class D - ANSI 150 Body
Optional: Other AWWA, 150, ASTM A36 carbon steel
DIN, or custom flanges

Test Plug
3/4" Iron pipe thread with Finish
square operating head Black shop coat

Ford Ultra-Seal Cap Style Flange Gaskets are recommended for best results. See catalog Section AA.

Style FWS Weld-On Tapping Sleeves

Nom <br/> Pipe<br/> Flange
<br/> Catalog
<br/> Pressure <br/>

Pipe Size O.D. Size Number Rating

3" 3.50 3" FWS-350-3 175
3" FWS-400-3 175
4.00
4" FWS-400-4 175
4"
3" FWS-450-3 175
4.50
4" FWS-450-4 175
4" FWS-600-4 175
6.00
6" FWS-600-6 175
6"
4" FWS-663-4 175
6.63
6" FWS-663-6 175
4" FWS-800-4 175
8.00 6" FWS-800-6 175
8" FWS-800-8 175
8"
4" FWS-863-4 175
8.63 6" FWS-863-6 175
8" FWS-863-8 175
6" FWS-1000-6 175
10.00 8" FWS-1000-8 175
10" FWS-1000-10 175
10" 4" FWS-1075-4 175
6" FWS-1075-6 175
10.75
8" FWS-1075-8 175
10" FWS-1075-10 175
8" FWS-1200-8 175
12.00 10" FWS-1200-10 175
12" FWS-1200-12 175
4" FWS-1275-4 175
12"
6" FWS-1275-6 175
12.75 8" FWS-1275-8 175
10" FWS-1275-10 175
12" FWS-1275-12 175
Larger sizes available. Please contact factory for more information.
See catalog section AA for bolt-on style tapping sleeves.

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 Ford Miscellaneous Steel Fittings
The following fittings are commonly used for plant installation and can be modified for specialized requirements. Use the drawings
below as a reference when requesting a quotation. All fabricated steel fittings will conform to dimensions tables in AWWA C208.

a D
D

Tee
R L A

Spool Piece
D

A A

a
D
D 3-Piece Elbow \ 22.5° to 45°
Cross
a A

R
A A
S

D2 D1
a

D B
4-Piece Elbow \ 45° to 67.5° L
Reducer
D D
Z
a

True Wye
A
F
D
g
Le

R D G

a
D
D
5-Piece Elbow \ 67.5° to 90° Lateral Run
45° min; 75° max G
H
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Stainless Steel Inserts
For HDPE Pipe

Ford stainless steel inserts prevent HDPE pipe from losing rigidity on the end
while also keeping the gasket or restraint functioning properly on the pipe. With
one end tapered and a lip on the other, the solid design is easy to install and
can't be over-inserted.

Features:
● Solid design on 6" and larger sizes. 3" and 4" design may be solid or wedged.
● Type 304 stainless steel per ASTM A240 (with optional 316 stainless steel)
● Chemically passivated to restore natural corrosion-resistant state
● Durable, ergonomic design allows for a simple installation and long-lasting life
Nom. Pipe Size *Catalog Number Length Gauge / Thickness Approx. Wt. Lbs.
3" INSERT-3-xxx 14 1.7
6" - 8"
4" INSERT-4-xxx 20 1.0
6" INSERT-6-xxx 18 2.1
8" INSERT-8-xxx 18 2.8
10" INSERT-10-xxxx 18 3.5
12" INSERT-12-xxxx 18 4.1
14" INSERT-14-xxxx 16 5.7
16" INSERT-16-xxxx 7-3/8" 16 6.5
18" INSERT-18-xxxx 16 7.4
20" INSERT-20-xxxx 16 8.2
24" INSERT-24-xxxx 16 9.6
30" INSERT-30-xxxx 12 20.4
36" INSERT-36-xxxx 12 25.0
* When ordering, the pipe inside diameter is required. For example, when ordering for
an 8" pipe with an I.D. of 7.305", the part number is INSERT-8-7305.
Contact factory for sizes larger than 36" or high pressure applications.
Add “-Q” for 316 stainless steel

Fabricated Spools
Ford fabricated spools can be manufactured with a plain end (3" - 48"), flange (3"
- 48") or MJ Adapter (3" - 24") end combinations, providing the ultimate in custom
connection fittings. Available in carbon steel, 304 or 316 stainless steel, along with an
option for epoxy coating, Ford can accommodate many custom needs for connection
spools.

Part Numbering System

End Type
PE = Plain End
D = AWWA Class D Flange
E = AWWA Class E Flange
F = AWWA Class F Flange Coating
Material MJ = MJ Adapter End (Blank) = *Black Alkyd
(Blank) = Carbon Steel PN10 = PN 10 Flange Enamel Shop
X = 304 Stainless PN16 = PN 16 Flange Coat
Q = 316 Stainless PN25 = PN 25 Flange E = Epoxy

SPOOLX-12PE-12D-L12-E
Size
3"-48" Plain End or Flanged End Length
3"-24" MJ End **6"-24"

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 O.D. Chart
PVC/HDPE DUCTILE / CAST IRON ASBESTOS-CEMENT STEEL COPPER
PVC/HDPE
PIPE (Steel Rough Barrel
C900 Classes Machined End
SIZE Size) O.D. Class O.D. Type O.D. O.D.
O.D.
O.D. O.D. Pit Spun Min - Max
1/2" .84 STD. .84 .625
3/4" 1.05 STD. 1.05 .875
1" 1.32 STD. 1.32 1.125
1-1/4" 1.66 STD. 1.66 1.375
1-1/2" 1.90 STD. 1.90 1.625
2" 2.38 2.50 STD. 2.38 2.125
2-1/2" 2.88 STD. 2.88 2.625
A 3.80 100 3.74 4.00 O.D. 3.00
3" 3.50 B, C, D 50 - 350 3.96 150 3.84 4.10 3.125
200 3.84 4.29 STD. 3.50
3-1/2" STD. 4.00 3.625
A 50 - 350 4.80 100 4.64 4.79 - 5.14 O.D. 4.00
4" 4.50 4.80 B, C, D 5.00 150 4.81 4.97 - 5.27 4.125
200 4.81 5.22 - 5.57 STD. 4.50
4-1/2" STD. 5.00
5" STD. 5.56 5.125
A 50 - 350 6.90 100 6.91 7.05 - 7.40 O.D. 6.00
6" 6.63 6.90 B, C, D, 7.10 150 6.91 7.07 - 7.37 6.125
E, F 7.22 200 6.91 7.26 - 7.56 STD. 6.63
7" STD. 7.63
A, B, 50 - 300 9.05 100 9.11 9.22 - 9.57 O.D. 8.00
8" 8.63 9.05 C, D, 350 9.30 150 9.11 9.27 - 9.57
E, F 9.42 200 9.11 9.39 - 9.74 STD. 8.63
9" STD. 9.63
A, B, 50 - 200 11.10 100 11.24 11.42 - 11.77 O.D. 10.00
10" 10.75 11.10 C, D, 250 - 350 11.40 150 11.66 11.82 - 12.12
E, F 11.60 200 11.66 11.77 - 12.12 STD. 10.75
A, B, 50 - 200 13.20 100 13.44 13.69 - 14.04 O.D. 12.00
12" 12.75 13.20 C, D, 250 - 350 13.50 150 13.92 14.08 - 14.38
E, F 13.76 200 13.92 14.03 - 14.38 STD. 12.75
A, B, 50 - 100 15.30 100 15.07 15.40 - 15.80
14" 14.00 15.30 C, D, 150 - 300 15.65 150 16.22 16.38 - 16.73 STD. 14.00
E, F 15.98 200 16.22 16.48 - 16.88
A, B, 50 - 100 17.40 100 17.14 17.54 - 17.94
16" 16.00 17.40 C, D, 150 - 300 17.80 150 18.46 18.62 - 18.97 STD. 16.00
E, F 18.16 200 18.46 18.79 - 19.19
A, B 50 - 100 19.50 100 19.90 20.44
18" 18.00 19.50 C, D 150 - 250 19.92 150 20.94 21.20 STD. 18.00
200 22.18
A, B, 50 - 100 21.60 100 22.12 22.50
20" 20.00 21.60 C, D 150 - 250 22.06 150 23.28 23.54 STD. 20.00
200 24.66
22" STD. 22.00
A, B, 50 - 100 25.80 100 26.48 27.17
24" 24.00 25.80 C, D 150 - 250 26.32 150 27.96 28.22 STD. 24.00
200 29.62
A 31.74
B 50 - 350 32.00
30" 30.00 32.00 STD. 30.00
C 32.40
D 32.74
A 37.96
B 50 - 350 38.30
36" 36.00 38.30 STD. 36.00
C 38.70
D 39.16
A 44.20
B 50 - 350 44.50
42" 44.50 STD. 42.00
C 45.10
D 45.58
A 50.50
B 50 - 350 50.80
48" 50.80 STD. 48.00
C 51.40
D 51.98
A 56.66
B 57.10
54" 50 - 350 57.56 STD. 54.00
C 57.80
D 58.40
50 - 350 61.61
A 62.80
60" B 63.40 STD. 60.00
C 64.20
D 64.82
Note:Due to variations in outside diameters and specifications, dimensions listed above are approximate. For this reason,
determine the pipe O.D. before ordering. N-37
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