Technical Information

FASTLOCK™ fittings are made from malleable cast iron. The annealing process used in their manufacturing provides them with a greater malleability well suited for press connections. During manufacturing, all FASTLOCK™ fittings are hot-dipped in 99.99% pure, molten zinc. This process completely coats the fittings’ surface inside and outside, giving them additional strength and providing a resistance to oxide corrosion, making them excellent for use in drinking water systems.

FASTLOCK™ fittings ensure a tightly sealed connection utilizing a pre-assembled sealing gasket and stainless steel gripping ring. The thick EPDM sealing gasket provides a wide contact surface between the fitting and the pipe, ensuring the connection is air and water tight after pressing. The AISI 316L stainless steel ring grips the pipe and prevents it from pulling out, even in cases of very high pressure. Tabs on the fitting end retain the sealing gasket and stainless steel gripping ring.

The diagram to the right illustrates how all of these features provide FASTLOCK™ fittings with a strong and secure press connection.

Applications & Operating Parameters

Applications:
Water
HVAC
Compressed Air
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Operating Parameters:
Temperature: 0° F – 250° F
Maximum Operating Pressure: 200 PSI

Approvals

ISO 9001:2000 Certified
IAPMO Approved: Uniform Plumbing Code
NSF-61-4 Certifed
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Approval Code P3-0111-333

Pipe for FASTLOCK™

FASTLOCK™ fittings are for use on ASTM A53 compliant schedule 10 through schedule 40 black or galvanized steel pipe only.

Press Tools for FASTLOCK™

FASTLOCK™ Jaws: FASTLOCK™ fittings are for use with FASTLOCK™ approved jaws only. FASTLOCK™ jaws are suited for use on most 1/2" – 2" press tools available with a press force of at least 32kN. More...

Press Tools: FASTLOCK™ jaws must be used with a press tool for sizes up to 2" with a press force of at least 32kN (7193.8 lbf) and operating either at 110 volts or on battery power. FASTLOCK™ jaws are compatible with the press tools by Ridgid®, Rothenberger®, REMS®, and Stanley® VIRAX® including the following models: