RANGER COUPLINGS

RANGER products, in the form of wide range couplings and flange adaptors, are designed to join pipes of various outside diameters with the same or different nominal bore. Because of the wide range tolerance on O.D. (Up to 23mm) a single RANGER coupling can connect steel, ductile iron, UPVC, cast iron, asbestos cement and other rigid pipe materials. RANGER Flange adaptors facilitate the connection of plain ended pipe to flanged ancilliary products , in the same range of outside diameters, and multi drilling flanges further simplify installation. The ability of RANGER couplings to join dissimilar pipe materials is a bonus feature in both repair or permanent situations. Corrosion protection for RANGER products is available in Fusion Bonded Epoxy, Red Oxide Primer and Galvanised finish as standard. Optional coatings to customer specifications are available on request. RANGER products have application in the reticulation of potable water, waste water and sewage as well as in the marine, mining, oil, gas and general engineering sectors. Because of the RANGERS wide range tolerance on pipe O.D., on site guesswork is eliminated and stock range holdings are optimised. Moulded, circumferentially ribbed or specially profiled gaskets, generally in EPDM or NBR materials, provide for smooth installation by minimising contact friction. RANGER gaskets are designed to provide a leak tight seal across the O.D. range per nominal size and still allow for thermal expansion and contraction of the pipe up to 5mm per gasket, facilitated through gasket deformation. To facilitate installation and avoid possible creep under rising load, it is strongly recommended that the RANGER rubber sealing gaskets are well lubricated with a suitable non toxic soap solution before the introduction of the pipe. This practice should obviate the need for re tightening the fasteners after pressure testing, and further facilitate the seating of the joint components.

RANGER COUPLINGS

EPDM to: BS EN681-1:1990 BS 6920 Approved

RANGER PRODUCTS COMPLY WITH AWWA: C219, BS 534 : 1990, BS 4772 : 1998 AND SABS 1808-2 :1998:

RANGER COUPLING
SUITABLE FOR JOINING PIPES OF SIMILAR OR DISSIMILAR MATERIALS WITHIN THE O.D. RANGE. USE AS A STRAIGHT COUPLING, OR IN PLACE OF A STEPPED COUPLING WITHIN THE O.D. RANGE

NOM. BORE 50mm/2 65mm/2.5 80mm/3 100mm/4 125mm/5 150mm/6 175mm/7 200mm/8 225mm/9 250mm/10 250mm/10 300mm/12 300mm/12 350mm/14 400mm/16 450mm/18 500mm/20 600mm/24

PIPE O.D. RANGE 59-72 mm 72-85mm 88-103 mm 109-128 mm 138-153 mm 159-182 mm 192-210 mm 218-235 mm 230-247 mm 250-267 mm 272-289 mm 315-332 mm 322-340 mm 374-391 mm 417-437 mm 480-500 mm 526-546 mm 630-650 mm

PIPE MATERIAL SUITABILITY STEEL (imperial+metric), UPVC, DI, CI, AC (imperial), ABS/DWV STEEL (imperial+metric), UPVC, DI, CI, AC (imperial), ABS/DWV STEEL (imperial+metric), UPVC, DI, CI, AC (imperial), ABS/DWV STEEL (imperial+metric), UPVC, DI, CI, AC (cod), AC (imperial) STEEL (imperial+metric), UPVC, DI, CI, AC (cod), AC (imperial) STEEL (imperial+metric), UPVC, DI, CI, AC (cod), AC (cid), AC (imperial) STEEL (imperial+metric), UPVC, CI, AC (imperial) STEEL (imperial+metric), UPVC, DI, CI, AC (cod), AC (cid), AC (imperial), GRP STEEL (imperial+metric), DI, AC (cod), AC (cid), AC (imperial) STEEL (imperial+metric), UPVC, AC (cid) STEEL (imperial+metric), UPVC, DI, CI, AC (cod), AC (cid), AC (imperial), GRP STEEL (imperial+metric), UPVC, DI, AC (cid 24), GRP STEEL (imperial+metric), DI, AC Class 12 DI, GRP, AC Class 6 DI, AC Class 6 and 12 DI, AC Class 6 and 12, UPVC DI, AC Class 6 and 12 DI, AC Class 6, Imperial CI/CL

MAX WORKING PRESSURE: 16 BAR SETTING GAP: 19mm TOLERANCE ON ANGULAR DEFLECTION: 6 DEGREES EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION RANGE: 0-10mm RECOMMENDED BOLT TORQUE: 60-80 Nm

STRAIGHT COUPLINGS

KLAMFLEX straight couplings join pipes of the same outside diameter. Couplings up to 324mm OD are delivered pre-assembled. Larger sizes are delivered ready for site assembly on the pipe. KLAMFLEX couplings can be manufactured to suit both metric and imperial dimensions for Steel, uPVC, Ductile Iron, G.R.P., Fibre Cement, Stainless Steel, Aluminium Alloys and virtually all other rigid pipe materials.

STRAIGHT COUPLINGS

STRAIGHT COUPLINGS
The sizes shown in the schedules of dimensions are for guide purposes. KLAMFLEX couplings manufacturing methods enable us to supply any size, including non-standard sizes. KLAMFLEX couplings are pressure rated to the appropriate pipe standards. Working pressure is generally two-thirds of maximum test pressure shown in the schedules of dimensions. These pressures apply to a buried line with adequate thrust blocks or to pipelines above ground anchored at ends and at all changes of direction also secured against side thrusts at each joint. Sealing rings are of a natural rubber and are suitable for water and sewerage services, chemicals and dilute acids in the temperature range 50C to +65C. Other sealing materials can be used, increasing temperature range to greater than 100C. These materials are available on request. Klamflex Gaskets and Epoxy coatings are certified non toxic for potable water in accordance with BS 6920.

resulting from temperature variations, experienced under normal atmospheric conditions. The resistance to pipe end separation offered by couplings is dependent upon the number of variable installation factors such as pipe surface, pipe tolerance, coupling component tolerances, etc. and is thus different for every case. For complete safety it is advisable to assume that the worst conditions prevail for each installation.

BOLTS
Galvanised bolts are supplied as standard. Stainless steel bolts are available on request.

PIPE MOVEMENT RECOMMENDED BOLT TORQUE

KLAMFLEX couplings, though capable of accommodating reasonable expansion and contraction, do not mechanically prevent separation of pipe ends subject to end thrust, and this must be prevented by other means. To prevent separation of pipe ends, harness assemblies consisting of lugs for welding to adjacent pipes, and connecting tie rods can be supplied. Pipes must be anchored against end load, particularly when the pipeline is laid above ground. A buried pipeline normally needs anchoring only at abrupt changes in direction and at junctions or stop ends. Couplings up to 324mm OD M12 bolts 65-80Nm. Couplings over 324mm OD M16 bolts 80-120 Nm. These torque figures relate to 16 bar working pressure.

CENTRE REGISTER
The centre sleeve can be supplied with or without internal centre register studs. The registers provide a locating stop to centre the coupling which facilitates the laying of long pipe runs. Centre registers also prevent the possibility of the coupling creeping at positions where there are continual axial movements. Couplings without centre register are necessary for fitting closing lengths on a pipeline, or for withdrawing any particular length for cleaning or inspection. Locating plugs may be fitted to couplings to act as removable centre registers, thus providing the advantage of both types.

EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION

Each KLAMFLEX coupling will accommodate maximum pipe movement of 10mm and each flange adaptor 5mm. This is achieved by deformation of the sealing ring, not by a sliding action of the ring on the pipe. This will cater for expansion and contraction

SETTING GAP

THE SETTING GAP IS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE PIPE ENDS AFTER THE COUPLING HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED.

SLEEVE WIDTH mm 83 102 178 178/ 356

PIPE OUTSIDE DIAMETER mm _ < 60 _ > 60 < 328 _ > 328 < 1829 > 1829

SETTING GAP mm 14.5 19.0 38.0 38/ 57.0

WHERE LOCATING PLUGS ARE USED, THE SETTING GAP SHOULD BE INCREASED BY 9,5mm FOR SIZES UP TO 324mm OD AND 12,5mm FOR SIZES ABOVE 324mm OD TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE PLUGS. KLAMFLEX STRAIGHT COUPLINGS ARE AVAILABLE IN SIZES UP TO 3,5m, FOR DETAILS CONTACT OUR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

ANGULARITY

EACH COUPLING WILL ALLOW FOR A SETTING ANGULARITY AS FOLLOWS:

COUPLING SIZE Up to 457 mm OD Over 457mm to 610mm OD Over 610mm to 762mm OD Over 762mm to 1219mm OD Over 1219mm to 1829mm OD Over 1829mm

ANGLE
_ + 6 _ + 5 _ + 4 _ + 3 _ + 2 _ + 1

INCLINATION 1 in 10 1 in 12 1 in 15 1 in 20 1 in 30 1 in 60

THE ABOVE SCHEDULE SHOULD ONLY BE USED WHEN THE PIPES WILL NOT MOVE IN SERVICE. WHERE MOVEMENT OF THE PIPES MAY OCCUR SUBSEQUENT TO LAYING, WE RECOMMEND WORKING TO HALF THESE FIGURES TO ALLOW FOR IN-SERVICE FLEXIBILITY. Pipe ends should be smooth, with no seams, score marks, dents or ovality beyond those detailed in. BS534-1990 Section 15
(See Design consideration leaflet).

STRAIGHT COUPLINGS
DUCTILE IRON PIPE ISO 2531:1991 BS 4772:1988
FOR 10 & 16 BAR WORKING PRESSURE

NOM PIPE BORE OD

MINIMUM TOLERANCE OD OF COUPLING SLEEVE STANDARD APPROX. PIPE END ENDRING LENGTH ON PIPE OD WIDTH TEST PRESSURE MASS FOR PREPARED PREPARED AT: LENGTH END L A B D

mm
80 100 125 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000

mm
98 118 141 170 222 274 326 378 429 480 532 635 738 842 945 1048 1152 1255 1468 1668 1875 2082 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0

mm
-3.0 -3.0 -3.0 -3.0 -3.5 -3.5 -3.5 -3.5 -4.0 -4.0 -4.0 -4.5 -4.5 -4.5 -5.0 -5.0 -6.0 -6.0 -6.0 -6.0 -6.0 -6.0

mm
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150/ 300 150/ 300

mm
158 200 220 260 308 364 414 480 531 582 634 737 840 944 1047 1150 1268 1371 1578 1784 1989 2196

mm
178 178 178 178 178 178 178 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262/ 450 262/ 450

mm
102 102 102 102 102 102 102 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178/356 178/ 356

10 bar 16 bar working working pressure pressure

15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

kg
3.6 4.4 6.1 6 7.9 10.6 11.7 29.4 33.7 37 41.3 47.9 56.4 64 70.6 78.3 115 124.9 144.2 164.3 TBA TBA

FOR COUPLINGS OF 25 AND 40 BAR WORKING PRESSURE PLEASE CONTACT KLAMFLEX

THE ABOVE TABLE INCLUDES SAMPLES OF THE SIZES AVAILABLE, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ANY OTHER SIZES UP TO 3500MM. PIPE COUPLINGS ALSO MANUFACTURE FLANGE ADAPTORS, STEPPED COUPLINGS AND JUNIOR COUPLINGS.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE DIMENSIONS WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.

STRAIGHT COUPLINGS
STEEL PIPES: ISO 2531:1991 BS 4772:1988
FOR 10 & 16 BAR WORKING PRESSURE

NOM PIPE BORE OD

MINIMUM TOLERANCE OD OF COUPLING SLEEVE STANDARD APPROX. PIPE END ENDRING LENGTH ON PIPE OD WIDTH TEST PRESSURE MASS FOR PREPARED PREPARED AT: LENGTH END L A B D

mm

mm

mm
+0.8 +0.8 +0.8 +0.8 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +1.6 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 -0.8 -0.8 -0.8 -0.8 -0.8 -0.8 -0.8 -0.8 -0.8 -0.8 -0.8 -0.8 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3

mm
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150/ 300 150/ 300 150/ 300 150/ 300 150/ 300

mm
134 150 158 174 220 246 246 308 338 360 364 414 458 509 559 610 661 712 762 814 864 915 966 1017 1067 1118 1169 1220 1335 1351 1536 1538 1636 1736 1742 1936 1945 2134 2234 2344 2554 2854

mm
178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 262/ 450 262/ 450 262/ 450 262/ 450 262/ 450

mm
83 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178/ 356 178/ 356 178/ 356 178/ 356 178/ 356

10 bar 16 bar working working pressure pressure

15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

kg
2.2 2.7 3.3 4 6.1 5.4 5.4 7.9 10.6 11.4 10.6 11.6 28 31.3 35.5 39.6 42.9 46.3 49.4 53.7 58 61.3 65.4 68.6 72.9 76 79.4 83.6 121.8 123.2 140.4 140.7 150.2 160 160.6 178.7 179.4 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

50 60.3 65 76.1 80 88.9 100 114.3 125 139.7 150 165.1 150 168.3 200 219.1 225 244.5 250 267 250 273 300 323.9 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1200 1200 1400 1400 1500 1600 1600 1800 1800 2000 2100 2200 2400 2700 355.6 406.4 457 508 559 609.6 660 711.2 762 812.8 864 914.4 965 1016 1067 1118 1219 1235 1420 1422 1520 1620 1626 1820 1829 2020 2120 2230 2440 2740

FOR COUPLINGS OF 25 AND 40 BAR WORKING PRESSURE PLEASE CONTACT KLAMFLEX

THE ABOVE TABLE INCLUDES SAMPLES OF THE SIZES AVAILABLE, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ANY OTHER SIZES UP TO 3500MM. PIPE COUPLINGS ALSO MANUFACTURE FLANGE ADAPTORS, STEPPED COUPLINGS AND JUNIOR COUPLINGS.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE DIMENSIONS WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.

STRAIGHT COUPLINGS
uPVC PIPES: SABS 966:1976 ISO 161:1978
FOR 10 & 16 BAR WORKING PRESSURE

NOM PIPE BORE OD

MINIMUM TOLERANCE OD OF COUPLING SLEEVE STANDARD APPROX. PIPE END ENDRING LENGTH ON PIPE OD WIDTH TEST PRESSURE MASS FOR PREPARED PREPARED AT: LENGTH END L A B D

mm
100 140 160

mm
110 140 160

mm
+1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0 -1.0

mm
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 150 150

mm
163 220 242 267 267 289 318 343 373 408 502 602

mm
178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 178 262 262

mm
102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 178 178

10 bar 16 bar working working pressure pressure

15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

kg
4.2 6.1 5.9 7.5 9.6 10 10.4 10.9 11.1 11.9 31 39.2

175 177.8 180 180 200 200 225 225 250 250 280 280 315 315 400 500 400 500

FOR COUPLINGS OF 25 AND 40 BAR WORKING PRESSURE PLEASE CONTACT KLAMFLEX

STRAIGHT COUPLINGS
FIBRE CEMENT PIPE FOR COD AND CID PIPE: SABS 1223:1985 ISO 160:1980
FOR 10 & 16 BAR WORKING PRESSURE

NOM PIPE BORE OD

MINIMUM TOLERANCE OD OF COUPLING SLEEVE STANDARD APPROX. PIPE END ENDRING LENGTH ON PIPE OD WIDTH TEST PRESSURE MASS FOR PREPARED PREPARED AT: LENGTH END L A B D

mm
50 100 150 150 250 300 300 300 600 600 600 600 1100

mm
96 122 168 177 286 328 340 345 667 699 727 755 1188

mm
+0.6 +0.6 +0.6 +0.6 +0.6 +0.6 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.2 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0

mm
100 100 100 100 100 100 150 150 150 150 150 150 150

mm
158 200 246 267 379 421 442 442 769 801 829 857 1304

mm
178 178 178 178 178 178 262 262 262 262 262 262 262

mm
102 102 102 102 102 102 178 178 178 178 178 178 178

10 bar 16 bar working working pressure pressure

15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

kg
3.6 4.4 5.4 6.1 12 13.9 27.1 27.5 50 52.9 55.7 57.5 118.1

FOR COUPLINGS OF 25 AND 40 BAR WORKING PRESSURE PLEASE CONTACT KLAMFLEX

THE ABOVE TABLE INCLUDES SAMPLES OF THE SIZES AVAILABLE, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ANY OTHER SIZES UP TO 3500MM. PIPE COUPLINGS ALSO MANUFACTURE FLANGE ADAPTORS, STEPPED COUPLINGS AND JUNIOR COUPLINGS.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE DIMENSIONS WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.

STEPPED COUPLINGS
Where pipe ends of different outside diameters have to be connected, stepped couplings can be provided. These normally cover the difference between the outside diameters of pipes of different materials having a common nominal bore, or pipes of the same materials having different nominal bores. PIPE MOVEMENT It is advisable to mark the pipe a known distance from the end when fitting a step coupling to enable inspection of movement. This will allow the inspector to ensure that no telescoping along the smaller diameter pipe has occurred. NB: When this fitting is used as a coupling
between two pipes with diameter differences exceeding 25mm it is essential to ensure that the stepped coupling cannot be forced along the smaller diameter pipe. Scheduled sizes will not normally require such precautions, but others may. Regular inspection of a pipe previously marked, is normally all that is required. Alternatively, where this cannot be arranged, a mechanical means should be employed.

PRESSURE CONSIDERATIONS
Pressure rating for stepped couplings are equivalent to the rating specified in the straight coupling schedules, for the larger of the two OD's. In the case of cast iron, FC and uPVC pipes, the pressure rating will match the pipe rating.

I S O

9 0 0 1

STEPPED COUPLINGS

SKETCH 1

SKETCH 2

DIMENSION C IS TAKEN WITH BOLTS DRAWN UP FINGER TIGHT.

DIMENSION C IS TAKEN WITH BOLTS DRAWN UP FINGER TIGHT.

STEP COUPLIINGS - FABRICATED

SABS 719:1971 SABS 62:1989 bs534:1990 SABS 966 ISO 161:1978
A2

SKETCH 1 SABS 1223:1985 ISO 160:1980

ISO 2531:1991 BS4772:1988

B C

A1 NOM NOM PIPE PIPE DESCRIPTION L MIN BORE BORE OD1 OD2 PIPE 1 PIPE 2

D x AVERAGE MAX TEST APPROX. THICKNESS PRESSURE MASS

mm
50 140 200 315 300 600 700 1000

mm
65 160 200 300 300 600 700 1000

mm
60.3 140 200 315 353 651 760 1062

mm

mm

mm mm mm mm mm
172 172 172 172 260 260 260 260 145 145 148 148 230 230 238 238

mm
102 x 6.4 102 x 7.2 102 x 8.7 102 x 8.7 178 x 8.7 178 x 8.7 178 x 11.1 178 x 11.1

Bar
6.8 6.1 5.8 4.7 4.3 2.5 3.6 2

kg
2.2 7.6 10.6 18.1 31.8 59.1 82.1 114.3

76.1 STEEL/STEEL 100 133 148 160 uPVC/uPVC 100 224 246 219 uPVC/STEEL 100 292 311 324 uPVC/STEEL 100 407 419 365 FC30/FC24 120 458 470 672 FC18/FC12 140 756 777 784 FC18/FC12 140 875 889 1084 FC12/FC06 160 1177 1199

STEP COUPLIINGS - FABRICATED

SABS 719:1971 SABS 62:1989 bs534:1990
NOM NOM BORE BORE PIPE 1 PIPE 2 PIPE OD1 PIPE OD2

SKETCH 2 SABS 1223:1985 ISO 160:1980

SABS 966 ISO 161:1978

DESCRIPTION L MIN A1

ISO 2531:1991 BS4772:1988

A2 B C D

MAX TEST APPROX. MASS PRESSURE

mm
65 160 150 250 355 600 700 1100

mm
80 150 200 250 350 600 750 1100

mm
76.1 160 177 273 355 610 711 1118

mm
96 174 232 318 378 672 762 1188

mm
STEEL/FC uPVC/FC18 FC/FC STEEL/FC36 uPVC/DI STEEL/FC18 STEEL/DI FC/STEEL

mm
100 100 100 100 120 150 150 160

mm
148 246 270 367 460 714 815 1233

mm
170 266 324 410 483 776 877 1303

mm mm mm
188 190 190 190 270 270 270 276 155 157 158 158 240 240 244 254 110 112 112 112 188 188 188 194

Bar
6.8 5.8 5.4 4.7 4.3 2.5 2.4 1.9

kg
4 11 17 23 42 73 105 159

The above table includes samples of the sizes available, please contact us for any other sizes up to 3500mm. Pipe Couplings also manufacture Straight Couplings, stepped couplings and junior couplings. We reserve the right to change dimensions without further notice.