Park West CC(17)-CS180604
Typical Uses
Tapping size-on-size branch connections on new or existing pipe
Tapping reducing branch connections on new or existing pipe
Installing valves and other miscellaneous service equipment
Typically utilized where a 360º seal is needed for support and reinforcement of the pipe in case of pipe break
Standard Pipe Sizes
24 nominal
Outlet Type and Size
Type of Pipe (see notes)
Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Asbestos Cement, PVC,HDPE, Ductile Iron
Working Pressure / Test Pressure (see notes)
18
112 psi
Top Plate
Type 304 Stainless Steel per ASTM A240
Material thickness:12 gauge for all nominal pipe sizes
Body drawn out to accept the outlet neck adding to the overall strength of the area under the most stress
Bottom Plate
Type 304Stainless Steel per ASTM A240
Material thickness:12 gauge for all nominal pipe sizes
Neck
Type 304 Stainless Steel per ASTM A240 or ASTM A312
Accepts full size cutters on all taps
Flange
Type 304 Stainless Steel per ASTM A240
Type AWWA C207 Class D steel ring flat face
Compatible with ANSI 125# and 150# bolt hole patterns
Recessed for tapping valve alignment per MSS SP-60
V-Lug
Carbon Steel per ASTM A283 Grade C
Material thickness: -(s)
-nominal pipe size(s)
Designed for drop in bolts that are easily replaceable
Gasket
Nitrile (Buna-N) per ASTM D2000
Gasket Thickness:
Compounded to resist water, oil, natural gas, acids, alkalies, most (aliphatic) hydrocarbon fluids, and many other
chemicals
Temperature range: -20ºF to +180ºF
Gridded face gaskets provides maximum pipe support, reinforcement, and sealing pressure
Tapered ends allow for full circumferential sealing
Molded-in ring into gasket to ensure effective sealing at neck outlet
Gaskets fully adhered to top and bottom plates
Bridge Plate
Type 304 Stainless Steel quarter hard per ASTM A240
Molded and recessed into upper body gasket
Preformed for uniform distribution of gasket pressure over the entire pipe circumference
Bolts
Type 304 Stainless Steel GR. 8 per ASTM A194
Epoxy coated threads to prevent galling
-11UNC x 8Oval Neck Track Head
Rolled threads for improved physical characteristics, greater thread accuracy, and smooth surface finish
Nut
Type 304 Stainless Steel GR. 8 per ASTM A194
Fluoropolymer coated to prevent galling
-11UNC Heavy Hex Semi-Finished
Steel Washer
Type 304 Stainless Steel per ASTM A240
Type A Plain
Nylon Washer
Nylon 6/6
Located on top of Steel Washer between Nut for better transfer of bolt torque
Test Outlet
Type 304SS A276
Bronze MNPT square head test plug per ASTM B584
Welding
Welds accomplished using qualified welders
GMAW weld process utilized
Welds passivated to preserve corrosion resistance
Certified to NSF/ANSI 61 and NSF/ANSI 372
Meets applicable portions AWWA C223
Angled (Wye) pattern configuration
Alternative gasket material (e.g. Viton, EPDM, etc.)
Anode connector
Threaded outlet 3/4 NPT
Linestop outlet
411 style coupling outlet
Any industry standard flange
Stainless Steel test plug
Non-standard (special) pipe diameters
Custom neck length
These product specifications were correct at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice
See the Smith-Blair web site for part numbers and ordering information
See the Smith-Blair web site for warranty information
See the Smith-Blair web site for corrosion notice
The working pressure of a tapping sleeve decreases as pipe diameter increases (regardless of manufacturer). For a particular
installation, the allowable working pressure will be determined by the size of pipe, type of pipe, type of clamp, type and
extent of damage, service conditions, environmental conditions, and installation workmanship.
Smith-Blair has the following recommendations for using its tapping sleeves on HDPE pipe.
1.nal outlet size should be used.
2.To support the tapping sleeve gasket on the tangent line, a hole not larger than 2/3 the pipe outside diameter should be
used.
3.To reduce the thermal elongation of the piping and its associated chaffing of the tapping sleeve gasket, only
underground applications should be used.
4.The tapping sleeve gasket requires pipe support to seal, therefore pipe wall thickness of SDR 17 or greater is suggested.
5.The operating pressure shall not exceed the pressure rating of the pipe or the maximum pressure rating of the fitting;
whichever is less.
6.The piping systems should be designed to compensate for pipe movement to prevent the fittings from moving or
rotating on the pipe.
7.Consult the HDPE pipe manufacturer concerning the long term suitability of mechanical type sealing fittings over the
lifetime of their HDPE pipe.
Use of this fitting on PVC pipe is limited to wall thicknesses DR 25 or thicker. Consult the PVC pipe manufacturer
concerning the long term suitability of mechanical type sealing fittings over the lifetime of their PVC pipe.