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MJ x MJ Adapter – Series 100

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The Series 100 MJ x MJ Adapter provides a compact, bolt through restraint option for MJ bell connections when space is limited.

  • Provides restraint between MJ valves and MJ fittings or between MJ fittings through the use of our bolt-through design MJ x MJ Adapter.
  • Compact design allows connection of two MJ bells with minimum spacing.
  • Approximate distance between MJ connections is 1 1/4 inches for 3″-10″ and 1 3/4 inches for 12″-36″.
  • Maximum working pressure 350 PSI for 3″-24″ and 250 PSI for 30″-36″.
  • Product is supplied with MJ x MJ adapter, 2 MJ gaskets, bolts, nuts and spacers.
  • MJ x MJ adapter and spacers manufactured from high strength ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536 Grade 65-45-12.
  • T-Head bolts, and pigtail bolts made from low alloy high strength steel per ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.
  • Standard MJ gaskets are made from styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) per ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11.
  • Sizes 3″-12″ asphaltic coating and standard hardware is standard.
  • Sizes 14″-36″ fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) and Star-Blue hardware is standard.
  • Special long hardware kits are available for full body applications.

A positive, bolt-through restraint mechanism shall be used to connect mechanical joint valves and fittings without the use of pipe. The MJ x MJ Adapter will incorporate a bolt-through restraint mechanism design that allows for connection of MJ x MJ bells of valves and fittings with T-head bolts and pigtail bolts. The MJ x MJ Adapter and spacers shall be manufactured from high strength ductile iron in accordance with ASTM A536, Grade 65-4512. Supplied with standard NSF-61 Approved asphaltic seal coat that conforms to ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4 or NSF-61 approved FBE coating that conforms to ANSI/AWWA C116/A21.6.

The MJ x MJ Adapter kit shall come complete with one MJ x MJ adapter, two standard SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) mechanical joint gaskets, and all required T-head bolts and pigtail bolts. Standard MJ gaskets, T-head bolts and pigtail bolts shall conform to ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11. Nuts for 3″ and 14″-36″ shall be heavy hex HSLA steel conforming to ANSI/AWWAC111/A21.11. Nuts for 4″-12″ shall be standard hex conforming to SAE J995 grade 2 with zinc plating.

The MJ x MJ Adapter shall have a maximum water working pressure of 350 PSI for sizes 3″-24″, 250 PSI for sizes 30″-36″ and shall be used with standard Mechanical Joint fittings and valves. The MJ x MJ Adapter shall be Star® Pipe Products Series 100 or an approved equal.

*Please refer to the catalog for further details and specifications.