Victaulic® Installation-Ready™ Rigid Coupling for
CPVC/PVC Pipe in Potable Water Applications
Style 857 33.17
1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Available Sizes
• 2 – 12"/DN50 – DN300
Pipe Material
• Schedules 40 and 80 chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe per ASTM F441, 23447 minimum cell
classification per ASTM D1784.
• Schedules 40 and 80 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe per ASTM D1785, 12454 minimum cell classification per
ASTM D1784.
Operating Temperature
• Schedules 40 and 80 CPVC pipe: +32˚F to +180˚F/0˚C to +82˚C
• Schedules 40 and 80 PVC pipe: +32ºF to +140ºF/0ºC to +60ºC
NOTE
• Operating temperature subject to pipe manufacturer's temperature limits.
Maximum Working Pressure
• See section 5.0 for pressure ratings and temperature reduction factors.
Function
• Intended for use in potable water systems.
• Joins Schedules 40 and 80 CPVC/PVC pipe prepared with the Victaulic PGS-300 groove profile.
• Provides a rigid pipe joint designed to restrict axial and angular movement.
NOTE
• For non-potable water systems, refer to publication 33.07: Victaulic Installation-Ready™ Rigid Coupling Style 357.
Pipe Preparation
• The Style 857 Rigid Coupling is exclusively for use on pipe and fittings which feature the Victaulic
PGS-300 groove profile (see section 7.0 for Reference Materials).
2.0 CERTIFICATION/LISTINGS
The Victaulic Grade P gasket supplied with the Style 857 Installation-Ready™ Rigid Coupling is UL Classified in
accordance with NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 for cold +73°F/+23°C and hot +180°F/+82°C potable water service and
NSF/ANSI/CAN 372.
NOTE
• See publication 02.06: Victaulic Potable Water Approvals ANSI/NSF for potable water approvals if applicable.
ALWAYS REFER TO ANY NOTIFICATIONS AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT REGARDING PRODUCT INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR SUPPORT.
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3.0 SPECIFICATIONS – MATERIAL
Housing: Ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12.
Housing Coating Color: Blue.
Gasket1: Grade “P” Fluoroelastomer Blend
P (Double blue stripe color code). Temperature range +0°F to +180°F/-18°C to +82°C. Specifically formulated for
compatibility with potable water systems. Optimized for improved resistance to chlorine, chloramine and other
typical potable water disinfectants. UL Classified in accordance with NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 for cold +73°F/+23°C and
hot +180°F/+82°C potable water service and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372.
1 ervices listed are General Service Guidelines only. It should be noted that there are services for which these gaskets are not compatible. Reference should
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always be made to the latest Victaulic Seal Selection Guide for specific gasket service guidelines and for a listing of services which are not compatible.
NOTE
• Victaulic reserves the right to substitute equivalent and/or higher grade elastomer products.
Bolts/Nuts: (specify choice)
Standard: Carbon steel oval neck track bolts meeting the mechanical property requirements of ASTM A449
(imperial) and ISO 898-1 Class 9.8 (M10-M16) Class 8.8 (M20 and greater). Carbon steel hex nuts meeting the
mechanical property requirements of ASTM A563 Grade B (imperial - Heavy Hex nuts) and ASTM A563M Class
9 (metric - hex nuts). Track bolts and hex nuts are zinc electroplated per ASTM B633 ZN/FE5, finish Type III
(imperial) or Type II (metric).
Optional:
2 – 12”/DN50 – DN300: Standard bolts/nuts as listed above, with fluoropolymer top coat.
2 – 8”/DN50 – DN200:2 Stainless steel oval neck track bolts meeting the mechanical property requirements
of ASTM F593, Group 2 (316 stainless steel), condition CW. Stainless steel Heavy Hex nuts meeting the
mechanical property requirements of ASTM F594, Group 2 (316 stainless steel), condition CW, with galling
reducing coating.
10 – 12”/DN250 – DN300:2 Stainless steel oval neck track bolts meeting the mechanical property
requirements of ASTM A193, Class 2 (316 stainless steel), Grade B8M. Stainless steel Heavy Hex nuts meeting
the mechanical property requirements of ASTM A194 Grade 8M Heavy Hex, with galling reducing coating.
2 Optional bolts/nuts available in imperial size only.
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4.0 DIMENSIONS
Style 857 Installation-Ready™ Rigid Coupling on CPVC/PVC Pipe in Potable Water Applications
Y Y Z
X X
Pre-Assembled Assembled
Pipe End
Size Separation3 Bolt/Nut4 Dimensions Weight
Pre-Assembled
Actual (Installation-Ready™
Outside Condition) Joint Assembled Approximate
Nominal Diameter Allowable Qty. Size X Y X Y Z (Each)
inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches lb
DN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg
2 2.375 0.15 3/8 x 2 1/2 3.93 5.73 3.54 5.81 2.40 3.3
2
DN50 60.3 3.8 M10 x 64 100 146 90 148 61 1.5
2 1/2 2.875 0.15 3/8 x 2 1/2 4.39 6.23 4.05 6.23 2.38 3.6
2
73.0 3.8 M10 x 64 112 158 103 158 60 1.6
3 3.500 0.15 ½x3 5.13 7.31 4.64 7.20 2.39 4.4
2
DN80 88.9 3.8 M12 x 76 130 186 118 183 61 2.0
4 4.500 0.15 1/2 x 3 1/4 6.56 8.75 5.92 8.75 2.45 6.1
2
DN100 114.3 3.8 M12 x 83 167 222 150 222 62 2.8
6 6.625 0.15 1/2 x 3 1/4 8.64 10.71 8.02 10.54 2.85 8.8
2
DN150 168.3 3.8 M12 x 83 219 272 204 268 72 4.0
8 8.625 0.22 3/4 x 5 11.27 14.06 10.50 14.40 2.90 18.1
2
DN200 219.1 5.6 M20 x 127 286 357 267 366 74 8.2
10 10.750 0.20 3/4 x 6 1/4 13.35 16.94 12.66 16.94 2.92 23.5
2
DN250 273.0 5.1 M20 x 159 339 430 322 430 74 10.7
12 12.750 0.20 3/4 x 6 1/4 15.30 18.79 14.68 18.74 2.91 25.6
2
DN300 323.9 5.1 M20 x 159 389 477 373 476 74 11.6
3 The Allowable Pipe End Separation dimension shown is for system layout purposes only. Style 857 Installation-Ready™ rigid couplings are considered rigid
connections and will not accommodate expansion/contraction or angular movement of the piping system. Contact Victaulic for torsional resistance information.
4 Number of bolts required equals number of housing segments.
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5.0 PERFORMANCE
Style 857 Installation-Ready™ Rigid Coupling on CPVC/PVC Pipe in Potable Water Applications
Maximum Working Pressure For Schedule 80 CPVC Pipe At +73ºF/+23ºC
Size
Nominal Actual Outside Diameter Maximum Working Pressure Maximum Permissible End Load
inches inches psi lb
DN mm kPa N
2 2.375 400 1772
DN50 60.3 2758 7882
2 1/2 2.875 420 2726
73.0 2896 12126
3 3.500 370 3560
DN80 88.9 2551 15836
4 4.500 320 5089
DN100 114.3 2206 22637
6 6.625 280 9652
DN150 168.3 1931 42934
8 8.625 250 14607
DN200 219.1 1724 64975
10 10.750 175 15883
DN250 273.0 1207 70651
12 12.750 175 22343
DN300 323.9 1207 99387
Maximum Working Pressure For Schedule 40 CPVC/PVC Pipe At +73ºF/+23ºC
Size
Nominal Actual Outside Diameter Maximum Working Pressure Maximum Permissible End Load
inches inches psi lb
DN mm kPa N
2 2.375 280 1240
DN50 60.3 1931 5516
2½ 2.875 260 1688
73.0 1793 7509
3 3.500 230 2213
DN80 88.9 1586 9844
4 4.500 220 3499
DN100 114.3 1517 15564
6 6.625 180 6205
DN150 168.3 1241 27601
8 8.625 140 8180
DN200 219.1 965 36386
10 10.750 120 10892
DN250 273.0 827 48450
12 12.750 110 14044
DN300 323.9 758 62471
Maximum Working Pressure For Schedule 80 PVC Pipe At +73ºF/+23ºC
Size
Nominal Actual Outside Diameter Maximum Working Pressure Maximum Permissible End Load
inches inches psi lb
DN mm kPa N
2 2.375 380 1683
DN50 60.3 2620 7486
2½ 2.875 380 2467
73.0 2620 10974
3 3.500 320 3079
DN80 88.9 2206 13696
4 4.500 320 5089
DN100 114.3 2206 22637
6 6.625 260 8963
DN150 168.3 1793 39869
8 8.625 240 14022
DN200 219.1 1655 62373
10 10.750 175 15883
DN250 273.0 1207 70651
12 12.750 175 22343
DN300 323.9 1207 99387
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5.1 PERFORMANCE
Style 857 Installation-Ready™ Rigid Coupling on CPVC/PVC Pipe in Potable Water Applications
Maximum Working Pressure For Schedules 40 and 80 CPVC Pipe At Elevated Temperature
For the maximum working pressure rating of the joint at elevated temperature, multiply the working pressure rating of
the coupling at +73ºF/+23ºC by the appropriate derating factor in the chart below.
Pressure capacity derating factors for operating temperatures
above 73ºF/23ºC
º º
At 80 F/27 C Multiply By 1.00
At 90ºF/32ºC Multiply By 0.91
At 100ºF/37ºC Multiply By 0.82
At 110ºF/43ºC Multiply By 0.72
At 120ºF/49ºC Multiply By 0.65
At 130ºF/54ºC Multiply By 0.57
At 140ºF/60ºC Multiply By 0.50
At 150ºF/66ºC Multiply By 0.42
At 160ºF/71ºC Multiply By 0.40
At 170ºF/77ºC Multiply By 0.29
At 180ºF/82ºC Multiply By 0.25
NOTE
• Derating factors are typical per the pipe manufacturer's recommendation in accordance with ASTM D2837 and PPI TR-3.
Maximum Working Pressure For Schedules 40 and 80 PVC Pipe at Elevated Temperature
For the maximum working pressure rating of the joint at elevated temperature, multiply the working pressure rating of
the coupling at +73ºF/+23ºC by the appropriate derating factor in the chart below.
Pressure capacity derating factors for operating temperatures
above 73ºF/23ºC
At 80⁰F/27⁰C Multiply By 0.88
At 90⁰F/32⁰C Multiply By 0.75
At 100⁰F/37⁰C Multiply By 0.62
At 110⁰F/43⁰C Multiply By 0.51
At 120⁰F/49⁰C Multiply By 0.40
At 130⁰F/54⁰C Multiply By 0.31
At 140⁰F/60⁰C Multiply By 0.22
NOTE
• Derating factors are typical per the pipe manufacturer's recommendation in accordance with ASTM D2837 and PPI TR-3.
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6.0 NOTIFICATIONS
WARNING
• Read and understand all instructions before attempting to install, remove, adjust, or maintain any Victaulic piping products.
• Depressurize and drain the piping system before attempting to install, remove, adjust, or maintain any Victaulic piping products.
• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, and foot protection.
• DO NOT attempt to install Victaulic couplings on pipe or fittings that show signs of damage.
• Consult with the pipe manufacturer for service recommendations and for questions concerning compatibility between the fluid media and
pipe material.
• Victaulic Style 857 Rigid Couplings SHALL NOT be used in systems containing compressed air or other gases.
• Compressed air or other gases SHALL NOT be used for system acceptance testing.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious personal injury and property damage.
7.0 REFERENCE MATERIALS
02.06: Victaulic Potable Water Approvals ANSI/NSF
05.01: Victaulic Seal Selection Guide
24.09: Victaulic Cut Grooving Tool for CPVC/PVC Pipe: Model CG1100
25.18: Victaulic PGS-300 Cut Groove Specifications
33.03: Victaulic CPVC Fittings
33.06: Victaulic Installation-Ready™ Transition Coupling Style 356
33.07: Victaulic Installation-Ready™ Rigid Coupling Style 357
33.08: Victaulic Reducing Coupling Style 358
33.16: Victaulic Installation-Ready™ Transition Coupling for CPVC/PVC Pipe in Potable Water Applications Style 856
33.18: Victaulic Reducing Coupling for CPVC/PVC Pipe in Potable Water Applications Style 858
I-350: Victaulic Field Installation Handbook: CPVC Piping Products
I-ENDCAP: Victaulic End Cap Installation Safety Instructions
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standards and project specifications, as well as Victaulic performance, maintenance, Victaulic reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and standard
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recommendation, advice, or opinion from any Victaulic employee, shall be deemed to Installation
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of sale, installation guide, or this disclaimer. instructions of the product you are installing. Handbooks are included with each shipment
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