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We built our reputation from the ground up. Anvil s history stretches back to the mid 1800s, when a company named Grinnell began providing its customers with the finest quality pipe products. Since 2000, those quality products and services and the people who provide them have been known as Anvil International. Anvil customers receive the quality and integrity that have been building strong connections in both products and business relationships for over 150 years. Anvil International is the largest and most complete fitting and hanger manufacturer in the world. Anvil International acquires Star Pipe Products, Building and Construction Divisions (SPF) and forms AnvilStar TM Fire Products Division. Anvil International acquires Merit Manufacturing and Beck Manufacturing. TODAY 2004 2001 Frederick Grinnell opens a piping products foundry in Cranston, RI, and eventually develops the Grinnell Supply Sales Division. 1909 Grinnell Co. acquired by International Telephone and Telegraph. 1919 General Fire Extinguisher Co. becomes Grinnell Co. 1969 The industry s trusted manufacturer of pipe products is renamed Anvil International, Inc. Tyco sells the distribution and manufacturing operations known as Grinnell Supply Sales, but keeps the Grinnell trademark. 1999 2000 1850 Providence Steam & Gas Pipe Co. is formed. Frederick Grinnell purchases a controlling interest. 1960 Gruvlok line of grooved fittings is introduced. J.B. Smith and Catawissa join the Grinnell Supply Sales and Manufacturing division. 1994 Grinnell is a registered trademark of Grinnell Corporation, a Tyco International Ltd. company. ANVIL BRANDS:
Introduction AnvilStar is the exclusive Fire Products Division of Anvil International, producer of the most trusted pipe fittings and hangers since the mid 1800s. The unmatched range of domestic and globally-sourced products for fire protection piping systems offered by AnvilStar provides versatile and dependable performance for a wide range of applications. AnvilStar products are UL/ULC listed and FM Approved, and are available in a full range of styles and functionality, including: Gruvlok Grooved Couplings, Fittings & Flanges Gruvlok Valves Gruvlok Roll Groovers SPF Grooved Couplings, Fittings & Flanges Anvil Cast Iron & Malleable Iron Threaded & Flanged Fittings SPF Cast Iron & Ductile Iron Threaded Fittings Anvil Steel Pipe Nipples & Steel Pipe Couplings AnvilStar combines the latest technology and most current fire protection ratings with the trusted history and manufacturing experience that have made AnvilStar the go-to source for fire protection piping products. And that means better performance and better service for you and your business. SPF Steel Pipe Nipples Merit Tee-lets, Drop Nipples & Steel Welding Flanges SPF O'lets Anvil Pipe Hangers & Supports, All Thread Rod Anvil-Strut Strut & Strut Fittings Mueller Valves Mueller Indicator Posts
A Brand of Anvil International, Inc. Gruvlok Grooved Couplings, Fittings & Flanges Gruvlok fittings are designed to provide quick, secure and reliable solutions for joining pipe-to-pipe. Fittings for grooved-end pipe are available through 24" Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) and metric sizes in a variety of styles. AnvilStar also offers Short Pattern Products through 8" to meet all of your fire protection needs. Plain-end fittings are also available through 16" NPS in a variety of styles. Other materials include stainless steel and copper. Anvil s Gruvlok Couplings provide quick and easy installation. Durable material construction make these ideal for almost any fire protection application in both wet and dry systems. The couplings' housing is made from ductile iron conforming to ASTM-A536, Grade 65-45-12 and are available in sizes ranging from 1" through 30". Couplings, are UL/ULC Listed and FM Approved in all standard sizes. They come with DRI-SEAL (lubeless) gaskets, identified by purple nuts. The line of Gruvlok Sock-It Fittings includes tees, tees compatible with most light wall pipe with NPT threaded outlets, straight couplings, 90º elbows and reducing elbows with pressures ranging as high as 300 psi. AnvilStar is the only provider in the industry that offers 2 1 2" Sock-it Fittings for larger diameter end-prep pipe connections. The Gruvlok 7012 Flange allows direct connection of Class 125 or Class 150 flanged components to a grooved piping system. This flange is the fitter s best friend as it opens with a hinge pin and allows the easiest installation for a pipe fitter.
Gruvlok Valves Gruvlok Valves are compact, cost effective and designed for use in grooved-end pipe fire protection systems and related equipment. They are UL/ULC listed and FM Approved with a working pressure of 300 psi. The Gruvlok AE Grooved End Butterfly Valve is UL Listed and FM Approved as a system control valve. The valve is rated at 300 psi for steel pipe in the 2" - 10" sizes and agency rated for both indoor and outdoor service. The Gruvlok Grooved Check Valves can be used in fire protection connections such as fire department pumper to sprinkler systems, public water supplies to automatic sprinkler systems, fire pump discharges and bypass, and gravity/pressure tanks. The 171N Threaded Ball Valves are UL listed and FM Approved for use in fire protection systems. Valves have a rugged, dependable design, meeting rigid specification for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The two piece 171N full port design is available in sizes 1 4" through 4". All valves conform to MSS-SP-110, MSS-SP-25 and Federal Specification WW-V-35B Type II, Class A Style 3. The valves are available in triple stem seal, hard chrome plated ball, blow-out proof stem, adjustable packing gland, a bubble tight shut off and a floating ball for an economical solution. Gruvlok Roll Groovers Designed for maximum reliability, efficiency and safety, Anvil Gruvlok Roll Groovers provide peak performance at a low cost, and their rugged construction keeps the need for maintenance at a minimum. Ease of operation and a user-friendly design allow for quick set-up and roll change. All Gruvlok Roll Groovers feature our exclusive, patented hands-free nipple guide system, which enables the shortest nipple grooving in the business and hands-free operation for maximum operator safety.
SPF Grooved Couplings, Fittings & Flanges SPF Grooved Couplings and Fittings provide a rigid or flexible pipe connection for fire protection systems with dependable seals over a range of internal pressure situations. SPF also offers Short Pattern Products through 8" to meet all of your fire protection needs. Quick and easy installation and durable material construction make these SPF couplings ideal for almost any fire protection application in both wet and dry systems. The coupling s housing is made from ductile iron conforming to ASTM-A536, Grade 65-45-12. They are UL/ULC Listed and FM Approved and range in size from 1 1 4" to 12". They are also offered with a pre-lubricated gasket. SPF Flanges, offered from 2" through 12", are all UL and ULC listed as well as FM Approved. Maximum working pressure is 300 psi.
Anvil Steel Pipe Nipples & Steel Pipe Couplings AnvilStar offers a variety of Steel Pipe Nipples and Steel Pipe Couplings for the fire protection industry. Anvil s Steel Pipe Nipples are manufactured in accordance with ASTM Standard Specification A733-Welded and seamless carbon steel and stainless carbon steel and stainless steel pipe nipples. Materials include black and hot-dipped galvanized finishes. Anvil manufactures a wide range of stock pipe nipples in 1 8" diameter through 8" diameter close through 72" inch length in half-inch increments. We also offer standard nipple packs ranging from one each (close to 6") and standard six packs which offer multiple counts of each. Cartons are packed with handles for easy carrying. Steel Pipe Couplings are manufactured in accordance with ASTM specification A865. Straight-tapped couplings range in size from 1 8" NPS through 2" NPS, while 2 1 2" NPS and larger are taper tapped. Anvil Cast Iron & Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings AnvilStar offers the most complete line of Cast Iron and Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings in the industry. Our versatile range of fittings is designed to provide dependable, fire-rated service. Cast Iron Threaded Fittings are manufactured in accordance with ASME B16.4. They are UL listed and FM Approved and are available in sizes 1 4" NPS through 12" NPS. Cast Iron Flanged Fittings are manufactured in accordance with ASME B16.1 and are available in Class 125 and Class 250. Malleable Iron Fittings are available in a number of classes, including Class 150 (standard weight) and Class 300 XS/XH (with extra-heavy banded pattern fittings). In both classes, all Elbows and Tees 3 8" and larger are 100% gas tested at a minimum of 100 psi (6.9 bar).
SPF DI & CI Threaded Fittings SPF Ductile Iron Threaded Fittings are UL/ULC Listed and FM Approved for 500 psi service. These fittings provide a dependable threaded connection and are available in a range of styles and specifications. All SPF Ductile Iron Threaded Fittings dimensions conform to ANSI B16.3 Class 150 requirements, and threads are NPT per ANSI/ASME B1.20.1. SPF Cast Iron Threaded Fittings are UL/ULC Listed and FM Approved for 300 psi service. These fittings are available in a range of styles and specifications. All SPF Cast Iron Threaded Fittings dimensions conform to ANSI B16.4 Class 125 requirements, and threads are NPT per ANSI/ASME B1.20.1. Merit Tee-lets, Drop Nipples & Steel Welding Flanges Merit offers a variety of Tee-lets, Drop Nipples and Steel Welding Flanges for fire protection applications. All products are UL/ULC Listed and FM Approved and rated at 300 psi. Tee-lets and are designed and manufactured to reduce the amount of weld required for Tee-Let installation on thin wall and proprietary flow pipe. Merit Eliminator Adjustable Drop Nipples provide the user with the ability to adjust fire sprinkler assemblies to fit flush to the finished ceiling without having to cut a drop nipple or drain the system. Merit Longneck Drop Nipples provide an integral 1 2" or 3 4" NPT threaded outlet, which eliminates threaded reducing couplings, and labor make-up costs. Merit Steel Welding Flanges comply with the AWWA C207, Class D specification for steel plates flanges. They are UL Listed and FM Approved for 175 psi at ambient temperatures up to and including 12" sizes, while over 12" sizes are rated for 150 psi at ambient temperature. O Lets The forged-steel MT-40 SPF outlet fittings are contoured to provide a precise fit at the opening in the run pipe and conform to standard practice MSS SP-97. These outlets are available in sizes 1 2" 2" for 1 1 4" 8" run sizes. All fittings are UL/ULC Listed, and FM Approved for use in fire protection systems. All threads comply with ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 for NPT.
Anvil Pipe Hangers & Supports, All Thread Rod Our experience with pipe hangers and supports dates back to the 1850s, and our engineering and testing expertise has produced the finest line of products the industry has to offer. Our Anvil brand of pipe hangers brings this same quality to our fire-rated product line. These include Adjustable Swivel Rings, Adjustable Clevis Hangers, Riser Clamps, Medium Pipe Clamps, C-Clamps, and Universal Beam Clamps with a standard and wide throat, and Rod Threaded Ceiling Flanges. Strut & Strut Fittings Anvil offers a complete line of fire-rated, channels, fittings and accessories. Channels, NFPA Approved as trapeze hangers, are a cost-effective way to hang sprinkler piping. Our metal framing strut systems provide unmatched versatility for addressing virtually any support problem, without the need for expensive welding. Structural-quality channels are available in stock lengths of 10 and 20 feet. Custom lengths are available upon request to meet your specific configuration needs. A variety of finishes are available, including hot-dipped galvanized, pre-galvanized, and painted along with material choices of steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
Mueller Valves Mueller Valves are available in a variety of styles for fire protection applications including O.S.&Y. Resilient Wedge Gate Valves, and Swing-Type Check Valves. Mueller Valves are ideal for flanged fire pump applications and other system control valve needs. Mueller Indicator Posts Mueller offers both underground and wall Indicator Posts for easily identifying whether a valve is open or closed. Mueller Indicator Posts are used in fire protection systems and perform several functions. The Indicator Post provides a means to operate a buried or otherwise inaccessible valve. Also, the Indicator Post readily and clearly indicates whether the valve is open or shut. All Mueller Indicator Posts are UL Listed, ULC Listed and FM Approved and are designed to withstand up to 900 ft.-lbs. of operating torque. For more information on our product lines throughout this brochure, please contact an AnvilStar rep or visit www.anvilstar.com. 10
AnvilStar Interactive Product CD Have access to extensive information even if away from the internet. The AnvilStar interactive product CD is loaded with overview information on the unmatched range of domestic and globally-sourced products for fire protection piping systems offered by AnvilStar. Browse the latest AnvilStar product line, as well as the complete Anvil Literature library for referencing Technical Bulletins, Data Sheets, Submittal Sheets and Install Instructions More of What You Need. AnvilStar combines the latest technology and most current fire protection ratings with the trusted history and manufacturing experience that have made AnvilStar the go-to source for fire protection and piping products meaning better performance and better service for you and your business. Installation This CD will "Auto-Start" and will allow you to choose the option of running the Product Guide immediately or first installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 and QuickTime 6.0 before the Product Guide begins. If your computer has "Auto-Run" turned off and you have both Acrobat Reader 6.0 and QuickTime 6.0 installed, double click "begin.pdf". If you are not sure if they are installed, double click "setup.exe" and it will guide you through the installation. AnvilStar, A Division of Anvil International, Inc. Copyright 2005. Adobe, Acrobat and the Acrobat logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Acrobat Reader copyright 1987-1997 Adobe Systems Incorporated. QuickTime is a registered trademark of Apple Computer. All rights reserved. 11
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