Laserfiche WebLink
Spears° FlameGuard°... The Leader in Innovative <br />CPVC Fire Sprinkler System Products <br />Pioneer in Molded -in Metal Insert Head Adapters <br />Patent No. 5,437,481 <br />Spears° pioneered the development of the FlameGuard® molded - <br />in -place metal thread insert for connection of sprinkler heads to <br />CPVC fire sprinkler systems, plus Metal FIPT threaded female <br />adapters for metal -to -plastic transitions. <br />Developed the Special Reinforced (SR) Head Adapters <br />Patent No. 5,582,439 <br />Spears° FlameGuard° continuous improvement program developed <br />the technology to produce a superior patented plastic threaded <br />fitting - the Special Reinforced (SR) Design. This unique design <br />incorporates a patented thermoplastic compression process that <br />equalizes stresses generated by tapered thread joint make-up. All <br />CPVC plastic body and threads provide a more uniform construction <br />and improved corrosion resistance. <br />Revolutionary Gasket Sealed Head Adapter Choices <br />Patent No. 8,474,472 - 8,297,663 - 7,458,613 <br />• Requires NO Thread Sealants • Eliminates Stress <br />• Prevents Over Tightening • Provides Easy Frame <br />Alignment <br />Spears° revolutionary Gasket Sealed Head Adapters feature an <br />elastomer gasket seal at the base of the threads. The gasket <br />seal allows a modified thread design that eliminates radial <br />stress and associated problems typical with tapered thread joint <br />make up. Choose from TorqueSafeTm design with rotating brass <br />thread insert, SofTorqueTm design with Special Reinforced (SR) <br />plastic threads and compressible gasket or QuickTorqueTM with <br />similar features plus brass threads. <br />Full Assortment of Specialty Products & Fitting <br />Configurations <br />Spears° FlameGuard° products provide the specialty fittings needed <br />in today's fire sprinkler systems. The GripLocTm Elbow, Tee, Cap <br />and Coupling and GripLocTm Repair Coupling for quick no -cement <br />repairs; the Adjustable Drop Nipple for fine-tuning to finished <br />ceiling height; and Ringed Head Adapter for ease of locating during <br />installation. Plus a full assortment of fittings including Grooved <br />Coupling Adapters, Unions and Flanges sizes 3/4" through 3". <br />Complete Size Range of CPVC Pipe <br />Spears' FlameGuard® CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe is available <br />in sizes 3/4" to 3"; and conforms to ASTM F 442 standard <br />for <br />SDR 13.5 CPVC pipe. <br />Lead Free <br />Ile <br />TorqueSafeTM, SofrorqueTM & <br />QuickTorqueTM Fittings <br />Lead Free <br />GripLocTMElbow, Tee, Cap, Coupling & <br />Repair Couplings <br />Lead Free <br />ES- FlameGuard® USA <br />M, FlameGuard® USA <br />Spears° Solvent Cements & Thread Sealant <br />FlameGuard° products should be installed using Spears° FS-5 One -Step Solvent Cement. For threaded <br />joints, use Spears° BLUE 75T" Thread Sealant that has been tested for compatibility with FlameGuard° <br />CPVC Fire Sprinkler Products. Spears° TorqueSafe TM, SofTorqueTm and QuickTorqueTm Gasket <br />Sealed Adapter requires no sealant. Consult sprinkler head manufacturer prior to use. <br />© Copyright 2018 Spears® Manufacturing Company. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America 09/18. FG-2-0215 <br />