AMERICAN Videos

1. AMERICAN Flex-Ring Joint Pipe 7/25/2011

   Combining the sealing features of the time-proven Fastite joint and a boltless restrained connection, AMERICAN Flex-Ring joint ductile iron pipe provides flexible, easily assembled, positive restraint against endwise separation due to thrust.

2. AMERICAN Experts Discuss Aging Water Infrastructure 12/15/2014

   Out of sight, the country’s underground water infrastructure is aging and failing. In this interview, AMERICAN’s Derek Scott and Maury Gaston discuss the problem, challenges facing cities, and the latest technologies for providing and protecting one of our most precious resources — water.

3. Hydrant: 5 1/4" American-Darling B-84-B-5 Overview 11/30/2012

   The American−Darling B−84−B−5 hydrant is rated at 250 psig and is seat tested at 500 psig. This hydrant meets or exceeds all requirements of AWWA C502 for dry-barrel hydrants. The all-bronze seat and bronze drain ring assure that the B−84−B−5 hydrant is easily repaired by just one person. The epoxy-primed and polyurethane top-coat system on the external surfaces on the upper barrel of the AMERICAN B-84-B-5 fire hydrant provides a durable, high-gloss finish that, under normal conditions, should continue to look good for years without repainting. Watch this video to learn more.

4. Series 2500 Flex-Ring Gate Valve Video 9/10/2013

   The Series 2500 Flex-Ring Gate Valve design incorporates many exclusive design features.

5. AMERICAN Products Used In Cobb-Marietta West Side Loop Project 11/18/2016

   Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority’s West Side Loop 48-inch Replacement Project is being conducted to provide additional water to western Cobb County and Paulding County in Georgia. AMERICAN provided approximately 30,000 feet of 48-inch-diameter V-Bio wrapped ductile iron pipe and more than 20 resilient wedge gate valves with Flex-Ring® ends in sizes 24 to 48 inches in diameter.

6. Envisioning The Future Of Water In 2050 7/7/2023

   In this episode of Water Talk, Angela Godwin sits down with Maury Gaston from American Cast Iron Pipe Company to talk about what's new at American. 

7. Ductile Iron Pipe Put To The Test In The Most Corrosive Soil Environment In North America 7/15/2020

   The Everglades is the most corrosive soil environment in America. In this interview, Maury Gaston, Manager of Marketing Services for AMERICAN Ductile Iron Pipe and AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe, discusses a study that involved burying ductile iron pipe specimens coated with zinc, top-coated with a finishing layer, and wrapped in V-Bio encased polyethylene, and the results when they were exhumed. 

8. A Proven, Life Extending Product For Iron Pipe: Zinc Coating 4/27/2016

   Water and wastewater utilities looking for ways to further extend the life of their pipe have a new tool – AMERICAN Zinc, an advancement in corrosion control for iron pipe. Zinc has proven to extend the life of iron pipe and protects millions of feet of cast and ductile iron pipe in corrosive environments around the world.

9. Introduction To The Captivator Locking Fire Hydrant Cap Video 5/17/2012

   The Captivater from AMERICAN Flow Control helps prevent unauthorized hydrant use, reduces water theft, reduces hydrant vandalism, and lowers operation costs.

10. AMERICAN Flow Control Expands Product Portfolio With Sequoia Hydrant 8/2/2024

    AMERICAN Flow Control announced the opening of its new Center for Innovative Excellence and the expansion of its product portfolio with the introduction of the Sequoia wet barrel hydrant.