AMERICAN Videos

1. Valves: Resilient Wedge Gate Valves Vs. Double Disc Gate Valves 11/30/2012

   How important is valve selection? Has maintenance been considered? Should old specifications be used? AMERICAN is experienced in both resilient wedge gate valves and double disc gatevalves and answers your questions in this video.

2. AMERICAN’s Series 2500 With ALPHA™ Restrained Joint Ends 10/14/2016

   Compared to mechanical joint, which uses up to eight bolts on each end, the ALPHA joint uses only one top-mounted stainless steel bolt. This makes the valve with ALPHA ends easier to install, which saves time and money.

3. Hydrant: Introduction To The Captivater Locking Fire Hydrant Cap 11/30/2012

   The Captivater helps prevent unauthorized hydrant use, reduces water theft, reduces hydrant vandalism, and lowers operation costs. Its universal design fits EVERY hydrant from EVERY manufacturer, regardless of year or model. Watch this video to learn more.

4. Introduction To Toruseal Flange Gaskets 1/4/2012

   For improved joint performance, AMERICAN Toruseal flange gaskets are vastly superior to conventional full-face or ring gaskets.

5. Hydrant: 5 1/4" Waterous Pacer Overview 11/30/2012

   The AMERICAN Waterous Pacer is rated for 250 psig and meets or exceeds all of the requirements of AWWA C502. Ductile iron construction assures strength and durability. The Pacer hydrant has all the features you expect from a high-quality fire hydrant. The all-bronze seat and bronze seat insert assure that the Pacer hydrant remains easy to repair. The epoxy primed and polyurethane top coat system on the external surfaces on the upper barrel of the Waterous Pacer 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Valves: Butterfly Versus Gate 11/30/2012

   How important is valve selection? Has maintenance been considered? Should old specifications be used? AMERICAN is experienced in both butterfly and gate valves and answers your questions in this video.

10. Hydrant: 5 1/4" Waterous Pacer Operation 11/30/2012

    The AMERICAN Waterous Pacer’s sleek and stylish design blends perfectly with today’s modern architecture.With many cities experiencing increased pressure to stretch their dollars, it is important to note that the Pacer hydrant can be maintained by just one person. The removal of four nuts and bolts allows access to all working parts. Watch this video to learn more.