AMERICAN Videos

1. 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. 

2. A Look At AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe's Operations In Paris, Texas 12/7/2023

   Get an inside look at how we manufacture spiral-welded steel pipe in Paris, Texas.

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

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. A Century Of Investing 6/2/2023

   Discover how AMERICAN continues to make significant investments in its facilities, equipment and systems. 

8. Maury Gaston Reflects On Retirement And Future Challenges At ACE 2024 8/2/2024

   At ACE 2024, Maury Gaston of American Cast Iron Pipe reflected on his retirement and discussed his role in the Water 2050 Program, highlighting his career’s focus on addressing future water industry challenges and promoting sustainable practices.

9. Hydrant: 5 1/4" American-Darling B-62-B-5 Overview 11/30/2012

   The American−Darling B−62−B−5 hydrant is rated at 200 psig and is seat tested at 400 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−62−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-62-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.

10. 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.