AMERICAN Videos
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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.
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American Ductile Iron Plant Tour 2021
6/7/2021
AMERICAN’s ductile iron pipe in diameters from 4 to 64 inches is proudly made at our company’s headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. Since 1905, we’ve been making products essential to our nation’s water infrastructure and in turn, our nation’s public health and safety. In this video, a tour of our Ductile Iron Pipe manufacturing facility, we take a look inside to see how it’s made. From a source of recycled iron and steel, through high-tech quality control, to fuel-efficient shipment by rail to 11 logistics centers across the country, AMERICAN Ductile Iron Pipe has been sustainable long before sustainable was cool. This 5:11 video shows how.
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Fastite Joint Pipe With Fast-Grip Gasket Video Overview
2/27/2015
The AMERICAN Fastite joint is a flexible, rubber ring compression-type joint used extensively in underground service for water, sewage or other liquids. It has the proven long-life and high-strength qualities inherent in joints produced in accordance with AWWA C111 and pipe produced centrifugally in accordance with AWWA C151.
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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.
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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.
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Disassembly Of 14-48 Flex-Ring Joint Pipe
7/26/2011
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.