AMERICAN Videos

  1. 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. 

  2. Hydrant: 4 3/4" Waterous Trend Overview 11/30/2012

    AMERICAN’s Waterous Trend Fire Hydrant is rated for 250 psig working pressure and exceeds all of the requirements of AWWA C502. Ductile iron construction throughout assures strength and durability. The Trend hydrant has all the features you expect from a high-quality fire hydrant. The all−bronze valve seat and bronze seat insert ensure that the Trend hydrant remains easy to repair. The epoxy primed and polyurethane top coat system on the external surfaces on the upper barrel of the Waterous Trend 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.

  3. Virtual Tour Of American Spiralweld Pipe Operations In Paris, Texas 9/22/2021

    See an animation of our new spiral-welded steel pipe facility in Paris, Texas, and learn more about how AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe is being used in various projects across the U.S.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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. 

  8. 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.

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

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

  10. 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.