Round Couplings And Beaded Slip
Under-inserted joint, no screws, leaks or pulls apart
Green / Field Check1stBatch 5
What This Helps With
Under-inserted joint, no screws, leaks or pulls apart
Apprentice words: round coupling
Trade terms: coupling, beaded slip, draw band, self-tapping screws
Check First
Insertion depth, screw count, sealant per seal class
What Not To Do
Rely on friction only on pressure runs
What can go wrong: Under-inserting the slip
Better Foreman Question
How many screws and how deep for this coupling?
Verify With
Reference type: SMACNA
Source to verify: SMACNA round; supplier data
Safe wording: Screw count/seal per spec and seal class.