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VSH Shurjoint mechanical tee (1 x groove), EPDM gasket

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group: 7722E

7722E is the designation for model 7722 with a Grade E EPDM gasket. The VSH Shurjoint Model 7722 Mechanical Tee when mounted on the hole cut pipe provides a fast and easy mid-pipe grooved-end branch outlet. By utilizing the Model 7722 you eliminate the need for welding or the use of multiple fittings. The mechanical Tee is comprised of upper and lower ductile iron housing segments, a grade “E” EPDM rubber molded gasket and plated track bolts and nuts. Mechanical tees are supplied with our standard painted finishes, i.e. orange or red. Optional finishes such as hot dipped zinc galvanized and custom epoxy coating are also available.
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code

size

dimensions

weight

packaging

gtin + upc

code

SJT77222125PE

size

2"x1 1/4" orange

dimensions

3.23x5.04x4.37 "

weight

2.95 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT77222125GE

size

2"x1 1/4" galvanized

dimensions

3.23x5.04x4.37 "

weight

2.95 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722215PE

size

2"x1 1/2" orange

dimensions

3.23x5.04x4.37 "

weight

2.87 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722215GE

size

2"x1 1/2" galvanized

dimensions

3.23x5.04x4.37 "

weight

2.87 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772225125PE

size

2 1/2"x1 1/4" orange

dimensions

3.23x5.75x5.00 "

weight

4.08 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772225125GE

size

2 1/2"x1 1/4" galvanized

dimensions

3.23x5.75x5.00 "

weight

4.08 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT77222515PE

size

2 1/2"x1 1/2" orange

dimensions

3.23x5.75x5.00 "

weight

4.19 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT77222515GE

size

2 1/2"x1 1/2" galvanized

dimensions

3.23x5.75x5.00 "

weight

4.19 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT77223125PE

size

3"x1 1/4" orange

dimensions

3.46x6.30x5.71 "

weight

3.97 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

00670750615481

code

SJT77223125GE

size

3"x1 1/4" galvanized

dimensions

3.46x6.30x5.71 "

weight

3.97 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722315PE

size

3"x1 1/2" orange

dimensions

3.46x6.30x5.71 "

weight

4.19 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722315GE

size

3"x1 1/2" galvanized

dimensions

3.46x6.30x5.71 "

weight

4.19 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772232PE

size

3"x2" orange

dimensions

3.98x6.30x5.79 "

weight

4.85 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772232GE

size

3"x2" galvanized

dimensions

3.98x6.30x5.79 "

weight

4.85 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT77224125PE

size

4"x1 1/4" orange

dimensions

3.35x7.48x6.73 "

weight

4.63 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT77224125GE

size

4"x1 1/4" galvanized

dimensions

3.35x7.48x6.73 "

weight

4.63 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722415PE

size

4"x1 1/2" orange

dimensions

3.35x7.48x6.73 "

weight

4.85 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722415GE

size

4"x1 1/2" galvanized

dimensions

3.35x7.48x6.73 "

weight

4.85 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772242PE

size

4"x2" orange

dimensions

3.98x7.48x6.97 "

weight

5.51 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772242GE

size

4"x2" galvanized

dimensions

3.98x7.48x6.97 "

weight

5.51 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722425PE

size

4"x2 1/2" orange

dimensions

4.41x7.48x7.20 "

weight

5.95 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722425GE

size

4"x2 1/2" galvanized

dimensions

4.41x7.48x7.20 "

weight

5.95 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772243PE

size

4"x3" orange

dimensions

5.35x7.48x7.24 "

weight

11.46 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772243GE

size

4"x3" galvanized

dimensions

5.35x7.48x7.24 "

weight

11.46 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772252PE

size

5"x2" orange

dimensions

4.02x9.29x8.27 "

weight

9.26 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772252GE

size

5"x2" galvanized

dimensions

4.02x9.29x8.27 "

weight

9.26 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722525PE

size

5"x2 1/2" orange

dimensions

4.65x9.29x8.39 "

weight

9.48 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722525GE

size

5"x2 1/2" galvanized

dimensions

4.65x9.29x8.39 "

weight

9.48 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT77226125PE

size

6"x1 1/4" orange

dimensions

3.66x10.08x8.86 "

weight

9.26 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT77226125GE

size

6"x1 1/4" galvanized

dimensions

3.66x10.08x8.86 "

weight

9.26 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722615GE

size

6"x1 1/2" galvanized

dimensions

3.66x10.08x8.86 "

weight

9.48 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772262PE

size

6"x2" orange

dimensions

3.98x10.08x9.06 "

weight

10.58 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772262GE

size

6"x2" galvanized

dimensions

3.98x10.08x9.06 "

weight

10.58 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722625PE

size

6"x2 1/2" orange

dimensions

3.98x10.08x9.06 "

weight

10.96 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722625GE

size

6"x2 1/2" galvanized

dimensions

3.98x10.08x9.06 "

weight

10.96 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772263PE

size

6"x3" orange

dimensions

5.39x10.08x9.37 "

weight

12.35 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772263GE

size

6"x3" galvanized

dimensions

5.39x10.08x9.37 "

weight

12.35 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772264PE

size

6"x4" orange

dimensions

6.46x10.08x9.37 "

weight

13.71 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772264GE

size

6"x4" galvanized

dimensions

6.46x10.08x9.37 "

weight

13.71 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772264GT

size

6"x4" galvanized

dimensions

6.46x10.08x9.37 "

weight

13.71 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772282PE

size

8"x2" orange

dimensions

4.09x12.87x11.26 "

weight

12.79 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772282GE

size

8"x2" galvanized

dimensions

4.09x12.87x11.26 "

weight

12.79 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722825PE

size

8"x2 1/2" orange

dimensions

4.09x12.87x11.26 "

weight

13.23 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT7722825GE

size

8"x2 1/2" galvanized

dimensions

4.09x12.87x11.26 "

weight

13.23 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772283PE

size

8"x3" orange

dimensions

5.04x12.87x11.26 "

weight

14.4 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772283GE

size

8"x3" galvanized

dimensions

5.04x12.87x11.26 "

weight

14.4 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772284PE

size

8"x4" orange

dimensions

6.46x12.87x11.26 "

weight

16.53 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

SJT772284GE

size

8"x4" galvanized

dimensions

6.46x12.87x11.26 "

weight

16.53 lb

packaging

-

gtin + upc

-

code

size

d1

DN1

l1

z1

code

SJT77222125PE

size

2"x1 1/4" orange

d1

1.67

DN1

-

l1

2.80

z1

2.80

code

SJT77222125GE

size

2"x1 1/4" galvanized

d1

1.67

DN1

-

l1

2.80

z1

2.80

code

SJT7722215PE

size

2"x1 1/2" orange

d1

1.90

DN1

-

l1

2.80

z1

2.80

code

SJT7722215GE

size

2"x1 1/2" galvanized

d1

1.90

DN1

-

l1

2.80

z1

2.80

code

SJT772225125PE

size

2 1/2"x1 1/4" orange

d1

1.67

DN1

-

l1

3.11

z1

3.11

code

SJT772225125GE

size

2 1/2"x1 1/4" galvanized

d1

1.67

DN1

-

l1

3.11

z1

3.11

code

SJT77222515PE

size

2 1/2"x1 1/2" orange

d1

1.90

DN1

-

l1

3.11

z1

3.11

code

SJT77222515GE

size

2 1/2"x1 1/2" galvanized

d1

1.90

DN1

-

l1

3.11

z1

3.11

code

SJT77223125PE

size

3"x1 1/4" orange

d1

1.67

DN1

-

l1

3.50

z1

3.50

code

SJT77223125GE

size

3"x1 1/4" galvanized

d1

1.67

DN1

-

l1

3.50

z1

3.50

code

SJT7722315PE

size

3"x1 1/2" orange

d1

1.90

DN1

-

l1

3.50

z1

3.50

code

SJT7722315GE

size

3"x1 1/2" galvanized

d1

1.90

DN1

-

l1

3.50

z1

3.50

code

SJT772232PE

size

3"x2" orange

d1

2.37

DN1

-

l1

3.58

z1

3.58

code

SJT772232GE

size

3"x2" galvanized

d1

2.37

DN1

-

l1

3.58

z1

3.58

code

SJT77224125PE

size

4"x1 1/4" orange

d1

1.67

DN1

-

l1

3.90

z1

3.90

code

SJT77224125GE

size

4"x1 1/4" galvanized

d1

1.67

DN1

-

l1

3.90

z1

3.90

code

SJT7722415PE

size

4"x1 1/2" orange

d1

1.90

DN1

-

l1

3.90

z1

3.90

code

SJT7722415GE

size

4"x1 1/2" galvanized

d1

1.90

DN1

-

l1

3.90

z1

3.90

code

SJT772242PE

size

4"x2" orange

d1

2.37

DN1

-

l1

4.13

z1

4.13

code

SJT772242GE

size

4"x2" galvanized

d1

2.37

DN1

-

l1

4.13

z1

4.13

code

SJT7722425PE

size

4"x2 1/2" orange

d1

2.87

DN1

-

l1

4.37

z1

4.37

code

SJT7722425GE

size

4"x2 1/2" galvanized

d1

2.87

DN1

-

l1

4.37

z1

4.37

code

SJT772243PE

size

4"x3" orange

d1

3.50

DN1

-

l1

4.41

z1

4.41

code

SJT772243GE

size

4"x3" galvanized

d1

3.50

DN1

-

l1

4.41

z1

4.41

code

SJT772252PE

size

5"x2" orange

d1

2.37

DN1

-

l1

4.88

z1

4.88

code

SJT772252GE

size

5"x2" galvanized

d1

2.37

DN1

-

l1

4.88

z1

4.88

code

SJT7722525PE

size

5"x2 1/2" orange

d1

2.87

DN1

-

l1

5.00

z1

5.00

code

SJT7722525GE

size

5"x2 1/2" galvanized

d1

2.87

DN1

-

l1

5.00

z1

5.00

code

SJT77226125PE

size

6"x1 1/4" orange

d1

1.67

DN1

-

l1

5.00

z1

5.00

code

SJT77226125GE

size

6"x1 1/4" galvanized

d1

1.67

DN1

-

l1

5.00

z1

5.00

code

SJT7722615GE

size

6"x1 1/2" galvanized

d1

1.90

DN1

-

l1

5.00

z1

5.00

code

SJT772262PE

size

6"x2" orange

d1

2.37

DN1

-

l1

5.20

z1

5.20

code

SJT772262GE

size

6"x2" galvanized

d1

2.37

DN1

-

l1

5.20

z1

5.20

code

SJT7722625PE

size

6"x2 1/2" orange

d1

2.87

DN1

-

l1

5.51

z1

5.51

code

SJT7722625GE

size

6"x2 1/2" galvanized

d1

2.87

DN1

-

l1

5.51

z1

5.51

code

SJT772263PE

size

6"x3" orange

d1

3.50

DN1

-

l1

5.51

z1

5.51

code

SJT772263GE

size

6"x3" galvanized

d1

3.50

DN1

-

l1

5.51

z1

5.51

code

SJT772264PE

size

6"x4" orange

d1

4.50

DN1

-

l1

5.51

z1

5.51

code

SJT772264GE

size

6"x4" galvanized

d1

4.50

DN1

-

l1

5.51

z1

5.51

code

SJT772264GT

size

6"x4" galvanized

d1

4.50

DN1

-

l1

5.51

z1

5.51

code

SJT772282PE

size

8"x2" orange

d1

2.37

DN1

-

l1

6.54

z1

6.54

code

SJT772282GE

size

8"x2" galvanized

d1

2.37

DN1

-

l1

6.54

z1

6.54

code

SJT7722825PE

size

8"x2 1/2" orange

d1

2.87

DN1

-

l1

6.54

z1

6.54

code

SJT7722825GE

size

8"x2 1/2" galvanized

d1

2.87

DN1

-

l1

6.54

z1

6.54

code

SJT772283PE

size

8"x3" orange

d1

3.50

DN1

-

l1

6.54

z1

6.54

code

SJT772283GE

size

8"x3" galvanized

d1

3.50

DN1

-

l1

6.54

z1

6.54

code

SJT772284PE

size

8"x4" orange

d1

4.50

DN1

-

l1

6.54

z1

6.54

code

SJT772284GE

size

8"x4" galvanized

d1

4.50

DN1

-

l1

6.54

z1

6.54

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product Info

article

VSH Shurjoint mechanical tee (1 x groove), EPDM gasket

article number with gtin

7722E

manufacturer

Shurjoint

weight

16.53 lb

dimensions

6.46x12.87x11.26 "

characteristics

color

orange, silver

materials

cast iron (ASTM A536 65-45-12)

finishing

varnished, hot dip galvanized

shape

Tapping saddle

connection type

groove (fitting), hole

pressure rating (PN)

PN 20

sealing

EPDM

technical

max operating pressure liquid

290 psi

min. medium temperature

-29 °F

max medium temperature

230 °F

general

product group

fittings (demountable)

ETIM class

EC011014 Broaching saddle

country of origin

Taiwan

brand

VSH

series

Shurjoint

product type

7722E

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label

value

label

etim-class

value

EC011014 Broaching saddle

label

Material

value

Cast iron

label

Material inlay

value

Ethylene-propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM)

label

Connection

value

Groove

label

Max. operating pressure at 20 °C

value

20bar

label

Max. operating pressure at 20 °C (imperial)

value

290.08psi

label

Medium temperature (continuous)

value

-34°C - 110°C

label

Medium temperature (continuous) (imperial)

value

-29.2°F - 230°F

label

KIWA certified

value

No

label

Gastec QA mark

value

No

label

Gastec QA - AR 214 (H2)

value

No

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PUBLICITY WAIVER AND RELEASE

Aalberts integrated piping systems Americas, Inc., a North Carolina corporation with offices located at 10715 Sikes Place, Suite 200, Charlotte, North Carolina (the “Company“), desires to use and publicize the name, likeness, and other personal characteristics and private information of the individual named below with a residence at the address set out below (“I” or “me“) for advertising, promotion, and other commercial and business purposes. In exchange for the intangible value I will gain by participating in Company’s publicity programs/a one-time payment in the amount of $0 and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which I hereby acknowledge, I give Company my permission for such use and publicity for such purposes, according to the terms and conditions set forth in this Publicity Waiver and Release (“Agreement“).

 I hereby irrevocably permit, authorize, grant, and license Company and its affiliates, successors, and assigns, [and their respective licensees, advertising agencies, promotion agencies, and fulfillment agencies,] and the employees, officers, directors, and agents of each and all of them (“Authorized Persons“), the rights to display, publicly perform, exhibit, transmit, broadcast, reproduce, record, photograph, digitize, modify, alter, edit, adapt, create derivative works, exploit, sell, rent, license, otherwise use, and permit others to use my name, image, likeness, and appearance, voice, professional and personal biographical information, signature and other personal characteristics and private information, and all materials created by or on behalf of Company that incorporate any of the foregoing (“Materials“) in perpetuity throughout the universe in any medium or format whatsoever now existing or hereafter created, including but not limited to, in and on magazines, brochures and other print publications, electronic, magnetic, and optical media, motion pictures, television broadcast, cablecast, and satellite, home video and video on demand, radio broadcasts, display, point-of-sale, and other advertising and promotional materials, press releases, the internet and other digital transmission or delivery methods, mobile applications, on any platform and for any purpose, including but not limited to advertising, public relations, publicity, packaging, and promotion of Company and its affiliates and their businesses, products, and services, without further consent from or royalty, payment, or other compensation to me.

Company shall be the exclusive owner of all rights, including copyright, in the Materials. I hereby irrevocably transfer, assign, and otherwise convey to Company my entire right, title, and interest, if any, in and to the Materials and all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Materials arising in any jurisdiction throughout the universe in perpetuity, including all registration, renewal, and reversion rights, and the right to sue to enforce such copyrights against infringers. I acknowledge and agree that I have no right to review or approve Materials before they are used by Company, and that Company has no liability to me for any editing or alteration of the Materials or for any distortion or other effects resulting from Company’s editing, alteration, or use of the Materials, or Company’s presentation of me. Any credit or other acknowledgment of me, if any, shall be determined by Company in Company’s sole discretion. Company has no obligation to create or use the Materials or to exercise any rights given by this Agreement.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I hereby irrevocably waive all legal and equitable rights relating to all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, suits, damages, and expenses, including but not limited to claims for copyright or trademark infringement, infringement of moral rights, libel, defamation, invasion of any rights of privacy (including intrusion, false light, public disclosure of private facts, and misappropriation of name or likeness), violation of rights of publicity, physical or emotional injury or distress, or any similar claim or cause of action in tort, contract, or any other legal theory, now known or hereafter known in any jurisdiction throughout the world (collectively, “Claims“), arising directly or indirectly from the Authorized Persons’ exercise of their rights under this Agreement or the production, exhibition, exploitation, advertising, promotion, or other use of the Materials, and whether resulting in whole or in part from the negligence of Company or any other person, and I hereby covenant not to make or bring any such Claim against any Authorized Persons and forever release and discharge the Authorized Persons from liability under such Claims. I understand that Company is relying on this Agreement and will incur significant expense in reliance on this Agreement, and I agree that this Agreement cannot be terminated, rescinded, or modified, in whole or in part.

I represent and warrant to Company that I am at least 18 years of age, and I have full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and grant the rights granted hereunder. I further represent and warrant to Company that I will provide only true and correct statements and other information in connection with this Agreement, and the Authorized Persons’ use of the Materials and the rights and license granted hereunder do not, and will not, violate any right (including without limitation copyright, trademark, trade secret, right to privacy, or right of publicity) of, or conflict with or violate any contract with or commitment made to, any person or entity, and that no consent or authorization from, or any payment to, any third party is required in connection herewith.

This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. I have not relied on any statement, representation, warranty, or agreement of Company or of any other person on Company’s behalf, including any representations, warranties, or agreements arising from statute or otherwise in law, except for the representations, warranties, or agreements expressly contained in this Agreement. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Company may assign this Agreement and its rights hereunder, in whole or in part, to any party. This Agreement is binding on and inures to my benefit and the benefit of Company and our respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of North Carolina without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of North Carolina or any other jurisdiction). Any claim or cause of action arising under this Agreement may be brought only in the federal and state courts located in North Carolina, and I hereby irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES COMPANY WITH YOUR ABSOLUTE AND UNCONDITIONAL CONSENT, WAIVER, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ALLOWING COMPANY TO PUBLICIZE AND COMMERCIALLY EXPLOIT YOUR NAME, LIKENESS, AND OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PRIVATE INFORMATION AS SET OUT ABOVE. BY SIGNING, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT YOU ARE GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE COMPANY

by signing below I acknowledge that I have read and accept all terms and conditions in the Publicity Waiver and Release form and are authorizing an electronic signature as opposed to a written signature