MEGALUG ®

Series 1100
Mechanical Joint Restraint for Ductile Iron Pipe

Features and Applications:

• Sizes 3 inch through 54 inch

• Constructed of ASTM A536 Ductile Iron

• Torque Limiting Twist-Off Nuts

• MEGA-BOND®
Restraint Coating System
For more information on MEGA-BOND,
refer to www.ebaa.com

• The Mechanical Joint Follower Gland is

incorporated into the restraint

• Heavy Duty thick wall design

Post Pressure
• Support Products Available:
Nominal Series Shipping Assembly Rating
Pipe Size Number Weights Deflection (PSI) Split repair style available 3 inch
through 48 inch.
3 1103 6.1 3° 350
EBAA Series 1100SD
4 1104 7.7 3° 350
6 1106 11.9 3° 350 Solid restraint harness available for
8 1108 14.8 3° 350 push-on pipe bells.
10 1110 23.9 3° 350 EBAA Series 1700
12 1112 31.2 3° 350
14 1114 48.5 2° 350 Split restraint harness available for
16 1116 56.4 2° 350 existing push-on bells.
18 1118 63.1 1½° 250 EBAA Series 1100HD
20 1120 72.3 1½° 250
• All MEGALUG and related restraint
24 1124 133.1 1½° 250
products can be furnished as packaged
30 1130 194.6 1° 250 accessories complete with appropriate
36 1136 234.0 1° 250 restraint, gasket, lubrication, and bolt-
42 1142 536.0 1° 250 ing hardware
48 1148 653.0 1° 250
54 1154 700.2 0.5° 250 • For use on water or wastewater pipe-
NOTE: For applications or pressures other than those shown please lines subject to hydrostatic pressure
contact EBAA for assistance. and tested in accordance with either
AWWA C600 or ASTM D2774
Made In
U.S. Patent Nos.
4092036, 4627774, 4779900, 4896903, 5544922
The USA
0222-K Copyright ©2022. EBAA Iron, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
 MEGALUG: THE PRODUCT OF PREFERENCE SINCE 1984
Since 1984, engineers and contractors designing and installing Major testing laboratories agree as the 3” through 24” sizes
water and wastewater pipelines and systems have come to rely are Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed, and the 3” through 12”
on the EBAA Series 1100 MEGALUG Mechanical Joint Restraint sizes are Factory Mutual (FM) approved.
as the “Product of Preference” for effectively and economically For use on all classes of ductile iron pipe (PC350 through
restraining ductile iron pipe connections above or below ground. PC150 and CL56 through CL50), for practically any application
MEGALUG Mechanical Joint Restraints replace external re- including valves, hydrants and pipe, the MEGALUG Mechanical
straints such as cumbersome concrete thrust blocks and corrod- Joint Restraint effectively and safely performs without damage to
ible metal tie rods creating a quicker, safer and more economical the pipe or cement linings.
installation.

THE MEGALUG GRIPPING WEDGE... PERFORMANCE PROVEN

The wedge style MEGALUG design reacts cyclic loads. This has been tested to very
to the amount of force acting on the joint. high-pressure differentials and the wedge
PRESURE OR EXTERNAL FORCE

Max pressure

When each wedge is set, the wedge teeth Movement impressions look the same as if a single
penetrate the pipe’s outer surface, and causes
wedges to
Max movement
test had been performed.
increase
the wedge does not move on the pipe. grip Typically, the depth of pipe wall pen-
There is very little change in this interface Rated pressure etration, or wedge impression at around
until the wedge movement begins inside Wedge movement 25,000 pounds of force per wedge (200
the pocket of the main casting. Once the begins
PSI on a six inch and 150 PSI on a twelve
Normal operating
wedge starts moving, the formation of the pressure inch) is 0.03”. Finally, at roughly twice that
buttress begins. force the penetration is around 0.05” At
This “dam” of material (the wedge RCM
these high pressures, there is no affect on
impression) is cold formed as the wedging MOVEMENT
the design thickness of ductile iron pipe
action continues. If the force of pressure made according to AWWA C150. The lack
acting on the joint is released, the wedge of the pocket at the maximum pressure or of damage to the cement lining clearly
moves back to near its original position. load, the wedge buttress are in shear. The indicates that the thrust load is primarily
This engages the reserve-controlled move- maximum movement is about 0.3 inch longitudinal.
ment or “RCM”. The wedge is then ready through the thirty-six inch size and 0.4 This ability to move in the pocket allows
for another round. inch for forty-two and forty-eight inch. for angular flexibility as well as longitudi-
After the wedge has moved to the back The RCM is available even with severe nal flexibility.
 THE ORIGINAL PATENTED allowed by the
mechanical joint
GRIPPING WEDGES during installation,
it can also deflect
Since 1964 EBAA Iron has responded after assembly:
aggressively to the needs of the Sizes of 12” and below
water industry for better solutions are capable of up to 3
to joint restraint problems - thus the degrees of deflection after
development of the family of self installation (depending on the
actuating MEGALUG wedge action preset deflection.)
restraints. The 14” and 16” sizes are
capable of 2 degrees deflection.
TOOLS The 18” through 24” sizes are
MEGALUGS install using an ordinary capable of 1.5 degrees deflection.
wrench (box, ratchet, or air-driven), The 30” through 48” sizes are capable of
because the torque-limiting, twist- 1 degree deflection.
off nuts automatically shear during The 54” size has a 0.5 degree deflection.
tightening when the proper torque
is reached. The same 1¼ wrench STEEL PIPE
used to tighten the T-bolts on the The 1100 Series MEGALUG can be used to restrain
4” through 24” sizes can be used 3” - 8” SCH 40 or 80 steel pipe when joining to
to tighten and shear the twist off mechanical appurtenances. It can also be used on
nuts in all sizes. If removal becomes steel pipe in all sizes if the pipe’s outside diameter is
necessary, a 5/8 hex head remains the same as the ductile iron pipe and its thickness is
so the screws can be loosened, and equal to or greater than PC350 ductile iron pipe in sizes
retightened with a torque-indicating of 16 inch and below and PC250 ductile iron pipe 18
wrench. During removal, the wedges inches and above.
are held in place by retainer clips.
CAST IRON PIPE
DEFLECTION Grey iron pipe diameters are often larger than ductile
The MEGALUG gripping wedges iron pipe diameters. The Series 1100 MEGALUG
provide resiliency to your restraint may be used with grey iron pipe having
pipeline design. In addition standardized cast iron O.D. per AWWA C150 and
to deflecting as much as C151, and with pit cast Classes “A” and “B”
without modification. Use of the Series 1100
with pit cast grey iron Classes “C” and “D”
will require over sizing the MEGALUG. More
information on this is explained in detail in
“Connections Bulletin DI-1”.

MEGALUG
Takes the Load

On April 11, 1997 EBAA Iron performed a remark-

able force demonstration of their series 1100 MEGALUG Joint
Restraint. With the use of EBAA’s Series 1100 MEGALUG using a standard
mechanical joint installation on 12 inch Ductile Iron Pipe, and a 80 Ton mo-
tor crane, EBAA Iron lifted a D7 Caterpillar Track Type Tractor weighing in at
50,350 lbs. Along with this, the Series 1100 MEGALUG has been tested to over
700 PSI. Concluding that EBAA’s MEGALUGS can take the load.
 Mechanical Joint Restraint Sample Specifications
(The text of the specifications below can be copied pasted from www.ebaa.com/download/1100Spec.DOC)

Restraint devices for mechanical joint fittings and appurtenances conforming to either ANSI/AWWA C111/
A21.11 or ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53, shall conform to the following:
Design Traceability off nuts.
Restraint devices for nominal pipe sizes An identification number consisting of
3 inch through 54 inch shall consist of year, day, plant and shift (YYDDD)(plant Approvals
multiple gripping wedges incorporated into designation)(Shift number), shall be cast Restraint devices shall be Listed by
a follower gland meeting the applicable into each gland body. Underwriters Laboratories (3” through 24”
requirements of ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10. inch size) and Approved by Factory Mutual
All physical and chemical test results (3” through 12” inch size).
The devices shall have a working pressure shall be recorded such that they can be
rating of 350 psi for 3-16 inch, 250 psi for accessed via the identification number on Mechanical joint restraint for ductile
18-48 inch and 200 psi for the 54 inch. the casting. These Material Traceability Iron pipe shall be Megalug Series 1100
Ratings are for water pressure and must Records (MTR’s) are to be made available, produced by EBAA Iron Inc. or approved
include a minimum safety factor of 2 to 1 in in hard copy, to the purchaser that requests equal.
all sizes. such documentation and submits his gland
body identification number. MEGA-BOND® Restraint Coating
Material System
Gland body, wedges and wedge actuating Production pieces that are too small to All wedge assemblies and related parts
components shall be cast from grade 65- accommodate individual numbering, shall be processed through a phosphate
45-12 ductile iron material in accordance such as fasteners and wedges, shall be wash, rinse and drying operation prior
with ASTM A536. controlled in segregate inventory until to coating application. The coating shall
such time as all quality control tests are consist of a minimum of two coats of liquid
For applications requiring restraint 30 passed. These component parts may then thermoset epoxy coating with heat cure to
inch and greater, an alternate grade of be released to a general inventory for final follow each coat.
iron meeting the material requirements of assembly and packaging.
ASTM A536 is acceptable, providing the All casting bodies shall be surface
device meets all end product performance All components shall be manufactured pretreated with a phosphate wash, rinse
requirements. and assembled in the United States. The and sealer before drying. The coating shall
purchaser shall, with reasonable notice, be electrostatically applied and heat cured.
Ductile iron gripping wedges shall be heat have the right to plant visitation at his/her The coating shall be a polyester based
treated within a range of 370 to 470 BHN. expense. powder to provide corrosion, impact and UV
resistance.
Three (3) test bars shall be incrementally Installation
poured per production shift as per Mechanical joint restraint shall require The coating system shall be MEGA-BOND by
Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) conventional tools and installation EBAA Iron, Inc. or approved equal. Requests
Specifications and ASTM A536. Testing for procedures per AWWA C600, while for approved equal must submit coating
tensile, yield and elongation shall be done retaining full mechanical joint deflection material and process details for review prior
in accordance with ASTM E8. during assembly as well as allowing joint to bid.
deflection after assembly. For more information regarding
Chemical and nodularity tests shall be
MEGA-BOND, refer to the MEGA-BOND
performed as recommended by the Ductile Proper actuation of the gripping wedges
brochure or visit www.ebaa.com.
Iron Society, on a per ladle basis. shall be ensured with torque limiting twist

Support Products
for more information concerning these products please consult the catalog or www.ebaa.com
Series 1100SD
Split MEGALUG Restraint
For Existing Mechanical Joints Series 1700
MEGALUG Restraint Harness
For Push-On Bell Joints

Series 1100SDB
Split MEGALUG Restraint
For Mid-Span Applications Series 1100HD
Split MEGALUG Restraint
Harness for Existing Push-On Bells
Series 1100 Submittal Reference Drawing

MADE IN USA
EBAA IRON

C D F M P* X J K2 Pressure
Wedge Bolt Weight
Nominal Series Rating
QTY. (QTY.-Size) (LBS.)
Pipe Size Number (PSI)
3 1103 4.48 2.27 4.06 0.62 9.06 0.750 6.19 7.69 2 4-⅝x3 6.1 350
4 1104 5.92 2.27 4.90 0.75 9.90 0.875 7.50 9.12 2 4 - ¾ x 3½ 7.7 350
6 1106 8.02 2.27 7.00 0.88 12.00 0.875 9.50 11.12 3 6 - ¾ x 3½ 11.9 350
8 1108 10.17 2.31 9.15 1.00 14.15 0.875 11.75 13.37 4 6-¾x4 14.8 350
10 1110 12.22 2.37 11.20 1.00 16.20 0.875 14.00 15.62 6 8-¾x4 23.9 350
12 1112 14.32 2.37 13.30 1.25 18.30 0.875 16.25 17.88 8 8-¾x4 31.2 350
14 1114 16.40 2.69 15.44 1.50 20.94 0.875 18.75 20.25 10 10 -¾ x 4½ 48.5 350
16 1116 18.50 2.69 17.54 1.56 22.90 0.875 21.00 22.50 12 12 -¾ x 4½ 56.4 350
18 1118 20.60 2.69 19.64 1.63 25.00 0.875 23.25 24.75 12 12 -¾ x 4½ 63.1 250
20 1120 22.70 2.69 21.74 1.69 27.10 0.875 25.50 27.00 14 14 -¾ x 4½ 72.3 250
24 1124 26.90 3.20 25.94 1.81 32.64 0.875 30.00 31.50 16 16 -¾ x 5 133.1 250
30 1130 33.29 3.20 32.17 2.25 38.87 1.125 36.88 39.12 20 20 - 1 x 6 194.6 250
36 1136 39.59 3.20 38.47 2.25 45.17 1.125 43.75 46.00 24 24 - 1 x 6 234.0 250
42 1142 45.79 4.56 44.67 3.88 55.57 1.375 50.62 53.48 28 28 - 1¼ x 8½ 536.0 250
48 1148 52.09 4.56 50.97 3.88 61.87 1.375 57.50 60.36 32 32 - 1¼ x 8½ 653.0 250
54 1154 58.82 4.56 57.73 3.88 66.40 1.375 63.20 66.33 36 36 - 1¼ x 9½ 700.3 250
* With Twist-Off Nuts twisted off.
Important Notes NOTE: Dimensions are in inches (±1%) and are subject to change without notice.

• The Series 1100 MEGALUG should not be used on plain end • EBAA-Seal™ Mechanical Joint Gaskets are provided with 30 inch
fittings. through 54 inch MEGALUG restraints. These are required on the above
referenced sizes to accommodate the pressure ratings and safety factors
shown.
• If encased in concrete, polyethylene wrap must be used to • Extra length T-bolts are provided with the 42 inch, 48 inch and 54 inch
prevent concrete intrusion into the wedge pocket. sizes to facilitate easier assembly of the mechanical joint.
• For test pressures above the rated pressures shown, contact • All Series 1100 MEGALUG components are made of ductile iron
EBAA for recommendations, such as tandem restraint for high conforming to ASTM A536. The wedges are heat treated to a hardness
pressure applications. range of 370 to 470 BHN.
• If you experience the need to install the Series 1100 • LISTINGS AND APPROVALS: Sizes 3 inch through 24 inch are listed by
MEGALUG in an unconventional manner please consult our Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Category HJKF “Fittings, Retainer Type”
engineering department. with a deflection angle of 5 degrees (3 inch through 12 inch) and 2½
degrees (14 inch through 24 inch). The listing file number is EX2836,
Sizes 3 inch through 12 inch are Factory Mutual approved.
• The Series 1100 MEGALUG is intended for use on ductile iron pipe. The restraint can be used on grey iron pipe if the pipe is not severely
corroded and is in sound condition and has an outside diameter that can be accommodated. For more information on the use of the
MEGALUG restraint on grey iron pipe ask for Connections Bulletin DI-1.
 2. 3. 4.

1. The Series 1100 MEGALUG® prior to slipping the gasket onto

joint restraint is designed for use the plain end for joint assembly. NOTE: In cold weather it is
on ductile iron pipe conforming Place the gland on the plain end preferable to warm the gasket to
to ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 (all with lip extension toward the plain facilitate assembly of the joint.
thickness classes) when restraining end, followed by the gasket with the
mechanical joint pipe fittings. narrow edge of the gasket toward 3. Insert the pipe into the socket and
the plain end. [The gasket provided press the gasket firmly and evenly
2. Clean the socket and the plain end. may be the EBAA-SEAL® Improved into the gasket recess. Keep the
Lubrication and additional cleaning Mechanical Joint Gasket, there is joint straight during assembly.
should be provided by brushing both no narrow end as the gasket is bi-
the gasket and the plain end with directional. In certain sizes, use 4. Push the gland toward the socket
soapy water or an approved pipe of the EBAA-SEAL is required to and center it around the pipe with
lubrication meeting the requirement achieve the pressure ratings of the the gland lip against the gasket.
of ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 just MEGALUG.]
4. (cont.) 5. 6.

Insert bolts and hand tighten nuts. In large sizes (30 through 64-inch
Make deflection after joint assembly [762mm – 1,600mm]), five or more 7. If removal is necessary, utilize
but before tightening bolts. repetitions may be required. The use the ⅝ inch hex heads provided. If
of a torque-indicating wrench will reassembly is required, assemble
5. Tighten the bolts to the normal facilitate this procedure. the joint in the same manner as
range of torque as indicated [3-inch above, by tightening the wedge
45-60 ft.-lbs., 4 through 24-inch 6. Tighten the torque limiting twist bolts to 90 ft-lbs. If the series 1100
75-90 ft-lbs., 30 and 36-inch 100- off nuts in a clockwise direction restraint is removed from the pipe,
120 ft.-lbs., and 42, 48 and 54-inch (direction indicated by arrow on be sure that all the collar bolts and
120-150 ft.-lbs.] While at all times top of nut) until all wedges are in wedges are in place before the
maintaining approximately the same firm contact with the pipe surface. restraint is reassembled.
distance between the gland and Continue tightening in an alternating
the face of the flange at all points manner until all of the nuts have Steps 2-5 are requirements of
around the socket. This can be been twisted off. AWWA Standard C600-17
accomplished by partially tightening
the bottom bolt first, then top bolt,
next the bolts at either side, finally
For More Information
the remaining bolts. Repeat the For more information about MEGALUG restraints call
process until all bolts are within EBAA today and request
the appropriate range of torque. “EBAA Connections Bulletin DI-1” concerning use of
the MEGALUG restraint on grey iron pipe, or “EBAA
Connections Bulletin DI-2” covering the background
and operation of the MEGALUG system of restraint.

“Restraint Length Calculation” Software is available

for PC/Windows applications. Support documenta-
tion about the software can be found in “EBAA Con-
nections Bulletin PD-1 through PD-5”.