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Rigid Grooved Coupling (Ductile Iron, EPDM Gasket)

Rigid grooved coupling · ductile iron · AWWA C606 grooves · UAE stock

A rigid grooved coupling joins two grooved pipe ends with a two-piece ductile iron housing and a pressure-responsive gasket. Once the bolts are tightened it behaves like a welded or flanged joint, with no hot work.

Material
Ductile iron
Gasket
EPDM (Grade E)
Grooves
AWWA C606
Sizes
1" – 12"
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Overview

Rigid grooved couplings for fire sprinkler and HVAC pipework

The coupling housing has keys that drop into grooves rolled or cut into each pipe end. A C-shaped EPDM gasket sits over the joint and is pushed harder onto the pipe as line pressure rises. Rigid designs have angled or offset bolt pads that clamp the keys tightly into the grooves, removing axial and angular movement, so the pipe can be supported like a welded system. Flexible couplings, by contrast, allow some deflection.

Hamza Fasteners stocks rigid grooved couplings in painted ductile iron from 1" to 12" for steel pipe to ASME B36.10 ODs. They are used on fire sprinkler mains, risers, pump rooms, chilled water and condenser water systems in UAE projects. UL/FM listed options are available on request. Send sizes and quantities for a quote from Dubai.

Technical Data

Rigid Grooved Coupling datasheet and specifications

Reference data for Rigid Grooved Coupling. Confirm exact size, rating and material for your order with our team.

This datasheet shows representative sizes for reference only. Rigid Grooved Coupling is supplied in the full range of sizes, ratings and materials — not a single option. Tell us what you need and we will confirm exact availability, specification and price.

Pipe Sizes · ASME B36.10M

Coupling size vs pipe OD

HAMZA FASTENERS
Reference
NPSDNPipe OD (mm)Pipe OD (in)
1"DN2533.41.315
1-1/2"DN4048.31.900
2"DN5060.32.375
2-1/2"DN6573.02.875
3"DN8088.93.500
4"DN100114.34.500
6"DN150168.36.625
8"DN200219.18.625
10"DN250273.010.750
12"DN300323.912.750
Couplings are sized to the pipe OD. Metric 76.1 mm (DN65) and 139.7 / 165.1 mm ODs need matching couplings; specify when ordering.
Datasheet · GR-RC

Product Specification

HAMZA FASTENERS
Rev. 01
Product TypeRigid grooved coupling
MaterialDuctile iron ASTM A536 Gr 65-45-12
GasketEPDM Grade E; nitrile on request
BoltsCarbon steel track bolts & nuts, plated
GroovesAWWA C606 roll / cut groove
PressureTypically up to 300 PSI (20.7 bar); check listing
Size Range1" – 12"
Lubricate the gasket and tighten bolts evenly until the bolt pads meet metal to metal.
Size
1" – 12"
Material
Ductile iron
Rating
Up to 300 PSI typical
Full range supplied — sizes, ratings & materials
Size Range
1" to 12"
Materials
Ductile iron, painted or galvanised
Standards
ASTM A536, AWWA C606
Pressure
Typically to 300 PSI
Ends / Types
Rigid couplings; flexible on request
Also Available
Elbows, tees, flange adaptors
Request Full Datasheet & Price Need a specific size, rating or material? Send us your requirement.
Applications

Where Rigid Grooved Coupling is used

Fire Sprinklers

Mains and risers

Chilled Water

HVAC plant rooms

Pump Rooms

Fire and booster pumps

High-Rise MEP

Vertical risers

District Cooling

Plant pipework

Industrial Water

Process cooling lines

Availability & Supply

Rigid Grooved Coupling supplier across the UAE, GCC and Africa

Stocked in Deira, Dubai and delivered fast across the region. Wherever you are building, we supply in stock and project quantities.

Hamza Fasteners is a trusted Rigid Grooved Coupling supplier in Dubai and across the United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman — with regular export supply to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam), Qatar (Doha), Kuwait City, Oman (Muscat) and key East and West African markets including Tanzania (Dar es Salaam), Kenya (Nairobi and Mombasa), Nigeria (Lagos) and Ethiopia (Addis Ababa). Looking for a "Rigid Grooved Coupling supplier near me" or the best price in your city? Send us your requirement for a same-day quote.

United Arab Emirates

  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Sharjah
  • Ajman

Saudi Arabia

  • Riyadh
  • Jeddah
  • Dammam

GCC

  • Doha, Qatar
  • Kuwait City
  • Muscat, Oman

Africa

  • Tanzania
  • Kenya · Nigeria
  • Ethiopia
FAQ

Common questions

Rigid or flexible coupling?
Use rigid couplings where pipework must stay fixed, such as risers, long runs and around valves. Flexible couplings allow small angular and axial movement, useful for thermal expansion, vibration isolation near pumps and seismic design.
Which gasket should I use?
EPDM (Grade E) is the standard for water, fire water and chilled water. Nitrile (Grade T) is used for oils and fuels. EPDM must not be used with hydrocarbons.
Can grooved couplings be used on thin-wall pipe?
Roll grooving is suited to Schedule 10 and Schedule 40 steel pipe. Cut grooving removes metal and needs heavier wall pipe. Check the groove method against the pipe wall before preparing ends.
What sizes do you supply?
We supply rigid grooved couplings from 1" to 12", with matching elbows, tees, reducers and flange adaptors, so complete systems can be ordered together. Flexible couplings can be quoted for expansion and vibration points.
How much does a rigid grooved coupling cost in Dubai?
Pricing depends on size, material and order quantity, and listed products cost more than unlisted. Send your list on WhatsApp with sizes and quantities and we will reply with a quotation from our Deira, Dubai stock, usually the same working day.
Do you deliver grooved couplings across the UAE and GCC?
Yes. Stocked sizes go out from our Deira warehouse across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE, usually within a day or two. We also ship to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and African markets with export packing and documents.

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