Proper screwed connection between head and column with prearranged breaking section. The breakaway system to avoids the water losses in case of accidental break of hydrant by an impact with separation of hydrant head from its column. According to the requirements of EN 14384 type C and EN 1074-6. Generously oversized column for high water capacity. Plug fully rubber vulcanised with special O-ring profile for soft lateral sealing without high compression of any rubber. Hydrant head, column and base high quality EPOXY powder coated (fusion bonded), UV deterioration resistant. Multiple O-ring spindle sealing system embedded in non-corrosive material to DIN 3547-1. Stainless steel spindle (single forged round bar with rolled threading). Gliding disc on the spindle neck to reduce friction when operating the spindle. Sealing seat from stainless steel cylinder replaceable deeply corrosion and lamination resistant. Automatic drainage system at closed position of the plug. Routable flange at hydrant inlet for easy positioning. Marking according to EN 19. Outlet couplings (hose connections) and operating caps according to various standards possible, according to the following combinations 2 x 2” + 1 x 2 1/2”; 2 x 2’ 1/2”; 2 x 2 1/2” + 1 x 4” • Possibility for mounting customized indicator plate (name, logo, etc.). • Suitable complete with 90° duckfoot bend.

Materials

Head, column, basement and flanged connection: Ductile iron EN-GJS-400-15 / EN 1563 (former to DIN GGG40)

Spindle: Stainless steel 1.4021/EN ISO 10088 (equivalent to UNI X20Cr13 or AISI420)

Plug: Ductile iron EN-GJS-400-15 / EN 1563 fully EPDM rubber vulcanised, potable water approved

Bush and pipe nut: Brass CuZn40Pb2

Operating pipe: Steel C40 galvanized (on request stainless steel 1.4301 / EN ISO10088 - AISI304)

Drive: Ductile iron EN-GJS-400-15 / EN 1563 galvanized

Friction disc: POM resin

O-Rings and gaskets: EPDM rubber, potable water approved

Operating cap, nipples and plugs: Aluminium (brass on request)

Chains: Stainless steel 1.4301/EN ISO 10088 (AISI304)

Bolts/nuts/washers: Stainless steel A2-70 / EN ISO 3506.

Operation

Manual action by pentagonal key as standard

Raci Spacers India Private Limited

Raci India was established in 2009 as a subsidiary of Raci SRL Italy to provide quality engineering solutions for the installation of oil and gas pipelines. Due to the sheer market's proximity to India, we began servicing the Middle East market in 2011.
In 2018, Flowheel FZE, the Middle East arm of RACI Pipeline Division of Raci SRL, Italy, began operations from Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone in the United Arab Emirates.
RACI has a significant presence in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.
We work in both the water and oil and gas industries. Since 2018, Flowheel has been expanding its RACI business by entering into new partnerships and carving out a niche in the market from its Middle Eastern base.
In 2020, Flowheel and RACI India collaborated with Radlinger Primus Line Gmbh, Germany, to provide trenchless rehabilitation of underground pipelines in critical installations.