Hymax CouplingsHymax CouplingsSave TimeSave TimeSave MoneySave MoneyReduce InventoryReduce InventoryInstall Faster with One Install Faster with One bolt per endbolt per endLess Digging Less Digging –– No No under dig required with under dig required with top bolting actiontop bolting actionLonger Length Longer Length –– 1212””standard for faster cut standard for faster cut in repairsin repairsPremium MaterialsPremium Materials

TPS TPS –– Products of ChoiceProducts of ChoiceHistorical Perspective of Pipe Joining Historical Perspective of Pipe Joining

and Repair in North Americaand Repair in North America

Evolution of Pipe in North America Evolution of Pipe in North America ––Wooden, PitWooden, Pit--Cast, Ductile, AC, PVC, PECast, Ductile, AC, PVC, PEPipe Joining Products (Couplings for Pipe Pipe Joining Products (Couplings for Pipe Joining and Repair Joining and Repair –– Began in the Oil Fields Began in the Oil Fields of Pennsylvania back in 1870of Pennsylvania back in 1870AWWA CAWWA C--219 Became the Specifier219 Became the SpecifierHymax Revolutionizes the MarketHymax Revolutionizes the Market

Bolted Compression CouplingsBolted Compression CouplingsAWWA CAWWA C--219219--20042004

Covers Various Types of Couplings Covers Various Types of Couplings Including:Including:Dedicated RangeDedicated RangeLimited RangeLimited RangeWide RangeWide RangeRepair Coupling BasicsRepair Coupling BasicsBest In Class Hydraulic Couplings Best In Class Hydraulic Couplings Hymax Couplings Hymax Couplings –– 1.5 to 24 Inch Diameters1.5 to 24 Inch Diameters

Traditional: Modular Bolted Traditional: Modular Bolted Compression CouplingsCompression Couplings

Grey or Ductile IronGrey or Ductile IronOld Style Wedge Gasket Old Style Wedge Gasket DesignsDesignsPrime Coat or EpoxyPrime Coat or EpoxyMultiple Carbon Steel Multiple Carbon Steel Nuts and BoltsNuts and BoltsHigh Torque High Torque RequirementsRequirementsLimited Performance Limited Performance Limited Pipe end gap Limited Pipe end gap and deflectionand deflectionSize Availability of Old Size Availability of Old Style Cast Couplings is Style Cast Couplings is 1.51.5”” to 16to 16”” diameterdiameter

Modular Couplings Can Create Inventory Modular Couplings Can Create Inventory Management NightmaresManagement Nightmares

One coupling in each One coupling in each size requires over 370 size requires over 370 inventory components inventory components from 1.5 to 16 inch o.d.from 1.5 to 16 inch o.d.Take them apart to put Take them apart to put them onthem onMany componentsMany componentsAdded expenseAdded expenseWasted MaterialsWasted Materials

Why Utilities Are Choosing TPS ProductsWhy Utilities Are Choosing TPS ProductsDuring their Times of Need During their Times of Need

Hymax Coupling and EZHymax Coupling and EZ--MAX Plus Repair ClampMAX Plus Repair Clamp

Fewer Sizes to InventoryFewer Sizes to InventoryNo extra componentsNo extra componentsBest In Class DeliveryBest In Class DeliveryTime is of the EssenceTime is of the EssenceSpeed of InstallationSpeed of InstallationEase of InstallationEase of InstallationUser FriendlyUser FriendlyNo Training Required No Training Required Quality MaterialsQuality MaterialsBuilt for Life ProductsBuilt for Life Products

Hymax Simplifies Inventory Hymax Simplifies Inventory RequirementsRequirements

15 Inventory items to cover all pipe diameter 15 Inventory items to cover all pipe diameter requirements from 1.5 to 24 inches in requirements from 1.5 to 24 inches in diameterdiameterCoverage of over 95% of Water Distribution Coverage of over 95% of Water Distribution Piping RequirementsPiping RequirementsNo loose componentsNo loose componentsSimple stock managementSimple stock managementTake the nominal requirement to the job siteTake the nominal requirement to the job site

Best In Class Best In Class Best In ValueBest In Value

Wide Range Wide Range –– One Size Fits All One Size Fits All within a Nominal Diameter within a Nominal Diameter One Non Galling Stainless Steel One Non Galling Stainless Steel Bolt Per EndBolt Per EndHigh Deflection (4High Deflection (4°° Min. to 10Min. to 10°°Max. Per End)Max. Per End)Extra Long Body Extra Long Body –– Standard is Standard is 12 inches 12 inches –– Long is 19 inches Long is 19 inches longlong14 mil Fusion Bonded Epoxy14 mil Fusion Bonded Epoxy304 Stainless Hardware304 Stainless HardwareEPDM (NSF 61) GasketingEPDM (NSF 61) Gasketing260 PSI Rated Repair Coupling260 PSI Rated Repair Coupling2 Stage Hydraulic Sealing2 Stage Hydraulic SealingStd. Body, Long Body and Std. Body, Long Body and Reducing Body CouplingsReducing Body Couplings

Hymax Wide Range Couplings

Hymax Reducer from One Nominal O.D. to the Next Available in All Diameters

Hymax Couplings Install 80% Faster than Brand “X” Transition or Cut-in CouplingsThe Competition Offers an Older Wedge Gasket Style

Wide Range Technology That Dates Back to the 1960’s

The Hymax Comes with the Latest in Pressure Sealing Technologies

The Competition Can’t Compare

Gasket Materials Gasket Materials –– Choosing A Seal That Choosing A Seal That Best Suite Your NeedsBest Suite Your Needs

The Original Wedge Gasket Seal or The Original Wedge Gasket Seal or Dresser Type Dresser Type Single Stage Static SealingSingle Stage Static SealingBunaBuna--N N –– old blendold blend-- reactive w/ chloraminesreactive w/ chloraminesBunaBuna--S S –– old blendold blend-- reactive w/ chloraminesreactive w/ chloraminesLimited Deflection of 2Limited Deflection of 2--3 Degrees/end Max.3 Degrees/end Max.End Movement of 3/8End Movement of 3/8”” max.max.Highly Torque SensitiveHighly Torque Sensitive.4.4”” range (limited to size on size)range (limited to size on size)

The Hymax Sealing SystemThe Hymax Sealing System2 Stage Hydraulic Sealing 2 Stage Hydraulic Sealing –– Hymax Patented KI Hymax Patented KI TypeTypeEPDM EPDM –– New Water BlendNew Water BlendChloramine ResistanceChloramine ResistanceUp to 10 degrees Deflection/endUp to 10 degrees Deflection/end11”” of end Movement Allowed over sealof end Movement Allowed over sealTwo Stage Dynamic Seal Combines Mechanical Two Stage Dynamic Seal Combines Mechanical and Hydraulic Seal togetherand Hydraulic Seal togetherResponds to torque and water pressureResponds to torque and water pressureMinimum of 1.25Minimum of 1.25”” range (enough to cover all range (enough to cover all range requirements in a pipe classrange requirements in a pipe class

A Safe Installation Requires the Use A Safe Installation Requires the Use of Correct Tools including the Need of Correct Tools including the Need

To Use a Torque WrenchTo Use a Torque WrenchThe Original Double The Original Double Shot Hymax Socket Shot Hymax Socket ¾”¾”and 7/8and 7/8””Large Diameter Hymax Large Diameter Hymax Sockets 15/16Sockets 15/16””Torque Indication Must Torque Indication Must be Prebe Pre--set by Installer set by Installer per product labeling per product labeling requirementsrequirementsClicks at Set TorqueClicks at Set TorqueDeep Well Sockets are Deep Well Sockets are Available for Use with Available for Use with Impact DriversImpact Drivers

Socket ComparisonSocket Comparison

Note: Automotive Note: Automotive Type DeepType Deep--well well Sockets typically are Sockets typically are not long enoughnot long enoughContact TPS for Contact TPS for Custom Forged or Custom Forged or Fabricated Long Well Fabricated Long Well Sockets specific to Sockets specific to productsproducts

Std. Deep Well Socket 3.25”

TPS Long Sockets

(minimum 5”)

Custom 5.5”

Hymax 2000Hymax 2000Simplifying Cut In RepairsSimplifying Cut In Repairs

Fewer Bolts Fewer Bolts –– less ratcheting less ratcheting –– faster installfaster installTighten From the TopTighten From the TopLess Under digLess Under digNo Extra Parts on the No Extra Parts on the Service TruckService TruckPremium Materials Premium Materials –– Fusion Fusion Bonded Epoxy and 304 Bonded Epoxy and 304 Stainless Steel HardwareStainless Steel HardwareMultiMulti--Ranged 2 Layer Ranged 2 Layer Transitional Gasket for all Transitional Gasket for all Cut In RepairsCut In RepairsMaximum DeflectionMaximum DeflectionMaximum Working LengthMaximum Working Length

A TPS/Krausz Exclusive: A TPS/Krausz Exclusive: NoNo--Gall Stainless Steel Nuts & Bolts Gall Stainless Steel Nuts & Bolts

““MaxiMaxi--LubeLube””304 Stainless Steel Nuts, 304 Stainless Steel Nuts, Bolts and Washers for easy Bolts and Washers for easy dropdrop--in replacementin replacementMaxiMaxi--LubeLube®® Bolt Bolt Impregnation eliminates Impregnation eliminates Galling between load Galling between load surfaces surfaces No Xylon (Teflon) nut No Xylon (Teflon) nut surfaces to scratch off and surfaces to scratch off and gallgallNo Sticky GreaseNo Sticky GreaseLower torque requirements Lower torque requirements due to nodue to no--gall surfacesgall surfacesStandard on all Hymax and Standard on all Hymax and EZEZ--MAX Plus ProductsMAX Plus Products

MaxiMaxi--Lube Bolt Impregnation Lube Bolt Impregnation –– Permanent Solution to GallingPermanent Solution to Galling

Hymax: Coated for LifeHymax: Coated for Life

A Superior Coating for Superior Protection of a Quality Product

Surface PreparationPre-heatElectro-static chargeBake in PlaceExtended LifeImpact ResistanceCorrosion Control

Hymax Couplings and Flanged AdaptorsHymax Couplings and Flanged Adaptors

Hymax Couplings Hymax Couplings –– 1.5 1.5 to 12 inches O.D. one to 12 inches O.D. one bolt configurationbolt configurationHymax Couplings Hymax Couplings –– 14 14 to 24 inch O.D. two bolt to 24 inch O.D. two bolt configurationconfigurationHymax Oval Flanged Hymax Oval Flanged Meter Adaptor 1.5 and 2 Meter Adaptor 1.5 and 2 inchesinchesHymax Flanged Adaptor Hymax Flanged Adaptor –– 4 to 24 inches O.D. 4 to 24 inches O.D. with Class with Class ““DD”” AWWA AWWA Flange or ANSI Class Flange or ANSI Class 150 150