Water & sewer,
represented right.
Rockacy & Associates is a manufacturers' representative agency serving municipal water and wastewater utilities — connecting public works crews with the valves, couplings, shoring, and odor-control equipment that keep systems running.
What's your problem?
Most calls we get start with a symptom, not a product name. Find yours — or skip the reading and call 800-836-1011.
Sewer odor complaints
Residents calling about rotten-egg smell near manholes, lift stations, or vent stacks. H2S is escaping untreated.
Fix: Wager odor control → Symptom 02Main break, mixed pipe
Cast iron on one side, PVC on the other, and water in the ditch. You need a repair that fits both — today.
Fix: HYMAX couplings → Symptom 03Can't locate buried lines
Broken or missing tracer wire means blind digs, hit lines, and 811 headaches on every project.
Fix: Copperhead locating system → Symptom 04Trench safety slowing repairs
Hauling heavy shores to a spot repair takes longer than the repair itself — or worse, crews skip protection.
Fix: Pronal SmartShore → Symptom 05Thrust restraint eating budget
Pouring concrete thrust blocks and bolting retainer glands on every fitting adds labor and lead time to each job.
Fix: Gripper restraining gaskets → Symptom 06Manholes rotting from inside
H2S corrosion is eating brick and concrete structures — and full replacement means excavation, bypass, and six figures.
Fix: Madewell Mainstay rehab → Symptom 07Service connections corroding
Brass and metal service fittings keep failing in aggressive soils, and every repair is a wrench fight in a wet hole.
Fix: Megatite push-fit composites → Symptom 08Mystery pipe in the sewer dig
You won't know if it's clay, cast iron, or Orangeburg until the bucket hits it — but the truck can only carry so many couplings.
Fix: MaxAdaptor universal couplings →Four decades on the water side
Since 1985, Rockacy & Associates has represented leading manufacturers to municipalities, utilities, and contractors across the Mid-Atlantic water and sewer industries — serving Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia. We're not a catalog house — we're the people who show up at the plant, walk the collection system, and match the right product to the problem in the ground.
From air release and vacuum valves on transmission mains to H2S odor control at lift stations, from tracer wire on new installs to inflatable shoring in the trench, our lines cover the distribution and collection system end to end.
- Direct factory relationships with every manufacturer we carry
- Local stocking on key lines for faster turnaround on repairs
- Field demos, lunch-and-learns, and operator training
- Spec support for engineers and project bid assistance
The lines we carry
Every product line we represent was chosen because it solves a real problem for water and wastewater operators. Lines marked Now Stocking ship from local inventory.
A.R.I. USA / AQUESTIA
Air release, vacuum, and combination air valves — now part of the Aquestia group — for potable water, wastewater force mains, and water transfer. Releases trapped air, enables efficient pipeline filling, and protects mains from vacuum collapse and pressure transients.
Key products & specs
- D-040 / D-060-C HF SeriesCombination air valves for water distribution and transmission; NSF/ANSI 61 & 372 certified potable models. D-060-C HF: 3" @ 285 psi · D-062 HF: 360 psi
- D-020 / D-025 Wastewater SeriesCombination valves whose body shape maintains a continuous air gap separating sewage from the sealing mechanism — no deposits, no blockage. Force mains · Anti-clog design
- D-060-C NS Non-Slam SeriesSlam-dampening combination valves for surge-prone lines and rapid fill/drain events. Surge mitigation
- Underground / SB ValvesSub-surface combination air valves that can be buried — eliminating the cost of a manhole or vault. Manhole-free install
- AriavCAD SizingEngineering software calculates optimal valve placement from your actual system profile — we can run it with your engineer. Free spec support
Copperhead Industries
The world's largest copper-clad steel tracer wire supplier and maker of the Complete Utility Locating System® — wire, corrosion-proof locking connectors, drive-in magnesium ground rods, and access points delivering a reliable end-to-end locate signal. Made in Fayetteville, TN and Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliant.
Key products & specs
- High Strength (Open Cut)The standard spec for trenching and plowing. Copper-clad steel gives 2× the tensile break strength of solid copper, stretches 15%+ with ground movement, and is 11% lighter. ASTM B1010 · HDPE direct-bury jacket · APWA color-coded
- SoloShot™ EHS (Directional Drilling)Extra-high-strength wire for HDD bores under roads, sidewalks, and structures. Trenchless
- SoloShot™ Xtreme (Pipe Burst)Copperhead's strongest wire, built for the pull loads of pipe bursting. 4,700 lb break load
- Connectors & GroundingMainline-to-service connectors install in under a minute without cutting the main; magnesium ground rods complete the locate circuit. Complete system
Gripper Gasket
Family-owned maker of boltless restraining gaskets for push-on ductile iron pipe, valves, and fittings — 100% made in the USA (California and North Carolina plants) since 1999, and American Iron & Steel (AIS) compliant. Restraint without nuts, bolts, retainer glands, or concrete thrust blocks.
Key products & specs
- GG Series Restraining GasketsInstantly restrain Tyton Joint® pipe, valves, and fittings — stainless steel teeth vulcanized into a molded bulb-profile gasket, dual-hardness elastomer above 12". 3"–24" · 350 psi · NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 · UL Recognized
- GRIPPER FT® SeriesThe same boltless restraint for American Fastite® joint pipe, in EPDM with stainless teeth and rod. 4"–12" · ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 tested
- Elastomer optionsSBR standard on GG; EPDM and Nitrile (NBR) stocked — the industry's deepest specialty-elastomer inventory for aggressive soils and special service. SBR · EPDM · NBR
- Joint deflection preservedUp to 5° deflection per joint (3"–18"), so restrained runs still follow the trench. Thrust-block free design per DIPRA
- MJ Transition Gaskets, Flap Valves & RingGap® SealsMechanical-joint transitions to SDR 35, Multitube flap valves for outfalls, and annular casing seals round out the line. Plus disassembly kits & shims
Hymax / BY MUELLER
Smart wide-range couplings — now part of Mueller Water Products — for connecting and repairing dissimilar pipe in potable water and sewage. Field-proven in over a million North American installations, sizes 1.5" to 70" including custom.
Key products & specs
- HYMAX CouplingWide-range, stab-ready section-replacement coupling with top-facing bolts — no under-digging. 2.1" range · 4 bolts · 4° deflection/side
- HYMAX GRIPRestraint coupling with a patented radial GRIP chain that tightens under axial load — circular restraint instead of point-loading wedges. Fits ductile iron, cast iron, steel, PVC, and HDPE (with stiffeners). AWWA C219 · NSF-61/372 · 232 psi
- Flange Adaptors, Reducers, Elbows & SwivelJoinConnect flanged valves and pumps, step diameters, or restrain pipes meeting at any angle 0–90°. HLD to 60"
- Dual sealing & MAG boltsHydraulically-assisted gasket self-inflates under line pressure; zinc-embedded anti-galling bolts need no grease. ASTM A536 ductile iron · −20 to 125°F
Madewell Products
Corrosion-resistant, 100% solids protective coatings and concrete restoration mortars for manhole rehabilitation — a low-cost alternative to replacing brick and concrete structures eaten by H2S. Made in the USA for 50+ years, with Mainstay® performance proven since 1962.
Key products & specs
- Mainstay® Composite LinerTwo-component system: high-strength restoration mortar plus an epoxy corrosion barrier that cure simultaneously — structural repair and H2S protection in one lining. Brick & concrete manholes · Sewer structures
- Mainstay Composite Liner FRThe standard system plus a high-strength epoxy/fiberglass layer where extra structural capacity is needed. Fiber reinforced
- Calcium Aluminate MortarsCalcium aluminate and pure calcium aluminate cement mortars as standalone rehab solutions in biogenic corrosion environments. Stand-alone or base layer
- Ancillary Products & EquipmentHydraulic cement mortars, epoxy primers, chimney seals — plus Madewell's own mixing, pumping, and spray equipment built for heavy-bodied mortars and 100% solids epoxies. Full system, one source
- Certified applicators onlyMadewell materials are installed exclusively by certified applicators — we can connect you with certified contractors or the certification program. Product calculator available
MaxAdaptor
Gripper Gasket's sewer line: one shielded universal coupling per nominal diameter joins clay, ductile iron, asbestos cement, cast iron, and plastic gravity sewer pipe — in any combination. One SKU on the truck covers the whole dig. "One & Done."
Key products & specs
- MAXADAPTOR® CouplingAISI 304 stainless tension bands with click-lock clamping, high-impact nylon securing cage, injection-molded EPDM gasket. Installs with a cordless drill preset to 80 in-lbs. Sizes 4"–16" · Internal pipe stop
- Standards complianceGreatly exceeds ASTM C1173-18 hydrostatic testing requirements for flexible transition couplings. ASTM C1173-18 · IAPMO 4224 · CSA 7021-02
- Built for the ditchStepless adjustment on both ends, up to 3° deflection per side, shear-load restraint, and 250°F temperature tolerance. Rootproof · Leakproof
- ShuvlNose® AdaptorCompanion adaptor (316 stainless) joins concrete pipe I.D. to plastic pipe O.D. where outside diameters differ widely. 4"–18" · Concrete transitions
Megatite, by USC
The first corrosion-resistant, push-fit removable connection for underground water service. Glass-reinforced nylon composite fittings that exceed AWWA standards, use only NSF-61 materials in the waterway, and never leach metals — backed by a lifetime warranty.
Key products & specs
- Tapper / MainstopTaps all plastic mains up to 16" including HDPE; the stainless cutter reverse-threads and permanently retains the coupon so it can't be lost in the main, and the body swivels 360°. Top-of-main install
- Ball-Valve CurbstopQuarter-turn with positive stops, non-breakable anti-over-rotation ratchet cap, and a flat-bottom body that nests properly in a standard curb box. 300 psi rated · 2:1 safety factor
- Push-Fit CouplingsNo wrench tightening — pipe pushes past the internal O-ring to a positive stop, yet remains removable. For CTS plastic tubing with insert stiffener. 100% watertight seal
- Megatite Copper SystemNew push-fit line for copper service tubing with 304 stainless gripper and restraint. New product line
Pronal USA
SmartShore® inflatable trench shielding — double-wall, hot-vulcanized rubber-coated fabric cushions that two workers can carry, deploy, and inflate in about 20 minutes with no lifting gear.
Key products & specs
- SmartShore® ShieldsPE-certified in all 50 states to OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P for soil types A, B, and C-60; rated to 6.5 ft depth (standard) and 8 ft (large). OSHA Subpart P · All 50 states
- Holds at low pressureResists up to 300 psf of soil pressure at just 10 psi of inflation with struts in place — inflates from a standard compressor or air cylinder. 300 psf @ 10 psi
- Crew-portable & reusableEach cushion weighs about 29 lbs with handling straps, quick air connector, and burst-protection safety valve; folds flat for transport in a pickup. Vertical or horizontal placement
- SMARTFILL BladderCompanion inflatable that aids backfilling of metal trench boxes. Backfill assist
REHAU
MUNICIPEX®: crosslinked polyethylene (PEXa) municipal piping from the company that pioneered PEXa in 1967 — over 1 billion feet installed worldwide, and the first PEX pipe certified to AWWA C904.
Key products & specs
- MUNICIPEX Water Service LineCorrosion- and scale-free alternative to copper and HDPE for main-to-structure service; SDR9 CTS sizing compatible with AWWA C800 fittings. ¾"–2" · Coils to 1,000 ft · 25-yr warranty
- Freeze-break resistantThermal memory lets the pipe expand when frozen and return to its original diameter after thaw — unlike copper or HDPE, it won't split. Native backfill compatible
- Pre-Insulated & Force MainPre-insulated pipe (polyurethane foam + LDPE casing, with heat-trace conduit) for shallow cold-climate burial; green-coded force main for pressurized wastewater. Cold climate · Wastewater
- CertificationsAWWA C904, CSA B137.5, ASTM F876, NSF 14/61; exceeds ASTM F2023 chlorine resistance. ISO 9001 manufacturing
Wager Company
Family-owned since 1933, Wager's wastewater division builds odor control vent valves that scrub H2S using chemisorption media — 99.5% initial removal efficiency, 47% capacity by weight, non-toxic landfill-disposable spent pellets, and a free media lab analysis after 12 months to dial in your PM schedule.
Key products & specs
- 1600 Series Sewer VentCast 356-T6 aluminum vent, green epoxy powder coat resistant to sewer acids; mesh screen maintains required municipal open area. 1.25:1 open-area ratio
- 1800 / 1850 Vent ValvesCandy-cane mount for low-flow residential sites (5–15 CFM); 1850 adds a ball check against flood inflow. Blue indicator pellets turn white when media is spent. 4" or 6" · 12 lb canister
- 2050 SeriesVertical grass-green units for lift stations, wet wells, and ARV vaults — from the 2050-50 (one 50 lb canister, dual 300 CFM vacuum relief) to the 2050-450 with nine canisters for high-H2S, high-CFM sites. Mist eliminator · Media-life indicators
- 3000 Manhole ScrubberSits below the manhole cover; 50 lb media canister removes H2S, mercaptans, and VOCs at street level. Retrofit-friendly
- 3100-VConnects directly to combination air release valves — odor control plus vault corrosion protection, with two intake valves for unrestricted airflow during pumping. 400 CFM intake
On the truck, not on backorder
Mid-dig and need it now? Call 800-836-1011 — stocked items can often ship same day.
Spec & design support
We work with consulting engineers to get the right product specified before the project goes to bid — sizing air valves, selecting couplings, planning odor control.
Field demos & training
Lunch-and-learns, on-site demonstrations, and operator training so your crews know the equipment before it's in the ground.
Local stocking
Key repair items — air valves, tracer wire, sewer couplings — stocked regionally so a main break doesn't wait on a factory lead time.
Lifetime of the asset
From install to inspection to rehab, we stay involved — including QR-code asset tagging that keeps maintenance history at your crew's fingertips.
Watch the install
Straight from the manufacturers — how the products go in the ground. Good pre-watch material for crews before a demo day.
Proven in the ground
Flanged connections without the fight
HYMAX GRIP flange adaptors let the utility connect flanged valves to existing mains without exact-fit spool pieces — documented in Hymax's published case study.
Result: restrained flange connections, faster valve replacementsOdd angles on a planned upgrade
HYMAX GRIP SwivelJoints handled pipe meeting at non-standard angles during a planned system upgrade — no custom fittings, no field welding.
Result: restrained connections at 0–90° without custom fabricationShrinking the Bioxide bill
Chemical dosing knocks down H2S but the drums never stop coming. Wager sizes a 2050-series unit to your station's actual CFM and PPM (log at 7am and 7pm peaks) to act as a polisher — cutting chemical demand while media-life indicator pellets and a free 12-month lab analysis turn odor control into a predictable PM item instead of a recurring invoice.
Result: systems sized for 12+ months per media changeout — ask us to run your station's numbersBook a lunch & learn
We bring the products, the demos, and lunch — your crew brings the questions. On-site at your shop or plant, one hour, no charge. Operator training and engineer CEU-style sessions available for every line we carry.
Come see us
- Sep 1–4, 2026 Chesapeake Tri-Association Conference (Tri-Con) Booth [##]
- Sep 14–17, 2026 WaterJAM — Virginia Beach Convention Center VWEA / VA AWWA joint annual meeting · Booth [##]
- Oct 5–7, 2026 VA AWWA Water Distribution Seminar & Utility Rodeo — Newport News, VA 36th annual · Hands-on distribution training
- Anytime Your shop — demo days on request Book above ↑
Call us directly
No call centers, no ticket queues. When you call Rockacy & Associates, you get a partner in the business on the line.
Chuck Rockacy
David Rockacy
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Get in touch
Rockacy and Associates, Inc.2528 Thrush Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901 800-836-1011
info@rockacy.com
| Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
| Emergency / after hours | Call a partner's cell |
| MD · DE · DC · VA | Chuck & David Rockacy |
| PA · WV | Stephen Sharps |
A.R.I. USA / AQUESTIA
Air release, vacuum, and combination air valves — now part of the Aquestia group — for potable water, wastewater force mains, and water transfer. Releases trapped air, enables efficient pipeline filling, and protects mains from vacuum collapse and pressure transients.
Products & specifications
- D-040 / D-060-C HF SeriesCombination air valves for water distribution and transmission; NSF/ANSI 61 & 372 certified potable models. D-060-C HF: 3" @ 285 psi · D-062 HF: 360 psi
- D-020 / D-025 Wastewater SeriesCombination valves whose body shape maintains a continuous air gap separating sewage from the sealing mechanism — no deposits, no blockage. Force mains · Anti-clog design
- D-060-C NS Non-Slam SeriesSlam-dampening combination valves for surge-prone lines and rapid fill/drain events. Surge mitigation
- Underground / SB ValvesSub-surface combination air valves that can be buried — eliminating the cost of a manhole or vault. Manhole-free install
- AriavCAD SizingEngineering software calculates optimal valve placement from your actual system profile — we can run it with your engineer. Free spec support
Not sure what size or where? Ask us to run your system profile through Aquestia's AriavCAD sizing software — free spec support for engineers.
Product data compiled from www.aquestia.com — retrieved Sept 2026. Verify against current manufacturer submittals before bidding.
Copperhead Industries
The world's largest copper-clad steel tracer wire supplier and maker of the Complete Utility Locating System® — wire, corrosion-proof locking connectors, drive-in magnesium ground rods, and access points delivering a reliable end-to-end locate signal. Made in Fayetteville, TN and Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliant.
Products & specifications
- High Strength (Open Cut)The standard spec for trenching and plowing. Copper-clad steel gives 2× the tensile break strength of solid copper, stretches 15%+ with ground movement, and is 11% lighter. ASTM B1010 · HDPE direct-bury jacket · APWA color-coded
- SoloShot™ EHS (Directional Drilling)Extra-high-strength wire for HDD bores under roads, sidewalks, and structures. Trenchless
- SoloShot™ Xtreme (Pipe Burst)Copperhead's strongest wire, built for the pull loads of pipe bursting. 4,700 lb break load
- Connectors & GroundingMainline-to-service connectors install in under a minute without cutting the main; magnesium ground rods complete the locate circuit. Complete system
Product data compiled from copperheadwire.com — retrieved Sept 2026. Verify against current manufacturer submittals before bidding.
Gripper Gasket
Family-owned maker of boltless restraining gaskets for push-on ductile iron pipe, valves, and fittings — 100% made in the USA (California and North Carolina plants) since 1999, and American Iron & Steel (AIS) compliant. Restraint without nuts, bolts, retainer glands, or concrete thrust blocks.
Products & specifications
- GG Series Restraining GasketsInstantly restrain Tyton Joint® pipe, valves, and fittings — stainless steel teeth vulcanized into a molded bulb-profile gasket, dual-hardness elastomer above 12". 3"–24" · 350 psi · NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 · UL Recognized
- GRIPPER FT® SeriesThe same boltless restraint for American Fastite® joint pipe, in EPDM with stainless teeth and rod. 4"–12" · ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 tested
- Elastomer optionsSBR standard on GG; EPDM and Nitrile (NBR) stocked — the industry's deepest specialty-elastomer inventory for aggressive soils and special service. SBR · EPDM · NBR
- Joint deflection preservedUp to 5° deflection per joint (3"–18"), so restrained runs still follow the trench. Thrust-block free design per DIPRA
- MJ Transition Gaskets, Flap Valves & RingGap® SealsMechanical-joint transitions to SDR 35, Multitube flap valves for outfalls, and annular casing seals round out the line. Plus disassembly kits & shims
GG Series size reference
| Size | Part | Pipe OD | Max deflection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3" | GG3 | 3.96" | 5° |
| 4" | GG4 | 4.80" | 5° |
| 6" | GG6 | 6.90" | 5° |
| 8" | GG8 | 9.05" | 5° |
| 10" | GG10 | 11.10" | 5° |
| 12" | GG12 | 13.20" | 5° |
| 14" | GG14 | 15.30" | 4° |
| 16" | GG16 | 17.40" | 4° |
| 18" | GG18 | 19.50" | 4° |
| 20" | GG20 | 21.60" | 2.5° |
| 24" | GG24 | 25.80" | 2.5° |
Field notes before you spec
- Not for pipe with thick asphalt coating (over 2 mils) or tape wrap — the teeth must reach the pipe surface
- Tyton®-family sockets only (GG) / Fastite® sockets only (FT); underground installations only
- Concrete thrust blocking is not required in a designed restraint system (DIPRA method)
- Expect roughly twice the assembly force of a conventional gasket; keep gaskets above 40°F in cold weather
- Gaskets are single-use — do not reuse after disassembly
Product data compiled from grippergasket.com — retrieved Sept 2026. Verify against current manufacturer submittals before bidding.
Hymax / BY MUELLER
Smart wide-range couplings — now part of Mueller Water Products — for connecting and repairing dissimilar pipe in potable water and sewage. Field-proven in over a million North American installations, sizes 1.5" to 70" including custom.
Products & specifications
- HYMAX CouplingWide-range, stab-ready section-replacement coupling with top-facing bolts — no under-digging. 2.1" range · 4 bolts · 4° deflection/side
- HYMAX GRIPRestraint coupling with a patented radial GRIP chain that tightens under axial load — circular restraint instead of point-loading wedges. Fits ductile iron, cast iron, steel, PVC, and HDPE (with stiffeners). AWWA C219 · NSF-61/372 · 232 psi
- Flange Adaptors, Reducers, Elbows & SwivelJoinConnect flanged valves and pumps, step diameters, or restrain pipes meeting at any angle 0–90°. HLD to 60"
- Dual sealing & MAG boltsHydraulically-assisted gasket self-inflates under line pressure; zinc-embedded anti-galling bolts need no grease. ASTM A536 ductile iron · −20 to 125°F
Product data compiled from www.hymaxusa.com — retrieved Sept 2026. Verify against current manufacturer submittals before bidding.
Madewell Products
Corrosion-resistant, 100% solids protective coatings and concrete restoration mortars for manhole rehabilitation — a low-cost alternative to replacing brick and concrete structures eaten by H2S. Made in the USA for 50+ years, with Mainstay® performance proven since 1962.
Products & specifications
- Mainstay® Composite LinerTwo-component system: high-strength restoration mortar plus an epoxy corrosion barrier that cure simultaneously — structural repair and H2S protection in one lining. Brick & concrete manholes · Sewer structures
- Mainstay Composite Liner FRThe standard system plus a high-strength epoxy/fiberglass layer where extra structural capacity is needed. Fiber reinforced
- Calcium Aluminate MortarsCalcium aluminate and pure calcium aluminate cement mortars as standalone rehab solutions in biogenic corrosion environments. Stand-alone or base layer
- Ancillary Products & EquipmentHydraulic cement mortars, epoxy primers, chimney seals — plus Madewell's own mixing, pumping, and spray equipment built for heavy-bodied mortars and 100% solids epoxies. Full system, one source
- Certified applicators onlyMadewell materials are installed exclusively by certified applicators — we can connect you with certified contractors or the certification program. Product calculator available
Rehab vs. replace
Full manhole replacement means excavation, traffic control, bypass pumping, and a six-figure line item per structure. Rehabilitation with Mainstay restores structural integrity and installs a corrosion barrier in place, at a fraction of replacement cost — usually without excavation. Madewell materials are installed exclusively by certified applicators; we can connect your utility or contractor with the certification program.
Pairs with Wager odor control — treat the H2S causing the corrosion while Madewell repairs the damage it has done.
Product data compiled from www.madewell.net — retrieved Sept 2026. Verify against current manufacturer submittals before bidding.
MaxAdaptor
Gripper Gasket's sewer line: one shielded universal coupling per nominal diameter joins clay, ductile iron, asbestos cement, cast iron, and plastic gravity sewer pipe — in any combination. One SKU on the truck covers the whole dig. "One & Done."
Products & specifications
- MAXADAPTOR® CouplingAISI 304 stainless tension bands with click-lock clamping, high-impact nylon securing cage, injection-molded EPDM gasket. Installs with a cordless drill preset to 80 in-lbs. Sizes 4"–16" · Internal pipe stop
- Standards complianceGreatly exceeds ASTM C1173-18 hydrostatic testing requirements for flexible transition couplings. ASTM C1173-18 · IAPMO 4224 · CSA 7021-02
- Built for the ditchStepless adjustment on both ends, up to 3° deflection per side, shear-load restraint, and 250°F temperature tolerance. Rootproof · Leakproof
- ShuvlNose® AdaptorCompanion adaptor (316 stainless) joins concrete pipe I.D. to plastic pipe O.D. where outside diameters differ widely. 4"–18" · Concrete transitions
MAXADAPTOR® is the sewer product line of Gripper Gasket LLC — same family-owned, made-in-USA manufacturer.
Product data compiled from grippergasket.com — retrieved Sept 2026. Verify against current manufacturer submittals before bidding.
Megatite, by USC
The first corrosion-resistant, push-fit removable connection for underground water service. Glass-reinforced nylon composite fittings that exceed AWWA standards, use only NSF-61 materials in the waterway, and never leach metals — backed by a lifetime warranty.
Products & specifications
- Tapper / MainstopTaps all plastic mains up to 16" including HDPE; the stainless cutter reverse-threads and permanently retains the coupon so it can't be lost in the main, and the body swivels 360°. Top-of-main install
- Ball-Valve CurbstopQuarter-turn with positive stops, non-breakable anti-over-rotation ratchet cap, and a flat-bottom body that nests properly in a standard curb box. 300 psi rated · 2:1 safety factor
- Push-Fit CouplingsNo wrench tightening — pipe pushes past the internal O-ring to a positive stop, yet remains removable. For CTS plastic tubing with insert stiffener. 100% watertight seal
- Megatite Copper SystemNew push-fit line for copper service tubing with 304 stainless gripper and restraint. New product line
Product data compiled from megatiteusc.com — retrieved Sept 2026. Verify against current manufacturer submittals before bidding.
Pronal USA
SmartShore® inflatable trench shielding — double-wall, hot-vulcanized rubber-coated fabric cushions that two workers can carry, deploy, and inflate in about 20 minutes with no lifting gear.
Products & specifications
- SmartShore® ShieldsPE-certified in all 50 states to OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P for soil types A, B, and C-60; rated to 6.5 ft depth (standard) and 8 ft (large). OSHA Subpart P · All 50 states
- Holds at low pressureResists up to 300 psf of soil pressure at just 10 psi of inflation with struts in place — inflates from a standard compressor or air cylinder. 300 psf @ 10 psi
- Crew-portable & reusableEach cushion weighs about 29 lbs with handling straps, quick air connector, and burst-protection safety valve; folds flat for transport in a pickup. Vertical or horizontal placement
- SMARTFILL BladderCompanion inflatable that aids backfilling of metal trench boxes. Backfill assist
Product data compiled from www.pronal-usa.com — retrieved Sept 2026. Verify against current manufacturer submittals before bidding.
REHAU
MUNICIPEX®: crosslinked polyethylene (PEXa) municipal piping from the company that pioneered PEXa in 1967 — over 1 billion feet installed worldwide, and the first PEX pipe certified to AWWA C904.
Products & specifications
- MUNICIPEX Water Service LineCorrosion- and scale-free alternative to copper and HDPE for main-to-structure service; SDR9 CTS sizing compatible with AWWA C800 fittings. ¾"–2" · Coils to 1,000 ft · 25-yr warranty
- Freeze-break resistantThermal memory lets the pipe expand when frozen and return to its original diameter after thaw — unlike copper or HDPE, it won't split. Native backfill compatible
- Pre-Insulated & Force MainPre-insulated pipe (polyurethane foam + LDPE casing, with heat-trace conduit) for shallow cold-climate burial; green-coded force main for pressurized wastewater. Cold climate · Wastewater
- CertificationsAWWA C904, CSA B137.5, ASTM F876, NSF 14/61; exceeds ASTM F2023 chlorine resistance. ISO 9001 manufacturing
Product data compiled from www.rehau.com — retrieved Sept 2026. Verify against current manufacturer submittals before bidding.
Wager Company
Family-owned since 1933, Wager's wastewater division builds odor control vent valves that scrub H2S using chemisorption media — 99.5% initial removal efficiency, 47% capacity by weight, non-toxic landfill-disposable spent pellets, and a free media lab analysis after 12 months to dial in your PM schedule.
Products & specifications
- 1600 Series Sewer VentCast 356-T6 aluminum vent, green epoxy powder coat resistant to sewer acids; mesh screen maintains required municipal open area. 1.25:1 open-area ratio
- 1800 / 1850 Vent ValvesCandy-cane mount for low-flow residential sites (5–15 CFM); 1850 adds a ball check against flood inflow. Blue indicator pellets turn white when media is spent. 4" or 6" · 12 lb canister
- 2050 SeriesVertical grass-green units for lift stations, wet wells, and ARV vaults — from the 2050-50 (one 50 lb canister, dual 300 CFM vacuum relief) to the 2050-450 with nine canisters for high-H2S, high-CFM sites. Mist eliminator · Media-life indicators
- 3000 Manhole ScrubberSits below the manhole cover; 50 lb media canister removes H2S, mercaptans, and VOCs at street level. Retrofit-friendly
- 3100-VConnects directly to combination air release valves — odor control plus vault corrosion protection, with two intake valves for unrestricted airflow during pumping. 400 CFM intake
Sizing your station
Wager sizes each system to at least 12 months of media life from two numbers: airflow (CFM) and H2S concentration (PPM), logged at the 7am and 7pm peaks. We can help you gather both and run the sizing. Every system includes a free media lab analysis after one year to fine-tune your changeout schedule.
Pairs with Madewell manhole rehab — repair the structures H2S has already damaged while Wager stops the ongoing attack.
Product data compiled from www.wagerusa.com — retrieved Sept 2026. Verify against current manufacturer submittals before bidding.