Products

Products

Agru Sure Grip® Concrete Protective Liners

Agru Sure Grip® Concrete Protective Liners, whether high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene copolymer (PPR), provide excellent protection from bacterial and chemical attack.

Unique characteristics distinguish it from other liners on the market:

Benefits:

New Agru Sure Grip® Liner installation

Installation of this product in new manholes, wet wells, and valve vaults allows them to be protected like never before, eliminating future replacement and rehabilitation costs.

Rehabilitation with Agru Sure Grip® Liner

This liner system can be utilized in the rehabilitation of existing systems where corrosion and deterioration has already begun. Every rehabilitation situation has its own characteristics, so please contact Americast for assistance in determining the best solution to the rehabilitation problem.

*Americast warrants this product for a period of 5 years against penetration of hydrogen sulfide gas and sulfuric acids found in sanitary sewer systems; as well as leak protection from inflow and infiltration when personnel authorized by Americast perform installation and required welding. Contact Americast for actual warranty.

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Manholes

Americast manufactures a wide range of sizes (36”, 48”, 60”, 72”, 84”, 96”, and 120” inside diameters) to suit many applications and provide connections for various pipe sizes and configurations. Circular components, at a minimum, meet the requirements of ASTM C-478 and AASHTO M-199.

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Round Pipe

Americast manufactures RCP in sizes 12” through 96” in classes III, IV, and V, meeting ASTM C76. Special designs are available for deep fill or other high loading conditions. Americast offers several joint types including single offset, o-ring and tongue and groove to handle the wide variety of storm sewer needs.  Various joint designs include:

1. Single Offset

Used for standard storm sewer applications in which a soil/silt tight joint (2-5 psi test pressure) is required.

2. O-Ring (C-443 Joint)

Used for applications where a water tight joint (10 psi test pressure) is required.

3. Tongue and Groove

Used for standard storm sewer applications and utilizes a butyl or mastic joint sealant.

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Median Barriers

Median barriers are made in conformance to VDOT, MB-7D pin and loop style and produced in 10’ and 20’ lengths.

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Sales

“Sales Representative” may not be an accurate label for members of the Americast full time sales staff; “Sales Technician” is probably a more appropriate title. Each member of the full service sales staff has extensive knowledge of his or her territory or specialty and all members are well informed of our complete product line. They provide itemized quotes for precast products to project bidders, which easily enables a structure by structure price analysis. They are also available to visit with contractors, engineers, or governing agencies to assist in providing the advantages of precast concrete products to the construction industry.

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Filterra®

The Filterra Stormwater Bioretention Filtration System harnesses the power of nature to capture, cycle and immobilize pollutants to treat urban runoff. The combination of landscape vegetation and a specially designed filter media allows bacteria, metals, nutrients and total suspended solids (TSS) to be removed naturally.

This patented system is the urban solution for Low Impact Development (LID).

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Manholes

Americast manufactures a wide range of sizes (36”, 48”, 60”, 72”, 84”, 96”, and 120” inside diameters) to suit many applications and provide connections for various pipe sizes and configurations. Circular components, at a minimum, meet the requirements of ASTM C-478 and AASHTO M-199.

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Manhole Steps

The steps typically used in our precast products are steel reinforced copolymer polypropylene conforming to the following specifications:


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Elliptical Pipe

Americast manufactures sizes 14” x 23” through 58” x 91”, meeting ASTM C507, in classes HERCP III and HERCP IV.  Special designs are available for deep fill or other high loading conditions. This style of pipe is used where fill height restrictions exist and is available in tongue and groove joint only.

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Engineering

Our experienced technical staff offers the support of available precast options to project engineers seeking a site utility or drainage design that will enable contractors, developers, and owners to benefit from the advantages of utilizing precast concrete components. Our precast products are manufactured and supplied with the support of our Staff Professional Engineers. Custom reinforcing designs and supporting calculations can be provided for our precast structures that may be subjected to extreme conditions (e.g., airports, rail stations, storm water management ponds, etc.).

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CVTR & CVTS Oil/Water Separator

Proven Performance

The CVTR or CVTS, coupled with the Grit Interceptor, provides a simple, low maintenance system for treating drainage water with no moving parts, no pumps, and no chemicals. The Grit Interceptor removes sediment and trash. The CVTR or CVTS’s vertical tubes remove free oil and grease down to 10ppm at flow ranges from 20 to 500 gpm.

Drive-Over Design

Our precast concrete structures can handle HS-20 loading conditions and beyond.

Retrofit Applications

Easily installs in existing pipe lines for retrofit applications. Identical inlet and outlet pipe elevations avoid the need for costly new pipe runs.

Reliable Access

The diameter of the CVTR is the same from base to grade. Each unit also includes a factory installed manway hatch.

Cost-Effective Design

Unlike most steel systems, ballast slab, hold-down straps, and cathodic protection are not needed with the CVTR or CVTS - so you save time and money! The entire system arrives at the job site with all internal components completely assembled and ready for operation. Inlet and outlet pipes are stubbed out for easy installation. Just lower the unit into the excavated area, connect the pipes, backfill, and you’re back in business in no time at all.

Easy Maintenance

The CVTR & CVTS are a standout for easy service and maintenance. The vault design permits inspection of the system’s interior while it is in operation. Excess sludge and oil can be easily removed with appropriate equipment designated for industrial cleaning.

Expert Assistance

Our team of engineers will gladly assist you in the design of each system. Also CAD detailed drawings are always available.

Post Sale Support

Americast visits each job site after system installation to train the appropriate personnel in proper operation and maintenance procedures. Our sales team can also recommend additional optional equipment as needed.

Applications

Current CVTR or CVTS Users

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Invert Channels

Americast uses a patented invert channel forming system to provide precast flow channels in sanitary manholes. Use of precast invert channels reduces the time and materials required to complete manhole installation.

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Box Culvert

An adequate inventory of forms allows Americast to provide box culvert in single or monolithic multiple cell sections. In most cases, precast headwall and wing-wall systems are supplied with the box culvert reducing the labor costs associated with field forming and placing of concrete.

Each run of box culvert is engineered to meet site specific fill and loading conditions. Detailed drawings of culvert layout are provided for each culvert system to facilitate installation of precast and related cast-in-place components. Each precast unit of the culvert system is stenciled with a unique part number that corresponds to labels on the layout details.

Culvert sections follow guidelines outlined in Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Standards and meet requirements of ASTM C-1433.

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Flared End Sections

Americast manufactures flared end sections (ES-1) for all of the various sizes and joints of pipe produced.

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Field Service

To strengthen our efforts in providing excellent customer service, Americast has designated a full time field service staff equipped to provide on-site services related to our precast concrete products. As an example, encountering unexpected existing utilities may require modifications to our precast components and a field service representative can be scheduled to perform such duties. Some typical services provided are:

If your project requires our on-site assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our office (use the same phone number used to schedule deliveries to that specific project).

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Grease Traps

Americast has standard designs for 500, 1000, and 1500 gallon grease traps. All three sizes are available for HS-20 load bearing applications. Custom sizes and configurations can be designed to suit various site conditions.

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Manhole Joint Gaskets

Manhole joint gaskets meet requirements of ASTM C-443. Our single step style manhole joint, when complimented by a rubber gasket designed specifically for use with this type of joint, provides ease of installation and proven protection against leakage. For rectangular manholes or vaults, a flexible butyl rubber gasket is available for sealing joints.

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Quality Assurance

Operating with focus on quality, service, and customer-centered values has brought Americast to be a leader in the precast concrete industry. Among our staff are individuals that have been formally trained as concrete technicians and certified at various levels. Americast is also plant certified by highway departments and governing jurisdictions such as MSHA, VDOT, and WSSC. With the extensive experience and trained technicians that make up the Americast team, we are able to continue the excellence of service that meets the expectations of designers, contractors, and owners.

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Manhole Steps

The steps typically used in our precast products are steel reinforced copolymer polypropylene conforming to the following specifications:

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Boxes

A broad range of standard sizes is manufactured for typical applications. Custom sizes or multiple chamber boxes are engineered to meet site or function specific applications. Boxes can be manufactured to serve as junction chambers or vaults for use in water, sanitary, or storm systems. Box components meet or exceed the requirements of ASTM C-858 and ASTM C-913.

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Pipe-to-Manhole Connectors

Pipe-to-manhole connectors meet the requirements of ASTM C-923. Flexible boots are typically used; although, compression type gaskets and mechanical seals are available to meet requirements of various jurisdictions and applications.

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Coatings

Structures may be coated at our facilities to meet the requirements of various site conditions or job specifications. 

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Drop Inlets

Precast concrete tops are cast integrally with access covers and/or drainage grates when required to suit various applications. Americast produces and stocks VDOT Standard Drop Inlets.

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Wet Wells and Valve Vaults

Wet wells and valve vaults are manufactured using circular or box components. A concrete protective liner or coatings can be supplied when required. Top slabs are engineered to suit required loading conditions and access hatches or openings are cast-in as required.

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Endwalls

Straight wall or multiple face wall systems are available. Openings can be provided for single or multiple pipes and opening sizes are engineered to accommodate skewed pipes when necessary. Custom openings can be provided (e.g., rectangular weir openings for storm water management applications).

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Ladtech Adjustment Rings

Americast is the master distributor for Ladtech HDPE adjustment rings for the state of Virginia. This lightweight (6 lbs.) yet rugged product exceeds HS-25 load rating
with a watertight interlocking seal. The product is non-corrosive, durable, easy to handle, and reusable. Ladtech, Inc. warrants the adjusting ring for five years from the date of installation.

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Pipe Fittings

Americast manufactures Tees, Wyes, Bends, and Reducers in the same sizes and shapes as the standard product they complement.

For specific information about reinforced concrete pipe sizes and/or specifications, please contact one of the following facilities:

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Pond Risers

Pond risers are sized as necessary and engineered for site specific conditions. Care is taken to meet required safety factor for anti-flotation. In most cases, trash racks, anti-vortex devices, and/or orifice plates can be supplied with the structure.

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Trench Drains

Trench drains are engineered to suit each individual layout configuration. Varying lengths and depths can be provided for widths up to 24”.

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Access and Inlet Castings

Americast supplies a diverse line of manhole and inlet frames, covers, grates, hatches, and miscellaneous hardware. Castings for many jurisdictions are kept in stock enabling complete structure shipments. Custom castings or hatches meeting required specifications can be supplied or cast into precast components. Trash racks, anti-vortex devices, and orifice plates for storm water management structures can be provided to suit contract requirements.

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Contact Us

We invite you to contact us with any questions about our products.