Fernco

Fernco 1002RC Strong Back Shielded Clay Adapter – Stainless Shear Ring

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✓ .012″ stainless steel shear ring — resists heavy earth loads and shear
✓ Sized to adapt clay pipe to cast iron or plastic underground
✓ 301 stainless housing & band, 305 stainless screws — corrosion resistant
✓ ASTM C1173 & CSA B602, ICC ES PMG & UPC listed — passes inspection

High Demand Item – Frequently Reordered by Contractors

The Fernco 1002RC Strong Back is the shielded, heavy-duty clay adapter — built to transition vitrified clay sewer pipe to cast iron or plastic on buried joints that face heavy earth loads and shear. A .012″ stainless steel shear ring and molded-in bushing wrap the stepped PVC sleeve to hold the connection rigid and aligned.

Clamp housing and band are 301 stainless steel with 305 stainless screws. Spec the standard 1002 for everyday clay tie-ins; spec the 1002RC when the joint is buried, carries load, or needs the alignment the steel shield provides. Sizes listed clay side × CI/plastic side, 4″ through 15″.

Applications

Underground clay-to-CI/plastic sewer transitions under heavy load
Joints that must resist shear and hold alignment
Clay sewer main and lateral repairs needing extra strength
Transitions where a standard clay adapter isn’t rigid enough

Key Features

.012″ thick 300-series stainless steel shear ring
Molded-in bushing for improved pipe alignment
Stepped elastomeric PVC sleeve sized for clay OD
301 stainless clamp housing and band; 305 stainless screw
Made in the USA — sizes 15″ and below are AIS and BABA compliant

Specifications

Sleeve Material	Elastomeric PVC, Shore A 65 ±5
Shear Ring	.012″ thick, 300-series stainless steel
Clamp Housing & Band	301 stainless steel
Clamp Screw	305 stainless steel
Connection	Clay (Side A) to cast iron / plastic (Side B)
Standards	ASTM C1173, CSA B602, ASTM D5926 (gasket); ICC ES PMG & UPC listed
Installation Torque	60 in-lbs
Origin	Made in USA (15″ and below AIS/BABA compliant)

Sizes & Dimensions (Clay × CI/Plastic)

Part No.	Connects	Clay Dia. A	CI/PL Dia. B	Width	Price
1002-44RC	4" Clay × 4"	5.36″	4.51″	4.07″	$53.92
1002-46RC	4" Clay × 6"	6.60″	5.13″	5.74″	$86.81
1002-64RC	6" Clay × 4"	7.50″	4.50″	6.02″	$134.24
1002-66RC	6" Clay × 6"	7.50″	6.56″	5.89″	$91.44
1002-88RC	8" Clay × 8"	9.76″	8.57″	5.96″	$104.01
1002-1010RC	10" Clay × 10"	12.40″	10.75″	5.90″	$135.31
1002-1212RC	12" Clay × 12"	14.51″	12.60″	6.38″	$165.63
1002-1515RC	15" Clay × 15"	18.14″	15.40″	9.89″	$312.74

Best Used For

Buried clay-to-CI/plastic joints under backfill or traffic load
Sewer transitions that must resist shear and stay aligned
Clay main repairs where the standard 1002 needs reinforcing
Permanent underground transitions built to last

FAQ

How is this different from the standard 1002?

The 1002RC adds a .012″ stainless steel shear ring and molded-in bushing over the same clay-adapter sleeve, for resistance to heavy earth loads and shear. The standard 1002 is an unshielded clay adapter for lighter-duty work.

How are sizes listed?

Clay side first, CI/plastic side second (for example, 6″ Clay × 4″).

Is it rated for underground use?

Yes — engineered for demanding underground applications, conforming to ASTM C1173 and CSA B602 with ICC ES PMG and UPC listings.

Why Contractors Choose This

Steel shield means fewer callbacks on buried clay joints
Holds alignment where a plain clay adapter would shift
Transitions clay to modern pipe in one fitting
Code-listed: ASTM C1173, CSA B602, ICC ES PMG, UPC
Made in the USA

✓ .012″ 300-series stainless steel shear ring
✓ 301 stainless housing & band, 305 stainless screws
✓ ASTM C1173, CSA B602, ICC ES PMG & UPC listed
✓ Made in the USA (15″ and below AIS/BABA compliant)