{"product_id":"fernco-1002rc-strong-back-clay-adapter","title":"Fernco 1002RC Strong Back Shielded Clay Adapter – Stainless Shear Ring","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:5px solid #1a1a1a;padding:16px 20px;background:#f7f7f7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.8;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  .012″ stainless steel shear ring — resists heavy earth loads and shear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  Sized to adapt clay pipe to cast iron or plastic underground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  301 stainless housing \u0026amp; band, 305 stainless screws — corrosion resistant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  ASTM C1173 \u0026amp; CSA B602, ICC ES PMG \u0026amp; UPC listed — passes inspection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.92rem;font-weight:700;color:#c0392b;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003eHigh Demand Item – Frequently Reordered by Contractors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003eClamp 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″.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 26px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderground clay-to-CI\/plastic sewer transitions under heavy load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoints that must resist shear and hold alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay sewer main and lateral repairs needing extra strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransitions where a standard clay adapter isn’t rigid enough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 26px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.012″ thick 300-series stainless steel shear ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded-in bushing for improved pipe alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped elastomeric PVC sleeve sized for clay OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e301 stainless clamp housing and band; 305 stainless screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA — sizes 15″ and below are AIS and BABA compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:1rem;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;background:#f7f7f7;width:38%;\"\u003eSleeve Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eElastomeric PVC, Shore A 65 ±5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eShear Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e.012″ thick, 300-series stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eClamp Housing \u0026amp; Band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e301 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eClamp Screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e305 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eClay (Side A) to cast iron \/ plastic (Side B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASTM C1173, CSA B602, ASTM D5926 (gasket); ICC ES PMG \u0026amp; UPC listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eInstallation Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e60 in-lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:700;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMade in USA (15″ and below AIS\/BABA compliant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 8px;letter-spacing:0.03em;\"\u003eSizes \u0026amp; Dimensions (Clay × CI\/Plastic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:1rem;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;font-size:0.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003ePart No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;font-size:0.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eConnects\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;font-size:0.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eClay Dia. A\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;font-size:0.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eCI\/PL Dia. B\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;font-size:0.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;font-size:0.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1002-44RC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4\" Clay × 4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.36″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.51″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.07″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$53.92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1002-46RC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4\" Clay × 6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.60″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.13″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.74″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$86.81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1002-64RC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6\" Clay × 4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.50″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.50″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.02″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$134.24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1002-66RC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6\" Clay × 6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.50″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.56″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.89″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$91.44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1002-88RC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8\" Clay × 8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9.76″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8.57″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.96″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$104.01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1002-1010RC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10\" Clay × 10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12.40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10.75″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.90″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$135.31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1002-1212RC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12\" Clay × 12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e14.51″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12.60″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.38″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$165.63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1002-1515RC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15\" Clay × 15\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18.14″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15.40″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9.89″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$312.74\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 26px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuried clay-to-CI\/plastic joints under backfill or traffic load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewer transitions that must resist shear and stay aligned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay main repairs where the standard 1002 needs reinforcing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent underground transitions built to last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eHow is this different from the standard 1002?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eHow are sizes listed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eClay side first, CI\/plastic side second (for example, 6″ Clay × 4″).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eIs it rated for underground use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003eYes — engineered for demanding underground applications, conforming to ASTM C1173 and CSA B602 with ICC ES PMG and UPC listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhy Contractors Choose This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 26px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shield means fewer callbacks on buried clay joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds alignment where a plain clay adapter would shift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransitions clay to modern pipe in one fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode-listed: ASTM C1173, CSA B602, ICC ES PMG, UPC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:5px solid #e87722;padding:16px 20px;background:#fbf6f1;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.8;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  .012″ 300-series stainless steel shear ring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  301 stainless housing \u0026amp; band, 305 stainless screws\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  ASTM C1173, CSA B602, ICC ES PMG \u0026amp; UPC listed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  Made in the USA (15″ and below AIS\/BABA compliant)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fernco.com\/plumbing\/shielded-couplings\/strong-back-rc-couplings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e87722;color:#fff;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003eStrong Back RC Specs \u0026amp; Dimensional Drawings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBuy More. Save More.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eStocking the truck or buying for a job? Call \u003cstrong\u003e615-291-9103\u003c\/strong\u003e or email \u003cstrong\u003esales@pvfpro.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for job-lot and volume pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fernco","offers":[{"title":"4\" Clay × 4\"","offer_id":51856932045117,"sku":"1002-44RC","price":53.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" Clay × 6\"","offer_id":51856932077885,"sku":"1002-46RC","price":86.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Clay × 4\"","offer_id":51856932110653,"sku":"1002-64RC","price":134.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Clay × 6\"","offer_id":51856932143421,"sku":"1002-66RC","price":91.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" Clay × 8\"","offer_id":51856932176189,"sku":"1002-88RC","price":104.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\" Clay × 10\"","offer_id":51856932208957,"sku":"1002-1010RC","price":135.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" Clay × 12\"","offer_id":51856932241725,"sku":"1002-1212RC","price":165.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15\" Clay × 15\"","offer_id":51856932274493,"sku":"1002-1515RC","price":312.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/2471\/4301\/files\/strong_back-lifestyle-group-3_a1e0c737-14a2-4de4-86f1-3da00229f222.jpg?v=1781889651","url":"https:\/\/pvfpro.com\/products\/fernco-1002rc-strong-back-clay-adapter","provider":"PVFPRO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}