{"product_id":"fernco-1051rc-strong-back-ac-ductile-coupling","title":"Fernco 1051-88RC Strong Back Shielded AC\/Ductile Coupling – 8\"","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  Transitions 8″ asbestos-cement or ductile iron to 8″ cast iron or plastic\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 1051-88RC Strong Back is the shielded, heavy-duty version of the 1051 AC\/ductile coupling — built for buried 8″ joints transitioning asbestos-cement or ductile iron to cast iron or plastic. A .012″ stainless steel shear ring and molded-in bushing wrap the PVC sleeve to hold the connection rigid and aligned under heavy earth loads and shear.\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 1051 for everyday work; spec the 1051-88RC when the joint is buried, carries load, or needs the alignment the steel shield provides.\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\u003eBuried 8″ AC\/ductile-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\u003eAC and ductile sewer main repairs needing extra strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransitions where the standard 1051 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\u003eElastomeric PVC sleeve sized for AC\/ductile OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e301 stainless clamp housing and band; 305 stainless screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA — 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;\"\u003e8″ AC\/ductile iron to 8″ cast iron \/ plastic\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; 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, AIS \u0026amp; BABA compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\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 AC\/ductile-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\u003eAC main repairs where the standard 1051 needs reinforcing\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 1051?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe RC adds a .012″ stainless steel shear ring and molded-in bushing for resistance to heavy earth loads and shear. The standard 1051 is an unshielded coupling for lighter-duty work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eWorking with asbestos cement?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003eFollow all applicable handling regulations when cutting or disturbing AC pipe.\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 AC\/ductile joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds alignment where a plain coupling would shift\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, AIS \u0026amp; 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":"8\" AC\/Ductile × 8\" CI\/Plastic","offer_id":51857177674045,"sku":"1051-88RC","price":104.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/2471\/4301\/files\/strong_back-lifestyle-group-3_404f2d1b-9b78-462d-862f-ac2097cb9f5e.jpg?v=1781898718","url":"https:\/\/pvfpro.com\/products\/fernco-1051rc-strong-back-ac-ductile-coupling","provider":"PVFPRO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}