{"product_id":"fernco-3000-proflex-shielded-coupling","title":"Fernco 3000 Proflex Shielded Coupling – Cast Iron to Plastic \u0026 Steel","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  Full stainless steel shield — rigid joint that resists shear, shifting \u0026amp; vibration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  Joins cast iron, plastic, steel \u0026amp; extra-heavy cast iron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  Neoprene gasket seals tight — no primers, glue or solvent odors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  Conforms to ASTM C1460, ASTM C564 \u0026amp; CSA B602 — 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;\"\u003eFernco Proflex is the all-stainless shielded transition coupling for dependable above-ground pipe connections. A flexible neoprene sleeve seals the joint while a full .012″ type 301 stainless steel shield and clamp bands lock it rigid — so the connection resists shear forces, vibration, and shifting that would loosen an unshielded coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003eFrom 1-1\/2″ to 8″, the 3000 series joins cast iron, plastic, steel, and extra-heavy cast iron in straight and reducing sizes. Each gasket is marked with the part number and application, and the whole assembly is built from 300-series stainless for corrosion resistance.\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\u003eAbove-ground cast iron, plastic and steel DWV transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting extra-heavy cast iron to standard pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewer, waste and vent connections needing a rigid, shielded joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairs and remodels where a shielded coupling is specified\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\u003eNeoprene (synthetic rubber) gasket, marked with part number and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e.012″ type 301 stainless steel shield, 2.125″ wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e301 stainless clamp band and housing; 305 stainless 5\/16″ hex screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid, shear-resistant joint for above-ground transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls with a standard nut driver or torque wrench — no primers or glue\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%;\"\u003eGasket Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNeoprene (synthetic rubber), conforms to ASTM C564\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;\"\u003eShield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e.012″ × 2.125″ type 301 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 Band \u0026amp; Housing\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, 5\/16″ hex\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 C1460, ASTM C564, CSA B602\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;\"\u003eMax Test Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.3 PSI (29.6 kPa)\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;\"\u003eMax Operating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e180°F\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\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.95rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 8px;letter-spacing:0.03em;\"\u003eSizes \u0026amp; Connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.98rem;margin:0 0 4px;\"\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:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003ePart No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSide A\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSide B\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;font-size:0.82rem;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eMission® Eq.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;font-size:0.82rem;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;\"\u003e3000-150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1-1\/2\" CI, Plastic or Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1-1\/2\" CI, Plastic or Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.13\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCP-150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$10.81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3000-215\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2\" CI, Plastic, Steel or XH CI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1-1\/2\" CI, Plastic or Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.13\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCP-215\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$14.37\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3000-22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2\" CI, Plastic, Steel or XH CI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2\" CI, Plastic, Steel or XH CI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.13\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCP-200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$10.77\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3000-33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3\" Cast Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3\" Plastic, Steel or XH CI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.13\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCP-33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$16.46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3000-44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4\" Cast Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4\" Plastic, Steel or XH CI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.13\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCP-44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$17.98\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3000-66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6\" Cast Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6\" Plastic, Steel or XH CI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.00\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCP-66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$51.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3000-88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8\" Cast Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8\" Plastic, Steel or XH CI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.81\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCP-88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e$70.43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;line-height:1.5;margin:6px 0 26px;color:#888;\"\u003eMission® equivalents are listed per Fernco’s published cross-reference for sizing convenience. Mission is a trademark of its respective owner; this listing is not affiliated with or endorsed by that company.\u003c\/p\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\u003eAbove-ground DWV, sewer, waste and vent transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting dissimilar pipe materials on a rigid, shear-resistant joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairs and remodels where a banded coupling needs the strength of a shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial and residential plumbing where code calls for a shielded coupling\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;\"\u003eAbove ground or buried?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eProflex is engineered for above-ground transitions. For buried joints under heavy earth load, use a Fernco Strong Back RC shielded coupling instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eWhat does the 3000 series connect?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eCast iron, plastic, steel, and extra-heavy cast iron to one another. For a transition to copper, use the Fernco 3001 series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003eWhy a shielded coupling?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 26px;\"\u003eThe stainless shield keeps the joint rigid and resists shear, so the connection won’t sag or pull under vibration the way an unshielded rubber coupling can.\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\u003eFull stainless shield holds the joint rigid where rubber-only couplings flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne coupling makes a clean material transition above ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo primers, glue or cure time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode-listed: ASTM C1460, ASTM C564, CSA B602\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA, AIS \u0026amp; BABA compliant\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″ type 301 stainless steel shield assembly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  301 stainless clamp band \u0026amp; housing, 305 stainless screw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  Conforms to ASTM C1460, ASTM C564 \u0026amp; CSA B602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#e87722;font-weight:900;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e  Made in the USA — AIS and 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\/proflex-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;\"\u003eProflex 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":"1-1\/2\"","offer_id":51857157718333,"sku":"3000-150","price":10.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\" × 1-1\/2\"","offer_id":51857157751101,"sku":"3000-215","price":14.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"","offer_id":51857157783869,"sku":"3000-22","price":10.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"","offer_id":51857157816637,"sku":"3000-33","price":16.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\"","offer_id":51857157849405,"sku":"3000-44","price":17.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\"","offer_id":51857157882173,"sku":"3000-66","price":51.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\"","offer_id":51857157914941,"sku":"3000-88","price":70.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/2471\/4301\/files\/Proflex_lifestyle_group.jpg?v=1781897650","url":"https:\/\/pvfpro.com\/products\/fernco-3000-proflex-shielded-coupling","provider":"PVFPRO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}