Choosing the Right Mechanical Fittings for HDPE Pipe High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe continues to be a popular choice for water, wastewater, offshore, and industrial applications because of its corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, and versatility. From pipe bursting and slip lining ...Continue Reading
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A.Y. McDonald Connection Newsletter The A.Y. McDonald Connection Newsletter is distributed semi-annually and serves as a resource for you to stay informed about what is happening across the company. Each issue highlights a mix of industry news, product updates, customer-focused ...Continue Reading
The Fundamentals of Gasket Selection When people think about pipeline performance, they often focus on the fitting, coupling, or repair clamp. Yet one of the most important components in any pipeline system is often the smallest—the gasket. A gasket’s job ...Continue Reading
Why Proper Bolt Torque Matters More Than You Think Whether you’re installing a repair clamp, tapping sleeve, service saddle, or coupling, one factor directly impacts the long-term performance of the installation: bolt torque. It’s easy to think of torque as ...Continue Reading
Why Bell Joint Leak Clamps Are a Smart Solution for Water and Wastewater Systems At JCM, we understand how disruptive bell joint leaks can be for water distribution and wastewater collection systems. While these joints are designed to perform under ...Continue Reading
Pipeline Preferences: When “Adjustable” Isn’t Enough—Choosing Fittings That Truly Fit In water works and industrial pipeline applications, many connectors and repair fittings look similar, and many will adjust to nominal pipe sizes. But the assumption that “one size fits all” ...Continue Reading
Underwater HDPE Pipeline Repair in a Swamp Environment A 34-inch HDPE line suffered a full separation at a flange in a hard-to-access river swamp. With underwater conditions, barge-only logistics, and a deep excavation, the team needed a repair solution designed ...Continue Reading
Universal Clamp Couplings vs. Fabricated Repair Sleeves When a pipeline failure occurs, the priority is clear: restore service quickly while ensuring the repair will hold long-term. Selecting the right repair fitting plays a critical role in achieving that goal. Two ...Continue Reading
Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation, Service, and Growth at JCM Industries This year marks a huge milestone for us at JCM Industries…. we’re celebrating our 50th anniversary! From humble beginnings around a breakfast table in Nash, Texas in 1976 to ...Continue Reading
Meet Our 114 and 414 Sleeves: Engineered for Tough Pipeline Challenges When pipelines don’t behave like we expect — whether due to damage, irregular shapes, or limited access — what you need is a solution that doesn’t complicate the job. ...Continue Reading
