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Gibault Joints V1 3695B 2011
(Cutting Length) = (Fitting/Valve/Pipe insert length) + 2 x
(Setting Gap)
Note: refer note for setting gap
Step 4: Setting Gap:
Insert pipe or spigotted fitting and slide gibault over inserted ‐ Setting gap allowances to be added to length of pipe for each gibault joint Nominal Max Setting Gap
section. Ensure gibaults are centrally placed over inserted ‐ If deflection is not required then setting gap to be 10 to 20mm on each side size (DN) Deflection Min Max
section. of inserted pipe/fitting 100 5.9◦ 6.0 16.0
‐ If deflection is required then refer to the table for details 150 6.2◦ 12.0 22.0
Note: refer notes given for setting gaps and tightening
200 6.3◦ 18.0 28.0
torques for completion of joint Fitting or valve or pipe 225 5.8◦ 19.0 29.0
insertion length 250 5.7◦ 22.0 32.0
300 5.8◦ 27.0 37.0
375 5.6◦ 35.0 45.0
450 5.2◦ 39.0 49.0
500 5.4◦ 46.0 56.0
Setting gap on each side 600 5.0◦ 52.0 62.0
Replacement of damaged section or insertion of spigotted
tee or valve Tightening Torque:
DN100 & DN150 – Tightening sequence
‐ Recommended tightening torque 50 ± 10Nm
‐ Nut to be coated with anti galling compound
‐ Higher torque may be required if not lubrication
is applied Note: please refer to sheet 2 for
tightening sequence for other sizes of
gibault joints
Section view of the completed assembly
Assembly Guidelines
Gibault Joints (Typical Tightening Sequence) V1 3695B 2011
DN375 & DN450 DN500 & DN600