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What is the most common way to thread ductile pipe such as this? Do you know where such a machine can be bought?

Do it require special bracing?

Can mechanical joints be used above ground on ductile iron (8")? If not is there any other option to welding flanges?

I was reviewing a water treatment plant that had 4 sand filters and saw that all the connecting piping was ductile iron except for 1 section of steel pipe (8"). The section of steel pipe was a straight run that bolted to 45 deg D.I. fittings on each end. It was locat not far past the sand...

Can mechanical joints be used for above ground piping for 8" ductile iron? Is there any alternative to welding flanges?