Grooved End Cap | Standard | GemLock® | 2-1/2 in. | Style 150

GemLock Grooved End Cap

This Grooved End Cap features one 2-1/2 in. connection to be used in grooved piping, including specifically fire sprinkler piping systems, to end grooved pipe systems. This cap is available in the following sizes:

1-1/4 in., 1-1/2 in., 2 in., 2-1/2 in., 3 in., 4 in., 5 in., 6 in., 8 in., 10 in.

You can select your preferred size from the “Options” section at the top of this product page. Accessories compatible with this grooved cap include other GemLock grooved fittings and Pipe Joint Lubricant.

GemLock is a leader in the grooved pipe market – their grooved fittings are reliable and faster to install than welding threading, or flanging, resulting in drastically lower installation costs comparatively. GemLock grooved fittings provide a clean, consistent, and strong connection for optimal water flow when used with compatible products. The Victaulic pipe fitting equivalent to this product is the Victaulic Grooved Cap FireLock Style 006. Gruvlok fitting equivalent: 7074 Grooved Cap.

GemLock Standard Grooved Caps are full flow design, made of durable, high-strength ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536, with every lot metallurgically tested for compliance. Pressure Ratings of GemLock Grooved Standard fittings are tested to a maximum operating pressure of 500 PSI*.

*Maximum pressure includes surges and maximum end loads from all internal and external forces, to which a joint could be subject under normal working conditions. This rating provides a nominal safety factor of 1.5 times working pressure based on standard weight steel pipe. Maximum working pressure may be subjected to a one-time field test of 1.5 times the figures indicated.

GemLock Grooved End Cap Listings, Approvals, and Other Information

Each cap is made by GemLock, a New York-based manufacturer of fire sprinkler grooved pipe fittings, HVAC, plumbing and grooved tubing. All GemLock grooved piping system fittings are UL Listed and FM Approved. Refer to installations and groove specifications when assembling any grooved product.

All GemLock Ductile Iron pipe fittings conform to ASTM A536 Grade 65-45-12. Allowable pipe end separation is for cut groove pipe for roll groove; figures will be one-half of the values listed at time of initial pressurization.

Certain GemLock product families and all GemLock Grooved fittings 8 in. and larger are only available upon request and are not available for immediate shipping.