Anvil

Anvil's history dates back to the mid-1800s, beginning with the Providence Steam and Gas Pipe Company, which was later renamed Grinnell Co. by Frederick Grinnell. By 1909 the company had expanded from pipe manufacturing into pipe fittings, valves, and support components.

The Anvil International name was adopted in 2000 as the company continued to focus on pipe fittings, pipe hangers, and support systems. Following a 2019 merger with Smith-Cooper International, the business now operates as ASC Engineered Solutions, with Anvil remaining a core product brand within that organization.

Product Lines

Anvil's catalog spans grooved pipe couplings, plus grooved and plain end fittings. It also covers cast iron, malleable iron, and forged steel pipe fittings. Steel pipe nipples and couplings are included as well. The line includes valves for flow control across mechanical and industrial piping systems.

For pipe support, Anvil supplies pipe hangers and supports, including seismic supports. It also offers the Anvil-Strut channel and framing system used to support pipe and conduit. These product categories serve plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, industrial, and fire protection installations.

Why Contractors Specify Anvil

A product line built over more than a century gives contractors fittings, hangers, and couplings with a long history of field use across plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection systems. Standardizing on one manufacturer for fittings, hangers, and grooved couplings also simplifies sourcing and reduces the number of suppliers needed on a job.

Grooved coupling systems allow pipe joints to be assembled without welding or threading, which can speed installation compared to traditional joining methods. Because the line covers cast iron, malleable iron, and forged steel fittings alongside supports and valves, contractors can source many piping system components from one brand.

How to Choose Anvil Products

Match the fitting material and end connection type, whether threaded, grooved, or welded, to the piping system being installed. Pipe hangers and supports should be sized for the pipe diameter and weight being carried, with seismic-rated supports specified where local code requires them.

For valves, confirm the working pressure and temperature rating against system conditions before specifying a model. On fire protection or other code-driven installations, verify that the specific fitting or valve carries the listing or approval required for that application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between grooved and threaded pipe fittings?

Grooved fittings join pipe using a mechanical coupling around a grooved pipe end, while threaded fittings rely on machined threads screwed together, which generally requires more labor to assemble.

What are Anvil pipe hangers used for?

They support piping, with options that include seismic-rated supports for applications that require them.

Is Anvil the same company as ASC Engineered Solutions?

Following a 2019 merger with Smith-Cooper International, the business operates as ASC Engineered Solutions, with Anvil continuing as a core product brand.

What industries use Anvil pipe products?

Anvil products are used across plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, industrial, and fire protection installations.

What is Anvil-Strut used for?

It is a channel and framing system used to support pipe and conduit runs.