About X-Riser

Company Profile

Chicago Fittings offers a diverse range of transition fittings tailored to the natural gas and propane markets. This assortment includes risers, adapters, couplings, and various specialty items. Our company is dedicated to minimizing below-grade joints in your system whenever possible, a commitment exemplified by the highly regarded X-Riser®. The Chicago Fittings X-Riser® reduces the number of below-grade joints by at least two per riser compared to a standard pigtail-style anodeless riser. Furthermore, these joints, which were previously buried underground, are now consolidated into a single above-ground joint, mitigating the associated risks and liabilities.

Innovative, High-quality Product

Natural Gas and Propane Gas systems should minimize the number of joints, and these joints must be above ground whenever possible. The X-Riser® with an integral service head adapter effectively meets both requirements. Compared to a standard pigtail-style anodeless riser, using an X-Riser® reduces the number of below-grade joints by at least two per riser. Additionally, the previously buried below-ground joints are consolidated into a single above-ground joint, mitigating the risks and liabilities associated with below-grade joints.

The Unique Advantages of the X-Riser

The accompanying illustration demonstrates a typical installation after the meter, highlighting the advantages of using the X-Riser® compared to a conventional prebent pigtail-style riser. Notably, the X-Riser® eliminates a total of ten joints and, most importantly, eradicates the four joints that were previously buried below grade. With the X-Riser®'s swivel capabilities, there is no longer a need for a union and nipple to establish the connection above grade.