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Did you work with Crane Co. Hydronic Radiator? According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, it allegedly contained asbestos. Here is what it was, who was exposed, and who is responsible. Crane Co. Hydronic Radiator, sold from the 1930s until 1980. Its allegedly relied on asbestos fabric supply header lagging, asbestos rope valve stem packing, and asbestos union gaskets that released fibers during radiator swap and valve repack, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Allegedly incorporated asbestos fabric lagging on supply header take-offs, asbestos rope valve stem packing, and asbestos gasket at union joints on hydronic cast iron radiators, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Workers allegedly exposed around this product included Hydronic heating installers, Steam-fitters and pipefitters (Local UA), Building maintenance mechanics, and Hospital and school plant operators. Asbestos claims are brought against the companies that made the products. If you worked with or around Crane Co. Hydronic Radiator and were later diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease, you may have a legal claim against the manufacturer. This is educational information from an independent publisher — not a law firm — and is not legal advice.
Product Description
Crane Co. hydronic cast iron radiator systems were allegedly installed with asbestos fabric lagging wrapped over the supply header take-off elbows and shutoff valve bodies, asbestos rope stem packing inside the radiator supply valve, and asbestos-containing gasket sheet at union joints between the radiator and riser. According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, hydronic heating installers and steam-fitters cut and reseated valve stem packing, tore off worn header lagging when swapping out radiators, and hand-fitted gasket sheet at union connections, allegedly generating airborne fibers in occupied apartment buildings, schools, and hospitals.
Workers Exposed
Hydronic heating installers, steam-fitters and pipefitters working through UA locals, building maintenance mechanics, and hospital and school plant operators are allegedly the trades most frequently identified in litigation records as having handled Crane Co. radiator lagging, valve stem packing, and union gaskets during installation and repair.