Assembly of the joint is quick and simple, and may, according to size and local conditions, be carried out by any of the following methods.

Crowbar method
Complete entry of the spigot into the socket may be obtained by pushing with a crowbar or a suitable lever against the face of the entering Ductile Iron Pipe.

Fork tool method
Maybe used for 100mm and 150mm Ductile Iron Pipe. The fork is placed over and behind the socket of the last Ductile Iron Pipe laid. A wire rope with eye at one end and a hood at the other is connected to the socket of the Ductile Iron Pipe to be jointed as shown in the diagram. The fork is now pulled in direction of arrow and the spigot enters the socket. Reasonable force should only be used.

Trifor or Come along method
For joint above 150mm a wire rope or chain can be used as shown in the diagram.

Trench excavator method
When the trench is being prepared by using a back hoe or excavator, wither machine may also be used to push the spigot home. This system is mainly used on large diameter Ductile Iron Pipe and a timber header should be placed between the Ductile Iron Pipe and the bucket to prevent damage to the Ductile Iron Pipe.