Evolution of PVC Fittings

Once you set out for a project using PVC settings and pipes, it is quite essential that you have a thorough knowledge of their sizes. Before putting any of the PVC settings to use, their size plays a significant role. If you have trouble regarding the measurement of the size of PVC setting you are working with, it can be made easier through a chart which is readily available with the PVC dealers. The size chart is a quick system by which you can easily know the nominal size of the PVC pipe you are using.

Without a chart, the dimensions could be quite deceiving. You might assume the OD of a pipe different from the original. That is why learning to see the size chart is very important.

A brief on PVC SCH40 Fittings:

PVC schedule 40 fittings or PVC SCH40 fittings , as they are normally called, are often used in residential and home applications. These fittings have got thin walls but the inner diameter is the same as that of SCH80 but the outer diameters are different. The SCH40 fittings are so designed as to handle low water or fluid pressure.

They are generally used in home appliances wherein the water pressure do nor exceed the tolerance limit of these fittings.

A Brief on PCV SCH80 Fittings:

The PVC SCH80 fittings are generally corrosion resistant and are used for cases where the temperature may rise upto 140° F. The pressure may vary from 210 psi to 1230 psi and normally varies with the schedule, pipe size and if course the temperature. These fittings are resistant to most acids, bases, salts, halogens and aliphatic solutions. The built of the fittings is generally rigidly manufactured polyvinyl chloride.

What are Compression Fittings?

Compression fittings are common plumbing tools that are used to join together two electrical conduits which are used to join together two pipes or two tubes.

The PP compression fittings are generally used for hot and cold water faucets and in the stop valves of toilets. They are of common use in industries like chemical, oil and gas, and biochemical.

PVC U Fittings:

Unplasticized Polyvinyl chloride or PVC U are used extensively for all plastic use in pipe installations. They are in great demand owing to their versatility, rigidness and they can be suitably applied to both under and above ground applications.

PVC U fittings have got excellent chemical resistance. They can offer good flow characteristics and also can eliminate the build up of scale.