Schedule 80 CPVC Technical

Schedule 80 CPVC Overview

CPVC Performance Engineered and Tested

SPEARS® Schedule 80 CPVC pipe and fitting designs

combine years of proven experience with computer generated
stress analysis to yield the optimum physical structure and
performance for each fitting. Material reinforcement is
uniformly placed in stress concentration areas for
substantially improved pressure handling capability.
Resulting products are subjected to numerous verification
tests to assure the very best CPVC piping products available.

1/4" Through 24" Availability SPEARS® Schedule 80 14" Through 24" Fittings & Flanges
Schedule 80 CPVC 14" through 24" fittings are a special
Spears® comprehensive line of CPVC fittings offers a variety of engineered product by Spears® Manufacturing Company, where
configurations in Schedule 80 sizes 1/4" through 24". no applicable ASTM specifications exist. Available in a variety of
injection molded and fabricated configurations including Flanges,
Exceptional Chemical & Corrosion Resistance Couplings, Elbows, Bushings and Tees, plus custom fabrication
Unlike metal, CPVC fittings never rust, scale or pit, and will to virtually any configuration.
provide many years of maintenance-free service and extended
system life. 1/8" Through 24" Industrial Pipe Availability
Spears® premium quality Industrial CPVC pipe is offered in
Higher Temperature Ratings Schedule 80 sizes 1/8" through 24". Schedule 40 CPVC pipe is
High Temperature CPVC Thermoplastics can handle fluids at also available.
service temperatures up to 200°F, allowing a wide range of
process applications, including hot corrosive liquids. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Type
Approval
Higher Flow Capacity Spears® Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 CPVC pipe and fittings
Smooth interior walls result in lower pressure loss and higher
are ABS Type Approved for marine and offshore applications in
volume than conventional metal fittings. nominal pipe sizes through 12". Type Approval details and
Lower Installation Costs restrictions are specified in ABS Certificate # 10-HS539421-1-
Substantially lower material costs than steel alloys or lined steel, PDA available on the ABS website at www.eagle.org.
combined with lighter weight and ease of installation, can reduce
installation costs by as much as 60% over conventional metal
systems.

CPVC Sample Engineering Specifications

All CPVC Schedule 80 fittings shall be produced by Spears® Manufacturing Company from CPVC materials, cell classification 23447 conforming to ASTM
Standard D 1784. All injection molded fittings through 12" shall be manufactured in compliance to ASTM F 439 and all pipe through 16" shall be manufactured
in compliance to ASTM F 441. Pipe and fittings shall be Certified by NSF International for use with potable water service. All 14" through 24" and fabricated
fittings shall be produced in accordance with Spears® Specifications. All CPVC flanges shall be designed and manufactured to meet CL150 bolt pattern per
ANSI Standard B16.5.

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Schedule 80 CPVC Overview
The information contained in this publication is based on current information and product design at the time of publication and is subject to change without
notification. Our ongoing commitment to product improvement may result in some variation. No representations, guarantees or warranties of any kind are made as to
its accuracy, suitability for particular applications or results to be obtained therefrom. For verification of technical data or additional information not contained herein,
please contact Spears® Technical Services Department [West Coast: (818) 364-1611 - East Coast: (678) 985-1263].

General Information
Recommendations for Installers and Users

Plastic piping systems should be ENGINEERED, INSTALLED and OPERATED in accordance with ESTABLISHED DESIGN AND ENGINEERING STANDARDS
AND PROCEDURES for plastic piping systems. Suitability for the intended service application should be determined by the installer and/or user prior to installation of
a plastic piping system. PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY, all piping system components should be inspected for damage or irregularities. Mating components should
be checked to assure that tolerances and engagements are compatible. Do not use any components that appear irregular or do not fit properly. Contact
the appropriate manufacturer of the component product in question to determine usability. Consult all applicable codes and regulations for compliance
prior to installation.

Solvent Weld Connections - Use quality solvent cements and primers formulated for the intended service application, pipe size and type of joint. While the pipe and
fitting materials may be compatible with the intended medium, the solvent cement may not be. Consult the manufacturers for suitability of use. Read and follow the
cement and primer manufacturers' applications and cure time instructions thoroughly. Be sure to use the correct size applicator.

Threaded Connections - Use a quality grade thread sealant. WARNING: SOME PIPE JOINT COMPOUNDS OR PTFE PASTES MAY CONTAIN SUBSTANCES
THAT COULD CAUSE STRESS CRACKING TO PLASTIC. Spears® Manufacturing company recommends the use of Spears® BLUE 75™ Thread Sealant which
has been tested for compatibility with Spears® products. Please follow the sealant manufacturers' application/installation instructions. Choice of an appropriate thread
sealant other than those listed above is at the discretion of the installer. 1 to 2 turns beyond FINGER TIGHT is generally all that is required to make a sound plastic
threaded connection. Unnecessary OVERTIGHTENING will cause DAMAGE TO BOTH PIPE AND FITTING.

Standards and Specifications

Molded Schedule 80 CPVC products are manufactured to ASTM F 439 for use with pipe manufactured to ASTM F 441. Certain products carry reduced pressure
handling capability and have maximum internal pressure ratings at 73°F noted.

Schedule 80 CPVC fabricated fittings for use with pipe manufactured to ASTM F 441. See publication FAB-7, General Specifications for Standard Fabricated Fittings
for additional information.

All specified Schedule 80 CPVC products are manufactured from materials certified by NSF® for use in potable water service.

"Lead Free" low lead certification - unless otherwise specified, all Spears® Schedule 80 fittings specified here-in are certified by NSF International to ANSI/NSF®
Standard 61, Annex G and is in compliance with California's Health & Safety Code Section 116825 (commonly known as AB1953) and Vermont Act 193. Weighted
average lead content <=0.25%. Spears® PVC and CPVC Pipe, Fittings and Valves have always been lead-free and Certified by NSF International for use in potable
water systems. Spears® offers a wide range of lead-free specialty fittings and transition adapters for plumbing applications. However, certain brass threaded adapter
fittings for applications that are not intended to convey water for human consumption through drinking or cooking are still produced and available.

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