How to Identify and Measure Fittings
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Thick-Wall Plastic Pipe Fittings for Water
Connect these fittings to Schedule 80 pipe. With thicker, stronger walls than standard-wall fittings, they can handle heavy duty supply applications, such as water processing, wastewater treatment, and irrigation. Fittings are plastic for good corrosion resistance. They meet ASTM specifications and testing requirements for material quality.
Fittings for drinking water meet NSF/ANSI Standard 61.
Attach socket-connect ends to unthreaded pipe or another socket-connect fitting with a PVC primer and cement (also known as solvent weld).
To prevent leaks in threaded connections, apply a sealant to the male threads. For plastic threads, apply a non-hardening, plastic-compatible sealant sealant. Tape or sealants with PTFE are not recommended for plastic-to-plastic connections. Note: For fittings that are not rated for pressure, you can use the pressure rating of the plastic pipe as a reference. Threaded fittings are limited to 50% of the rated pressure of the pipe.
Warning: Never use plastic pipe fittings and pipe with compressed air or gas.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- For Use With: Drinking Water, Water
- Maximum Temperature: 140° F
- Specifications Met: ASTM D1784, NSF/ANSI 61
- Pipe Nipples and Pipe: Use Schedule 80 PVC Plastic
- Flanges: Use Class 150 PVC Plastic
Unions separate into three pieces so you can access your line.
| Pipe Size  | Socket Depth | Material | O-Ring Material | Color | Each | |
| 6 | 3 1/32" | PVC Plastic | EPDM Rubber | Dark Gray | 0000000 | 0000000 |
- For Use With: Drinking Water, Water
- Maximum Temperature: 140° F
- Specifications Met: ASTM D1784, NSF/ANSI 61
- Pipe Nipples and Pipe: Use Schedule 80 PVC Plastic
- Flanges: Use Class 150 PVC Plastic
Unions separate into three pieces so you can access your line.
| Pipe Size | Material | O-Ring Material | Color | Each | |
NPT Threads | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | PVC Plastic | EPDM Rubber | Dark Gray | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Standard-Wall Plastic Pipe Fittings for Water
Connect these fittings to Schedule 40 plastic pipe–they are the industry standard for residential and commercial low-pressure plumbing and water supply applications. They are plastic for good corrosion resistance.
Fittings for drinking water meet NSF/ANSI Standard 61.
Attach socket-connect ends to unthreaded pipe or another socket-connect fitting with a PVC primer and cement (also known as solvent weld).
To prevent leaks in threaded connections, apply a sealant to the male threads. Threaded connections can be taken apart as needed for maintenance and repair. For plastic threads, apply a non-hardening, plastic-compatible sealant. Tape or sealants with PTFE are not recommended for plastic-to-plastic connections. Fittings that meet ASTM D1784, ASTM D1785, and ASTM D4066 adhere to specifications and testing requirements for material quality.
Note: For fittings that are not rated for pressure, you can use the pressure rating of the plastic pipe as a reference. Threaded fittings are limited to 50% of the rated pressure of the pipe.
Warning: Never use plastic pipe fittings and pipe with compressed air or gas.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- For Use With: Drinking Water, Water
- Maximum Temperature: 140° F
- Specifications Met: See table
- Pipe Nipples and Pipe: Use Schedule 40 PVC Plastic
- Flanges: Use Class 150 PVC Plastic
Unions separate into three pieces so you can access your line without unthreading pipe connections.
| Pipe Size | Socket Depth | Material | O-Ring Material | Color | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 6 | 3" | PVC Plastic | EPDM Rubber | White | ASTM D1784, NSF/ANSI 61, SAE AS568 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
- For Use With: Drinking Water, Water
- Maximum Temperature: 140° F
- Specifications Met: See table
- Pipe Nipples and Pipe: Use Schedule 40 PVC Plastic
- Flanges: Use Class 150 PVC Plastic
Unions separate into three pieces so you can access your line without unthreading pipe connections.
| Pipe Size | Material | O-Ring Material | Color | Specifications Met | Each | |
NPT Threads | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | PVC Plastic | EPDM Rubber | White | ASTM D1784, NSF/ANSI 61, SAE AS568 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
CPVC Pipe Fittings for Hot Water
Made of CPVC, these fittings can handle high temperatures. They have thick, strong walls to handle heavy duty industrial plumbing and water supply applications, such as water processing and waste water treatment. They also have good corrosion resistance. These fittings are comparable to Corzan. Some meet ASTM D1784 specifications and testing requirements for material quality.
Fittings for drinking water meet NSF/ANSI Standard 61.
Schedule 80 fittings have thick, strong walls for heavy duty, industrial applications.
Note: For fittings that are not rated for pressure, you can use the pressure rating of the plastic pipe as a reference. Threaded fittings are limited to 50% of the rated pressure of the pipe.
Warning: Never use plastic pipe fittings and pipe with compressed air or gas.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
- For Use With: Acetic Acid (10%), Calcium Chloride, Deionized Water, Drinking Water, Hydrochloric Acid (25%), Nitric Acid (10%), Phosphoric Acid (85%), Salt Water, Sulfuric Acid (75%), Water
- Maximum Temperature: 200° F
- Specifications Met: ASTM D1784, NSF/ANSI 61
- Pipe Nipples and Pipe: Use Schedule 80 CPVC Plastic
- Flanges: Use Class 150 CPVC Plastic
Attach socket-connect ends to unthreaded pipe or another socket-connect fitting with a CPVC primer and cement (also known as solvent weld).
Unions separate into three pieces so you can access your line.
| Pipe Size | Socket Depth | Material | O-Ring Material | Schedule | Color | Max. Pressure | Each | |
| 6 | 3 1/32" | CPVC Plastic | EPDM Rubber | 80 | Light Gray | Not Rated | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Hose Unions for Chemicals and Petroleum
- For Use With: Citric Acid, Cutting Oil, Diesel Fuel, Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Hydraulic Fluid, Mineral Oil, Oil
- Maximum Pressure: See table
Access your line without twisting the hose—these unions separate into three pieces. Also known as WECO couplings and hammer unions, they’re made of forged steel that’s tough enough to be tightened with the blow of a hammer. Use them with other connectors that have the same hammer union figure and pipe size.
Note: Pressure ratings are given for static (constant) pressure conditions with no instantaneous increases in pressure.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Pipe Size | Dash Size | Gasket Material | Hammer Union Figure | Max. Pressure | Each | |
Steel | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NPT Female | ||||||
| 6 | 96 | Buna-N Rubber | 206 | 2,000 psi @ 72° F | 0000000 | 0000000 |