Spears 897 Series PVC Pipe Fitting, Union with EPDM O-Ring, Schedule 80, 1" Socket
Key features
- Union fitting for connecting and disconnecting two pipes more easily than with couplings
- Socket openings on both ends for connecting two male pipes
- PVC for strength and resistance to chemicals and corrosion, and an EPDM seal for resistance to oil, water, and some solvents
- Maximum operating temperature of 140 degrees F
- Meets ASTM D1784 and D2467 standards for quality assurance, and certified by NSF International for potable water service
This Spears schedule 80 PVC union fitting has socket openings on both ends, and is suitable for connecting two pipes. The socket ends connect to pipes with a smooth bore for enhanced flow. The fitting has three pieces and includes a threaded connection that can be screwed or unscrewed to connect or disconnect pipes more easily than with couplings. It is made of gray PVC (polyvinyl chloride) for chemical and corrosion resistance, high strength, and less weight than fittings made from metal, and has an EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) seal for resistance to oil, water, and some solvents. It is compatible with schedule 80 (thick wall) PVC pipes and fittings, and is suitable for chemical processing, industrial plating, chilled water distribution, deionized water lines, and chemical drainage and wastewater treatment systems. PVC can be connected to other materials such as steel, copper, or cast iron using transition fittings. The fitting has a maximum operating temperature of 140 degrees F, and a maximum operating pressure of 235 pounds per square inch (psi) at 73 degrees F. It meets ASTM International D1784 and D2467 standards for quality assurance, and is certified by National
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