PVC Fitting Types

U-PVC Fittings

U-PVC Fittings

U-PVC fittings are elbows, tees, sockets, reducers and transition parts joined by solvent cement or thread on unplasticised rigid PVC (U-PVC) pipe lines.

They are used on cold clean water, pool and water treatment plants, irrigation mains and process lines carrying many chemical fluids. They fall into two main groups, solvent cement and threaded; sizes and pressure class are supplied depending on the model.

U-PVCunplasticised rigid PVC
2 groupssolvent cement and threaded
PressurePN depending on model
Corrosion-freesuited to chemical lines (depending on model)

Main Applications

  • Cold clean water distribution lines
  • Pool circulation and filter lines
  • Water treatment and reverse osmosis plants
  • Irrigation mains
  • Chemical dosing and process lines
  • Industrial cooling water lines

Technical Data

MaterialU-PVC (unplasticised rigid PVC) (depending on model)
ConnectionSolvent cement or thread
Fitting typesElbow, tee, reducing tee, cross, socket, reducer, end cap, stub flange, union, nipple
SizesDepending on model, please ask
Pressure classDepending on model (confirmed by manufacturer sheet)
Operating temperatureCold water (not for hot water), limit depending on model
StandardDepending on model (confirmed by manufacturer sheet)
Chemical resistanceConfirmed from the manufacturer table per fluid
Flange transitionWith a socket or threaded stub flange
Detachable jointWith a union
CompatibilityU-PVC pipes of the same size system
ColourDepending on model (grey common)

Material Options

PartU-PVC (pressure)PVC drainagePPR
BodyUnplasticised rigid PVCPVCPP-R
ConnectionSolvent cement or threadGasketed socket or solvent cementSocket fusion welding
PressurePressure lines (PN depending on model)Non-pressure (gravity) linesPressure lines
Hot waterNot suitableNot suitable (depending on model)Suitable
UseCold clean water, pools, chemicalsSoil and rainwaterHot and cold domestic water

Which material? U-PVC is for cold water and chemical lines; PPR should be used on hot domestic water and heating lines, and PVC drainage fittings on non-pressure soil lines.

Advantages

Chemical Resistant

  • Against many acids and alkalis (depending on model)

Corrosion-Free

  • No rust or scale

Light

  • Easy handling and installation

Permanent by Solvent Cement

  • Leak-tight joint

Threaded and Flange Transitions

  • Valve and pump connection

Construction and Design Features

  • Solvent cement sockets
  • Female or male thread on threaded parts
  • Transition to flanged joints with stub flanges
  • Detachable joints with unions
  • Rigid PVC body

Send the pipe size, fitting type, connection method (solvent / threaded) and fluid; we will confirm suitable U-PVC parts and stock.

How to Choose?

  1. Determine the pipe sizeMeasure the U-PVC pipe outside diameter.
  2. Choose the connection methodUse solvent cement on permanent lines and threaded types at valve transitions.
  3. Check the fluidConfirm resistance from the manufacturer table on chemical lines.
  4. Plan detachable pointsPlace unions or stub flanges before pumps and valves.

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Why ORFA?

Since 1985Over 40 years of experience in supplying industrial piping equipment.
Technical ConsultancyGuidance for U-PVC fittings on connection method and fluid.
Delivery from StockStock and lead time for U-PVC parts are confirmed quickly.
Spare PartsEPDM Flange Gaskets for flange transitions from a single source.
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