Description
PVC End Cap
Plain end caps are designed to blank-off or seal UPVC pipe with the use of solvent weld cement. No special tools are required.
Pressure Rating
PVC solvent weld fittings (sizes 1/2" to 8") have a pressure rating of 15 bar (215 psi) at 20oC.
Sizing - Solvent Weld Pipe & Fittings
Imperial (inch) PVC pipe and fittings sizing is not straightforward. They are sized by their nominal bore or approximate inside diameter
| Pipe Size | 1/2" | 3/4" | 1" | 1 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 2" | 2 1/2" | 3" | 4" |
| Outside Dia mm | 21.4 | 26.7 | 33.6 | 42.2 | 48.3 | 60.3 | 75.2 | 88.9 | 114.3 |
Sizing - BSP Threads
The following table details approximate thread diameters for male BSP threads.
| Nom Pipe Size | 1/2" | 3/4" | 1" | 1 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 2" | 2 1/2" | 3" | 4" |
| Outside Dia mm | 21.0 | 26.4 | 33.2 | 41.9 | 47.8 | 59.6 | 75.2 | 87.9 | 113.0 |
Approvals
Imperial solvent weld PVC fittings are generally manufactured in accordance with EN1452-3.