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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog

Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog
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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog

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Introduction
Chemtrol® specializes in PVC and CPVC fittings and valves, providing thermoplastic flow solutions. The document highlights the safety risks of using or testing these products with compressed air or gases.
Technical Service and Support
Chemtrol offers expert technical service and sales support, including advice, problem-solving, education, and training through industry-specific classes and seminars.
Innovative Technology
Chemtrol provides innovative products in PVC, CPVC, PP, and PVDF for various flow-control applications, focusing on quality, cost-effectiveness, and longevity.
Product Guide
The guide includes various valves such as ball, butterfly, ball check, angle, globe, and lab valves, available in different models and materials for specific industrial needs.
Materials and Chemical Resistance
The document details the properties and chemical resistance of materials like PVC, CPVC, PVDF, PP, FKM, EPDM, and PTFE, including chemical compatibility, temperature resistance, and suitable applications.
Standards and Specifications
Chemtrol products adhere to specific standards and specifications, ensuring reliability and performance in demanding environments.
Warranty and Publications
Chemtrol offers a warranty on its products, with publications available for download providing detailed product specifications and technical data.
Typical Applications
Applications include chemical processing, industrial plating, chilled water distribution, chemical drainage, irrigation systems, and systems for hot corrosive liquids, hot and cold water distribution, deionized water lines, and wastewater treatment.
Materials and Joining Methods
Materials include PVC, CPVC, PP, and PVDF, with joining methods such as solvent cementing, threading, flanging, and socket heat fusion.
Specifications
Maximum service temperatures range from 140°F (60°C) for PVC to 280°F (138°C) for PVDF, with available sizes for socket, threaded, and flanged connections.
Valve Types and Features
Describes various valve types, including Tru-Bloc®/True Union ball valves, ball check valves, butterfly valves, multiport valves, and specialty valves, highlighting features like full-port design and silicone-free assembly.
Special Considerations for Sodium Hypochlorite
Addresses challenges of using sodium hypochlorite in water treatment, introducing the Chemtrol® Vented Ball Valve to prevent damage from gas accumulation and caustic crystallization.
Warnings
Repeated warnings against using or testing products with compressed air or gases to avoid personal injury or property damage.
Product Specifications
Detailed specifications for Chemtrol products, including dimensions, part numbers, and weights for various fittings and valves.
Installation Procedures
Outlines installation procedures for socket-end, threaded-end, and flanged-end valves, emphasizing not overtightening threads and proper alignment to prevent leaks.
General Design and Installation Guidelines
Advises against running thermoplastic piping systems at velocities greater than 5 feet/sec and quickly closing quarter-turn valves to prevent system shock.
Mounting Kits and Adaptation
Chemtrol offers plastic modular mounting kits for field assembly, compatible with various actuator brands, including fastener hardware and drive couplings.
Pressure and Vacuum Measurements
Provides conversions for pressure measurements and explains vacuum as negative pressure relative to atmospheric pressure.
Pipe Thread Standards
References the National (American) Standard Taper Pipe Thread (NPT) as per ANSI B1.20.1.
Flange Dimensions
Discusses ANSI B16.5 standards for flanges and flanged fittings.
Temperature Correction Factors
Provides correction factors for different materials at various temperatures, indicating how temperature affects pressure ratings.
Pressure Ratings
Outlines maximum non-shock operating pressure for Chemtrol products at 73°F, with adjustments for higher temperatures using correction factors.
Standards and Specifications
Lists various ASTM standards relevant to plastic piping systems, covering materials, dimensions, and testing procedures.
Material Specifications
Specifies the use of PVC and CPVC materials, detailing cell classifications and color requirements, emphasizing UV stabilizers for outdoor exposure.
Design and Dimensions
Covers socket-end and threaded-end connections, conforming to ASTM standards, with details on industrial heavy-duty fittings and flange designs.
Markings and Certification
All components must be clearly marked with manufacturer details, material designations, and certification marks, including NSF International certification for potable water conveyance.
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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog-1

PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Chemtrol® Thermoplastic Flow Solutions

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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog-2

Chemtrol ® Thermoplastic Flow Solutions For ideas that fit your industrial flow-control applications, you can count on Chemtrol. Our high quality line of thermoplastic valves, fittings, and pipe are ideas that last. Ideas that save money. Ideas whose time has come. Proven dependability. Innovative technology. Technical service and sales support. Chemtrol flow-control Great ideas flow from We help you learn about the business. As part of your through excellent programs: With more than 55 years of wide range of flow-control team, they provide expert classes and seminars specific advice, solve problems,...

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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog-3

Introduction to Chemtrol Materials Chemical Resistance Product Line Product Guide Ball Valves PVC & CPVC Tru-Bloc® Model D Ball Valves PVC & CPVC Tru-Bloc® Model C Ball Valves PVC & CPVC Vented (Bleach) Ball Valves PVC & CPVC 3-Way Ball Valves PVC Compact Economy Ball Valves Butterfly Valves PVC Butterfly Valves, Model C PVC & CPVC Butterfly Valves, Model B Ball Check Valves PVC & CPVC True Union Ball Check Valves Angle & Globe Valves PVC Angle and Y-Pattern Globe Valves Lab Valves PVC Chemcock® and Calibrated-Needle Valves Valve Accessories CPVC Schedule 80 Fittings Reference Data Product Specifications...

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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog-4

Introduction to Chemtrol With more than 55 years of experience in industrial thermoplastics, Chemtrol offers dependable products that work in the most demanding environments. The premium line of quality Chemtrol® valves are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and maintenance-free – saving you time and money. For specific recommendations of chemical compatibility, see the Chem-Guide. For engineering data related to plastic piping system design and installation and maintenance instructions, see the Chemtrol Thermoplastic Piping Technical Manual. All Chemtrol publications are available for download...

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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog-5

(Polyvinyl Chloride) PVC conforming to ASTM D1784, Classification 12454, formerly designated Type I, Grade 1, is the most frequently specified of all thermoplastic piping materials. It has been used successfully for more than 55 years in such diverse areas as chemical processing, industrial plating, chemical drainage, fresh and wastewater treatment, chilled and tower cooling water, deionized water manufacture and distribution, and irrigation sprinkler systems. PVC is characterized by high physical properties and resistance to chemical attack by strong acids and other oxidizers, alkalis, salt...

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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog-6

Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (Corzan® CPVC) Typical Applications Chemical processing, industrial plating, chilled water distribution, chemical drainage, and irrigation systems Systems for hot corrosive liquids, hot and cold water distribution, chemical processing, industrial plating, deionized water lines, chemical drainage, waste water treatment systems, and similar applications above the temperature range of PVC Joining Methods Solvent cementing, threading, or flanging Solvent cementing, threading, or flanging Socket– 1/2" through 12" Threaded– 1/4" through 4" Socket– 1/4" through 12" Threaded–...

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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog-7

Polyvinylidene Fluoride (KYNAR® PVDF) Black Polypropylene: Clean chemical processes, hot corrosive liquids, industrial plating, waste treatment systems Natural Polypropylene: Deionized water systems, clean chemical processes, pharmaceutical operations, food processing Red KYNAR® PVDF, which protects fluid medium from UV exposure, is an excellent material for general industrial applications, especially outdoor installations. Natural KYNAR® (Unpigmented) PVDF is ideal for industries such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, and processed foods or beverages. Thermo-seal fusion, threading, or flanging...

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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog-8

Product Guide – Valves Key to Chemtrol Valve Figure Number System x 1 Socket Flanged Threaded (female) Threaded (male) Hose x Male Threaded Wafer Style Butterfly Universal (socket and threaded) Body Material 45 PVC Schedule 80 51 CPVC Schedule 80 61 Black Polypropylene (PP) 62 Chem-Pure® Natural Polypropylene (PP) 65 Red Kynar® PVDF 66 Natural Kynar® PVDF 3 AC Angle BC Ball Check BF Butterfly (Model B) BG Butterfly (Model C) CC Chemcock® CN Needle D2 Diverter (3-Way, 2-Position) FV Ball Foot M3 Multiport (3-Way, 3 Position) TB Tru-Bloc® True Union Ball Valve YP Y-Pattern 4 O-Ring Material Operating...

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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog-9

Product Guide – Ball Valves PVC and CPVC Tru-Bloc® True Union Ball Valve, Model D Construction Materials PVC CPVC Components1 1. Handle Orange PVC 2. Stem PVC CPVC 3. Body PVC CPVC 4. Seat-Carrier PVC CPVC 6. Union Nut PVC CPVC 7. End Connector PVC CPVC 8. Ball PVC CPVC PTFE 9. Seat2; (2 ea.) 10. O-Ring3 – Seat-Carrier; End Seal 11. O-Ring3 – Body; End Seal FKM or EPDM 12. O-Ring3 – Stem; OD Seal 13. O-Ring3 – Seat-Carrier; OD Seal 14. O-Ring3 – Seat-Carrier; Seat Energizer 15. Plain-End Nipple; 2 ea. Spg x Spg PVC CPVC 16. Flange – 2 ea. Socket-End PVC CPVC 17. Stem; Friction Washer (4" & 6"...

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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog-10

Product Guide – Ball Valves PVC and CPVC Tru-Bloc® True Union Ball Valve, Model C Construction Materials PVC CPVC Components1 Orange PVC 1. Handle 2. Stem PVC CPVC 3. Body PVC CPVC 4. Seat-Carrier PVC CPVC 6. Union Nut PVC CPVC 7. End Connector PVC CPVC 8. Ball PVC CPVC PTFE 9. Seat2; (2 ea.) 10. O-Ring3 – Seat-Carrier; End Seal 11. O-Ring3 – Body; End Seal FKM or EPDM 12. O-Ring3 – Stem; OD Seal 13. O-Ring3 – Seat-Carrier; OD Seal 14. O-Ring3 – Seat-Carrier; Seat Energizer 15. Plain-End Nipple; 2 ea. Spg x Spg PVC CPVC 16. Flange – 2 ea. Socket-End PVC CPVC 17. Stem; Friction Washer (4" & 6"...

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Chemtrol® PVC & CPVC Fittings & Valves Catalog-11

Product Guide – Ball Valves PVC and CPVC Tru-Bloc® True Union Vented (Bleach) Ball Valve, Model D The Problem Sodium hypochlorite, used in water treatment, aquatic centers, and paper and textile applications, can become trapped in the body cavity of a closed ball valve and create conditions that may result in damage to the valve or system as a result of unstable chemical decomposition. The Chemtrol Solution The Vented Ball Valve is a special factory modification to a PVC or CPVC True Union Ball Valve that effectively vents sodium hypochlorite out-gassing to the pressure port. In addition, the...

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