CPVC Tee
Introduction
CPVC TEE
Tees are fittings that have structural analogy with the alphabet T and connect three pipes together. Tees have a function of either converging the flow of fluid by having two inlets and one outlet which are generally used in drainage systems. The other function of a Tee is to divide the flow of the fluid by having one inlet and two outlets which is case in water supply systems or plumbing systems.
CPVC is chlorinated polyvinyl chloride plastic which is a high quality, strong plastic that withstands temperature upto 93 Deg C. CPVC T have the following advantages over other thermoplastic tees :
- Higher temperature tolerance of upto 93 degree celsius, CPVC Ts are compatible with both Hot/cold water lines.
- CPVC tees are stronger than UPVC tees
- CPVC tees are proven to be better suited for potable water supply lines.
- CPVC tees have lower thermal expansion than PVC.
- A CPVC Tee is more resistant to chemicals.
- A CPVC Tee does not support combustion.
CPVC Tee are of two types:
CPVC TEE (Plain):
Plain Tee have pipes joint on all three sides using CPVC solvent cement. They simply help divide the flow into the two branches with one side being the inlet and other two being outlets.
Tees are also available in reducing type called CPVC Reducing Tee which connect a pipe of higher size with one of smaller size.
CPVC BRASS TEE:
Brass tee have inner threads of brass with outer CPVC making it stronger, durable and reliable. These Tees are used to connect bathroom fittings on the brass threaded side.
CPVC Threaded Tee (plastic):
Plastic threaded tee have inner threads of CPVC as well as such one must be careful while tightening them with metallic bathroom fittings. These kind of Tees are not recommended for use with Hot water.
CPVC Tees are available in:
½” (15mm), ¾”(20mm), 1” (25mm), 1 ¼”(32mm), 1 ½”(40mm), 2” (50mm) in Copper tube sizes (CTS)
and 2 ½”(75mm), 3” (90mm), 4” (110mm), 6” (160mm) & 8” (200mm) in Iron Pipe sizes (IPS) Sch 40 and SCh 80.
Standards for CPVC Tee
- IS 17546: Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) fittings for potable hot and cold water distribution supplies — specification
- ASTM D2846: Specification for (Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot & Cold water distribution systems. Material designation CPVC 4120.
- ASTM F438: Socket- Type Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic Pipe Fittings. Schedule 40
- ASTM F439: Socket-Type Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic Pipe Fittings. Schedule 80
AJAY PIPES
Ajay pipes manufactures high quality CPVC plan and brass tees and other fittings using the latest high-tech machinery.
Ajay brass inserts are specially designed to provide a high pull-out resistance which secures all the joints and connections. These also have high torque rating which enables them to withstand high tightening forces that plumbers use while installation without damage to the fitting..
Products of Ajay are available all across the nation with 11 warehouses and more than 500 dealers spread all across the country.
Ajay strives to gain customer satisfaction, which is the reason why we offer our pipes and fittings at affordable prices and provide on-site training with brief sessions of Do’s and Don’ts to ensure safe and quick installation, thus increasing the lifetime of the plumbing networks.
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