Product Knowledge Guide (Updated May 2015) BR-PK ©2004-2015 Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company.
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Contents >> >> Household System Diagram 6 Piping Materials 7 Product Offering Pipe Reference Guide >> 8 Installation – Step by Step PVC and ABS Installation Copper Tube Size CPVC Installation >> 4 Basic Piping Systems 9 10 Piping System Applications PVC Schedule 40 DWV Pipe and PVC DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications 12 PVC Schedule 40 Pipe and Fittings For Pressure Applications 16 PVC Schedule 80 Pipe and Fittings For Pressure Applications 20 ABS DWV Pipe and Fittings For Non-Pr
>> Advantages FlowGuard Gold® CTS CPVC >> Fitting Patterns by Product Group PVC and ABS DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications 34 PVC Schedule 40 Fittings For Pressure Applications 38 PVC Schedule 80 Fittings For Pressure Applications 41 FlowGuard Gold CTS CPVC Fittings 45 ® Contents >> 33 Reference Abbreviations Guide 48 Glossary 49 5
Basic Piping Systems 6 Check your local codes for installation requirements.
Basic Piping System Materials Materials for Drain, Waste and Vent (DWV) — NOT FOR PRESSURE PVC Schedule 40 DWV pipe and fittings • Most widely used material today. • Manufactured from Polyvinyl Chloride. • White in color. • Use correct primer and cement. ABS DWV pipe and fittings • Manufactured from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. • Black in color. • More common in the western U.S. • Use correct cement. *Consult the Charlotte Pipe Technical Manual for Pressure Ratings.
Product Offering 8 >> Pipe Reference Guide Sizes Available 1 3 1 3 1 1 Product ⁄4 ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄ 2 2 2 1⁄ 2 3 4 5 6 FlowGuard Gold • • • • • • CPVC CTS SDR 11 PVC Schedule 80 • • • • • • • • • • • • PVC Schedule 40 • • • • • • • • • • • PVC Schedule 40 DWV ★ • • • • • • • PVC Schedule 30 ★ • PVC DWV Cellular Core ★ • • • • • PVC Well Casing • • • • • PVC SDR 13.
Installation Installation of PVC and ABS Pipe and Fittings Systems (1/2"–4" diameter) 1 CUT PIPE 2 REMOVE BURRS & BEVEL 3 4 Cut pipe square with axis. Remove burrs and bevel (chamfer) the end of the pipe 10˚-15.˚ CLEAN AND DRY PIPE AND FITTINGS 5 With light pressure, pipe should go one-half to one-third of the way into the fitting hub. Do not use pipe and fittings that are too tight or too loose. Use an applicator that is one-half the size of the pipe’s diameter.
Installation Installation 10 Installation of Copper Tube Size (CTS) CPVC Pipe and Fittings Systems 1 CUT PIPE 2 REMOVE BURRS & BEVEL 3 4 Cut pipe square with axis. Remove burrs and bevel (chamfer) the end of the pipe 10˚-15.˚ CLEAN AND DRY PIPE AND FITTINGS 5 With light pressure, pipe should go one-half to one-third of the way into the fitting hub. Do not use pipe and fittings that are too tight or too loose. Use an applicator that is one-half the size of the pipe’s diameter.
Special Considerations Installation >> Pipe Threads • Use Teflon® tape only on plastic pipe threads. Some paste-type thread sealants may contain chemicals that attack PVC, ABS or CPVC. • Do NOT use CPVC plastic threaded male adapters on hot water lines or when connecting to water heaters. Special brass threaded male adapters are available and recommended. • Do NOT use CPVC plastic threaded female adapters. Special brass threaded female adapters are available and recommended.
PVC DWV Pipe and Fittings Piping System Applications 12 PVC Schedule 40 DWV Pipe & PVC DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications >> Note: Solid Wall and Cellular Core Pipe PVC DWV Fittings can be installed with cellular core pipe or “dual marked” solid wall pipe. ASTM F 891 cellular core pipe is lighter, cuts faster and costs less. Never use for pressure applications.
PVC Schedule 40 DWV Pipe & PVC DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications Piping System Applications >> Standards • ASTM D 1785 Schedule 40 Solid Wall PVC Pipe • ASTM F 891 Cellular Core PVC DWV Pipe • ASTM D 2665 PVC DWV Pipe & Fittings • NSF Standard 14 >> Dimensional Standard • Schedule 40 Iron Pipe Size (IPS) >> Cell Class • 12454 PVC Solid Wall Pipe & Fittings • 11432 PVC DWV Cellular Core Pipe >> Maximum Working Temperature • 140° F >> Maximum Working Pressure • 0 (zero) PSI • PVC DWV is NOT a p
PVC DWV Pipe and Fittings Piping System Applications 14 PVC Schedule 40 DWV Pipe & PVC DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications >> Cure Times Minimum Cure Time to Test Size 60˚- 100˚F 40˚- 60˚F 0˚- 40˚F 1-1/4" to 3" 2 Hours 4 Hours 16 Hours 4" to 8" 6 Hours 12 Hours 48 Hours 10" to 12" 24 Hours 40 Hours 8 Days Cure times shown are sufficient to complete a hydrostatic test at 4.3 PSI with 60% humidity and cold water. Full cure may take significantly longer.
PVC Schedule 40 DWV Pipe & PVC DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications Piping System Applications >> Product Offering/Data ASTM D 1785 & ASTM D 2665 Dual Marked Pipe Size OD Nominal ID Min Wall Weight Per 100 ft. (lbs.) Skid Quantity 10 ft. pcs/skid Skid Quantity 20 ft. pcs/skid 1-1/4" 1.660 1.380 0.140 42.0 212 212 1-1/2" 1.900 1.610 0.145 50.4 165 165 2" 2.375 2.067 0.154 67.6 99 99 3" 3.500 3.068 0.216 141.0 104 46 4" 4.500 4.026 0.237 200.0 60 60 5" 5.
PVC Schedule 40 Pipe and Fittings Piping System Applications 16 PVC Schedule 40 Pipe & Fittings For Pressure Applications >> Description • Rigid pipe and fittings. • Pipe and fittings are white in color. • Joined with solvent cement conforming to ASTM D 2564. • PVC Schedule 40 pressure fittings must be used. Pressure fittings will have straight angular turns. • Do NOT use fittings with gradual sanitary turns for pressure systems.
Piping System Applications PVC Schedule 40 Pipe & Fittings For Pressure Applications >> Cell Class/Material Code • Cell Class: 12454 (Type 1) • Material Code: PVC 1120 >> Maximum Working Temperature • 140° F • For special applications, threaded connections, unions and flanges. A temperature de-rating factor must be used to determine the pressure rating at temperatures hotter than 73° F. Please visit www.charlottepipe.com for additional information.
PVC Schedule 40 Pipe and Fittings Piping System Applications 18 PVC Schedule 40 Pipe & Fittings For Pressure Applications >> Cure Times Minimum Cure Time to Test at 180 PSI Size 60˚- 100˚F 40˚- 60˚F 0˚- 40˚F 1/2" to 1-1/4" 1 Hour 2 Hours 8 Hours 1/2" to 3" 2 Hours 4 Hours 16 Hours 4" to 8" 6 Hours 12 Hours 48 Hours 10" to 16" 24 Hours 48 Hours 8 Days Cure times shown are sufficient to complete a hydrostatic test at 100 PSI with 60% humidity and cold water.
Piping System Applications PVC Schedule 40 Pipe & Fittings For Pressure Applications >> Product Offering/Data ASTM D 1785 Solid Wall Plain End PVC Pipe Size OD Nominal ID Min Wall Weight Per 100 ft. (lbs.) Max Work PSI 73˚ F (23˚ C) Skid Quantity 10 ft. pcs/skid Skid Quantity 20 ft. pcs/skid 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4"* 1-1/2"* 2"* 2-1/2" 3"* 4"* 5"* 6"* 8"* 0.840 1.050 1.315 1.660 1.900 2.375 2.875 3.500 4.500 5.563 6.625 8.625 0.622 0.824 1.049 1.380 1.610 2.067 2.469 3.068 4.026 5.047 6.065 7.981 0.
PVC Schedule 80 Pipe and Fittings Piping System Applications 20 PVC Schedule 80 Pipe & Fittings For Pressure Applications >> Description • Rigid pipe and fittings. • Pipe and fittings are dark gray in color. • Joined with solvent cement conforming to ASTM D 2564. • PVC Schedule 80 pressure fittings with straight, angular turns must be used. • Do NOT use fittings with gradual sanitary turns for pressure systems. >> Application • Distribution of pressurized liquids.
Piping System Applications PVC Schedule 80 Pipe & Fittings For Pressure Applications >> Cell Class/Material Code >> Joining Method • Cell Class: 12454 (Type 1) • Material Code: PVC 1120 >> Maximum Working Temperature • 140° F • For special applications, threaded connections, unions and flanges, a temperature de-rating factor must be used to determine the pressure rating at temperatures hotter than 73° F. Please visit www.charlottepipe.com for additional information.
PVC Schedule 80 Pipe and Fittings Piping System Applications 22 PVC Schedule 80 Pipe & Fittings For Pressure Applications >> Cure Times Minimum Cure Time to Test at 180 PSI Size 60˚- 100˚F 40˚- 60˚F 0˚- 40˚F 1/2" to 1-1/4" 1 Hour 2 Hours 8 Hours 1/2" to 3" 2 Hours 4 Hours 16 Hours 4" to 8" 6 Hours 12 Hours 48 Hours 10" to 16" 24 Hours 48 Hours 8 Days Cure times shown are sufficient to complete a hydrostatic test at 100 PSI with 60% humidity and cold water.
Piping System Applications PVC Schedule 80 Pipe & Fittings For Pressure Applications >> Product Offering/Data ASTM D 1784 Solid Wall Plain End PVC Pipe Size OD Wall Weight Per 100 ft. (lbs.) Max Work PSI 73˚ F (23˚ C) Skid Quantity 10 ft. pcs/skid Skid Quantity 20 ft. pcs/skid 1/2" 0.840 0.147 20.4 850 600 344 3/4" 1.050 0.154 27.0 690 400 210 1" 1.315 0.179 41.0 630 260 177 1-1/4" 1.660 0.191 52.2 520 250 212 1-1/2" 1.900 0.200 66.8 470 — 165 2" 2.375 0.
ABS DWV Pipe and Fittings Piping System Applications 24 ABS Cellular Core Schedule 40 DWV Pipe & ABS DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications >> Description • Rigid pipe and fittings. • Pipe and fittings are black in color. • Joined with solvent cement conforming to ASTM D 2235. • Fittings have a gradual sanitary turn. >> Application • Drain household sanitary waste (kitchen, bathroom). • Sanitary sewer. • Drain ground water. • NOT for pressure applications. • NOT for compressed air or gasses.
Piping System Applications ABS Cellular Core Schedule 40 DWV Pipe & ABS DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications >> Maximum Working Pressure • 0 (zero) PSI • ABS DWV is NOT a pressure-rated piping system. • Recommended test is 10 feet of hydrostatic pressure, which equals 4.3 PSI. Threaded Joints • Threading ABS-40 Cellular pipe is NOT recommended. • MIP and FIP adapters are available. >> Joining Method Solvent Weld Joints • Solvent cements must meet ASTM D 2235 • Primer is not recommended.
ABS DWV Pipe and Fittings Piping System Applications 26 ABS Cellular Core Schedule 40 DWV Pipe & ABS DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications >> Special Considerations >> Cure Times Minimum Cure Time to Test Size 60˚- 100˚F 40˚- 60˚F 0˚- 40˚F 1-1/2" to 3" 2 Hours 4 Hours 16 Hours 4" & 6" 6 Hours 12 Hours 48 Hours Cure times shown are sufficient to complete a hydrostatic test at 4.3 PSI with 60% humidity and cold water. Full cure may take significantly longer.
Piping System Applications ABS Cellular Core Schedule 40 DWV Pipe & ABS DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications >> Product Offering/Data ASTM F 628 Cellular Core ABS DWV Pipe Size OD Nominal ID Min Wall Weight Per 100 ft. (lbs.) Skid Quantity 10 ft. pcs/skid Skid Quantity 20 ft. pcs/skid 1-1/2" 1.900 1.59 0.156 28.0 165 165 2" 2.375 2.06 0.156 36.8 99 99 3" 3.500 3.06 0.218 75.5 46 46 4" 4.500 4.00 0.250 108.8 60 60 6" 6.625 6.06 0.281 187.
FlowGuard Gold CTS CPVC Pipe & Fittings Piping System Applications 28 FlowGuard Gold Copper Tube Size (CTS) CPVC Pipe and Fittings For Pressurized Hot & Cold Water Applications ® >> Description • Rigid pipe and fittings. • Pipe and fittings are cream or tan in color with the pipe having a gold stripe. • Joined with solvent cement conforming to ASTM F 493. >> Application • Distribute hot and cold potable (drinking) water under pressure. • NOT for compressed air or gasses.
Piping System Applications FlowGuard Gold ® Copper Tube Size (CTS) CPVC Pipe and Fittings For Pressurized Hot & Cold Water Applications >> Maximum Working Temperature • 180° F (82° C) >> Maximum Working Pressure • 400 PSI at 73° F • 100 PSI at 180° F >> Joining Method Solvent Weld Joints • Solvent cements must meet ASTM F 493. • Yellow FlowGuard Gold cements may be used without primer, where approved by code. • Compression fittings with a brass ferrule may be used.
FlowGuard Gold CTS CPVC Pipe & Fittings Piping System Applications 30 FlowGuard Gold ® Copper Tube Size (CTS) CPVC Pipe and Fittings For Pressurized Hot & Cold Water Applications >> Cure Times Minimum Cure Time to Test at 100 PSI Size 60˚ F 40˚ F 32˚ F 0˚ F 1/2" 10 min. 10 min. 15 min. 30 min. 3/4" 10 min. 15 min. 15 min. 30 min. 1" 10 min. 15 min. 20 min. 30 min. 1-1/4" 10 min. 15 min. 20 min. 30 min. 1-1/2" 15 min. 15 min. 30 min. 45 min. 2" 15 min. 15 min. 30 min.
Piping System Applications FlowGuard Gold ® Copper Tube Size (CTS) CPVC Pipe and Fittings For Pressurized Hot & Cold Water Applications >> Temperature De-rating Factor Temperature Pressure Rating 73° F 400 PSI 80° F 400 PSI 90° F 360 PSI 100° F 325 PSI 120° F 260 PSI 140° F 200 PSI 160° F 160 PSI 180° F 100 PSI >> Special Considerations • Do NOT air test. • See current chemical compatibility sheet in product packaging or visit www.charlottepipe.com for additional information.
FlowGuard Gold CTS CPVC Pipe & Fittings Piping System Applications 32 FlowGuard Gold ® Copper Tube Size (CTS) CPVC Pipe and Fittings For Pressurized Hot & Cold Water Applications >> Product Offering/Data FlowGuard Gold Copper Tube Size (CTS) CPVC Size Average OD Nominal ID Min Wall Weight Per 100 ft. (lbs.) Max Work PSI 73° F 23° C 180° F 82° C Skid Quantity 10 ft. pcs/skid Skid Quantity 20 ft. pcs/skid 1/2" .625 0.485 0.068 8.5 400 100 1200 1200 3/4" .875 0.713 0.080 14.
FlowGuard Gold® CTS CPVC The contractor’s choice for hot and cold domestic water piping applications CPVC has been used for hot and cold domestic water applications for decades. CPVC piping systems conform to NSF International Standard 61, ensuring the safety of products that come into contact with drinking water. Advantages FlowGuard Gold Advantages Corrosion resistance. FlowGuard Gold is not attacked by aggressive water that may destroy copper pipe. Chlorine resistance.
PVC and ABS DWV Fittings Fitting Patterns 34 PVC and ABS DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. Coupling Part No. PVC 100 •Used to join two pipes together; extend pipe. •H x H Trap Adapter Part No. PVC 103-R •Used to secure the sink drain line to the P-Trap. •S x Slip w/ plastic nut Trap Adapter, Female Part No.
PVC and ABS DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications Fitting Patterns The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. Female Adapter Part No. PVC 101 •Has female threads on one end and the other end adapts to the type of pipe being used. •FPT x H 1/4 Bend, Street Part No. PVC 302 •Used to turn the pipe 90 degrees. •One end is spigot and the other end is hub.
PVC and ABS DWV Fittings Fitting Patterns 36 PVC and ABS DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. 1/6 Bend Street Part No. PVC 320 •Used to turn the pipe 60 degrees. One end is spigot and the other end is hub. •H x S Double 1/4 Bend, Street Part No. PVC 327 •Used to turn two branching lines 90 degrees and to connect them to a main line.
PVC and ABS DWV Fittings For Non-Pressure Applications Fitting Patterns The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. Double Fixture Fitting Part No. PVC 500 •Used to branch line to two plumbing fixtures. •All Hub Tail Piece Adapter Part No. PVC 704-P •Used to connect the P-Trap to the drain line. •S x Slip w/ Plastic Nut Combination Wye and 1/8 Bend (One Piece) Part No.
PVC Schedule 40 Fittings Fitting Patterns 38 PVC Schedule 40 Fittings For Pressure Applications The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. Coupling Part No. PVC 2100 •Used to join two pipes together; extend pipe. •S x S Reducer Coupling Part No. PVC 2100 •Used to transition from a larger diameter pipe to a smaller one. •S x S Female Adapter Part No.
PVC Schedule 40 Fittings For Pressure Applications The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. Plug Part No. PVC 2118 •Used to seal off pipe, fittings and cleanouts. •SPG Fitting Patterns Cap Part No. PVC 2116 •Used to seal off end of pipe. •S Cap Part No. PVC 2117 •Used to seal off end of pipe. •FPT 90˚ Elbow Part No. PVC 2300 •Used to turn the pipe 90 degrees; also called a 1/4 bend.
PVC Schedule 40 Fittings Fitting Patterns 40 PVC Schedule 40 Fittings For Pressure Applications The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. Tee Part No. PVC 2400 •Used to connect three lines together or to branch off the main line. •S x S x S Reducing Tee Part No. PVC 2401 •Used to connect one to three different size pipes together. •S x S x FPT Cross Part No.
PVC Schedule 80 Fittings For Pressure Applications Fitting Patterns The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. Tee Part No. PVC 8400 •Used to connect three lines together or to branch off the main line. •S x S x S 90˚ Elbow Part No. PVC 8300 •Used to turn the pipe 90 degrees; also called a 1/4 bend. •S x S Reducing Tee Part No.
PVC Schedule 80 Fittings Fitting Patterns 42 PVC Schedule 80 Fittings For Pressure Applications The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. 45˚ Elbow Part No. PVC 8312 •Used to turn the pipe 45 degrees; also called a 1/8 bend. •FPT x FPT Coupling Part No. PVC 8102 •Used to join two pipes together; extend pipe. •FPT x FPT Wye Part No.
PVC Schedule 80 Fittings For Pressure Applications The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. Fitting Patterns Reducer Bushing (Flush Style) Part No. PVC 8108 •Used to join a male threaded fitting to a pipe or fitting of a different diameter. •SPG x FPT Reducer Bushing (Flush Style) Part No. PVC 8200 •Used to join a male threaded fitting to a pipe or fitting of a different diameter.
PVC Schedule 80 Fittings Fitting Patterns 44 PVC Schedule 80 Fittings For Pressure Applications The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. Van Stone Flange Part No. PVC 8530 •Used with bolts to mechanically join pipe. •S Union with Viton® O-Ring Seal Part No. PVC 8700 •Used to allow connection and disconnection of joints without disrupting other pipe sections.
FlowGuard Gold® CTS CPVC Fittings Fitting Patterns The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. Coupling Part No. CTS 2100 •Used to join two pipes together; extend pipe. •S x S Reducer Bushing Part No. CTS 2107 •Used to join pipes of different diameters. •S x SPG Transition Coupling Part No. CTS 2100 l •Used to transition from a larger diameter pipe to a smaller one.
FlowGuard Gold CTS CPVC Fittings Fitting Patterns 46 FlowGuard Gold® CTS CPVC Fittings The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. Male Adapter, Reducing Part No. CTS 2110 •Used to join a female threaded fitting of a different diameter to CPVC on the other end. For cold water applications only. •CPVC Socket x MPT Male Adapter, Street Part No.
FlowGuard Gold® CTS CPVC Fittings The following is a partial listing of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s product offering. Please call (800) 438-6091 or visit www.charlottepipe.com for a complete list. Fitting Patterns CPVC/Brass Drop Ear 90˚ Elbow, Brass Threads, Low Lead Part No. CTS 2302 L •Used to turn the pipe 90 degrees. Intended to be secured to wall framing. Can be used for hot water applications. •Brass FPT x CPVC Socket 90˚ Street Elbow Part No. CTS 2304 •Used to turn pipe 90 degrees.
Abbreviations Abbreviations 48 Common Industry Abbreviations Abbreviation Description Abbreviation Description ABS ASTM Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene American Society for Testing and Materials Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Copper Tube Size Drain, Waste, Vent Female Iron Pipe Size Female Pipe Thread Hub Inside Diameter Iron Pipe Size Male Iron Pipe Size MPT NSF OD PSI PVC S SPG 1/4 bend 1/6 bend 1/8 bend 1/16 bend Male Pipe Thread National Sanitation Foundation Outside Diameter Pounds per Square
Glossary Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastics A group of plastics made from polymers with prescribed percentages of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene. Glossary Aging The effect on materials exposed to an environment for a period of time. Also, the act of exposing materials to an environment for a period of time.
Glossary Glossary 50 Glossary Degradation The process where the chemical structure, physical properties or appearance of plastics deteriorates. Dimensional Stability The capability of a plastic part to maintain its original shape and dimensions under conditions of use. Elasticity The property of a plastic which allows it to return to its original dimensions after deformation. Elongation The percentage of the original length which a material will deform, under tension, without failing.
Glossary Fuse To join plastic parts by softening the material with heat or solvents. Heat Resistance The ability of a material to withstand the effects of exposure to high temperatures. Glossary Hoop Stress The circumferential stress imposed on a pipe wall when exposed to an internal pressure load. Usually expressed in PSI. Impact Strength A measure of a plastic part’s ability to withstand the effects of dropping and/or striking. There are two commonly used test methods, Notched Izod and Tup.
Glossary Glossary 52 Glossary Plastic A material that contains as an essential ingredient one or more organic polymeric substances of large molecular weight, is solid in its finished state, and, at some stage in its manufacture or in its processing into finished articles, can be shaped by flow. Primer Solvent used to soften joint surfaces prior to the application of solvent cement. It is usually tinted purple.
Glossary Thermal Expansion The increase in a length of a plastic part due to a change in temperature. Thermoplastics A group of plastics which can repeatedly be softened by heating and hardened by cooling. Glossary Thermosetting Plastics A group of plastics which, having been cured by heat, chemicals, or other means, are substantially infusable and insoluble. They are permanently hardened.
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