Technical notes
The questions we answer on the phone most weeks, written down, and every datasheet and certificate.
- PVC pipe sizes used in AustraliaSizes of solvent cement jointed pipe & fittings, less than 8”NB commonly sold in Australia, are generally to one of the following international standards AS 1477, ASTM D 1785, BS 4…
- Solvent cement drying times & usage dataThe following are basic guidelines and may require adjustment according to application or installation conditions. Certain specialty cements, such as Flame Guard® FS-5, may have di…
- Why use schedule 80 PVC & CPVC pipe systemsA properly designed and installed PVC or CPVC piping system is cost effective and virtually maintenance free. 25 years of trouble-free service is a reasonable expectation when the …
- Physical properties of UPVC & CPVCSpears' thermal, electrical and fire properties for PVC and CPVC pipe, from linear expansion and heat deflection to flammability and smoke, with the ASTM test for each.
- Spears PVC pipe certificate of conformanceSpears certifies its EverTUFF PVC Schedule 80 pipe is made to ASTM D1785 from Type I, Grade I PVC (ASTM D1784) and NSF certified for potable water.
- Magnetic flow meter earthing in non conductive pipe systemsEstablishing a process ground is one of the most important installation details. Proper process grounding ensures that the sensor and fluid are at the same potential so that only t…
- Magnetic flowmeter mechanical installationPreferred installation is with flow vertically up. This ensures the meter is always completely full of process fluid. This installation minimises wear of the liner by abrasive part…
- Tapered Sockets for Solvent CementingThis means there is an interference fit between pipe & socket over 50% of the length of the socket. This interference creates a penetration zone during the solvent welding process …
- Extreme EnvironmentsTemperatures in unshaded bunds can easily exceed the safe working limits for PVC pipes, valves & fittings. PVC-U piping systems are generally considered to have a maximum pressure …
- Make Your Valves SafeSpindle gaurds are robust PVC pipe enclosed in a shock absorbing elastomeric waterproof foam sleeve, covered with a high visibility, dirt resistant vinyl sheath. Held in place by a…
Datasheets and certificates
- Material Selection PVC or CPVCPDF, 615 KB, used by 50 products
- Chemical Compatibility ChartPDF, 1.2 MB, used by 44 products
- Why Use Schedule 80PDF, 46 KB, used by 40 products
- Certificate of ConformancePDF, 26 KB, used by 38 products
- Instructions for Solvent CementingPDF, 1.5 MB, used by 35 products
- ASTM socket dimensionsPDF, 313 KB, used by 28 products
- Thread SealantPDF, 978 KB, used by 22 products
- "O" Ring selection guide EPDM or VitonPDF, 275 KB, used by 11 products
- Flange Bolt Hole ComparisonPDF, 201 KB, used by 4 products
- Magnetic Flow Meters EarthingPDF, 589 KB, used by 4 products
- Magnetic Flow Meter InstallationPDF, 488 KB, used by 4 products
- Actuated Valve ProgramPDF, 298 KB, used by 4 products
Show all 78 datasheets
- Certificate of ConformancePDF, 21 KB, used by 3 products
- Certificate Of Conformance Ball ValvesPDF, 22 KB, used by 3 products
- Magnetic Flow MetersPDF, 1.1 MB, used by 3 products
- Thread SealantPDF, 125 KB, used by 2 products
- Bolt Dimensions and TorquePDF, 17 KB, used by 2 products
- Certificate of Conformance PVC PipePDF, 22 KB, used by 2 products
- Corrosion Resistant SolenoidPDF, 422 KB, used by 2 products
- Thermal MovementPDF, 696 KB, used by 2 products
- MSDS primerPDF, 243 KB
- 2 Way Ball Valve SpecificationPDF, 588 KB
- Ball Check Valve Tech DataPDF, 65 KB
- Industrial BV Teck DataPDF, 63 KB
- Standard Ball Valve Tech DataPDF, 57 KB
- Industrial 3 Way Full Port ValvesPDF, 816 KB
- 3 Way Diverter ValvePDF, 112 KB
- Elbow DimensionsPDF, 255 KB
- Butterfly Valve Tech DataPDF, 361 KB
- Certificate of Conformance Gate ValvePDF, 21 KB
- Certificate of Conformance Butterfly ValvesPDF, 22 KB
- Certificate Of Conformance Diaphragm ValvesPDF, 22 KB
- Certificate of ConformancePDF, 21 KB
- Certificate of Conformance CPVC PipePDF, 21 KB
- MSDS CPVC24GPDF, 1.0 MB
- Schedule 80 CPVC Pipe DimensionsPDF, 355 KB
- Double Containment BrochurePDF, 538 KB
- Double Containment installation GuidePDF, 250 KB
- DF Diaphragm ValvesPDF, 264 KB
- Diaphragm Valve Tech DataPDF, 114 KB
- Equal Tee DimensionsPDF, 336 KB
- FlangesPDF, 408 KB
- Gate Valve Tech DataPDF, 119 KB
- Globe Valve Tech DataPDF, 92 KB
- Industrial Swing Check ValvePDF, 175 KB
- JT 300 Wafer Check ValvesPDF, 151 KB
- Lab Valve Data SheetPDF, 134 KB
- Liner Materials SelectionPDF, 266 KB
- MC-1 Actuator Data SheetPDF, 637 KB
- MC-BF-AM Electric ActuatorPDF, 750 KB
- MC-BFW SeriesPDF, 563 KB
- Needle Valve Tech DataPDF, 458 KB
- NSF Certification Spears PipePDF, 698 KB
- Pipe Clip DimensionsPDF, 208 KB
- Australian Pipe SizingPDF, 97 KB
- Pipe Spacer DimensionsPDF, 98 KB
- Pipe Support Data SheetPDF, 489 KB
- Plug Valve Tech DataPDF, 401 KB
- Charlotte Pipe CertificationsPDF, 292 KB
- MSDS PVC05CPDF, 509 KB
- MSDS PVC17CPDF, 1017 KB
- WeatherabilityPDF, 77 KB
- Charlotte Pipe StandardsPDF, 40 KB
- MSDS thread sealantPDF, 1.5 MB
- Schedule 80 PVC Pipe DimensionsPDF, 367 KB
- Spindle Guard Data SheetPDF, 1012 KB
- Price ListPDF, 275 KB
- Data Sheet T3-1 Dual Beam Water MeterPDF, 849 KB
- Tapping Saddle DimensionsPDF, 222 KB
- Tapping SaddlesPDF, 129 KB
- Solvent cement technical dataPDF, 46 KB
- ASTM Cell ClassificationPDF, 96 KB
- Turbine Flow Meter BrochurePDF, 336 KB
- Wafer Style Ultrasonic Flow Meter BrochurePDF, 557 KB
- WCV Series data sheetPDF, 2.6 MB
- Y Check Tech DataPDF, 102 KB
- Y Pattern Tech DataPDF, 129 KB
- Y Strainer Data SheetPDF, 489 KB
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