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Vulcathene Double Y Branch 45°
Useful Information
What is a Vulcathene Double Y Branch 45° used for?
The Vulcathene Mechanical Double Y Branch 45° fitting is ingeniously designed for laboratory drainage systems, enabling the connection of four pipes in a dual Y configuration. This fitting is crucial for complex piping networks, allowing for the integration of multiple branch lines into the main system at a 45° angle, which helps to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of chemical waste.
Key Features
- Chemical Resistance: Engineered for use in laboratory drainage systems, Vulcathene mechanical fittings offer outstanding resistance to a wide range of chemicals, ensuring durability and reliability in environments where chemical waste is handled.
- Efficient Jointing: Provides a simple, fast, and efficient method for pipe jointing, optimizing installation time and system reliability.
- Fully Demountable: Designed for ease of disassembly, Vulcathene fittings offer unparalleled flexibility for system modifications or maintenance, allowing for repeated removal and re-installation without compromising the fitting's efficiency.
- UV Protection: Equipped with UV-resistant properties to ensure long-term durability and protection against environmental factors.
- Unique Jointing Method: Features a nut and tongued-olive mechanism for easy installation and a tight, leak-proof connection.
Specifications
- Product Codes: V1038101, V1038201, V1038301, V1038401
- Available Sizes: 38mm, 51mm, 76mm, 102mm
- Approvals: BBA 24/7091
- Material: Black Co-Polymer PP (a unique composite engineered for chemical resistance and UV protection).
- Temperature Range: Suitable for temperatures from -20°C to +100°C.
- Applications: Laboratory drainage.
Product Code | Manufacturer Code | Nominal Size (mm) | A (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | Weight (g) |
376953 | V1038101 | 38 | 86 | 64 | 8 | 180 |
376954 | V1038201 | 51 | 91 | 76 | 17 | 288 |
376955 | V1038301 | 76 | 177 | 152 | 43 | 800 |
376956 | V1038401 | 102 | 213 | 178 | 49 | 1600 |
How to Install Vulcathene Mechanical Fittings
Creating a secure mechanical joint with Vulcathene fittings involves a precise and methodical process to ensure optimal joint integrity and system performance. Follow these steps for installation:
- Cutting the Pipe:
- Use a rotary plastic pipe cutter for a clean, burr-free cut. Clamp the pipe to avoid distortion.
- Ensure the cut is square. If a hacksaw is used, remove all burrs and loose material.
- Groove the pipe using the appropriate grooving tool for the tongued olive to fit in.
- Grooving:
- Insert the pipe fully into the grooving tool.
- Adjust the blade depth to about half and rotate the tool anti-clockwise around the pipe.
- Increase the blade to full depth, continue rotating, then remove the tool and clear any swarf.
- Assembling the Joint:
- Slide the nut onto the pipe, with the threaded side facing the groove.
- Insert the olive (widest end first) into the groove. Use Vulcathene lubricant for ease, especially with larger sizes.
- Ensure the olive is correctly seated and the fitting thread is clean. Apply lubricant to the fitting threads.
- Loosely assemble the joint and hand-tighten the nut using two Vulcathene spanners, then tighten fully to ensure a secure fit.
Note:
- Tighten nuts progressively during installation, not all at once at the end.
- Use the Vulcathene grooving tool and spanners to guarantee the joint's integrity.
For detailed instructions, it's crucial to refer to the Vulcathene Installation Guide.