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Vulcathene Swept Loose Nut Bend 92.5°
Useful Information
What is a Vulcathene Swept Loose Nut Bend 92.5° used for?
The Vulcathene Swept Loose Nut Bend 92.5° is ingeniously designed to connect pipes and threaded connections at a 92.5° angle, optimising the layout of laboratory drainage systems. Its unique feature of a loose nut for threaded connections facilitates easy adjustments and secure installation, making it an invaluable component for ensuring efficient and flexible pipe routing in lab environments.
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: V1029101, V1029201, V1029301, V1029401
- Available Sizes: 38mm, 51mm, 76mm, 102mm
- Approvals: BBA 24/7091
- Connection Type: Compression to Loose Nut (allows the threaded end of a fitting to be attached to the loose nut end)
- 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) | Weight (g) |
376932 | V1029101 | 38 | 54 | 65 | 68 |
376933 | V1029201 | 51 | 64 | 93 | 109 |
376934 | V1029301 | 76 | 87 | 136 | 338 |
376935 | V1029401 | 102 | 104 | 167 | 613 |
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.