{"product_id":"14-slip-sch80-pvc-union-897002","title":"1\/4 in. Slip Schedule 80 PVC Union","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MPN 897002 is a 1\/4 in. Schedule 80 PVC union with female slip sockets on both ends, providing a serviceable three-piece joint that lets you disconnect a line without cutting pipe. The two socket ends solvent-weld to 1\/4 in. Schedule 80 pipe while the threaded union nut allows the assembly to be separated. Gray Schedule 80 PVC delivers chemical resistance and pressure rating for process service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number (MPN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e897002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in. x 1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale Socket x Female Socket (Slip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchedule 80 PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSCH 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold Per\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials of Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchedule 80 polyvinyl chloride (PVC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale slip sockets, solvent-weld\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnion Nut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreaded, hand-removable for service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis union installs in 1\/4 in. Schedule 80 PVC lines wherever you need a serviceable break point, such as at pumps, filters, metering equipment, or instruments in chemical feed and process piping. The union nut lets you disassemble and reconnect the line without cutting or re-cementing pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-Reference and Interchange\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis union cross-references to these competitor and industry part numbers: \u003cstrong\u003e4881K68\u003c\/strong\u003e. Replacing one of these? Match nominal size, connections, and rating, or send us your part number and we will confirm the interchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing and Installation Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/pvc-schedule-40-vs-80-fittings\"\u003ePVC Schedule 40 vs. 80 Fittings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/pvc-valve-chemical-compatibility-chart\"\u003ePVC Chemical Compatibility Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/pipe-size-reference-chart\"\u003ePipe Size Reference Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03\" href=\"\/pages\/teflon-tape-vs-pipe-dope\"\u003eTeflon Tape vs. Pipe Dope\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use a union instead of a coupling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA union has a threaded nut that lets you disconnect the joint by hand, so equipment can be removed for service without cutting pipe. A coupling forms a permanent solvent-welded joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the ends slip or threaded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth pipe ends are female slip sockets that solvent-weld onto 1\/4 in. Schedule 80 PVC pipe. Only the central union nut is threaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I cement the union nut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Cement only the two socket ends to the pipe. The union nut and its O-ring seal remain serviceable and must not be glued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit Schedule 40 pipe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 1\/4 in. sockets accept 1\/4 in. Schedule 40 or 80 pipe, since both share the same outside diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Midland Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48629260878039,"sku":"897002","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4152\/8791\/files\/MIDLANDINDUSTRIES_897002_c7338bcd-a777-4e38-8345-0b21638771e5.jpg?v=1778884440","url":"https:\/\/apexflowsolutions.com\/products\/14-slip-sch80-pvc-union-897002","provider":"Apex Flow Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}