Description
PVC-05 Gray Solvent Cement
Spears® Manufacturing PVC-05 Gray Solvent Cement is a fast-setting, medium-bodied PVC solvent cement formulated for joining compatible PVC pipe and fittings across a wide range of industrial, plumbing, irrigation, and general piping applications.
The gray industrial-duty formulation is designed for all classes and schedules of compatible PVC with interference-fit connections through 6" diameter, including Schedule 80 applications through 4" diameter, while providing a visible finished joint that can help with installation identification and inspection.
Product Highlights
- Gray cement
- Fast-setting formula
- Medium-bodied consistency
- Industrial-duty PVC solvent cement
- Primerless capability for qualifying non-pressure systems
- Designed for multiple compatible PVC piping applications
- All classes and schedules through 6" interference fit
- Compatible with Schedule 80 PVC through 4" interference fit
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | PVC Solvent Cement |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Spears® Manufacturing |
| Product Series | PVC-05 |
| Color | Gray |
| Resin | PVC |
| Body | Medium Body |
| Relative Set | Fast |
| Minimum Viscosity | 500 cP @ 73 ± 2°F |
| General Maximum Size | Through 6" Interference Fit |
| Schedule 80 Maximum Size | Through 4" Interference Fit |
| Primerless Use | Non-Pressure Systems Where Local Code Permits |
| ASTM Standard | ASTM D2564 |
| Maximum VOC Emissions | 425 g/L |
| Shelf Life | 3 Years from Date Stamped on Container |
Industrial-Duty PVC Joining
PVC-05 is a medium-bodied PVC solvent cement designed for compatible all-class and all-schedule piping systems, providing additional body for applications that require a more substantial cement consistency than regular-bodied PVC joining products.
The fast-setting formulation is suitable for properly prepared interference-fit connections through 6" diameter, while compatible Schedule 80 PVC applications are supported through 4" diameter when installed according to Spears® joining requirements.
Compatible PVC Applications
PVC-05 is intended for compatible industrial piping, plumbing, DWV, irrigation, electrical conduit, pool and spa, and PVC foam-core piping systems, making it a versatile solvent cement for a broad range of PVC installation and maintenance requirements.
Always confirm the pipe material, schedule, nominal size, fitting configuration, operating conditions, and applicable Spears® joining requirements before selecting PVC-05 and completing the solvent-cement connection.
Primerless Non-Pressure Use
PVC-05 can be used without a separate primer on qualifying non-pressure PVC systems where local code permits, providing installers with a simplified joining option for compatible applications that meet the manufacturer's requirements.
Pressure piping and installations governed by specific plumbing or project requirements should follow the applicable primer, preparation, cement application, assembly, set-time, and cure-time procedures specified for the complete system.
Gray Cement & Product Handling
The gray formulation provides a clearly visible finished appearance around properly assembled PVC pipe and fitting connections, which can make the applied cement easier to identify during installation and visual inspection.
The container should remain tightly sealed between uses because solvent evaporation can cause the cement to become thickened, stringy, or gelled, and thinner should not be added in an attempt to restore cement that has changed from its proper application consistency.
Installation & Selection Considerations
- Check the cement before use.
- Keep the container tightly sealed.
- Keep mating surfaces clean and completely dry.
- Confirm the pipe size and schedule are within product limits.
- Follow Spears® joining and cure requirements before placing the system in service.
Review the supplied Spears® documents for additional PVC-05 specifications, size limitations, Schedule 80 compatibility, primerless-use requirements, storage guidance, and solvent-cement installation information before use.
Need Help Selecting PVC Solvent Cement?
Our PVC product specialists can help review your pipe size, schedule, fitting type, pressure or non-pressure application, primer requirements, service conditions, and installation needs before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is PVC-05 cement?
This PVC-05 version is supplied in a gray formulation that makes the cement clearly visible around compatible PVC pipe and fitting connections after proper solvent-cement assembly.
Is PVC-05 a fast-setting cement?
Yes. Spears® identifies PVC-05 as a fast-setting, medium-bodied PVC solvent cement designed for a broad range of compatible PVC piping applications.
What size PVC can PVC-05 be used with?
PVC-05 is designed for compatible all-class and all-schedule PVC interference-fit connections through 6" diameter, with Schedule 80 applications limited to connections through 4" diameter.
Can PVC-05 be used with Schedule 80 PVC?
Yes. PVC-05 is suitable for compatible Schedule 80 PVC interference-fit connections through 4" diameter when the complete installation follows the applicable Spears® joining requirements.
Can PVC-05 be used without primer?
PVC-05 can be used without a separate primer on qualifying non-pressure PVC systems where local code permits, but the requirements of the specific piping system should always be confirmed before installation.
What applications is PVC-05 intended for?
PVC-05 is intended for compatible industrial, plumbing, DWV, irrigation, electrical conduit, pool and spa, and PVC foam-core piping applications using properly matched PVC pipe and fittings.
What is the shelf life of PVC-05?
The specified shelf life is three years from the date stamped on the container when the cement is stored properly and the container remains tightly sealed between uses.
What if PVC-05 becomes thick or gelled?
Do not add thinner to cement that has become excessively thickened, stringy, or gelled because altering the product viscosity can significantly change the properties of the solvent cement.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- Check the container date before use.
- Do not add thinner to thickened cement.
- Verify the PVC pipe size and schedule before joining.
- Confirm primerless use is permitted for the application.
- Allow the completed solvent-cement connection to cure before service.
