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Schedule 80 PVC EPDM Union 2000 (FPT x FPT)
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Description
Schedule 80 PVC EPDM Union 2000 (FPT x FPT)
Schedule 80 PVC EPDM Union 2000 (FPT x FPT) provides a removable connection between compatible male-threaded piping components while using female pipe-threaded connections at both ends. The Union 2000 configuration creates a serviceable mechanical separation point, while the EPDM sealing element provides the seal within the assembled union joint.
The FPT x FPT configuration combines two female-threaded interfaces with a removable union assembly that can be opened without cutting or rotating the adjoining piping. Selection should account for nominal size, Schedule 80 PVC compatibility, mating male pipe threads, EPDM seal compatibility, intended service conditions, thread-sealing materials, piping alignment, maintenance access, and available installation clearance.
Product Highlights
- PVC construction
- EPDM sealing element
- Schedule 80 design
- Union 2000 configuration
- FPT x FPT connections
- Provides a removable threaded connection
- Allows separation without cutting adjoining piping
- Supports serviceable threaded connections in Schedule 80 PVC piping systems
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Union |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC |
| Schedule | Schedule 80 |
| Union Series | Union 2000 |
| Seal Material | EPDM |
| Connection | Female Pipe Thread (FPT) x Female Pipe Thread (FPT) |
| Thread Interface | Compatible Male Pipe Thread |
| Connection Style | Female Thread x Female Thread |
| Thread Joining Method | Threaded Mechanical Connection |
| Union Joint | Removable Mechanical Connection |
| Service Feature | Union Disassembly Without Cutting Adjoining Piping |
| Primary Function | Provide a Removable Female-Threaded Schedule 80 PVC Connection |
Union 2000 Design
The Union 2000 configuration creates a mechanical separation point between compatible threaded components within a Schedule 80 PVC piping arrangement. After the female-threaded ends are connected to their mating components, the central union joint can be opened independently so the piping connection can be separated without cutting the surrounding pipe.
This serviceable arrangement can simplify appropriate maintenance, equipment removal, and piping access where future disconnection is expected. Adequate working space should be maintained around the union so the mechanical joint remains accessible while the adjoining piping and connected components are independently supported during disassembly and reassembly.
EPDM Sealing Element
The EPDM sealing element provides the seal within the removable union joint when the fitting is correctly assembled. Because elastomer suitability depends on the application, EPDM compatibility should be evaluated against the conveyed media, temperature, concentration, and other service conditions expected within the completed piping system.
The EPDM element and its mating sealing surfaces should remain clean, correctly positioned, and free from damage whenever the union is assembled or serviced. Inspection during maintenance helps identify contamination, displacement, wear, or deterioration that could interfere with proper sealing when the union is returned to service.
FPT x FPT Connections
The FPT x FPT configuration provides internally threaded connections at both ends of the union for appropriately sized compatible male-threaded components. This arrangement allows the union to be installed between threaded piping components while retaining a separate mechanical joint at the center for future disassembly and servicing.
Each mating male thread should be started carefully and kept properly aligned throughout assembly to reduce the possibility of cross-threading or unnecessary loading. Compatible thread-sealing materials and appropriate tightening practices should be used while avoiding excessive force on the female-threaded PVC union ends.
Serviceable Threaded Connection
A Schedule 80 PVC EPDM Union 2000 provides a practical service point where compatible threaded piping or equipment may need to be disconnected without rotating the complete adjoining assembly. Opening the central union joint allows the connected sections to separate while the FPT ends remain attached to their respective male-threaded components.
Application suitability should be evaluated using the requirements of the complete piping system rather than the Schedule 80 designation alone. EPDM compatibility, mating thread requirements, service conditions, sealing materials, piping support, maintenance access, installation environment, and applicable installation practices should all be considered during union selection.
Installation & Selection Considerations
- Confirm the nominal size.
- Verify EPDM seal compatibility.
- Match both mating male pipe threads.
- Check Schedule 80 PVC compatibility.
- Allow adequate access for future union service.
Our PVC fitting specialists can help review your nominal size, Schedule 80 requirements, FPT x FPT connections, mating male threads, EPDM seal compatibility, intended service conditions, thread-sealing requirements, piping support, maintenance access, and available installation clearance before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Schedule 80 PVC EPDM Union 2000 used for?
It provides a removable connection between compatible male-threaded components within a Schedule 80 PVC piping arrangement.
What does FPT x FPT mean?
FPT x FPT means the union provides female pipe-threaded connections at both ends for appropriately sized compatible male threads.
What does EPDM identify?
EPDM identifies the elastomer material used for the sealing element within the removable union joint.
What connects to the FPT ends?
Each female pipe-threaded connection accepts an appropriately sized compatible male pipe-threaded component.
Why use a union in a threaded piping connection?
A union provides a mechanical separation point that allows connected piping or equipment to be separated without cutting the adjoining piping.
Can the union be opened without rotating the connected piping?
Yes. The central union joint can be opened while the threaded union ends remain connected to their respective adjoining components.
Important Ordering & Installation Notes
- Inspect threads before use.
- Keep sealing surfaces clean.
- Start mating threads carefully by hand.
- Seat the EPDM seal before final assembly.
- Support adjoining piping during union service.
