Plastic Pipe Joints: Joining Methods and Procedures

What are the joining methods for plastic pipe joints?

1. Thermal fusion

2. Mechanical connections

3. Solvent welding

What equipment and tools are needed for each joining method?

Joining Methods and Procedures for Plastic Pipe Joints

Plastic pipe joints can be made by thermal fusion, mechanical connections, or solvent welding. Each method requires specific equipment and tools and follows a set procedure.

Thermal Fusion

Equipment: Fusion machine, scraper, cleaning tools.

Procedure: Prep the pipe ends, heat fusion machine, align and clamp the pipe ends, cool and inspect the joint.

Mechanical Connections

Equipment: Couplings, clamps, gaskets.

Procedure: Prepare the pipes, insert the coupling, tighten the clamps to secure the joint.

Solvent Welding

Equipment: Solvent cement, applicator, reinforcement mesh.

Procedure: Clean and prepare the pipe ends, apply solvent cement, insert the pipe ends together, hold and cure the joint.