General Information

Advantages of GF Harvel Typical Applications of

PVC and CPVC Products GF Harvel Piping Products
GF Harvel PVC and CPVC piping products can be found in
Consistency/Quality – developed, processed, and designed to
applications in the following industries where water, chemical
consistently meet and/or exceed industry standards for strength
and corrosive fluid production, transfer and mixing are utilized:
and durability
Chemical Process Industries: Chemical processing - Industrial
Chemically Resistant over a broad range of chemicals,
waste - Laboratory Semiconductor - Pulp & Paper - Electroplating -
concentrations and reagent mixtures
Electronics Metal Treating - Chlor-Alkali - Fertilizer - Color industries -
Strength – high tensile strength and well balanced physical Textile - Mining - Air Pollution Control - Photo Finishing - Printing
properties provides long-term pressure bearing capability for
Industrial Processing: Plant Water Distribution - Cooling Water -
aggressive fluid handling applications
Waste-Water - Process Water - Reclaim - Waste Treatment -
Corrosion Resistant – Immune to electrolytic, galvanic HVAC Pollution Control - Brine Production & Disposal
and vapor phase corrosion
Power Generation: Boiler Feed Water - Atomic Energy -
Clean, non-contaminating materials for use in potable water Fly Ash Slurries - Coal Mining - Gas Industry - Oil Refining
and other applications where contamination of fluids Cooling Water - Water and Waste Water Treatment
conveyed is critical
Food and Beverage: Potable Water - Bottled Water - Ultra Pure
Lightweight – minimizes labor, handling and jobsite mechanical Water - Food Processing - Meat Packing - Poultry Farming &
equipment; greatly reducing installation related costs Processing Distilled Water - Ice Production & Equipment

Simple Joining Methods – leak-free dependable joints via High Purity Applications: Semiconductor - Pharmaceutical
solvent cement joining minimizes equipment requirements and Biotechnology - Chemical Manufacturing - Health Care -
reduces installation costs Universities - Clean Room Applications - Wet Bench Construction -
Ultrapure Water
Rigid – requires fewer hangers and supports compared to other
plastic pipe materials Water and Waste Water: Water Treatment - Waste Water
Treatment - Reclaim Aeration - Desalination - Detention &
Smooth Surfaces – reduce friction loss and provide good Collection - Water Resource Conservation - Ground Remediation -
abrasion resistance Well Casing & Well Monitoring
Low Thermal Conductivity – provides good insulation qualities Aquaculture: Life Support Systems - Public Aquariums -
with low heat transfer; less energy use overtime Fish Hatcheries - Lobster Ponds - Fish Ladders - Fish Farming etc.
Good electrical insulation values Recreational: Water Parks - Theme Parks - Fountains -
Ease of Fabrication – can be easily machined, heat formed, Water Features - Swimming Pools
welded, and subjected to a variety of other joining and Agricultural/Irrigation: Commercial Irrigation - Golf Courses -
fabrication techniques Farming - Genetic Engineering - Greenhouses
Safety – industry regulated for toxological compliance General Services: Hot and Cold Water Plumbing - Municipal
(NSF Std 61); exhibit good fire performance characteristics Water - Process Water - Commercial Roof Drain - Bridge Drain -
(will not independently support combustion) Industrial Parks - Shopping Centers - Surface Drainage -
Landfill Marine Applications - Drain Waste & Vent
Fire Protection: NFPA 13 Light Hazard, 13R & 13D -
Fire Sprinkler Systems found in Highrise Office Buildings - Hotels
Motels - Dormitories - Apartments - Nursing Homes - Hospitals -
Single Family Residences
Specialty Applications: Visual Leak Detection - Dual
Containment - Decorative Applications - Civil Defense - Naval
Military Applications - Fire Resistive Construction

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GF Harvel
PVC and CPVC Materials
PVC CPVC
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is an amorphous thermoplastic material Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) is created by subjecting
that can be formulated or “compounded” to target a specific applica- PVC resin to a post chlorination reaction that results in additional
tion. Minor ingredients must be blended with PVC resin to create a chlorine atoms on the base molecule. This results in an
PVC compound that is processable into a finished product. The amorphous thermoplastic material similar to PVC with added
physical properties of PVC can be altered considerably to provide advantages: a higher heat distortion temperature and improved
desirable properties by compounding techniques. Additives such as fire performance properties at relatively low cost compared to
impact modifiers, stabilizers, lubricants, processing aids, pigments alternate materials. As with PVC, the physical properties of CPVC
and other ingredients can be modified to obtain desirable properties. can be altered considerably to provide desirable properties by
As such, PVC is available in a wide range of products from flexible compounding techniques. Due to its higher heat distortion
tubing, film packaging materials, and vinyl siding, through various temperature, GF Harvel CPVC can be used in piping applications
blends that can be used to produce rigid PVC pressure piping. at temperatures up to 60°F higher than PVC piping, having a
maximum service temperature for pressure applications of 200°F.
Georg Fischer Harvel LLC blends its own PVC compounds that are GF Harvel CPVC provides an economic solution for piping utilized
optimized specifically for GF Harvel’s quality line of rigid PVC in process piping, hot water and similar service applications where
piping products. GF Harvel utilizes several different PVC com- operating conditions exceed the recommended temperature
pounds formulated specifically for the production of different PVC limits of PVC. This greatly expands the application range for
product lines. This ensures tight control over consistency and qual- thermoplastic pipe, providing an economical solution for piping
ity in the end product, which has been optimized for chemical used in elevated temperature service.
resistance and pressure bearing capability. GF Harvel PVC materi-
als are listed by NSF International to NSF STD 61, toxicology, as GF Harvel utilizes several different CPVC compounds formulated
being safe for use in potable water applications. ASTM Standard specifically for the production of different CPVC end products.
D1784, Standard Specification for rigid polyvinyl Chloride) (PVC) Refer to Physical Properties section, Chemical Resistance Data,
compounds and chlorinated (polyvinyl Chloride) (CPVC) com- and Industry Standards & Test Methods section for additional
pounds calls out minimum physical property requirements of com- information. GF Harvel utilizes CPVC materials listed by NSF
pounds that are used in the production of PVC pipe and fittings. International to NSF STD 61, toxicology, as being safe for use in
This standard classifies the physical properties through a “Cell potable water applications. The Cell Classification call out for
Classification” system that calls out base resin, minimum impact most CPVC piping materials per ASTM D1784 is as follows:
strength, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, heat deflection
temperature under load, and flammability when tested per applica- CPVC Cell Classification 23447 = CPVC Type IV, Grade I =
ble ASTM standards. Unplasticized or rigid PVC compound used for Rigid (unplasticized) CPVC = CPVC
the manufacture of pipe and fittings, has a Cell Classification of GF Harvel CPVC Product Line
12454 per ASTM D1784, and is also known as Type I Grade I PVC
or PVC 1120. Refer to Physical Properties section, Chemical Schedule 40 & Schedule 80 CPVC Pressure Pipe
Resistance Data, and Industry Standards & Test Methods section for CPVC Duct
additional information. CPVC Machining Shapes (solid bar, hollow bar, angle and
other machine stock)
PVC Cell Classification 12454 = PVC Type I, Grade I = GF Harvel HydroKing® and GF Harvel FlowGuard Gold®
Rigid (unplasticized) PVC = PVC 1120 = H707 PVC CTS CPVC Hot and Cold Water Plumbing Pipe
(GF Harvel tradename) GF Harvel CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe
GF Harvel FlameTech™
GF Harvel PVC Product Line
Although PVC and CPVC are similar in nature they are not the
Schedule 40, Schedule 80 & Schedule 120 PVC Pressure Pipe
same. Care should be used when investigating chemical resistance,
SDR Series Pressure Pipe (SDR 13.5, SDR 21, SDR 26 & SDR41)
joining/fabrication techniques, and service applications. GF Harvel utilizes
GF Harvel Clear™ PVC Schedule 40 & Schedule 80 Pipe
several different PVC and CPVC compounds for the production of differ-
PVC Duct
ent product lines. Different compounds may exhibit slight variations in
PVC Machining Shapes (solid bar, hollow bar, angle
actual physical properties and resultant cell classifications as compared to
and other machine stock)
those stated. Contact GF Harvel Tech Services for additional information if
GF Harvel LXT® Ultra-Pure Water Piping
necessary.
EnviroKing™UV Clear Piping
Custom Dimensions and Colors

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Dimensions & Pressure Ratings

Dimensions & Schedule 120 Dimensions

Nom. Pipe Average Min. Nom. Max.
Pressure Ratings Size (in.)
1/2
O.D.
0.840
I.D.
0.480
Wall
0.170
Wt./Ft. W.P. PSI*
0.236 1010
3/4 1.050 0.690 0.170 0.311 770
1 1.315 0.891 0.200 0.464 720
PVC Pipe 1-1/4 1.660 1.204 0.215 0.649 600
1-1/2 1.900 1.423 0.225 0.787 540
2 2.375 1.845 0.250 1.111 470
Schedule 40 Dimensions 2-1/2 2.875 2.239 0.300 1.615 470
3 3.500 2.758 0.350 2.306 440
Nom. Pipe Average Min. Nom. Max. 4 4.500 3.574 0.437 3.713 430
Size (in.) O.D. I.D. Wall Wt./Ft. W.P. PSI* 6 6.625 5.434 0.562 7.132 370
1/8 0.405 0.249 0.068 0.051 810 8 8.625 7.189 0.718 11.277 380
1/4 0.540 0.344 0.088 0.086 780
3/8 0.675 0.473 0.091 0.115 620 SDR 13.5 - Max W.P. 315 PSI*(all sizes)
1/2 0.840 0.602 0.109 0.170 600 Nom. Pipe Average Min. Nom.
3/4 1.050 0.804 0.113 0.226 480
Size (in.) O.D. I.D. Wall Wt./Ft.
1 1.315 1.029 0.133 0.333 450
1-1/4 1.660 1.360 0.140 0.450 370 1/2 0.840 0.696 0.062 0.110
1-1/2 1.900 1.590 0.145 0.537 330
2 2.375 2.047 0.154 0.720 280 SDR 21 - Max W.P. 200 PSI*(all sizes)
2-1/2 2.875 2.445 0.203 1.136 300 Nom. Pipe Average Min. Nom.
3 3.500 3.042 0.216 1.488 260
Size (in.) O.D. I.D. Wall Wt./Ft.
3-1/2 4.000 3.521 0.226 1.789 240
4 4.500 3.998 0.237 2.118 220 3/4 1.050 0.910 0.060 0.136
5 5.563 5.016 0.258 2.874 190 1 1.315 1.169 0.063 0.180
6 6.625 6.031 0.280 3.733 180 1-1/4 1.660 1.482 0.079 0.278
8 8.625 7.942 0.322 5.619 160 1-1/2 1.900 1.700 0.090 0.358
10 10.750 9.976 0.365 7.966 140 2 2.375 2.129 0.113 0.550
12 12.750 11.889 0.406 10.534 130 2-1/2 2.875 2.581 0.137 0.797
14 14.000 13.073 0.437 12.462 130 3 3.500 3.146 0.167 1.168
16 16.000 14.940 0.500 16.286 130 3-1/2 4.000 3.597 0.190 1.520
18 18.000 16.809 0.562 20.587 130 4 4.500 4.046 0.214 1.927
20 20.000 18.743 0.593 24.183 120 5 5.563 5.001 0.265 2.948
24 24.000 22.544 0.687 33.652 120 6 6.625 5.955 0.316 4.185
8 8.625 7.756 0.410 7.069
Schedule 80 Dimensions SDR 26 - Max W.P. 160 PSI*(all sizes)
Nom. Pipe Average Min. Nom. Max. Nom. Pipe Average Min. Nom.
Size (in.) O.D. I.D. Wall Wt./Ft. W.P. PSI* Size (in.) O.D. I.D. Wall Wt./Ft.
1/8 0.405 0.195 0.095 0.063 1,230 1 1.315 1.175 0.060 0.173
1/4 0.540 0.282 0.119 0.105 1,130 1-1/4 1.660 1.512 0.064 0.233
3/8 0.675 0.403 0.126 0.146 920 1-1/2 1.900 1.734 0.073 0.300
1/2 0.840 0.526 0.147 0.213 850 2 2.375 2.173 0.091 0.456
3/4 1.050 0.722 0.154 0.289 690 2-1/2 2.875 2.635 0.110 0.657
1 1.315 0.936 0.179 0.424 630 3 3.500 3.210 0.135 0.966
1-1/4 1.660 1.255 0.191 0.586 520 3-1/2 4.000 3.672 0.154 1.250
1-1/2 1.900 1.476 0.200 0.711 470 4 4.500 4.134 0.173 1.569
2 2.375 1.913 0.218 0.984 400 5 5.563 5.108 0.214 2.411
2-1/2 2.875 2.290 0.276 1.500 420 6 6.625 6.084 0.255 3.414
3 3.500 2.864 0.300 2.010 370 8 8.625 7.921 0.332 5.784
3-1/2 4.000 3.326 0.318 2.452 350 10 10.750 9.874 0.413 8.971
4 4.500 3.786 0.337 2.938 320 12 12.750 11.711 0.490 12.620
5 5.563 4.768 0.375 4.078 290 14 14.000 12.860 0.538 15.205
6 6.625 5.709 0.432 5.610 280 16 16.000 14.696 0.615 19.877
8 8.625 7.565 0.500 8.522 250 18 18.000 16.533 0.692 25.156
10 10.750 9.493 0.593 12.635 230 20 20.000 18.370 0.769 31.057
12 12.750 11.294 0.687 17.384 230 24 24.000 22.043 0.923 44.744
14 14.000 12.410 0.750 20.852 220
16 16.000 14.213 0.843 26.810 220 SDR 41 - Max W.P. 100 PSI*(all sizes)
18 18.000 16.014 0.937 33.544 220 Nom. Pipe Average Min. Nom.
20 20.000 17.814 1.031 41.047 220
Size (in.) O.D. I.D. Wall Wt./Ft.
24 24.000 21.418 1.218 58.233 210
18 18.000 17.061 0.439 16.348
20 20.000 18.956 0.488 20.196
24 24.000 22.748 0.585 29.064
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Dimensions & Pressure Ratings

CPVC Pipe
Schedule 40 Dimensions Schedule 80 Dimensions
Nom. Pipe Average Min. Nom. Max. Nom. Pipe Average Min. Nom. Max.
Size (in.) O.D. I.D. Wall Wt./Ft. W.P. PSI* Size (in.) O.D. I.D. Wall Wt./Ft. W.P. PSI*
1/4 0.540 0.344 0.088 0.096 780 1/4 0.540 0.282 0.119 0.117 1,130
3/8 0.675 0.473 0.091 0.128 620 3/8 0.675 0.403 0.126 0.162 920
1/2 0.840 0.602 0.109 0.190 600 1/2 0.840 0.526 0.147 0.238 850
3/4 1.050 0.804 0.113 0.253 480 3/4 1.050 0.722 0.154 0.322 690
1 1.315 1.029 0.133 0.371 450 1 1.315 0.936 0.179 0.473 630
1-1/4 1.660 1.360 0.140 0.502 370 1-1/4 1.660 1.255 0.191 0.654 520
1-1/2 1.900 1.590 0.145 0.599 330 1-1/2 1.900 1.476 0.200 0.793 470
2 2.375 2.047 0.154 0.803 280 2 2.375 1.913 0.218 1.097 400
2-1/2 2.875 2.445 0.203 1.267 300 2-1/2 2.875 2.290 0.276 1.674 420
3 3.500 3.042 0.216 1.660 260 3 3.500 2.864 0.300 2.242 370
3-1/2 4.000 3.521 0.226 1.996 240 3-1/2 4.000 3.326 0.318 2.735 350
4 4.500 3.998 0.237 2.363 220 4 4.500 3.786 0.337 3.277 320
5 5.563 5.016 0.258 2.874 190 5 5.563 4.768 0.375 4.078 290
6 6.625 6.031 0.280 4.164 180 6 6.625 5.709 0.432 6.258 280
8 8.625 7.942 0.322 6.268 160 8 8.625 7.565 0.500 9.506 250
10 10.750 9.976 0.365 8.886 140 10 10.750 9.493 0.593 14.095 230
12 12.750 11.889 0.406 11.751 130 12 12.750 11.294 0.687 19.392 230
14 14.000 13.073 0.437 13.916 130 14 14.000 12.410 0.750 23.261 220
16 16.000 14.940 0.500 18.167 130 16 16.000 14.213 0.843 29.891 220
18 18.000 16.809 0.562 22.965 130 18 18.000 16.014 0.937 37.419 220
20 20.000 18.743 0.593 29.976 120 20 20.000 17.814 1.031 45.879 220
24 24.00 22.544 0.687 37.539 120 24 24.000 21.418 1.218 64.959 210
*Pressure ratings are for water, non-shock, @73°F. Threaded Refer to chemical resistance and installation data. All PVC piping is produced
pipe requires a 50% reduction in the pressure ratings stated for plain-end pipe from NSF approved compounds conforming to ASTM D1784 and is NSF listed
@ 73°F. Threading recommended for Schedule 80 or heavier walls only. for potable water use.
Maximum service temperature for PVC is 140°F. Maximum service tempera- ASTM Standard D1784 Material equivalents:
ture for CPVC is 200°F. The pressure rating of the pipe must be derated Cell classification 12454 = PVC Type 1 Grade 1 = PVC1120
when working at elevated temperatures. Cell classification 23447 = CPVC Type IV Grade 1 = CPVC4120
Chemical resistance data should be referenced for proper material Schedule 40, 80 & 120 PVC pipe is manufactured in strict compliance
selection and possible de-rating when working with fluids other than water. with ASTM D1785. Schedule 40 & 80 CPVC pipe is manufactured in
strict compliance with ASTM F441.

Temperature De-rating Chemical resistance data should be referenced for proper material
selection and possible pressure de-rating when working with fluids
The pressure ratings given are for water, non-shock, @ 73°F. The other than water. Refer to GF Harvel’s chemical resistance guide for
following temperature de-rating factors are to be applied to the additional information.
working pressure ratings (W.P.) listed when operating at elevated
temperatures. PVC Pipe CPVC Pipe
Operating De-Rating Operating De-Rating
Multiply the working pressure rating of the selected pipe at Temp (°F) Factor Temp (°F) Factor
73°F, by the appropriate de-rating factor to determine the
73 1.00 73-80 1.00
maximum working pressure rating of the pipe at the elevated 80 0.88 90 0.91
temperature chosen. 90 0.75 100 0.82
Solvent-cemented joints should be utilized when working at or 100 0.62 110 0.72
110 0.51 120 0.65
near maximum temperatures of the material selected. GF Harvel
120 0.40 130 0.57
Plastics does not recommend the use of standard threaded connec- 130 0.31 140 0.50
tions at temperatures above 110°F for PVC or at temperatures 140 0.22 150 0.42
above 150°F for CPVC; use specialty reinforced adapters, flanged EX: 10" PVC SCHEDULE 80 @ 120°F = ? 160 0.40
joints, unions or roll grooved couplings where disassembly is nec- 230 psi x 0.40 = 92 psi max. @ 120°F 170 0.29
essary at elevated temperatures. 180 0.25
200 0.20
Threading of Schedule 40 pipe (PVC or CPVC) is not a recommended EX: 10" CPVC SCHEDULE 80 @ 120°F = ?
practice due to insufficient wall thickness. Thread only Schedule 80 230 psi x 0.65 = 149.5 psi max. @ 120°F
or heavier walls. Threading requires a 50% reduction in pressure
rating stated for plain end pipe @73°F.

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