What is the average joint cure schedule for Weld-On PVC/CPVC solvent cements?
Average Joint Cure Schedule for Weld-On PVC-CPVC solvent cements Relative Humidity 60% or Less Cure Time Pipe Sizes ½” to 1 ¼” Cure Time Pipe Sizes 1 ½” to 2″ Cure Time Pipe Sizes 2 ½” to 8″ Cure Time Pipe Sizes 10″ to 15″ Cure Time Pipe Sizes 15″+ Temperature range during assembly and cure periods Up to 160psi Above 160 to 370 psi Up to 160psi Above 160 to 315 psi Up to 160psi Above 160 to 315 psi Up to 100psi Up to 100psi 60°- 100°F 15 min 60 hrs 30 min 12 hrs 1 1/2 hrs 24 hrs 48 hrs 72 hrs 40°- 60°F 20 min 12 hrs 45 min 24 hrs 4 hrs 48 hrs 96 hrs 6 days 0°- 40°F 30 min 48 hrs 1 hour 96 hrs 72 hrs 8 days 8 days 14 days NOTE: Joint cure schedule is the necessary time to allow before pressurizing system. In damp or humid weather allow 50% more cure time. (IPS Corporation 2/06 VPD) • How does PVC hold up when buried at great depths? According to the M. G. Spangler study, “flexible pipes may provide little inherent strength in comparison to rigid pipes, but when buried, have significant
