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Series 728 Socket Reducer with Female NPT Submittal

Socket Fusion Female Threaded Transitions

Poly-Cam’s HDPE socket fusion female threaded transition fitting is a machined barbed transition fitting which is hydraulically compressed into the polyethylene socket fusion coupling. A stainless steel compression ring is installed to increase the pullout resistance.

  • Sizes range from 0.5” to 2” NPT.
  • All National Pipe Threads are made to ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 – 2013. 

System Performance

The transition fitting is designed to handle the pressure rating of the HDPE pipe with a 2:1 safety factor at 73.40 degrees Fahrenheit with a minimum 50-year design life.

Quality Assurance

The transition fitting shall be manufactured by Poly-Cam, Inc.  Poly-Cam, Inc. shall provide quality assurance with regards to proper installation, compatibility, performance, and acceptance.  The transition joint meets or exceeds the requirements of:

  • ASTM 1598 and ASTM 1599
  • All Fittings meet ARRA requirements.

Installation

HDPE socket end:  Install transition fitting in accordance to ASTM F2620: Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings.

Threaded Fitting:  When installing the transition fitting:

  • Always use pipe joint sealant or Teflon tape.
  • Always use strap wrenches.
  • Do not use a pipe wrench.  
  • Always use 2 wrenches when connecting.
  • Over tightening may cause ovality or damage.
  • Always pressure test for leaks before backfilling. 
  • Backfill and compact carefully around transition and service line to prevent ground shifts which could damage the valve and/or transition fitting.   

Material

Threaded Fitting:

  • Manufactured of Type 304 Stainless Steel, Type 316 Stainless Steel (ASTM A249 or ASTM A269), or C954 grade Aluminum Bronze (lead-free material).

High-Density Polyethylene: HDPE pipe

  • Meets ASTM D-3350 with minimum cell classification values of 345464C (PE 3408), PE445574C (PE 4710)
  • Meets ASTM F714. 
  • Density shall be no less than 0.955 g/cm as referenced in ASTM D1505
  • Melt index no greater than 0.15 g/10 minutes when tested per ASTM D 1238 
  • Tensile Strength at Yield –tensile shall be 3,200 psi to less than 3,500 psi as referenced in ASTM D638
  • ESCR-Environmental Stress Crack Resistance shall be over 5,000 hours with zero failures when tested per ASTM D 1693-Condition C
  • All pipe meets ASTM 3035. 
  • All certifications will be submitted upon request.

Warranty

The warranty period is one year after the date of substantial completion of installation.