PVC Pressure End Cap (Cat 6)
Description:
The PVC Pressure End Cap (Cat 6) is designed to securely cap off the end of a pressure PVC pipeline. It provides a strong, watertight seal by fitting over the pipe and is joined using solvent cement joints (SCJ).
Manufactured from high-quality PVC-U (unplasticised polyvinyl chloride), this fitting offers excellent strength, durability, and chemical resistance, making it a reliable choice for both above-ground and underground installations.
Key Features:
- Seals the end of PVC pressure pipework
- Fits over the pipe for a secure joint
- Manufactured from durable PVC-U
- Corrosion, chemical, and UV resistant
- White or off-white finish
- Easy installation with solvent cement jointing
- Available in a wide range of sizes (12mm–100mm, larger on request)
Applications:
- Potable water supply
- Pumped sewerage and effluent pipelines
- Irrigation and turf watering
- Slurry transport
- Pressure sewerage systems
- Recycled water systems
- Gas distribution (with special yellow pipe)
Specifications:
- Material: PVC-U (rigid)
- Type: End Cap (Cat 6)
- Jointing Method: Solvent Cement Joint (SCJ)
- Pressure Rating: PN18 (1800 kPa)
- Pipe Compatibility: PN4.5–PN18 pressure-rated pipes
- Temperature Range: 0°C to 50°C (special consideration required outside this range)
- Standards:
- AS/NZS 1477 – PVC pipes and fittings for pressure applications
- AS/NZS 4020 – Products in contact with drinking water
- Compliance: WaterMark certified
- Cure Time: 24 hours before pressurisation
Performance Notes:
- Not typically used in domestic housing
- Suitable for both above-ground and underground applications
- Provides a strong, permanent closure to pressurised PVC pipelines
Variants (Sizes):
- PPF080 — 12mm
- PPF081 — 20mm
- PPF082 — 25mm
- PPF083 — 32mm
- PPF084 — 40mm
- PPF085 — 50mm
- PPF086 — 65mm
- PPF087 — 80mm
- PPF088 — 100mm
