Weldon

Cements for Industrial Environments Industrial environments are very demanding, particularly with respect to the life expectancy of the systems’ connections. Industrial systems can be defined as follows:

• Process systems

Closed, pressurized systems composed of pipes, valves, fittings (PVFs), pump(s) and storage tanks

• Drainage systems

Gravity fed piping systems for the evacuation of spent process media The need to withstand the following mechanical, thermal and chemical stresses in PVC and CPVC plastic piping systems necessitates greater joint strength than is possible with non-industrial cements:

Mechanical stresses –

Vibration, water hammer, bending load, etc.

Thermal stresses –

Temperature variation, hot or chilled media causing expansion and contraction of joints.

Every degree higher in temperature results in decreased hoop strength (ability to hold pressure) of the piping systems.

Chemical stresses –

Loss of tensile strength due to the interaction with the polymer of corrosive chemicals circulating through piping systems.

Industrial systems utilize expensive, high-performing components. Achieving a high performing, fail safe bond using the right solvent cement and primer is the only way to guarantee the integrity of the system, ensuring that the joint has the same life expectancy, pressure rating and safety factor as the piping components being installed. Choosing and expertly applying the right industrial solvent cement and primer is critical to the long-term performance of an industrial piping system. The best industrial grade cements produced by Weld-On® are specially formulated to withstand the stresses detailed above. These cements are unique and proprietary technical solutions. They contain large amounts of the most effective solvents and the highest quality resins. Some are new earth friendly, patented formulations based on revolutionary technology developed by Weld-On. Any and all of these cements when used in conjunction with Weld-On’s industrial primers produce the strongest fusion-bond in the contact area between pipe and fitting.

This results in:

• A longer lasting, higher performing, more reliable joint

• Assurance that the life expectancy of the solvent weld matches that of the pipe and fittings

• Connections offering the same safety factor of pipe and fittings

• Maintenance free operation

• Increased productivity

• Reduced down-time

• No need for post joining procedures (e.g. stick welding around the mouth of the fitting)