In this article:
Guides are provided as to the amount of solvent cement or cleaner
that is required to complete a pipefitting project based on pipe diameters and number of joints.
The guides in this article cover the following products:
The quantities specified in these charts are to be understood as practice-orientated maximum values. In principle the quantities depend on gap dimensions, temperatures and working technique. These figures assume the preparations have been made correctly and best practices will have been followed.
Tangit PVC-U Cement
This chart shows the amount of joints that is likely to be made per tin of Tangit PVC-U Solvent Cement for different diameters of pipe.
| Pipe Diameter | Number of joints per 250g tin | Number of joints per 500g Tin |
|---|---|---|
| 16mm | 62 | 125 |
| 20mm | 50 | 100 |
| 25mm | 41 | 83 |
| 32mm | 31 | 62 |
| 40mm | 22 | 45 |
| 50mm | 18 | 36 |
| 63mm | 14 | 29 |
| 75mm | 11 | 22 |
| 90mm | 6 | 12 |
| 110mm | 3 | 6 |
| 140mm | 1.75 | 3.5 |
| 160mm | 1.25 | 2.5 |
| 200mm | 1 | 2 |
| 225mm | 0.8 | 1.75 |
| 250mm | 0.75 | 1.5 |
| 280mm | 0.625 | 1.25 |
| 315mm | 0.5 | 1 |
| 355mm | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 400mm | 0.3 | 0.6 |
PVC-U/C & ABS Cleaner
This chart shows the maximum number of joints of different diameters of pipe that can be expected to be made per tin of Tangit cleaner.
| Pipe Diameter | Cleaner needed to make 100 joints | Number of joints per 1 Litre Tin |
|---|---|---|
| 16mm | 0.2L | 500 |
| 20mm | 0.3L | 333 |
| 25mm | 0.4L | 250 |
| 32mm | 0.5L | 200 |
| 40mm | 0.7L | 143 |
| 50mm | 0.9L | 111 |
| 63mm | 1.1L | 91 |
| 75mm | 1.3L | 77 |
| 90mm | 1.4L | 71 |
| 110 mm | 1.7L | 59 |
| 140 mm | 2.1L | 48 |
| 160mm | 2.5L | 40 |
| 200mm | 3.5L | 29 |
| 225mm | 4.5L | 22 |
| 250mm | 5.5L | 18 |
| 280mm | 6.5L | 15 |
| 315mm | 10.2L | 10 |
| 355mm | 14.0L | 7 |
| 400mm | 18.0L | 5 |
Tangit Dytex Cement
This chart shows the amount of joints that is likely to be made per tin of Tangit Dytex Solvent Cement for different diameters of pipe.
| Pipe Diameter | 500g Tins needed to make 100 joints | Number of joints per 500g Tin |
|---|---|---|
| 16mm | 0.5 | 200 |
| 20mm | 0.6 | 166 |
| 25mm | 0.8 | 125 |
| 32mm | 1 | 100 |
| 40mm | 1.4 | 71 |
| 50mm | 1.8 | 55 |
| 63mm | 2.2 | 45 |
| 75mm | 3.0 | 33 |
| 90mm | 4.4 | 23 |
| 110mm | 5.9 | 17 |
| 140mm | 9.1 | 11 |
Summary:
• Different solvent cements have different purposes - Check suitability for pipe materials
• Different solvent cements have different properties - Check amounts required and correct procedures.
• Check your solvent cement meets your pressure or media requirements, you can always give us a quick call if unsure.
All information provided in this article is intended as a preliminary guide only. This article does not constitute actual advice and
Pipe Warehouse UK is not responsible for any issues arising from the use or reliance on the information contained in this article.