Ipex 59460 Cpvc Sch 80 Socket Coupling 3/4 X 1/2 Inch

Product Description

The IPEX 59460 is a reducing socket coupling manufactured from Xirtec CPVC and rated to Schedule 80 pressure standards. It connects a 3/4-inch socket to a 1/2-inch socket, making it a direct-transition fitting for downsizing pipe runs without additional adapters. Designed for chemical process piping and industrial fluid handling, this coupling is built to withstand a maximum service temperature of 200 degrees F under pressure, with a design stress rating of 2,000 psi at 73 degrees F. Plumbers and pipefitters working in industrial, commercial, or treatment-plant environments install this fitting using solvent-cement joining per standard CPVC procedures.

This coupling is suited for process piping systems handling acids, alcohols, salts, and halogens where metal fittings are susceptible to corrosion or pitting. Its CPVC construction makes it a practical alternative to stainless steel, carbon steel, and exotic alloy fittings in demanding chemical environments. Typical applications include chemical feed lines, water treatment systems, industrial process loops, and corrosive-fluid distribution in both above-ground and enclosed piping layouts. The Xirtec CPVC material is part of a full Pipe, Valves and Fittings system engineered and manufactured to IPEX dimensional and performance standards.

Key Features

• Schedule 80 CPVC construction rated to 2,000 psi design stress at 73 degrees F
• Maximum service temperature of 200 degrees F under pressure, with occasional exposure tolerance up to 212 degrees F
• Reducing socket configuration: 3/4 inch socket inlet to 1/2 inch socket outlet
• Immune to rust, pitting, scaling, and interior or exterior corrosion
• Resistant to photodegradation and oxidation for extended service life
• Compatible with a broad range of acids, alcohols, salts, and halogens

Compatibility

Designed for use within CPVC Schedule 80 socket-type process piping systems, including the IPEX Xirtec CPVC Pipe, Valves and Fittings product line. Suitable for solvent-cement joining with standard CPVC Schedule 80 pipe and fittings following applicable codes.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or qualified pipefitter familiar with CPVC solvent-cement procedures. Shut off all flow and depressurize the line before cutting or joining. Use only CPVC-rated solvent cement and primer; do not substitute PVC cement, as it is not rated for CPVC material. Reference ASTM D2846 and applicable local plumbing or process-piping codes when selecting cement and verifying pressure ratings for the installed temperature range.

Technical Specifications

• Material: CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) - Xirtec CPVC
• Schedule: Schedule 80
• Connection Type: Socket x Socket (Reducing)
• Inlet Size: 3/4 inches
• Outlet Size: 1/2 inches
• Maximum Service Temperature: 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) under pressure
• Short-Term Temperature Exposure: 212 degrees F (100 degrees C)
• Design Stress: 2,000 psi at 73 degrees F (23 degrees C)

Standard Information

• Brand: IPEX
• Manufacturer Part Number: 59460