Midland Industries 897030 Sch 80 Pvc Union 3in Fxf Socket

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 897030 is a Schedule 80 PVC slip union designed for joining and disconnecting 3-inch plastic piping systems without cutting pipe. Both ends feature female socket connections that accept solvent-welded PVC pipe. Schedule 80 PVC construction provides greater wall thickness and pressure rating compared to Schedule 40 fittings, making this union suitable for higher-pressure liquid service in industrial, commercial, and process piping applications. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this fitting where a serviceable disconnect point is needed on plastic piping runs.

This union is used in residential and commercial plumbing, chemical process lines, irrigation systems, and pool or spa equipment plumbing where 3-inch Schedule 80 PVC pipe is specified. The slip union design allows the line to be broken and reassembled without disturbing adjacent piping, which is useful during equipment maintenance or replacement. Both connection ends are solvent-weld female socket type, conforming to standard Schedule 80 PVC slip fitting dimensions.

Key Features

• Schedule 80 PVC construction for increased wall thickness and higher pressure capacity compared to Schedule 40
• 3-inch female socket x 3-inch female socket configuration accepts standard solvent-weld PVC pipe
• Slip union design creates a serviceable disconnect point without cutting pipe
• Compatible with standard PVC solvent cement for a chemical-fused, leak-resistant joint
• Suitable for use in chemical, irrigation, pool, spa, and general industrial plumbing service

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for 3-inch Schedule 80 PVC piping systems using solvent-weld connections.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber or pipefitter in accordance with applicable plumbing codes, including IPC requirements for plastic piping. Shut off and depressurize the piping system completely before cutting into the line or disassembling the union. Use only PVC-rated primer and solvent cement appropriate for Schedule 80 fittings, and allow full cure time before repressurizing the system. Do not apply solvent cement to the union nut or threaded ring assembly.