Spears 897-030c Cpvc Sch 80 Union Socket 3 Inch

Product Description

The SPEARS 897-030c is a 3-inch CPVC Schedule 80 union fitting with a socket by socket connection configuration. Designed for full-port, pressure-rated piping systems, this union allows technicians to disconnect and reconnect sections of pipe without cutting. CPVC Schedule 80 construction provides heavier wall thickness than Schedule 40, making it suitable for elevated pressure and temperature applications. Plumbers and pipefitters install this fitting in industrial process lines, hot and cold water distribution systems, and chemical handling installations where solvent-weld socket connections are standard practice.

This union is appropriate for residential and commercial plumbing systems as well as light industrial applications where CPVC piping is specified. The socket by socket end configuration accepts standard 3-inch CPVC pipe on both sides, joined with CPVC solvent cement. It is commonly installed at equipment connections, pump flanges, and service points where periodic disconnection is required for maintenance or component replacement.

Key Features

• Schedule 80 CPVC construction provides heavier wall thickness for higher pressure ratings compared to Schedule 40
• Socket by socket end connections accept standard 3-inch CPVC pipe with solvent cement bonding
• Union design allows in-line disconnection without cutting pipe, simplifying equipment service and replacement
• 3-inch fitting size suits main distribution lines and equipment supply connections
• CPVC material resists corrosion and is rated for hot water and many chemical fluid applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for Schedule 80 CPVC piping systems using 3-inch socket-end pipe and fittings.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with applicable local plumbing codes and ASTM standards for CPVC solvent cementing. Shut off and fully depressurize the system before disassembling or installing any union fitting. Use only CPVC-rated solvent cement and primer on socket connections and allow full cure time before returning the system to service. Do not overtighten the union nut, as CPVC is susceptible to stress cracking from excessive mechanical force.

Technical Specifications

• Fitting Material: CPVC
• Fitting Size: 3 inches
• Schedule/Class: Schedule 80
• Connection Type: Socket x Socket
• Weight: 2.50 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: SPEARS
• Manufacturer Part Number: 897-030c