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IPEX - Model Clearguard -High Pressure Clear PVC Pipe
IPEX Clear-GuardTM Clear PVC pipe provides a cost-effective multipurpose solution for many different piping applications. The benefits of rigid Xirtec PVC piping are well documented including light weight, flexibility, durability and exceptional corrosion resistance. These benefits with the addition of clarity, are now available in our Clear-Guard Clear PVC pipe product. Our clarity provides 360° visibility for several applications including dual-containment, clean room and site glass applications. With IPEX’s new high pressure clear PVC pipe you can specify Schedule 40 clear pipe for applications where previously only Schedule 80 clear pipe would suffice. Our high pressure formulation, with a long-term hydrostatic design basis of 3,150 psi allows for better clarity and more versatility for various applications.
- Sizes range from 1/2” to 8” Schedule 40 pipe
- Standard 10 foot lengths
- 20 foot lengths available by special order
- Certified to NSF-61
- 3,150 psi HDB – tested in accordance with ASTM D2837
- Pressure and Vacuum service
- Clear-Guard Dual-Containment Systems
- Dual-Containment for High Purity Tubing
- Leak Detection Systems
- Agricultural & Aquacultural Applications
- Chemical Processing/Blending
- Healthcare/Hospital Use
- Laboratory Applications
- Environmental Applications
- Sight Gauge Assemblies
- Displays/Exhibits
- Food & Beverage Processing
- and more
IPEX Clear-Guard Clear PVC pipe is produced from a rigid, virgin Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) compound with a Cell Classification of 15334 per ASTM D1784. This material also enables Clear-Guard Clear PVC piping to carry a maximum service temperature of 140°F when appropriate temperature/pressure de-rating factors are applied.
As with our Xirtec PVC piping system our pressure ratings are dependent on the pipe diameter and the operating temperature of the system. As temperatures increase,the pressure rating of the system decreases. Refer to the table for de-rating factors on our Clear-Guard pressure ratings.
This material is compatible with Xirtec PVC pipe, fittings and valves, and can be joined into existing PVC systems using the appropriate solvent cement joining process.
IPEX Clear-Guard Clear PVC pipe is easily joined by the solvent cementing process, providing a quick, strong, leaktight seal for pressure applications.
To maintain the system’s clarity, IPEX recommends the use of a clear, mediumbodied, fast-setting cement in conjunction with a clear primer for optimum joint integrity. As an added advantage due to the product’s transparency, joint integrity is readily identified during the solvent cement joining process.
Details on proper solvent cementing techniques are available and must be reviewed for proper assembly and joint integrity.