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CATEGORY 1 PLASTIC PIPE CEMENTS AND PRIMERS
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SET UP/CURING TIMES
The set up/cure time is dependent on several factors. The pipe size, socket fit, ambient temperature, relative humidity, solvent
cement used and the system operating pressure should all be considered when determining set up/cure times.
Average Joint Cure Times
for PVC/CPVC Solvent Cements
Joint cure time is the time required before pressure testing
the system. In damp or humid weather allow 50% additional
cure time.
Contact Oatey Technical Services for cure times for pipe larger
than 8" diameter.
This data is applicable only for new piping installations and
not recommended for repair or cut-ins on hot and cold
water distribution systems. Please contact Oatey Technical
Service for recommendations on Cure Times
for such applications.
DO NOT test PVC and CPVC piping systems with
compressed air or gas.
Notes: Cure schedule is the time required before
pressure testing the system
- This chart can be used as a guideline to determine
joint cure
- Cure times stated are for conditions with relative
humidity of 60% or less
- In damp or humid weather allow 50% additional
cure time
PVC & ABS
Temperature during assembly and cure period
Pipe Diameter
60° – 100°F
16° – 38°C
40° – 60°F
4° – 16°C
20° – 40°F
-7° – 4°C
0° – 20°F
-18° – -7°C
1/2" to 1-1/4"
13 to 32mm
2 min 5 min 8 min 10 min
1-1/2" to 3"
40 to 80mm
5 min 10 min 12 min 15 min
4" to 5"
100 to 125mm
15 min 30 min 60 min 2 hrs
6" to 8"
150 to 200mm
30 min 90 min 3 hrs 6 hrs
Average Number of Joints
Per Quart of Solvent Cement
Pipe Diameter ½"
¾" 1" 1-¼" 1-½" 2"
3" 4" 6" 8"
Number Of Joints 325 250 150 125 90 70 50 30 10 8
These figures are estimates based on laboratory testing. Conditions in the
field may vary.
PVC & ABS
Temperature during assembly and cure period
Pipe Diameter
60° – 100°F
16° – 38°C
40° – 60°F
4° – 16°C
20° – 40°F
-7° – 4°C
0° – 20°F
-18° – -7°C
1/2" to 1-1/4"
13 to 32mm
Up to 180
psi
15 min 20 min 30 min
Please
contact
Oatey
Technical
Services for
cure time
information
180 psi + 4 hrs 8 hrs 36 hrs
1-1/2" to 3"
40 to 80mm
Up to 180
psi
30 min 45 min 60 min
180 psi + 8 hrs 16 hrs 72 hrs
4" to 5"
100 to 125mm
Up to 180
psi
2 hrs 4 hrs 36 hrs
180 psi + 12 hrs 24 hrs 4 days
6" to 8"
150 to 200mm
Up to 180
psi
8 hrs 16 hrs 3 days
180 psi + 24 hrs 48 hrs 9 days
CPVC
Temperature during assembly and cure period
Pipe Diameter
60° – 100°F
16° – 38°C
40° – 60°F
4° – 16°C
20° – 40°F
-7° – 4°C
0° – 20°F
-18° – -7°C
1/2" to 1-1/4"
13 to 32mm
Up to 180
psi
1 hr 2 hrs
Please contact
Oatey Technical
Services for cure
time information
180 psi + 6 hrs 12 hrs
1-1/2" to 3"
40 to 80mm
Up to 180
psi
2 hrs 4 hrs
180 psi + 12 hrs 24 hrs
4" to 5"
100 to 125mm
Up to 180
psi
6 hrs 12 hrs
180 psi + 18 hrs 36 hrs
6" to 8"
150 to 200mm
Up to 180
psi
8 hrs 16 hrs
180 psi + 24 hrs 48 hrs
Average Handling/Set Up Times
for PVC/CPVC Solvent Cements
Handling/Set Up Time is the time required prior to
handling the joint. In damp or humid weather, allow 50%
additional time.
These figures should only be used as a general guide.
Conditions in the field may vary.
Contact Oatey Technical Services for set up times for pipe larger
than 8" diameter.