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Open Top Tanks: Fittings and Accessories

Open Top Tank Fittings and Accessories

Fittings and Accessories

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Installed and Loose Fittings, Welded Options Open Top Tanks, Welded Fittings 

Welded Fittings must be of the same resin as the tank on which they will be installed.  Fittings cannot be welded to XLPE tanks.

A. Full Coupling

B.  Flanged Coupling

C.  Half Nipple

D.  Half Coupling

E.  Flanged Coupling w/o side supports

 

Open Top Tanks, Installed Fittings, Welded (Sanitary options available)

 Size Code and Availability (x)
Fitting Mat'lB=Blk
N=Natl
Cat No-0025
1/4"
-0050
1/2"
-0075
3/4"
-0100
1"
-0125
1-1/4"
-0150
1-1/2"
-0200
2"
-0300
3"
-0400
4"
-0600
6"
A.  Full Couplings, Female ThreadsPEB87005--xxx--xxxx--
PPN89005--xxx--xx------
PVDFN87006--xxx--xx------
Specify installation with one end flush inside of tank, or half in/half out.  Coupling will be installed half in/half out unless otherwise specified.  For room temperature service only.  Specify nipples for service above 70°F/21°C and below 140°F/60°C.
B.  Flanged Couplings w/HDPE Flange (Avail. w/wo side supports)PEB93400--xxx--xxxxx
HDPE flanges are one-piece, all-plastic with 150 lbs ASA bolt pattern dimensions.
Spigot, Needle-Type w/Boss and Two Teflon® TFE O-ringsPP Spigot w/HDPE BossN96423------x------------
For HDPE tanks up to 100 gallons.  For larger tanks, use valves.  PP spigots are installed on threaded HDPE boss, which is spin-welded onto tank at factory.  Spigot has 1-1/8 - 12 straight female threads, 3/8 inch opening.  Accepts 5/8 inch I.D. tubing.  Boss fits only HDPE tanks.
C.  Half Nipples, Male ThreadsPEB93857--xxx--xxxx--
HDPE (FDA)N93859--xxx--xx------
PPN95857--xxx--xxx----
PVDFN93858--xxx--xx------
D.  Half Couplings, Female ThreadsPEB93840--xxx--xxxx--
PPN95840--xxx--xx------
PVDFN93841--xxx--xx------
For room temperature service only.  Specify nipples for above 70°F/21°C and below 140°F/60°C.

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Loose AccessoriesOpen Top Tanks, Loose Accessories

F.  Sight Gauge Assembly

G.  Close Nipple

H.  Female Ball Valve

I.  Tubing Adapter

J.  Spigot

 

Loose Fittings  

Open Top Tanks -- Loose Fittings, Mechanical

 Side Code and Availability (x)
FittingMat'lCat No-0025
1/4"
-0050
1/2"
-0075
3/4"
-0100
1"
-0125
1-1/4"
-0150
1-1/2"
-0200
2"
-0300
3"
-0400
4"
-0600
6"
F.  Sight-Gauge AssemblyPE/PVC96000
-0001
--x----------------
Consists of PVC valves, fittings and translucent PE tubing (5/8 inch I.D. x 3/4 inch O.D.).  Specify tubing length.
G.  Close Nipples

PVC

97103

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x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

--

PP

98103

--

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

--

H.  Ball Valves, Threaded

PVC

97003

--

x

x

x

x

x

x

--

--

--

PP

98003

--

x

x

x

x

x

x

--

--

--

Female pipe thread on both ends.  These valves must be supported.  Installed with 93857 nipples, 97001 or 98001 bulkhead fittings and 97103 or 98103 close nipples.
I.  Tubing Adapter (Insert-type), Male ThreadPVC97006--xxx--xx------
For Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics TYGON® tubing.  Complete with stainless steel hose clamp.
J.  SpigotPP97424----x--------------
With male 3/4 inch thread and neoprene seat gasket.  Can be easily field-installed with bulkhead fitting.  Requires 3/4 inch female National Pipe Thread (NPT) fitting for installation. 
For tubing:PVC3/8" ID to 9/16" ID (1/16 inch wall)
PVC9/16" to 5/8" I.D. (1/8 - 3/16 inch wall)
LDPE5/8" I.D. (1/16 inch wall)
Spigot, Needle-TypePP716421
-0010
x------------------
Replacement spigot for Cat No 96423.  Only fits on Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics-installed 1-1/8 x 12 inch straight threaded boss.  Accepts 5/8 inch I.D. tubing.
Quick-Action SpigotPP716422
-0010
x------------------
Only fits on Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics-installed 1-1/8 x 12 inch straight threaded boss.  Spigot accepts 5/8 inch I.D. tubing.  Adapter accepts 1/4 or 5/16 inch I.D. tubing.

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Bulkhead Fittings Open Top Tanks, Bulkhead Fittings 

K.  Bulkhead Fitting

L.  Viton® Gasket

 

 

Installed Fittings, Mechanical

Open Top Tanks -- Installed Fittings, Mechanical

 Side Code and Availability (x)
FittingMat'lCat No-0025
1/4"
-0050
1/2"
-0075
3/4"
-0100
1"
-0125
1-1/4"
-0150
1-1/2"
-0200
2"
-0300
3"
-0400
4"
-0600
6"
K.  Bulkhead FittingPVC
Installed
87001xxxxxxxxx--
 PP
Installed
88001xxxxxxxxx--
PVC
Loose
97001xxxxxxxxx--
PP
Loose
98001xxxxxxxxx--
Bulkhead fittings are supplied with one EPDM gasket.  All two-part fittings screw together through a hole cut in the tank.  Other gasket materials are available at added cost.
Flanged Adapter w/o Bulkhead FittingPVC93420------x--xxxx--
F.  Sight-Gauge AssemblyPE/PVCInstalled
76000
-0001
------x------------
Consists of PVC valves, fittings and translucent PE tubing (5/8 inch I.D. x 3/4 inch O.D.).  Installed close to top and bottom of tank unless otherwise specified.
L.  Gaskets for PP and PVC Bulkhead FittingsEPDM48080--xxxxxxx--
VITON™48090--xxxxxxx--
*Where an additional gasket is needed, or as a replacement for original gasket.
†1-1/2 inch gasket can be used on 97001-0125 and 98001-0125 bulkhead fittings.

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Bulkhead Fitting Installation 

Tank Diameter Minimums

Bulkhead Size (in)Min Tank I.D. (in)
1/27.25
3/410.00
111.75
1-1/416.25
1-1/216.25
225.75
342.50
490.00

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Installed Sanitary Ferrules 

The following accessories and factory-installed ferrules are available options for Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics sanitary tank products.  Use them to modify the tank for your specific application.  Specify fittings and placement locaiton when ordering tank.

 

Installed Sanitary Ferrules -- High-Density Polyethylene; Polypropylene; Polyvinylidene Fluoride

  • Customize the vessels to your specific processing needs using the ferrules
  • Accessories require 2" connections for installation

 

Installed Sanitary Ferrules -- HDPE

Cat. No. 2660-0075-0100-0150-0200-0300-0400-0600
Size, mm; in.19; 3/4 mini25; 1 tri/ladish38; 1-1/2 tri51; 2 tri76; 3 tri102; 4 tri152; 6 tri

 

Installed Sanitary Ferrules -- PP

Cat. No. 2661-0075-0100-0150-0200-0300-0400-0600
Size, mm; in.19; 3/4 mini25; 1 tri/ladish38; 1-1/2 tri51; 2 tri76; 3 tri102; 4 tri152; 6 tri

 

Installed Sanitary Ferrules -- PVDF

Cat. No. 2692-0075-0100-0150-0200-0300-0400
Size, mm; in.19; 3/4 mini25; 1 tri/ladish38; 1-1/2 tri51; 2 tri76; 3 tri102; 4 tri

4" and larger fittings may have placement restrictions.

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Sanitary Gaskets -- Platinum-Cured Silicone 

  • Autoclavable

 

Sanitary Gaskets -- Platinum-Cured Silicone

Cat. No. 2672-0075-0100-0150-0200-0300-0400-0600
Size, mm; in.19; 3/4 mini25; 1 tri/ladish38; 1-1/2 tri51; 2 tri76; 3 tri101; 4 tri152; 6 tri

 

 

Sanitary Gaskets -- Viton® Fluoroelastomer

  • Not autoclavable

 

Sanitary Gaskets -- Viton® Fluoroelastomer

Cat. No. 2671-0075-0100-0150-0200-0300
Size, mm; in.19; 3/4 mini25; 1 tri/ladish38; 1-1/2 tri51; 2 tri76; 3 tri

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True Union Clamps -- PVDF 

  • For prevention of damage to plastic connection
  • Autoclavable

 

True Union Clamps -- PVDF

Cat. No. 2670-0075-0150-0200-0300
Size, mm; in.19; 3/4 mini38; 1-1/2 tri51; 2 tri76; 3 tri

Recommended for use with plastic fittings.
Avoids over-tightening which can crack the fitting.
Maintains concentric connections.

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