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Schedule 80 Tank Adapters
ank Adapters (Bulkhead Fittings)
Designed to facilitate connections through tank or bulkhead walls . Available in PVC or CPVC with socket x socket, socket x thread or
R thread, thread x thread or thread x SR thread, and spigot end connections. Plus, special Self-Aligning style
New Style Tank Adapters are designed with Spear
onnection strength, even when transitioned to metal pipe (Patent No. 5,582,439). In addition, these Tank Adapters in si zes throu gh 4"
re designed for use with Nut & Body Spanne r Wrench Sets (purchased separately) o n the outside connection to aid both installa tion
nd in make-up of external threaded connections. Pressure rated to 150 psi @ 73°F (23°C)
Easy Assembly to Tank:
1. Locate and cut designated hole size in tank (see Minimum Hole Size in appropriate chart below)
. Remove the nut and insert Tank Adapter through hole from inside; leave gasket in place. Note: Body and Gasket must be
installed on the inside of the tank. (except spigot style in which gasket goes on outside of tank).
. Tighten Nut clockwise while holding body from inside tank or on outside with use of spann er wrench
NOTE: A sound, leak-tight seal can be made on curved surfaces providing the curve on the surface will al low for full and equal 360°
pressure contact of the sealing gasket against the tank wall surface. (Refer to Minimum Tank Radi us below)
Tank Adapters, PVC New Style
Standard with Neoprene
Gaskets
Socket x Socket
150 psi Maximum Internal Pressure Rating @ 73°
F (23°C)
Dimensions Also Applicable to
8170E-XXX & 8170V-XXX
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patented Special Reinforced (SR) Female Plastic threads for improved adapter
Part Number Size L L1 M M1 N R
8170-002 1/4 2-15/32 1-13/16 1-17/32 1-1/32 1- 3/16 1/2 1-1/16 .11
8170-003 3/8 2- 1/2 1-27/32 1-21/32 1-5/32 1 1/2 1-3/16 .12
8170-005 1/2 2-29/32 2- 3/16 2- 1/16 1-7/16 1- 1/8 5/8 1-1/2 .20
8170-007 3/4 2-15/16 2- 3/16 2- 1/4 1- 5/8 29/32 5/8 1-3/4 .23
8170-010 1 3-9/32 2- 9/16 2-21/32 1-31/32 1 5/8 2 .36
8170-012 1-1/4 3-13/32 2- 5/8 3- 1/8 2- 5/16 29/32 5/8 2-3/8 .45
8170-015 1-1/2 3- 5/8 2-13/16 3- 5/8 2-11/16 7/8 5/8 2-3/4 .64
8170-020 2 4- 1/8 3- 1/4 4- 7/8 3- 1/4 1- 1/16 3/4 3-3/8 1.22
8170-025 2-1/2 4-27/32 3-29/32 5- 1/4 3-13/16 1-5/16 1 3-7/8 2.13
8170-030 3 5- 1/2 4- 1/2 6 4-17/32 1-23/32 1 4-5/8 2.50
8170-040 4 4-31/32 3-15/16 7-7/16 5-7/16 7/16 1- 1/4 5-1/2 3.12
8170-060 6 5 4 10-3/32 8 1/8 1-1/4 8 5.59
8170-080 8 8-19/32 6-7/8 12-15/16 10-7/32 1/2 1- 1/2 10-3/8 16.24
Min Hole
Size
Approx. Wt.
(Lbs.)
Made in the U.S.A
Suitable for Oil-Free air handling to 25 psi, not for distribution of compressed air or gas
See Spears® Product Sourcebook for product offerings
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