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Average initial set time schedule for NeoSeal UPVC / CPVC Cements*


Temperature Range 20°- 45°C (68° - 113°F) 5°- 20°C (41° - 68°F) 0°- 5°C (32° - 41°F)
Pipe sizes 1/2"(20mm) to 1(1/4)”(40mm) 2 Minutes 5 Minutes 10 Minutes
Pipe sizes 1 1/2" (50mm) to 2" (63mm) 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 15 Minutes
Pipe sizes 2 1/2" (75mm) to 6" (160mm) 30 Minutes 2 Hours 12 Hours
Pipe sizes 2 1/2" (75mm) to 12" (315mm) 2 Hours 6 Hours 24 Hours
Pipe sizes 12" (315mm) Plus 4 Hours 12 Hours 48 Hours

*Note: Initial set time is the necessary time to allow before the joint can be handled.



Average initial set time schedule for NeoSeal UPVC / CPVC Cements*


Temperature Range (during assembly) Pipe sizes 1/2”(20mm) to 1 1/4” (40mm) Pipe sizes 1 1/2” (50mm) to 2” (63mm) Pipe sizes 2 1/2” (75mm) to 6” (160mm) Pipe sizes 8” (200mm) to 12” (315mm)
Up to 11 Kg/cm² (160 psi) 11 to 26 kg/cm² (160 to 370 psi) Up to 11 Kg/cm² (160 psi) 11 to 22 Kg/cm² (160 to 315 psi) Up to 11 Kg/cm² (160 psi) 11 to 22 Kg/cm² (160 to 315 psi) Up to 7 Kg/cm² (100 psi)
20°- 45°C (68° – 113°F) 15 min 6 hrs 30 Min 12 hrs 1 1/2 hrs 24 hrs 2 days
5°- 20°C (41- 68°F) 20 min 12 hrs 45 min 24 hrs 4 hrs 2 days 4 days
0°- 5°C (32°- 41°F) 30 min 48 hrs 24 hrs 96 hrs 72 hrs 8 days 8 days

*Note: Joint cure time is the necessary time to allow before pressurizing system.

Celcius to Fahrenheit : F = C x (9/5) + 32 | Conversion Kg/cm² to psi : 1kg/cm² = 14.223 psi



Average number of joints per pint (473 ml) for UPVC / CPVC**


Pipe Diameter Number of Joints
1/2" (20mm) 150
3/4" (25mm) 100
1" (32mm) 62
1 1/2" (50mm) 45
2" (63mm) 30
3" (90mm) 20
4" (110mm) 15
6" (160mm) 5
8" (200mm) 2 1/2
10" (250mm) 1 1/2
12" (315mm) 3/4

** Above figures are estimate based on the laboratory test. Due to the number of variation in the field, these figures should be use as a general guide only.