Comparison of Fusible PVC™ and Certa-Lok™ PVC
Pulling Force Comparison
Fusible PVC™ has a much larger pull forces than the equivalent Certa-Lok™. These larger pull-forces allow Fusible PVC™ to be pulled in much longer lengths. The table below compares the safe pulling forces for Fusible PVC™ and Certa-Lok™.
| Safe Pulling Force (lbs) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pipe | Fusible PVC™ | Certa-Lok™ |
| 4" DR 14 | 13,400 | 8,000-10,300 |
| 4" DR 18 | 10,600 | 6,700-7,200 |
| 6" DR 14 | 27,700 | 9,300-14,700 |
| 6" DR 18 | 21,900 | 9,000-12,800 |
| 8" DR 14 | 47,700 | 18,900-28,800 |
| 8" DR 18 | 37,800 | 18,000-25,200 |
| 10" DR 14 | 71,800 | 24,900-38,300 |
| 10" DR 18 | 56,800 | 25,600-35,200 |
| 12" DR 14 | 101,600 | 28,300-48,300 |
| 12" DR 18 | 80,300 | 26,440-41,100 |
| 16" DR 18 | 139,700 | 44,000-68,500 |
| 16" DR 25 | 102,200 | 44,000-68,500 |
Pressure Class Comparison
| PVC | Certa-Lok™ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Ratio | Pressure Rating | Dimension Ratio | Pressure Rating |
| DR 18 | 235 PSI | DR 18 | 235 PSI |
| DR 21 | 200 PSI | DR 21 | 200 PSI |
| DR 25 | 165 PSI | DR 25 | 165 PSI |
| DR 32.5 | 125 PSI | DR 32.5 | 125 PSI |
| DR 41 | 100 PSI | DR 41 | 100 PSI |
| DR 51 | 80 PSI | DR 51 | 80 PSI |
Sample Pipe Comparisons
Fusible PVC™ pipe systems require a smaller bore hole diameter than Certa-Lok™ pipe systems. A smaller bore-hole diameter means that there will be less back reaming, less drilling mud, and less spoil disposal. The following comparison illustrates these advantages.
- Bore Hole Comparison
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