227 Flowguard Gold

E-Z Weld FlowGuard Gold Cement is medium bodied, fast set CPVC Solvent Cement. This cement was formulated for use on CPVC copper tube sizes pipes & fittings. This specially made cement does not require the use of primer, where code permits. This product is also deemed, "Low VOC".

 

Application

This cement is good for joining CPVC copper tube sizes pipes & fittings up to 2 “ diameter including FlowGuard Gold* pipes & fittings. It may be used without primer where code permits. This cement is approved for use on hot (up to 180 degree Fahrenheit) & cold water pressure system .It may also be used for non-pressure applications such as drain, waste, vent, sewer, gas, conduit etc. For superior joint use of E-Z Weld Primer, Purple (No.212) or Clear (No. 211). Never add thinner or additive. Never use the cement if it is stringy or jelly like.

 

Always follow instructions on the label.

 

Application temperature:                         32 degree F to 110 degree F.

Storage temperature:                              45 degree F to 110 degree F.

CURE TIME GUIDE:

 

The ASTM has developed the following schedule and may be used as a guide (for relative humidity 60% or less. Sch. 40 size pipe.) eg. a 2” pipe size joint made at 55 degrees F, 50% Relative Humidity and a test pressure of 100 psi would require a cure time of 4 hrs.

Temperature Range –  Degree F	Pipe size ½” to 1 ¼”			Pipe size 1 ½” to 3”			Pipe size 3” to 6”
	Up to 180 psi	181 psi to 370 psi		Up to 180 psi	181 psi  to 315 psi		Up to 180 psi	181 psi to 315 psi
60 to 100	1 Hr	6 Hrs		2 Hrs	12 Hrs		6 Hrs	24 Hrs
40 to 60	2 Hrs	12 Hrs		4 Hrs	24 Hrs		12 Hrs	48 Hrs
10 to 40	8 Hrs	12 Hrs		16 Hrs	96 Hrs		48 Hrs	8 Days

 

Physical Properties

• Color: Gold/yellow
• Body: medium
• Set: Fast
• Shelf Life:3 Years-unopened can

Quality Assurance

Every batch of cement is carefully checked and monitored to assure consistently high quality standards. Records of every batch are kept.  A sample of every batch is taken and kept at least one year. All ingredients are purchased from approved suppliers. This cement has passed the following test (performed in accordance with ASTM Std. F 493.)

 

Hydrostatic Burst:          400 psi after 2 hour cure time at 73 degree F

                                    200 psi after 2 hour cure time at 180 degree F