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Schedule 80 PVC Bulkheads
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Schedule 80 PVC bulkheads are used in applications where a tank to pipe connection is needed. Also known as a tank adapter or tank fitting, bulkhead fittings allow liquids to be drained from or filled into a tank, drum or other container. They are used to form inlets and outlets to install valves, pipes, hoses or faucets. PVC bulkhead fittings are durable, reliable and chemical resistant schedule 80 fittings made to handle pressurized fluid applications. The bulkhead fitting is first secured to a structure, then pipe or an adapter can be fit to the bulkhead. This allows for quick, secure hookups to be made directly at the storage container. They are suitable for use with both plastic and metal container material types. However, they are not recommended for direct connection and use with metal plumbing. Bulkhead fittings are commonly used in water treatment plants, chemical processing, the food and beverage industry, swimming pools, theme parks, aquariums, pulp and paper, marine and maritime scenarios, corrosive environments, metal plating, agriculture and irrigation applications.
Available bulkhead fittings feature an all plastic hex shaped body, sealing gasket and lock nut. The hex body design allows for one person installation. Gaskets are available in EPDM or Viton. Stocked bulkheads come with left hand threads that makes installation easier. They are engineered with left hand buttress threads that protect the bulkhead fitting against blowout. Schedule 80 PVC bulkheads can handle temperatures up to 140 degrees F (60˚C). They are pressure rated to 150 PSI (10.3 bar) max at 70 degrees F (21˚C). Stocked bulkhead fittings are ANSI / NSF 61 certified for use with potable, drinking water. They are manufactured with socket to thread or thread-to-thread connections made to match any application need. We stock bulkhead fittings that range in size from 1/2” up to 4” in the socket by thread and thread by thread options in the Hayward BFAS Series short pattern barrel bulkhead. We offer a 6” PVC bulkhead fitting with socket by thread connection in the Hayward BFA Series that comes with an extra long shaft to allow installation across thick tank walls.
Schedule 80 PVC bulkheads are heavy duty inlet and outlet fittings used in plumbing systems to create a watertight seal when connecting pipes through a wall, storage tank, or reservoir. Bulkhead fittings, also known as tank adapters and through-wall fittings, provide a secure, leakproof transition to allow liquid flow for distribution or circulation. The primary function of Schedule 80 PVC bulkheads is to enable the filling or draining of liquids from a tank, drum, or other forms of containers for the installation of valves, pipes, hoses, or faucets in pressurized and non-pressurized applications. Made from high grade PVC to Schedule 80 thickness, the fittings have thicker walls and improved resistance to higher fluid pressures and chemicals compared to standard Schedule 40 PVC piping. They are frequently installed in plumbing systems where strong chemical resistance, high pressure, and mechanical durability are required. Heavy duty bulkhead fittings are used in chemical processing, industrial scenarios, manufacturing, water treatment, agriculture, and aquaculture as a through-wall fitting for bulk storage tanks, chemical tanks, and water tanks.
Sch 80 PVC Bulkhead Sizes and Options
Sch 80 PVC bulkheads range from 1/2” to 6” in size to accommodate various plumbing projects and through-wall applications. Heavy duty PVC bulkheads feature a mount body, hollow transition shaft, gasket, and hexagonal tightening nut for one person installation. Standard gasket options are either EPDM or Viton (FKM/FPM).
Connection options include socket by threaded or threaded by threaded. Combination socket to thread bulkheads have a slip joint end and a female pipe thread (FPT) end for connecting different plumbing joints. Double threaded bulkheads have two FPT ends for mating with male pipe threaded (MPT) pipe or components.
Quality and Safety Standards
Our Schedule 80 PVC bulkheads are USA made by Hayward Flow Control, a leading manufacturer of industry-trusted plumbing components and equipment. Heavy duty bulkheads are engineered and manufactured to ASTM D1784 and NSF standards for quality and safety. ASTM D1784 is an industry standard that specifies the purity of the PVC material used in production and ensures the product is within specifications for Schedule 80 plumbing. Our Sch 80 PVC bulkheads meet NSF requirements for potable water applications.
PVC plastic is naturally resistant to many chemicals and corrosive liquids. This resistance makes Sch 80 PVC bulkheads suitable for handling many chemicals and industrial solutions. Chemical compatibility should always be verified before use in any chemical plumbing and conveyance applications.
Applications and Uses
Heavy duty Schedule 80 PVC bulkheads are frequently used in many commercial and industrial applications. Bulkheads are essential to plumbing systems that require a secure pass-through of pipes and liquids through walls, into and out of chemical storage tanks, sumps, basins, or other equipment. In work settings with tanks and reservoirs, Sch 80 PVC bulkheads are used to connect inlet, outlet pipes for the filling or distribution of media, including aggressive chemicals. In water handling systems, such as hydroponics, rainwater harvesting, and large scale aquariums, bulkheads allow plumbing lines to connect filtration, pumps, and other equipment for circulation.
These fittings find widespread usage across various industries, including water treatment facilities, chemical processing plants, manufacturing facilities, food and beverage production, swimming pools, theme parks, aquariums, pulp and paper manufacturing, marine and maritime scenarios, corrosive environments, metal plating, agriculture, and irrigation applications.
Key Features
- Material Profile: Grade I PVC Cell Class 12454-B
- Color: Gray
- Type: Through-wall bulkhead with hex nut and gasket
- Thickness: Schedule 80 wall thickness
- About: Used to create a secure, leakproof hole for plumbing connections and allow liquid to flow through
- Size Selection: Sizes range from 1/2 inches to 6 inches in diameter
- Connection Options: Socket x socket connection, or FPT x FPT threaded connection
- Standards: Meets and/or exceeds ASTM D1784
- Certification: NSF approved nontoxic and safe for potable water applications
- Pressure: Pressure-tested to meet industry PSI ratings for Sch 80 PVC
- Operational Temperatures: Approved for fluid temperatures from 32 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit
- Professional: Made for easy installation and reliable use by professionals across residential, commercial, and industrial applications
Schedule 80 PVC bulkheads are robust, leak proof fittings designed to allow liquid to flow seamlessly through a wall to external piping. Their improved durability, chemical resistance, and ability to handle higher fluid pressures make these Sch 80 fittings ideal for a wide range of industries and applications. Choose our Schedule 80 PVC bulkheads to maximize the reliability and efficiency of your fluid handling systems. Contact our support experts for more details or for more information on contractor pricing.