ABS Socket Plain
Useful Information
Technical Specification
- Material: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
- Colour: Light grey
- Size range: 1/2" to 8"
- Connection type: Plain socket
- Joining method: Solvent cement with ABS cleaner
- Approvals: WRAS approval 1703070 where applicable, BSI Kitemark KM60042
- Temperature range: -40°C to 60°C
- Standards: BS 5391, BS 5392, EN 10226 1, DIN 2999, DIN DVS 2204 3
- Chemical resistance: Resistant to diluted inorganic acids, salts, animal fats, oils and organic acids, NOT resistant to organic solvents, alcohol, petrol, acetic acid or vegetable oils
- Applications: Food and beverage processing, water treatment, sewerage systems and general industrial pipework
Description
Designed to join two pieces of ABS pipe of the same size, this fitting provides a simple and secure method of creating a strong permanent connection. When used with ABS solvent cement and cleaner, it ensures a reliable joint with minimal installation effort. The fitting benefits from the inherent material advantages of ABS, including high impact strength, low moisture absorption and excellent resistance to a wide range of diluted chemicals. Lightweight and durable, it supports fast assembly on both new and existing pipework systems across many industrial and commercial environments.
Key Features & Benefits
- Reliable connection: Creates a secure solvent welded joint between two ABS pipes of identical size
- Lightweight construction: Easy to handle on site and reduces installation time
- High impact strength: Provides durability in demanding environments
- Chemical resistance: Suitable for diluted acids, salts and various process fluids
- WRAS and Kitemark approved: Meets strict UK quality and safety requirements
- Smooth internal bore: Helps maintain flow efficiency across the pipe system
- Corrosion free: Resistant to rusting and degradation for long service life
| Product Code | Nominal Size (inch) | L (mm) | Z (mm) | E (mm) |
| 353155 | 1/2 | 17 | 3 | 27 |
| 353156 | 3/4 | 20 | 3 | 33 |
| 353157 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 41 |
| 353158 | 1 1/4 | 27 | 3 | 52 |
| 353159 | 1 1/2 | 32 | 3 | 61 |
| 353160 | 2 | 37 | 3 | 75 |
| 353161 | 2 1/2 | 44 | 4 | 90 |
| 353162 | 3 | 52 | 5 | 107 |
| 353163 | 4 | 67 | 6 | 133 |
| 353164 | 5 | 76 | 8 | 164 |
| 353165 | 6 | 90 | 8 | 198 |
| 353166 | 8 | 120 | 10 | 253 |

