How to Make a Strong Joint

Step 0: Shake Well

Shake well before using – Do not use if cement ( solution ) is not fluid

Step 1: Cut the Pipe

Cut pipe square with saw or hand cutter. Remove burrs or raised beads with clean dry cloth or knife or file.

Step 2: Clean the Pipe

The pipe and fitting should be free of dirt, grease, and other foreign materials. Remove dirt, grease, moisture and any foreign materials using clean dry cloth. If necessary use Weld-All™ Pipe Cleaner. Weld-All Pipe Cleaner is specially formulated to clean pipes and fittings without damaging them.

Step 3: Check the Fit

Check the dry fit of pipe and fitting. Pipe should easily go 1/3 to 1/2 ways into fitting. If pipe bottoms into fitting it should be very snug – if not, use a different pipe or fitting. An excessively tight or loose fit is not desirable.

Step 4: Apply the Primer

Primer is highly recommended for 3” and larger diameter installation. Apply a liberal coating of primer to the outside surface of pipe then to inside surface of fitting. Then once again, apply coat to pipe. Cement should be applied to pipes and fittings while primer is still wet.

Step 5: Use the Right Applicator

Use applicator supplied with the can or suitable applicator approximately ½ the size of the pipe diameter. Using the right-sized applicator will ensure sufficient cement is applied to pipe and fitting.

Step 6: Apply the Cement

Apply liberal coat of cement (while primer is still wet) to the pipe (equal to depth of fitting) and medium coat inside of fitting – make sure there is no puddle of cement inside the fitting. Again, apply a coat of cement to the pipe. Make sure there is no uncoated surface. Most failures are caused by insufficient application of cement.

Step 7: Insert Pipe into Fitting

Immediately, while cement is still wet ( fluid ), insert pipe into fitting with twisting motion. If it has dried recoat both parts. Use sufficient force to make sure pipe bottoms into fitting.

Step 8: Check the Cure

If cement has harden cut pipe to depth of cement and use new off fitting. Never use partially cured pipe and fitting – partially dried cement of pipe and fitting.

Step 9: Hold the Joint

Hold joint together for 30-60 seconds to make sure pipe is not pushed out – longer if temperature is low and for larger pipes.

Step 10: Wipe off the Bead

A cement bead will appear if enough cement is used. Wipe off bead.

Set and Cure Times

ASTM Cure Time Guide

	0.5 to 1.25″	1.5 to 3″	3 to 6″
Temp Range (°F)	< 180 psi 181-370 psi	< 180 psi 181-315 psi	< 180 psi 181-315 psi
60 to 100 F	N/A 6 hrs	2 hrs 12 hrs	6 hrs 24 hrs
40 to 60 F	2 hrs 12 hrs	4 hrs 24 hrs	12 hrs 48 hrs
0 to 40 F	8 hrs 12 hrs	16 hrs 96 hrs	48 hrs 8 days