Series 512 Standard Tee with Female Transition
Engineered for reliable integration of HDPE piping into threaded networks, the Series 512 Standard Tee with Female Threaded Transition combines advanced hydraulic compression technology with rigorous compliance standards. Featuring a multi-level barbed design, this fitting ensures leak-free performance under pressure fluctuations and thermal stress. Ideal for industrial, municipal, and commercial applications, it supports sizes from 0.5" to 8" NPT and meets ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 specifications.
Key Features & Benefits
- Female Threaded Design: Enables direct integration with male-threaded systems, simplifying branching configurations.
- Lead-Free Compliance: C954 Aluminum Bronze option adheres to California AB1953, SB1334, and SB1935 for safe potable water use.
- Zero-Failure Durability: 50-year design life with a 2:1 safety factor at 73.4°F, backed by ASTM 1598/1599 and ARRA certifications.
- Cross-Sector Certifications: Meets FDA 175.300 (food-grade), FM 1120/1130 (fire safety), and AWWA standards.
Technical Specifications
- Sizes: 0.5”–8” NPT (ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 compliant).
- HDPE Pipe: ASTM D3350 (PE3408/PE4710), F714, D3035. Tensile strength: 3,200–3,500 psi; ESCR ≥5,000 hrs (zero failures).
- Melt Index: ≤0.15 g/10 min (ASTM D1238).
Installation Guidelines
- Follow Plastic Pipe Institute’s butt fusion procedures for HDPE welds.
- Tapered coupling entrance ensures smooth cold-pressing of HDPE into multi-level barbs.
- Avoid pipe wrenches; use compatible tools to prevent thread damage.
Material & Compliance
- Threaded Fittings: Carbon Steel (A53/A106, epoxy-coated), 304/316 Stainless Steel, ERW pipe (ASTM SA-312), or lead-free C954 Bronze.
- HDPE: Density ≥0.955 g/cm³ (ASTM D1505), certified for NSF 61 and UL 262.
- Certifications: Available upon request.
Warranty: 1 year post-installation completion.
Optimize system reliability with Poly-Cam’s Series 512—engineered for precision, regulatory compliance, and seamless branching. Contact us for certifications or technical support.
Order Guide
Nominal Size (In.) | POLY-CAM Thread Material | Coupling Diameter A | HDPE Diameter B | HDPE Length C | HDPE Length D |
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0.75 | Carbon Steel, C954 Bronze, Stainless 316, Stainless 304 | 1.05 | 1.05 | ~5.0 | 2.94 |
1 | Carbon Steel, C954 Bronze, Stainless 316, Stainless 304 | 1.315 | 1.315 | ~6.0 | 3.06 |
1.25 | Carbon Steel, C954 Bronze, Stainless 316, Stainless 304 | 1.66 | 1.66 | ~6.0 | 3.9 |
1.5 | Carbon Steel, C954 Bronze, Stainless 316, Stainless 304 | 1.9 | 1.9 | ~7.0 | 4.62 |
2 | Carbon Steel, C954 Bronze, Stainless 316, Stainless 304 | 2.375 | 2.375 | ~7.0 | 5.125 |
3 | Carbon Steel, C954 Bronze, Stainless 316, Stainless 304 | 3.5 | 3.5 | ~8.0 | 5.72 |
4 | Carbon Steel, C954 Bronze, Stainless 316, Stainless 304 | 4.5 | 4.5 | ~9.0 | 6.25 |
6 | Carbon Steel, Stainless 316, Stainless 304 | 6.625 | 6.625 | ~11.0 | 8.31 |
8 | Carbon Steel, Stainless 316, Stainless 304 | 8.625 | 8.625 | ~15.0 | 12.09 |