Material Specifications - Vi-Cas Manufacturing Company

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Most ordering problems occur by measuring the actual size of the fitting. This is the incorrect way of measuring. This sizing guide will help in determining the correct size that you need to order.

Download the Vi-Cas Material Specifications Document

Download the Material Specifications document.

Material	Working Temperature	Wear Resistance	Oil Resistance	Durometer
Vinyl	+32 ± 125°F	Excellent	Fair	A20 — A70 Range
Urethane	x+32 ± 150°F	Good	Good	A20 — A70 Range
Silicone	-50 ± 400°F	Good	Good	A30 — A60 Range
Oil Resistant Vinyl	+32 ±135°F	Good	Excellent	A40 — A60 Range

Standard Durometer is A50 + or – 5 points.

Unless otherwise specified, parts ordered will be manufactured from our standard A50 blue vinyl material.

Other materials available:

Anti-Static Vinyl

FDA Vinyl

FDA Silicone

SIZE COMPARISONS
ACTUAL OUTSIDE MEASUREMENTS OF PIPE THREADS

DIA.
.400

1/8″ NPT

DIA.
.530

1/4″ NPT

DIA.
.665

3/8″ NPT

DIA.
.835

1/2″ NPT

DIA.
1.063

3/4″ NPT

Most ordering problems occur by measuring the actual size of the fitting. This is the incorrect way of measuring. This sizing guide will help in determining the correct size that you need to order.

Vi-Cas Pipe Thread 1/8

1/8″ MNPT

Vi-Cas Pipe Thread 1/4

1/4″ MNPT

Vi-Cas Pipe Thread 3/8

3/8″ MNPT

Vi-Cas Pipe Thread 1/2

1/2″ MNPT

Vi-Cas Pipe Thread 3/4

3/4″ MNPT

The most widely used pipe threads are National Pipe Threads (NPT). This thread has a taper that provides a leak resistant fit.

NPT and FPT = Female Threads

MPT and MNPT = Male Thread

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