Consider Before Selecting A Solvent Cement

Pipe Material

First, determine if you will be joining PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) or CVPC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) plastic pipes and select corresponding cements. For example, use PVC cement for PVC pipe fittings and ABS cement for ABS pipe fittings.

This is arguably one of the most critical steps in the solvent welding process. If a cement and pipe material aren’t compatible, then the pipe and fitting cannot chemically fuse together leading to joint failure.

Pipe Size

Next, consider the size of the pipes. Larger pipes will require a cement with a thicker viscosity, or a heavier body. You can choose from regular, medium and heavy bodied cements.