The Universal Connection

U N IVERSA L TRA N SITIO N
C OU P LI N G
The Universal
Connection
The connection you can trust.
INTRODUCTION
Philmac, the global leader in the design and manufacture of plastic compression fittings,
has developed a unique range of mechanical compression fittings that provide the
ultimate in pipe connection flexibility.
Without modification the same fitting connects to a variety of materials including PVC,
copper, galvanized iron, ABS, lead, stainless steel, polyethylene and PEX.
Each size fitting covers a range of pipe diameters providing a ‘Universal’ solution.
Providing a seal on out-of-round and pitted pipes is another aspect of the ‘Universal’
solution.
Since winning an Australian Design Award in 1999 for innovation in product
development, the UTC® has been embraced by water utilities right around the world,
including the UK, Europe, Middle East, North America and Australia.
BENEFITS
Universal Design: Through its wide
tolerance, the Philmac UTC® is designed
to accommodate a range of different
diameters on most pipe material
(including PVC, copper, galvanized iron,
ABS, lead, stainless steel, polyethylene
and PEX).
Large Seal: The large seal in Philmac
UTC® is particularly suited to Out-ofRound and Pitted pipes.
Slide & Tighten™ technology: The Philmac
UTC® incorporates all the benefits of
Philmac’s Slide & Tighten™ technology.
Simply witness mark the pipe against the
flange on the fitting, and then insert the
pipe to the correct depth. The nut can
then be tightened using a wrench. The
UTC® is fully installed when the nut can no
longer be tightened with reasonable force.
Dynamic Sealing Method: The mechanical
advantage of the nut thread compresses
the seal into position, eliminating resistance
when inserting the pipe into the fitting,
so there is no risk of seal distortion or
displacement.
* Pipes at the top end of the fitting tolerance may incur
minimum resistance.
No Loose Components: The Philmac
UTC® is fully integrated with no loose
components. There is no need for
individual assembly of a split ring, sealing
ring or nut. All that is required is the
insertion of the pipe and tightening of the
nut.
No special tools are required and the
Philmac UTC® is supplied ready to use.
Approvals: The Philmac UTC® holds a
number of potable water approvals –
WRAS (UK) for above and below ground
use; WSAA and WaterMark (Australia);
ACS (France); DTC (Denmark), CSA
(Canada) and NSF (USA). The fittings are
also manufactured to the highest standards
in accordance with the company’s ISO
9001:2000 Quality Endorsed status.
Easy Disassembly: The design of the
UTC® means that once the nut is backed
off, the pipe can easily be removed from
the fitting.
Dielectric (insulating) fitting
UTC® fittings are insulating and are a
“Dielectric” fitting for use between
dis-similar metals.
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Made from advanced thermoplastic
materials: The Philmac UTC® is
manufactured from lightweight high
performance thermoplastic materials
with outstanding impact, UV, chemical
and corrosion resistance. The UTC® end
contains hard stainless steel grippers which
provide superior end load resistance.
Rated to 12.5 Bar (180psi): The Philmac
UTC® is pressure rated to 12.5 bar
(180psi) at 23 °C (73 °F) to meet the
needs of high pressure systems.
50 year + design life: Built to withstand
the toughest conditions to ensure longevity
and durability, Philmac UTC® has a 50
year+ design life at 23 °C (73 °F).
The Philmac UTC® range is
comprehensive: Straight and reducing
joiners, elbows and male adaptors, in both
transition (PE to UTC®) and double ended
versions (UTC® to UTC®) ranging from
15mm to 61mm
UNIVERSAL TRANSITION COUPLING
UTC
FAMILY OF FITTINGS - A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE
PE METRIC
PE IMPERIAL
PVC
PVC
PVC
Copper
Copper
Copper
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
ABS
ABS
Galvanised Iron
Galvanised Iron
Galvanised Iron
Lead
Lead
Lead
PE x UTC
Connects PE to a wide
variety of pipes
ABS
UTC x UTC
Connects a wide variety
of pipes together
PVC,
copper,galvanised
galvanised
PVC, copper,
iron,iron,
ABS,ABS,
lead, lead,
stainless
polyethylene
stainlesssteel,
steel,steel,
polyethylene
and PEXand PEX
PVC,
copper,
iron,ABS,
ABS,lead,
lead,
PVC,
copper,galvanised
galvanised iron,
stainless
steel,steel,
steel,
polyethylene
and PEX
stainless
polyethylene
and PEX
APPLICATIONS
Repair work
UTC® is used extensively by water companies, plumbers and civil contractors for repair work. The UTC® x UTC®
fitting was originally developed as a copper to copper repair joint at the request of a global water company.
New installations
Connecting polyethylene pipe to water meter risers and polyethylene pipe to copper.
UTC® fittings are used by water companies as a connection between polyethylene pipe and metal pipes.
Upgrades
UTC® is particularly useful in service line upgrades. A small number of PE x UTC® fitting provide a complete
solution and will connect to whatever pipe the installer finds at the property boundary.
A UTC® x Threaded Tee provides a solution when tieing an irrigation system into an existing water service line.
COMPLETE RANGE
Coupler
3G Metric/
Imperial
PE
x
UTC
MaleCoupler Coupler Male ReducingCoupler
Adaptor
UTC Adaptor Coupler UTC
x 3G Metric/
UTC
x
x
x
UTCImperial
x
UTC
PE
UTC
UTC UTC
x
UTC
Tee
Reducing
3G Metric/
Coupler
Imperial
PE UTC
x
x
UTC UTC
Tee
FI Tee
Elbow
UTC
3G Metric/ UTC
Imperial
PE
x
UTC
Elbow
UTC
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TRANSITION
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UTC FITTINGS RANGE
For connection from Metric PE pipe to Copper, Alkathene, PVC, ABS, Stainless, Galvanised Iron and even Lead
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JOINER UTC X POL
c/w Metric MDPE Liner
1032
1033
1042
1043
1052
1053
1054
1055
1074
1064
1065
1075
1086
1087
1097
15-21mm x 20mm/1⁄2”
15-21mm x 25mm/3⁄4”
21-27mm x 20mm/1⁄2”
21-27mm x 25mm/3⁄4”
27-34mm x 20mm/1⁄2”
27-34mm x 25mm/3⁄4”
27-34mm x 32mm/1”
27-34mm x 40mm/11⁄4”
34-39mm x 32mm/1”
39-43mm x 32mm/1”
39-43mm x 40mm/11⁄4”
34-39mm x 40mm/11⁄4”
47-49mm x 50mm/11⁄2”
47-49mm x 63mm/2”
59-61mm x 63mm/2”
UNIVERSAL TRANSITION
ELBOW UTC X POL
c/w Metric MDPE Liner
1533
1543
1544
1553
1653
15-21mm x 25mm/3⁄4”
21-27mm x 25mm/3⁄4”
21-27mm x 32mm/1”
27-34mm x 25mm/3⁄4”
27-34mm x 32mm/1”
For connection repairs of Metric PE pipe, Copper, Alkathene, PVC, ABS, Stainless, Galvanised Iron and even Lead
UNIVERSAL TRANSITION
DOUBLE ENDED
REPAIR JOINER
1133
1144
1155
1177
1166
1188
1199
15-21mm x 15-21mm
21-27mm x 21-27mm
27-34mm x 27-34mm
34-39mm x 34-39mm
39-43mm x 39-43mm
47-49mm x 47-49mm
59-61mm x 59-61mm
UNIVERSAL TRANSITION
REDUCED REPAIR JOINER
1143
1154
1153
1165
21-27mm x 15-21mm
27-34mm x 21-27mm
27-34mm x 15-21mm
39-43mm x 27-34mm
For connection from BSP to Copper, Alkathene, PVC, ABS, Stainless, Galvanised Iron and even Lead
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UNIVERSAL TRANSITION
M.I. END CONNECTOR
UTC X M.I. BSP
1231
1232
1233
1242
1243
1244
1252
1253
1254
1255
15-21mm x 1⁄2” BSP
15-21mm x 3⁄4” BSP
15-21mm x 1” BSP
21-27mm x 3⁄4” BSP
21-27mm x 1” BSP
21-27mm x 11⁄4” BSP
27-34mm x 3⁄4” BSP
27-34mm x 1” BSP
27-34mm x 11⁄4” BSP
27-34mm x 11⁄2” BSP
PIPE GAUGE for use with
Universal Transition Coupling
1135
1136
1137
15-34mm
34-43mm
43-63 mm
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UTC®® SIZING
SIZING CHART
CHART
UTC
The following chart provides a convenient means of identifying the appropriate UTC® fitting. For pipes and tubes
®
The following
provides
a convenient
meansmatch
of identifying
the appropriate
UTC® to
fitting.
For pipes andUTC
tubes
notchart
included
in this
chart, simply
the pipe’s
outside diameter
the appropriate
body size
not included in this chart, simply match the pipe’s outside diameter to the appropriate UTC® body size.
Guide
size
is dependant
on the
Guideonly.
only.Actual
Actual
size
is dependant
on pipe
the condition
pipe condition
15-21
Alkathene
Normal Gauge IRS 134
⁄8”
1
⁄2”
3
Heavy Gauge IRS 135
Copper - Metric
Galvanised Iron
Stainless Steel
Metric ABS/PVC
Imperial ABS/PVC
Lead
15mm
⁄8”
3
⁄8”
3
16 & 20mm
⁄8”
3
⁄8”
3
5lb (20mm)
21-27
27-34
34-39
39-43
47-49
59-61
⁄4”
1”
1-1⁄4”
1-1⁄2”
2”
1”
1- ⁄4”
⁄4”
1”
28mm
35mm
42mm
⁄4”
3
⁄4”
1”
1-1⁄4”
1-1⁄2”
2”
1”
1-1⁄4”
40mm
1-1⁄2”
2”
1”
1-1⁄4”
1-1⁄2”
1”
1-1⁄4”
1-1⁄2”
⁄2”
3
⁄4”
1
⁄2”
1
22mm
3
3
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
1
25mm
3
1
32mm
⁄2”
1
⁄2”
1
⁄4”
3
⁄4”
3
6lb (21.6mm) 9lb (30.6mm) 7lb (37.6mm) 16lb (41mm) 12lb (48mm)
7lb (23.2mm) 11lb (32.8mm)
9lb (25.4mm)
⁄2”
1
2lb (16mm)
⁄4”
3
1”
4lb (25.2mm) 6lb (31mm)
1-1⁄4”
9lb (39.2mm)
4lb (19.2mm) 5lb (26.4mm) 7lb (31.6mm)
Fitting selection can be made easier with the use of the Philmac Pipe Gauge
Fitting selection can be made easier with the use of the Philmac Pipe Guage
Lead
The general condition of lead pipe can make sizing difficult at top and bottom tolerance. If the recommended UTC® is not successful
the next size up or down depending on the fit should be offered.
UTC® is a cold water rated fitting. It is rated at 50+ years design life at 12.5bar and 20 °C. Please consult Philmac for derating factors
Copper
in
excess of 20 °C
If user does not want to use a UTC® the copper needs to be M.I. or F.I. ended so that we can offer a Metric/Imperial fitting to suit.
Same rule applies for 54mm O.D. copper. Use copper compression fitting to adapt to M.I. or F.I. anmd then use a Metric/Imperial fitting.
Lead
The general condition of lead pipe can make sizing difficult at top and bottom tolerance. If the recommended UTC® is not successful
the next size up or down depending on the fit should be offered.
UTC® is a cold water rated fitting. It is rated at 50+ years design life at 1200kPa and 20 °C. Please consult Philmac for derating factors
in excess of 20 °C
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – UTC ®
(Joins PE, copper, stainless steel, ABS, galvanized iron, lead, steel or PVC pipes)
1. Cut pipe to length
Cut pipe square and to length using
the flange on the central body as a
guide. Ensure end of connecting pipe is
undamaged and clean.
2. Ready to use position.
The fitting is pre-assembled and ready
to use, however always ensure the
nut is backed off and 3 threads are
showing. Pipes at the top end of the
fitting tolerance may require 5 threads
showing.
3. Pipe insertion
To ensure adequate insertion depth,
witness mark the pipe to the back
of the flange. If conditions permit a
marker pen can be used or alternatively
use of a thumb is suitable. Then insert
pipe to the correct depth.
4. Nut tightening
Tighten nut firmly with a wrench. Nut
will not butt against the body flange
when the pipe size is at the top end of
the fitting tolerance.
5. Fully Installed
The fitting is fully installed when the
nut cannot be tightened any further
with reasonable force.
6. Disassembly
Unscrew the nut with a wrench. Pipe
will be released and can be pulled out of
the fitting.
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METRIC/IMPERIAL™ INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
METRIC/IMPERIAL™
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
METRIC/IMPERIAL™INSTALLATION
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
METRIC/IMPERIAL™
METRIC/IMPERIAL™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2. Insert Liner in MDPE pipe
3. No Liner or Insert Required for
1. Cut the Pipe Square
Imperial Pipe
With MDPE pipe a liner must be used
Cut the pipe square. There is no need
For
connections
to imperial
PE pipe
to
ensure
conformance
with
WRAS.
to
prepare
the Square
pipe
end. Chamfering or 2.2. Insert
Insert
Liner
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pipe
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orInsert
Insert
Required
for
Cut
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Square
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Required
for
1.1. Cut
the
2.
Insert
Liner
in
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pipe
3.
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Liner
or
Insert
Required
for
1.Cut
Cut
the
Pipe
Square
(BS1972/3284
and
IRS
135
Heavy
lubrication
is
not
required.
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Pipe
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Pipe
WithMDPE
MDPEpipe
pipeaaliner
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mustbe
beused
used
Cutthe
thepipe
pipesquare.
square.There
Thereisisno
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need
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Pipe
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or Insert Requ
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imperial
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connections
totoinsert
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PE
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ensure
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with
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prepare
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end.
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toto
ensure
conformance
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prepare
the
pipe
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oror
For connections
toIRS
imperial
PE pipe
to ensure conformance with WRAS.
to prepareisisthe
pipe
end. Chamfering or
(BS1972/3284
and
IRS
135
Heavy
(BS1972/3284
and
135
Heavy
lubrication
not
required.
lubrication
not
required.
Imperial Pipe
With MDPE pipe a liner must be used
Cut the pipe square. There is no need
(BS1972/3284
and
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Heavy
lubrication is not required.
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insert
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required.
(BS1972/3284 and IRS 135 H
Gauge) a liner or insert is no
lubrication is not required.
4. Ready to Use Position
The fitting is pre-assembled and ready
to
use, to
however
always
ensure the
Ready
toUse
UsePosition
Position
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Ready
toisrelaxed
Position
nut
isfitting
fully
and 2 threads
are
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pre-assembled
andready
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fitting
pre-assembled
and
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fitting
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ready
before
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theand
pipe.
to
use,
however
alwaysensure
ensure
the
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use,
however
always
the
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however
ensure
nut
isfully
fully
relaxedalways
and22threads
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are
nut
relaxed
and
are
nut is fully
relaxed
and 2the
threads
showing
before
inserting
thepipe.
pipe.are
showing
before
inserting
showing before inserting the pipe.
5. Pipe Insertion
Insert the pipe fully into the fitting to
the
point
where the stop is felt.
Pipe
Insertion
5.5. Pipe
Insertion
5.Insert
Pipethe
Insertion
Insert
thepipe
pipefully
fullyinto
intothe
thefitting
fittingtoto
Insert
thewhere
pipe fully
into
fitting to
the
point
where
thestop
stopthe
felt.
the
point
the
isisfelt.
the point where the stop is felt.
4. Ready to Use Position
The fitting is pre-assembled and ready
to use, however always ensure the
nut is fully relaxed and 2 threads are
showing before inserting the pipe.
6. Nut Tightening
The nut should be tightened by hand
and
then
firmly with a wrench.
NutTightening
Tightening
6.6. Nut
6.The
Nut
Tightening
The
nut
shouldbe
betightened
tightenedbybyhand
hand
nut
should
Thethen
nut firmly
should
be tightened
by hand
and
then
firmlywith
with
wrench.
and
aawrench.
and then firmly with a wrench.
5. Pipe Insertion
Insert the pipe fully into the fitting to
the point where the stop is felt.
6. Nut Tightening
The nut should be tightened
and then firmly with a wrenc
7. Fully Installed
Fitting is now fully installed.
FullyInstalled
Installed
7.7.Fully
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isnow
nowfully
fullyinstalled.
installed.
Fitting is now fully installed.
9. Disassembly
8. Imperial Fully Installed
To disassemble the fitting simply
For connections to Imperial PE pipe
loosen the nut using a wrench until
(BS1972/3284
and
IRS 135 Heavy
Disassembly
ImperialFully
Fully
Installed
9.9. Disassembly
8.8. Imperial
Installed
9. To
Disassembly
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Fully
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are showing.
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steps
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are thePE
same
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disassemble
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fitting
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connections
PE
pipe
disassemble
the
simply
connections
Imperial
pipe
To disassemble
the
fitting
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connections
to
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PE
pipe
released
and
simply
besimply
pulled
for
MDPE
connections.
loosen
the
nutcan
using
wrench
untilout
(BS1972/3284
and
IRS
135
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loosen
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using
aawrench
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the
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and
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7. Fully Installed
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Philmac
recommends the use of PTFE tape on BSP threads to ensure a positive seal.
Fitting is Note:
now fully
installed.
FullyInstalled
Installed
7.7. Fully
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8. Imperial Fully Installed
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contact our Internal Sales Department as detailed below.
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Company number 1698059
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Registered Office:
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