PVC Slotted Laterals
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All SWT laterals are cut-to-length and NPT threaded to match standard PVC or stainless steel hubs. One end is threaded MNPT, the other end is closed with a flat end-plug. SCH. 80 PVC pipe with 0.010 slots are standard. Other materials and slot sizes are available including: SCH. 40, SDR, CPVC, PolyPro, PVDF with 0.012 or 0.020 slots. Always use a proper underbedding.

Lateral Sizing Formula:
To accurately determine the length of a lateral, you must know the tank inner diameter and the hub outer diameter. The formula is as follows:
 
Standard Machined Lateral Sizes  
Part Number
Length Inches
Pipe Diameter
Inches
Material
Slot Size
Inches
Slot Rows
SM-L8054510 4.5 1/2" (0.840 OD x 0.528 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L87504510 4.5 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8750610 6 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L87506510 6.5 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8750710 7 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8750810 8 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8750910 9 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8751010 10 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8751210 12 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8751310 13 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8751510 15 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8751710 17 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8751810 18 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8752010 20 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8752110 21 3/4" (1.050 OD x 0.724 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L811510** 15 1" (1.315 OD x 0.935 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L811810** 18 1" (1.315 OD x 0.935 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L812010** 20 1" (1.315 OD x 0.935 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L812310** 23 1" (1.315 OD x 0.935 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L812610** 26 1" (1.315 OD x 0.935 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8125121065 12 1.25" (1.660 OD x 1.256 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8125151068* 15 1.25" (1.660 OD x 1.256 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L8125151096 15 1.25" (1.660 OD x 1.256 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L81251810102 18 1.25" (1.660 OD x 1.256 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3
SM-L81252010136 20 1.25" (1.660 OD x 1.256 ID) SCH. 80 0.010 3

  * Non-standard 3/16 inch spacing between slots.
** Non-stock items – made to order.

Technical Specifications
XXX Maximum operating temp (PVC) 140ºF (60ºC)
  Maximum operating temp (CPVC) 180ºF (82ºC)
  Maximum operating temp (PolyPro) 190ºF (88ºC)
  Maximum operating temp (PVDF) 280ºF (138ºC)
  Maximum operating pressure 150 PSI
  ΔP @ 5 ft/sec. velocity < 3 PSI
  Slot width (standard) 0.010” (0.254 mm)
  Available slot widths 0.006, 0.012, 0.020, 0.032, 0.125

Safe Water Technologies standard PVC laterals are fabricated from Schedule 80 PVC pipe. Stocked diameters include 1/2”, 3/4”, and 1-1/4”. Also available are pipe diameters of 1”, 1-1/2”, and 2”. One end is threaded MNPT. The other end is closed with a flat end plug.

Generally, 3/4” diameter laterals up to 5” long receive 1/16” spacing between slots; from 5” to 8” long receive 1/8” spacing; and over 8” long receive 3/16” spacing. Laterals with 1-1/4” diameter typically receive 1/8” spacing between slots. Laterals 1-1/2” in diameter and smaller are slotted in three rows. Laterals 2” in diameter and larger have four rows of slots. To minimize pressure loss when in service, the open area of slots is engineered to be equal to or greater than 1-1/2 times the cross sectional open area of the pipe.

Standard slot widths are 0.010”, 0.012”, and 0.020. Other slot widths, including 0.006”, 0.008”, 0.016”, 0.032”, and 0.125”, are available for a nominal extra fee. Laterals are available in plastics other than Schedule 80 PVC, including Schedule 40 PVC, SDR, CPVC, polypropylene, teflon, and PVDF. Contact your SWT sales representative to discuss custom sizes, configurations, materials, and lead times.
 

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Last Updated: March 5, 2008