Molded End Caps
Size Range
SDR
9
IPS
3" to 8" IPS
Dual Rated For
Water: 250 PSI at 73° F Natural Gas: 125 PSI at 73° FSustainable maximum operating pressure
SDR
9
DIPS
4" to 8" DIPS
Dual Rated For
Water: 250 PSI at 73° F Natural Gas: 125 PSI at 73° FSustainable maximum operating pressure
SDR
11
IPS
2" to 8" IPS
Dual Rated For
Water: 200 PSI at 73° F Natural Gas: 100 PSI at 73° FSustainable maximum operating pressure
SDR
17
IPS
2" to 8" IPS
Dual Rated For
Water: 125 PSI at 73° F Natural Gas: 64 PSI at 73° FSustainable maximum operating pressure
SDR
17
DIPS
4" to 8" DIPS
Dual Rated For
Water: 125 PSI at 73° F Natural Gas: 64 PSI at 73° FSustainable maximum operating pressure
Details
Engineered for durability, built to last – Strongbridge high-density polyethylene (HDPE) molded butt fusion end caps are designed for extreme durability and manufactured using high-density polyethylene PE4710 virgin resin.
Our heavy-duty molded end caps are fully pressure-rated for superior performance. They provide a secure and reliable seal at the end of a piping system to prevent fluid leakage.
Technical Notes
Engineered for PE4710 HDPE Pipe Systems.
Resin Specifications
Strongbridge fittings are manufactured using a bimodal high-density polyethylene (HDPE) compound, engineered for superior performance. This specialized pellet-form compound incorporates stabilizers and carbon black, ensuring long-term durability, UV resistance, and reliable stability in demanding applications.
| Resin Properties | Resin Specification Data |
|---|---|
| Resin type | Polyethylene |
| Resin sub-type | HDPE |
| Density | 960 kg/m³ |
| Melt flow rate (190° C/5 kg) | 0.25 g/10min |
| Tensile modulus (1 mm/min) | 1100 MPa |
| Tensile stress at yield (50 mm/min) | 25 MPa |
| Tensile strain at break | >600 % |
| Carbon black dispersion | ≥ 3 |
| Oxidation induction time (210° C) | ≥ 20 min |
| Carbon black content | 2.0 - 2.5 % |
| Resistance to slow crack growth (9.2 bar 80° C) | >1000 h |
| Resistance to rapid crack propagation(S4 test, Pc at 0° C, Test pipe 250mm, SDR11) | ≥ 10 bar |
Features
High-density polyethylene PE4710
Your best choice for a leak-free system
High chemical resistance
Resistant to corrosion and abrasion
Impact resistant at low temperatures
Lightweight
Easy installation
Suitable for water, fluids, and slurries
Butt fusion, electrofusion, and mechanical connection ready
Standards & Certs
Manufactured in accordance with:
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Catalog
Part Numbers & Specs
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D
Type E
| Part Number | Size | IPS/DIPS | SDR | Description | Type | A | B | C | D | Weight (lbs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-BEC-2803004 | 3" | IPS | 9 | SBI 3" IPS, Molded End Caps, SDR9, PE4710, 250psi water, 125psi natural gas, NSF 61 | A | 2.90 | 3.13 | 1.50 | 3.50 | 0.54 |
| 03-BEC-2803019 | 8" | IPS | 9 | SBI 8" IPS, Molded End Caps, SDR9, PE4710, 250psi water, 125psi natural gas, NSF 61 | B | 3.50 | N/A | 1.50 | 8.63 | 5.02 |
| 03-BEC-2803010 | 4" | DIPS | 9 | SBI 4" DIPS, Molded End Caps, SDR9, PE4710, 250psi water, 125psi natural gas, NSF 61 | A | 3.90 | 5.65 | 1.50 | 4.80 | 2.40 |
| 03-BEC-2803022 | 8" | DIPS | 9 | SBI 8" DIPS, Molded End Caps, SDR9, PE4710, 250psi water, 125psi natural gas, NSF 61 | B | 3.52 | N/A | 1.50 | 9.05 | 5.50 |
| 09-BEC-2803002 | 2" | IPS | 11 | SBI 2" IPS, Molded End Caps, SDR11, PE4710, 200psi water, 100psi natural gas, NSF 61 | C | 3.43 | N/A | 2.64 | 2.38 | 0.22 |
| 09-BEC-2803005 | 3" | IPS | 11 | SBI 3" IPS, Molded End Caps, SDR11, PE4710, 200psi water, 100psi natural gas, NSF 61 | C | 4.09 | N/A | 3.19 | 3.50 | 0.52 |
| 09-BEC-2803008 | 4" | IPS | 11 | SBI 4" IPS, Molded End Caps, SDR11, PE4710, 200psi water, 100psi natural gas, NSF 61 | C | 4.69 | N/A | 3.54 | 4.50 | 1.20 |
| 09-BEC-2803014 | 6" | IPS | 11 | SBI 6" IPS, Molded End Caps, SDR11, PE4710, 200psi water, 100psi natural gas, NSF 61 | C | 6.04 | N/A | 4.73 | 6.63 | 2.60 |
| 09-BEC-2803020 | 8" | IPS | 11 | SBI 8" IPS, Molded End Caps, SDR11, PE4710, 200psi water, 100psi natural gas, NSF 61 | D | 13.38 | N/A | 7.40 | 8.63 | 4.76 |
| 03-BEC-2803003 | 2" | IPS | 17 | SBI 2" IPS, Molded End Caps, SDR17, PE4710, 125psi water, 64psi natural gas, NSF 61 | A | 3.23 | 3.53 | 1.50 | 2.38 | 0.20 |
| 03-BEC-2803006 | 3" | IPS | 17 | SBI 3" IPS, Molded End Caps, SDR17, PE4710, 125psi water, 64psi natural gas, NSF 61 | A | 2.90 | 3.13 | 1.50 | 3.50 | 0.44 |
| 03-BEC-2803021 | 8" | IPS | 17 | SBI 8" IPS, Molded End Caps, SDR17, PE4710, 125psi water, 64psi natural gas, NSF 61 | B | 3.50 | N/A | 1.50 | 8.63 | 4.35 |
| 03-BEC-2803012 | 4" | DIPS | 17 | SBI 4" DIPS, Molded End Caps, SDR17, PE4710, 125psi water, 64psi natural gas, NSF 61 | A | 3.90 | 5.65 | 1.50 | 4.80 | 1.90 |
| 03-BEC-2803018 | 6" | DIPS | 17 | SBI 6" DIPS, Molded End Caps, SDR17, PE4710, 125psi water, 64psi natural gas, NSF 61 | A | 3.25 | 4.25 | 1.50 | 6.90 | 3.20 |
| 03-BEC-2803024 | 8" | DIPS | 17 | SBI 8" DIPS, Molded End Caps, SDR17, PE4710, 125psi water, 64psi natural gas, NSF 61 | B | 3.52 | N/A | 1.50 | 9.05 | 4.80 |