Philmac UTC® Fittings

The Philmac UTC (Universal Transition Coupling) is a unique range of mechanical compression fittings that provides the ultimate in pipe connection flexibility.

Philmac UTC® provides the ultimate connection you can trust
Without modification the same fitting connects to a variety of materials including PVC, copper, galvanised iron, ABS, lead, stainless steel and polyethylene. Each size fitting covers a range of pipe diameters providing a “Universal” solution.

• Complete Flexibility – Through its wide sealing tolerance, the Philmac UTC is designed to accommodate a range of different outside diameters across most pipe materials (including PVC, copper, galvanised iron, ABS, lead, stainless steel, steel and PE).
• Easy disassembly – The design of the UTC means that once the nut is backed off the pipe can easily be removed from the fitting.
• Fast and easy installation – The Philmac UTC incorporates all the benefits of Philmac Slide and Tighten™ technology. Simply witness mark the pipe against the flange on the body of 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.
• 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 the nut.
• High Performance Materials – The Philmac UTC is manufactured from lightweight high performance thermoplastic materials with outstanding impact, UV, chemical and corrosion resistance. The Philmac UTC is rated to 1250 kPa to meet the needs of high pressure systems.
• Outstanding Sealing Performance – The uniquely designed oversized seal enables sealing on out of round and pitted pipes.

Key Benefits – Philmac UTC
Trusted, reliable and hard working:

• Smart Design to Ensure Ease of Assembly and Disassembly
• Made from high quality materials
• Innovative Australian design
• Built to last for generations
• Watermark approved for use with potable water
• Full range of sizes and configurations from 15mm to 61mm available
• One fittings joins PVC, copper, galvanised iron, ABS, lead, stainless steel and polyethylene
• Each size fitting covers a range of pipe diameters

Philmac UTC® Fittings – The Swiss army knife of pipe fittings
The Philmac UTC® Fitting could be considered a hidden gem because it remains undiscovered by many people in this great southern land of ours. But for those who have made the discovery they have found the great problem solver.

So, what is this Philmac UTC® Fitting all about?
• Well, the name partly gives it away, at least it does when you unravel the three-letter acronym, UTC stands for Universal Transition Coupling. Put quite simply, one fitting can connect to a multitude of rigid pipe types. And many of these pipes are commonly found in rural areas of Australia such as galvanised, PVC, copper and even the now discontinued C and D class poly that are still found on rural properties.
• What makes the UTC® such a winner is the range of pipe sizes one end of the fitting will attach too. It is all dependent on the outside diameter of the pipe you are connecting. As an example, one of the most popular sizes has an end with a range of 27 to 34 mm. This means it will fit 1” galvanised pipe but it will also fit 25 mm PVC and 1” C and D class. Meanwhile the 21-27 end fits ¾” galvanised, 1” (25) copper, 20 mm PVC as well as ¾” C and D class.
• In ideal world you can always plan to upgrade older pipes and replace them all, but that costs time and money. The UTC® enables you to easily replace smaller sections at a time by allowing you to readily connect newer pipe to that old D class or galvanised pipe. Unfortunately, pipes also have a habit of leaking or breaking at the most inconvenient of times. Enter the UTC®. Simply fit them temporarily until the piece of pipe can be replaced or use them as a permanent fix.