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Oatey is a manufacturer of plumbing products including solvent cements, pipe primers, drain systems, shower systems, pipe support, and rough plumbing accessories for residential and commercial construction. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Oatey is the largest privately held plumbing products company in North America. The Oatey portfolio includes brands such as Cherne, Hercules, Dearborn, Harvey, QuickDrain, Keeney, and Plumb Pak, covering a broad range of plumbing product categories under a single ownership structure. Oatey solvent cements and primers carry NSF certifications and UL GREENGUARD Gold certification. Plumbing contractors, residential builders, and commercial plumbing installers specify Oatey products where NSF-certified joining products and code-compliant drainage accessories are standard specification requirements.

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Solvent Cements and Primers

Oatey's solvent cement and primer line covers bonding products for ABS, PVC, and CPVC plastic pipe systems used in DWV and potable water applications. Oatey solvent cements and primers carry NSF certifications and UL GREENGUARD Gold certification; the line includes formulations for pipes up to 6 inches in diameter with interference fit. Oatey purple primer is commonly code-required before solvent cement application on PVC and CPVC systems.

Drain Systems

Oatey's drain product line covers floor drains, shower drains, tub drains, and specialty drain fittings for residential and commercial plumbing applications, designed for tile, fiberglass, cast acrylic, and direct-bond installations. Specified for new residential construction, bathroom renovation, and commercial facility plumbing across a broad selection of drain body configurations, strainer finishes, and connection types.

Shower Systems

Oatey's QuickDrain shower system line provides linear drain and shower floor drain solutions for barrier-free and accessible shower installations. QuickDrain linear shower drains are specified for residential and commercial applications where a side-wall or floor-to-wall drain configuration provides the slope-to-drain geometry required by accessibility guidelines, including drain bodies, grate options, and pre-slope and waterproofing systems.

Pipe Support Systems

Oatey's pipe support line covers pipe straps, hangers, clamps, and accessories for securing copper, PVC, CPVC, and PEX tubing to joists, studs, and structural members in residential construction. Specified for residential plumbing rough-in work where code-required pipe support intervals must be met for each pipe type and size.

Rough Plumbing Accessories

Oatey's rough plumbing accessory line covers wax rings, toilet bolts, supply lines, escutcheons, cleanouts, and specialty fittings for residential plumbing installation and service. Through portfolio brands Keeney and Plumb Pak, the category extends to kitchen and bath repair parts, supply stops, drain assemblies, and fixture connections for residential remodeling plumbing applications.

Why Contractors Specify Oatey

Oatey has been manufacturing plumbing products since 1916, and as the largest privately held plumbing products company in North America, operates with a portfolio spanning solvent cements, primers, drains, shower systems, pipe support, and rough plumbing accessories across the Oatey, Cherne, Hercules, Dearborn, Harvey, QuickDrain, Keeney, and Plumb Pak brands. Oatey solvent cements and primers carry NSF certifications and UL GREENGUARD Gold certification. The NSF-certified product base covers code requirements for potable water system joining products in jurisdictions where certified primers and cements are mandated by the plumbing code.

How to Choose an Oatey Product

The most important decision variable when selecting an Oatey joining product is the pipe material being bonded: ABS, PVC, or CPVC. Oatey's solvent cement line includes material-specific formulations as well as multi-use cements rated for specific pipe and fitting combinations. For PVC and CPVC systems, most plumbing codes require primer before solvent cement — Oatey purple primer provides visual inspection confirmation of primer application.

For drain applications, selection depends on drain type (floor, shower, tub), flooring material, outlet size and connection type, and required strainer finish. For linear drain or accessible shower applications, the Oatey QuickDrain system covers side-wall and floor-transition drain configurations. For pipe support, strap and hanger selection depends on pipe material, diameter, and the structural member being attached to — consulting the local plumbing code and Oatey's pipe support documentation confirms the appropriate support type and spacing.

FAQs

Where are Oatey products manufactured?: Oatey products are manufactured by Oatey Co., headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, where the company has been producing plumbing products since 1916. Manufacturing facility locations for specific product lines are available through Oatey's official product resources.
What warranty does Oatey offer on its drain and shower system products?: Oatey warranty terms vary by product line. Specific warranty documentation for Oatey drain products, QuickDrain shower systems, and other Oatey product categories is available through Oatey's official product literature and authorized distributors.
What's the difference between Oatey PVC solvent cement and Oatey CPVC solvent cement?: Oatey PVC solvent cement is formulated for PVC pipe and fittings; Oatey CPVC solvent cement is formulated for CPVC pipe and fittings, which have different material properties and tighter interference fits. Using the wrong cement formulation for a given pipe material may not produce a reliable or code-compliant joint — selecting the cement labeled for the specific pipe material being joined is required.
What Oatey drain product is right for a tile shower floor application?: For a tile shower floor with a standard center drain, Oatey's shower drain line covers the drain body configurations and strainer options for tile and mortar bed installations. For a linear drain or barrier-free accessible shower application, the Oatey QuickDrain system covers linear drain bodies, grate options, and the associated waterproofing components.
Is Oatey purple primer required before Oatey PVC solvent cement?: In most plumbing code jurisdictions, primer must be applied to PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings before solvent cement. Oatey purple primer is a commonly specified code-compliant primer for PVC and CPVC systems — the purple color allows visual inspection confirmation that primer was applied. Whether primer is code-required depends on the local plumbing code and the piping system type.
What pipe diameters do Oatey solvent cements cover?: Oatey solvent cement formulations include products rated for pipe up to 6 inches in diameter with interference fit, covering the range of pipe sizes used in residential and light commercial DWV and water supply systems. Specific cement formulations and rated pipe size ranges are available through Oatey's official product documentation.

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