ASTM F1974-01

Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene Composite Pressure Pipe

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1.1 This specification covers metal insert fittings with split ring and compression nut (compression joint) and metal insert fittings with copper crimp rings (crimp joint) for four sizes of composite pressure pipe. These fittings are intended for use in 125 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180o F (82oC). (When used in polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene systems the maximum operating temperature is limited by the pipe to 140 F (60oC) and where applicable 180oF (82oC)). Included are the requirements for materials, workmanship, burst pressure, sustained pressure, excessive temperature and pressure, temperature cycling tests, and markings to be used on the fittings and rings. The fittings covered by this specification are intended for use in potable water distribution systems for residential and commercial applications, water service, underground irrigation systems, and radient panel heating systems, baseboard, snow- and ice-melt systems, and gases that are compatible with the composite pipe and fittings.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI values stated in parentheses are provided for information purposes.
Note 1—The tables show the "nominal size" in millimetres with the inch size in parentheses. This exception is made to harmonize the "nominal size" with the two pipe standards, F1281 and F1281.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 9, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Apr-2001
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.10 - Fittings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1974-00a - Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene Composite Pressure Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2001
• Replaced By: ASTM F1974-01e1 - Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene Composite Pressure Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1282-23a - Standard Specification for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) Composite Pressure Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1281-23a - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Pressure Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 1974 – 01
Standard Specification for
Metal Insert Fittings for Polyethylene/Aluminum/
Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/
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Crosslinked Polyethylene Composite Pressure Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1974; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope B 62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal
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Castings
1.1 This specification covers metal insert fittings with split
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B 75 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
ring and compression nut (compression joint) and metal insert
B 140 Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Leaded Red
fittings with copper crimp rings (crimp joint) for four sizes of
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Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
composite pressure pipe. These fittings are intended for use in
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B 159 Specification for Phosphor Bronze Wire
125 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems
B 283 Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forg-
operating at temperatures up to and including 180 °F (82 °C).
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ings (Hot-Pressed)
(When used in polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene systems
B 584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for
the maximum operating temperature is limited by the pipe to
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General Applications
140 °F (60 °C) and where applicable 180°F (82°C)). Included
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical
are the requirements for materials, workmanship, burst pres-
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Insulating Materials for Testing
sure, sustained pressure, excessive temperature and pressure,
D 1598 Test Method for Time-To-Failure of Plastic Pipe
temperature cycling tests, and markings to be used on the
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Under Constant Internal Pressure
fittings and rings. The fittings covered by this specification are
D 1599 Test Method for Short-Time, Hydraulic Failure
intended for use in potable water distribution systems for
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Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing and Fittings
residential and commercial applications, water service, under-
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
ground irrigation systems, and radient panel heating systems,
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Plastics
baseboard, snow- and ice-melt systems, and gases that are
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
compatible with the composite pipe and fittings.
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moplastic Pipe and Fittings
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property Durometer Hard-
as the standard. The SI values stated in parentheses are
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ness
provided for information purposes.
E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Harness and Superficial
NOTE 1—The tables show the “nominal size” in millimetres with the 7
Harness of Metallic Materials
inch size in parentheses. This exception is made to harmonize the
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F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
“nominal size” with the two pipe standards, F 1281 and F 1281.
F 1281 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene/
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX/AL/PEX)
test method portion, Section 9, of this specification. This 4
Pressure Pipe
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
F 1282 Specification for Polyethylene/Aluminum/
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user 4
Polyethylene (PE/AL/PE) Composite Pressure Pipe
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
2.2 ANSI Standards:
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- 8
B1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose (Inch)
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tions prior to use.
B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint
2. Referenced Documents
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Pressure Fittings
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.3 Manufacturers Standardization Society Standard:
B 16 Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar, and
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Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01.
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Current edition approved April 10, 2001. Published June 2001. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
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published as F 1974 - 99. Last previous edition F 1974 - 99a. Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01. Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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