ASTM F1733-96(2002)

Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyamide(PA) Plastic Fitting for Polyamide(PA) Plastic Pipe and Tubing

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DESIG: F 1733 07 ^TITLE: Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyamide(PA) Plastic Fitting for Polyamide(PA) Plastic Pipe and Tubing ^SCOPE:1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers polyamide (PA) butt fusion fittings for use with polyamide pipe (IPS and ISO) and tubing (CTS). Included are requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, marking, sustained pressure, and burst pressure.
1.2 &inch-pound-units;
1.3 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. ^REFERENCE: ^ASTMGRP: ASTM Standards: ^REFGRP: Federal Standard:^REFDOCID: Fed. Std. No. 123^REFDOCTITLE: Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)^REFGRP: Military Standard:^REFDOCID: MIL-STD-129^REFDOCTITLE: Marking for Shipment and Storage^REFGRP: National Sanitation Foundation Standard:^REFDOCID: Standard No. 14^REFDOCTITLE: for Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials ^KEYWORDS: ^INDEX TERMS: ^STATUS: Dn Cn Sn Nn Mn ^APPROVAL: 20071101 ^PAGES: 6 ^COMMITTEE: F17 ^SUBCOMMITTEE: 1000 ^BOS: 08.04 ^ORGINFO: ANSI ^ACTION: STD_REVISION ^MISCPUB: ^PDESIG: F1733 ^PYEAR: 2007 ^CLASS: Specification

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Sep-1996
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.10 - Fittings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1733-96e1 - Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyamide(PA) Plastic Fitting for Polyamide(PA) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-1996
• Replaced By: ASTM F1733-07 - Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyamide(PA) Plastic Fitting for Polyamide(PA) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2007
• Referred By: ASTM F3372-20 - Standard Practice for Butt Fusion Joining of PA12 Pipe and Fittings
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-1996
• Referred By: ASTM F2785-21 - Standard Specification for Polyamide 12 Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-1996
• Referred By: ASTM F412-23 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-1996
• Referred By: ASTM F2945-18 - Standard Specification for Polyamide 11 Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-1996
• Referred By: ASTM F3524/F3524M-23 - Standard Specification for Polyamide-12 (PA12) Line Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-1996

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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1733 – 96 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Specification for
Butt Heat Fusion Polyamide(PA) Plastic Fitting for
Polyamide(PA) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1733; 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 2.4 National Sanitation Foundation Standard:
Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related
1.1 This specification covers polyamide (PA) butt fusion
Materials
fittings for use with polyamide pipe (IPS and ISO) and tubing
(CTS). Included are requirements for materials, workmanship,
3. Terminology
dimensions, marking, sustained pressure, and burst pressure.
3.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F 412
1.2 The values given in parentheses are provided for infor-
and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D 1600,
mation only.
unless otherwise specified.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2 dimension ratio (DR) for thermoplastic pipe—the ratio
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
of diameter to wall thickness. For this specification it is
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
calculated by dividing the specified outside diameter by the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
specified wall thickness of the fitting at its area of fusion. DRs
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
are rounded and do not calculate exactly.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Classification
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 General—This specification covers butt fusion fittings
D 1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
intended for use with polyamide pipe and tubing.
Under Constant Internal Pressure
4.1.1 Fittings covered by this specification are normally
D 1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydrau-
molded. Fittings may be machined from extruded or molded
lic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
stock.
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
3 4.1.2 Fittings fabricated by thermal welding are not in-
Plastics
cluded in this specification.
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
2 4.1.3 Fittings intended for use in the distribution of natural
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
gas or petroleum fuels shall also meet the requirements of
D 2513 Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe,
2 Specification D 2513.
Tubing, and Fittings
D 4066 Classification System for Nylon Injection and Ex-
5. Ordering Information
trusion Materials (PA)
5.1 When ordering fittings under this specification, the
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
following should be specified:
2.2 Federal Standard:
5.1.1 Polyamide compound (material designation or trade
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
name)
2.3 Military Standard:
5 5.1.2 Style of fitting (tee, 90° ell, and the like)
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
5.1.3 Size:
5.1.3.1 Nominal diameter.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic 5.1.3.2 CTS, IPS, or schedule.
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings.
5.1.3.3 Dimension ratio number or schedule number.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1996. Published November 1996.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Available from the National Sanitation Foundation, P.O. Box 1468,AnnArbor,
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TABLE 2 ISO Sizing System (ISO 161/1) Outside Diameters and
6. Materials
Tolerances for Fit for Use with Polyamide Pipe, mm
6.1 Basic Materials—This specification covers fittings
Average Outside Diameter at Area of Fusion
Nominal Pipe
made from polyamide plastics as defined in Specification
Size A
Min Max
D 4066.
90 90.0 90.8
NOTE 1—The PA plastic fittings intended for use in the transport of 110 110.0 111.0
160 160.0 161.4
potable water should be evaluated and certified as safe for this purpose by
200 200.0 201.8
a testing agency acceptable to the local health authority. The evaluation
250 250.0 252.3
should be in accordance with requirements for chemical extraction, taste,
280 280.0 282.5
and odor, that are no less restrictive than those included in National
315 315.0 317.8
Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 14. The seal or mark of the
355 355.0 358.2
laboratory making the evaluation should be included on the pipe and 400 400.0 403.6
450 450.0 454.1
tubing.
500 500.0 504.5
560 560.0 565.0
6.2 Compounds—The polyamide fittings compounds shall
630 630.0 635.7
meet the requirements for Group 3, Class 2, and Grade 3, as
710 710.0 716.4
prescribed in Specification D 4066.
800 800.0 807.2
900 900.0 908.1
6.3 Rework Material—Clean rework material generated
1000 1000.0 1009.0
from the manufacturer’s own production may be used by the
1200 1200.0 1210.8
same manufacturer as long as the fittings produced conform to
1400 1400.0 1412.6
1600 1600.0 1614.4
the requirements of this specification.
A
Specified in ISO 3607.
7. Requirements Requirements
7.1 Dimensions and Tolerances:
pipe or tubing. The wall thicknesses and tolerances at the area
7.1.1 OutsideDiameter—Nominal outside diameters of butt
of fusion shall be as shown in Table 3, Table 4, and Table 5 of
fusion fittings shall conform to the nominal iron pipe size (IPS)
this specification.
or copper tubing size (CTS) dimensions at area of fusion.
7.1.4 Measurements—These shall be made in accordance
These dimensions and tolerances shall be as shown in Table 1,
with Test Method D 2122 for roundable pipe.
Table 2, and Table 3of this specification.
7.1.5 Design Dimensions—Overall fitting dimensions may
7.1.2 Inside Diameter (CTS Fittings Only)—Inside diam-
be as preferred from a design standpoint by the manufacturer
eters of butt fusion fittings for tubing at area of fusion shall
and accepted by the purchaser consistent with 7.1.3.
conform to the dimensions of the tubing being joined. The
7.2 Pressure Test Requirements:
dimensions and tolerances for the fittings are shown inTable 3.
7.2.1 Short-Term Rupture Strength for Fittings ⁄2 to 12 in.
7.1.3 Wall Thickness—The wall thicknesses of butt fusion and 90 to 315 mm, Nominal Diameter—The minimum short-
fittings shall not be less than the minimum specified for the
term rupture strength of the fitting and fused pipe or tubing
shall not be less than the minimum short-term rupture strength
of the pipe or tubing in the system when tested in accordance
TABLE 1 IPS Sizing System Outside Diameters and Tolerances with 10.5.3. These minimum pressures shall be as shown in
for Fittings for Use with Polyamide Pipe, in.
Table 6 of this specification. Test specimens shall be prepared
Nominal Pipe Average Outside Diameter for testing in the manner described in 10.5.1 of this specifica-
Tolerance
A
Size at Area of Fusion
tion. The test equipment, procedures, and failures definitions
⁄2 0.840 60.008
shall be as specified in Test Method D 1599.
⁄4 1.050 60.008
7.2.2 Short-Term Strength for Fittings 14 to 48 in. and 355
1 1.315 60.010
1 ⁄4 1.660 60.010 to 1600 mm, Nominal Diameter—Fittings shall not fail when
1 ⁄2 1.900 60.010
tested in accordance with 10.5.3. The minimum pressure shall
2 2.375 60.010
be as shown in Table 6 of this specification. Test specimens
3 3.500 60.012
4 4.500 60.015 shall be prepared for testing in the manner described in 10.2 of
6 6.625 60.018
this specification. The test equipment and procedures shall be
8 8.625 60.025
as specified in Test Method D 1599.
10 10.750 60.027
12 12.750 60.036 7.2.3 Sustained Pressure—The fitting and fused pipe or
14 14.000 60.063
tubing shall not fail, as defined in Test Method D 1598, when
16 16.000 60.072
tested at the time, pressures, and test temperatures selected
18 18.000 60.081
20 20.000 60.090 fromtestoptionsofferedinTable7.Thetestspecimensshallbe
21.5 21.500 60.097
prepared for testing in the manner prescribed in 10.5.1.
22 22.000 60.099
24 24.000 60.108
8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
28 28.000 60.126
32 32.000 60.144
8.1 The manufacture of these fittings shall be in accordance
36 36.000 60.162
with good commercial practice so as to produce fittings
42 42.000 60.189
48 48.000 60.216
meeting the requirements of this specification. Fittings shall be
A
Defined as measured ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) from fitting outlet extremity. homogeneous throughout and free of cracks, holes, foreign
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TABLE 3 Diameter, Wall Thickness, and Tolerances for Fittings for Use with Polyamide Tubing
A
Diameter at Area of Fusion
Tubing Type, Nominal Tubing Minimum Wall
Outside, in. (mm) Inside, in. (mm)
in. (mm) Size, in. Thickness, in. (mm)
Average Tolerance Average Tolerance
0.062 (1.57) ⁄2 CTS 0.625 (15.88) 60.010 (60.26) 0.495 (12.58) 60.004 (60.10) 0.062 (1.58)
⁄4 CTS 0.875 (22.22) 60.010 (60.26) 0.745 (18.92) . .
0.090 (2.29) ⁄2 CTS 0.625 (15.88) 60.010 (60.26) 0.437 (11.10) 60.004 (60.10) 0.090 (2.28)
⁄4 CTS 0.875 (22.22) 60.010 (60.26) 0.687 (17.44) 60.004 (60.10) 0.090 (2.28)
1 CTS 1.125 (28.58) 60.013 (60.34) 0.937 (23.80) 60.005 (60.12) 0.090 (2.28)
1 ⁄4 CTS 1.375 (34.92) 60.013 (60.34) 1.187 (30.14) 60.005 (60.12) 0.090 (2.28)
DR 11 ⁄4 CTS 0.875 (22.22) 60.010 (60.26) 0.715 (18.16) 60.004 (60.10) 0.077 (1.96)
1 CTS 1.125 (28.58) 60.013 (60.34) 0.915 (23.24) 60.005 (60.12) 0.101 (2.56)
1 ⁄4 CTS 1.375 (34.92) 60.013 (60.34) 1.125 (28.58) 60.005 (60.12) 0.121 (3.08)
DR 9.3 ⁄2 CTS 0.625 (15.88) 60.010 (60.26) 0.483 (12.26) 60.004 (60.10) 0.067 (1.70)
⁄4 CTS 0.875 (22.22) 60.010 (60.26) 0.679 (17.24) 60.004 (60.10) 0.094 (2.38)
1 CTS 1.125 (28.58) 60.013 (60.34) 0.873 (22.18) 60.005 (60.12) 0.121 (3.08)
1 ⁄4 CTS 1.375 (34.92) 60.013 (60.34) 1.069 (27.16) 60.005 (60.12) 0.148 (3.76)
A
Defined as measured ⁄4 in. (6.4 mm) from fitting outlet extremity.
A,B,C
TABLE 4 IPS Sizing System Wall Thickness and Tolerance at the Area of Fusion for Fittings for Use with Polyamide Pipe, in.
Minimum Wall Thickness
Nominal Pipe
Size
SCH 40 SCH 80 SDR 21 SDR 17 SDR 13.5 DR 10 DR 11.5 SDR 11 DR 9.3 SDR 9
⁄2 0.109 0.147 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.076 0.090 . . .
⁄4 0.113 0.154 . . . . . 0.095 0.113 0.117
1 0.133 0.179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.119 0.142 0.146
1 ⁄4 0.140 0.191 . . . . . . . . . 0.166 . . . 0.151 0.179 0.184
1 ⁄2 0.145 0.200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.173 0.204 0.211
2 0.154 0.218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.216 0.256 0.264
3 0.216 0.300 . . . . . . 0.259 . . . 0.305 0.318 0.377 0.389
4 0.237 0.337 . . . 0.264 0.333 . . . 0.392 0.409 0.484 0.500
6 0.280 0.432 0.316 0.390 0.491 . . . 0.576 0.603 0.713 0.736
8 0.322 . . . 0.410 0.508 0.639 . . . 0.750 0.785 0.928 0.958
10 0.365 . . . 0.511 0.633 0.797 . . . 0.935 0.978 1.156 1.194
12 0.406 . . . 0.608 0.750 0.945 . . . 1.109 1.160 1.371 1.417
14 . . . . . . 0.667 0.824 . . . . . . . . . 1.273 1.505 1.556
16 . . . . . . 0.762 0.941 . . . . . . . . . 1.455 1.720 1.778
18 . . . . . . 0.857 1.059 . . . . . . . . . 1.636 1.935 2.000
20 . . . . . . 0.952 1.176 . . . . . . . . . 1.818 2.151 2.222
21.5 . . 1.024 1.265 . . . . . .
22 . . . . . . 1.048 1.294 . . . . . . . . . 2.000 2.366 2.444
24 . . . . . . 1.143 1.412 . . . . . . . . . 2.182 2.581 . . .
28 . . 1.333 1.647 . . . 2.545 . .
32 . . 1.524 1.882 . . . 2.909 . .
36 . . 1.714 2.118 . . . . . .
42 . . 2.000 2.471 . . . . . .
48 . . 2.286 . . . . . . .
A
Tolerance +20 %, −0 %.
B
ForthoseSDRgroupshavingoverlappingthicknessrequirements,amanufacturermayrepresenttheirproductasapplyingtothecombination(forexample,11.0/11.5)
so long as their product falls within the dimensional requirements of both DR’s.
C
For wall thicknesses not listed the minimum wall thickness may be calculated by the average outside diameter/SDR rounded up to the nearest 0.001 in.
inclusions, or other injurious defects. The fittings shall be as pertaining to the particular test. Certain special test methods
uniform as commercially practicable in color, opacity, density, applicable to this specification only are explained in the
and other physical properties. appropriate paragraph.
10.2 Conditioning—Unless otherwise specified, condition
9. Sampling
the specimens prior to test at 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) for not
less than6hinair,or1hin water, for those tests where
9.1 Parts made for sale under this specification should be
sampled at a frequency appropriate for the end use intended. conditioning is required and in all cases of disagreement.
Newly molded fittings shall be conditioned 40 h prior to test.
When the fittings are to be installed under a system specifica-
tion (such as Specification D 2513 for gas), the minimum 10.3 Test Conditions—Conduct the tests at the standard
laboratory temperature of 73.4 6 3.6°F (23 6 2°C) unless
requirements of that specification must be satisfied.
otherwise specified.
10. Test Methods
10.4 Dimensions and Tolerances:
10.1 General—The test methods in this specification cover 10.4.1 Outside Diameter—Measure the outside diameter
fittingstobeusedwithpipeandtubingforgas,water,andother of the fittings at the area of fusion in accordance with the Wall
engineered piping systems. Test methods that are applicable Thickness section of Test Method D 2122 by use of a circum-
from other specifications will be referenced in the paragraph ferential tape readable to the nearest 0.001 in. (0.02 mm).
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TABLE 5 ISO Sizing System Wall Thickness and Tolerance at
10.5.2.1 Select the test temperature and pressures from one
the Area of Fusion for Fittings for Use with Polyamide Pipe,
of the options offered in Table 7.
A,B,C
mm
10.5.2.2 Select the test specimens at random and condition
Nominal
Minimal Wall Thickness
at the selected option test temperature. Test the fitting speci-
Pipe
mens with water, in accordance with Test Method D 1598 at
DR 41 DR 32.5 DR 26 DR 21 DR 17 DR 11
Size
the selected option, stress, and hours of testing.
90 . . 3.5 4.3 5.3 8.2
110 . . . 3.4 4.2 5.2 6.5 10.0
NOTE 2—Other test mediums and test conditions than offered in Table
160 . . . 4.9 6.2 7.6 9.4 14.5
7 may be used as agreed upon betwe
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