ASTM F1960-09a
(Specification)Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
ABSTRACT
This specification covers cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in specific nominal diameters. These fittings are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems. The PEX reinforcing rings shall conform to the required density, degree of cross-linking, and stabilizer migration resistance.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1, 1-¼, 1 ½ in. and 2 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of Specifications F876 and F877. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F (82°C). The system is comprised of a PEX reinforcing ring and a cold expansion fitting. Included are the requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fitting components. The components covered by this specification are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F1960 – 09a
Standard Specification for
Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use
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with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1960; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* B62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal
Castings
1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and
B75 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked
B283 Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forg-
3 1 5 3 1 1
polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄8, ⁄4, 1, 1- ⁄4,1 ⁄2
ings (Hot-Pressed)
in. and 2 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of
B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy
Specifications F876 and F877. These fittings are intended for
Rod
use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution
B584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for
systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F
General Applications
(82°C).The system is comprised of a PEX reinforcing ring and
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
a cold expansion fitting. Included are the requirements for
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
on the fitting components. The components covered by this
Gradient Technique
specification are intended for use in residential and commer-
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
cial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as
Plastics
sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems.
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
asthestandard.Thevaluesgiveninparenthesesaremathemati-
D2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and
cal conversions to SI units which are provided for information
Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics
only and are not considered standard.
D3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
(DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
F876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Tubing
2. Referenced Documents
F877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
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Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.2 ANSI Standard:
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for
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B1.20 Pipe Threads General Purpose
Pressure-Containing Parts
B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar
B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint
and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
Pressure Fittings
B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red
2.3 NSF Standards:
Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
NSF 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Mate-
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rials
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
NSF 61 for Drinking Water System Components-Health
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings
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Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2009. Published January 2010. Originally
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F1960 – 09. DOI:
10.1520/F1960-09A.
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An American National Standard
Designation:F1960–09 Designation: F1960 – 09a
Standard Specification for
Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use
1
with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1960; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked
3 1 5 3 1 1
polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄8, ⁄4, 1, 1- ⁄4,1 ⁄2 in. and 2 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of
Specifications F876 and F877. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems
operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F (82°C). The system is comprised of a PEX reinforcing ring and a cold
expansion fitting. Included are the requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fitting
components. The components covered by this specification are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold,
potable water distribution systems as well as sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings
B75 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
B283 Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)
B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy Rod
B584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics
D3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
D6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
F877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
2.2 ANSI Standard:
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B1.20 Pipe Threads General Purpose
B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings
CurrenteditionapprovedAprilDec.1,2009.PublishedApril2009.January2010.Originallyapprovedin1999.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin20082009asF1960 – 089.
DOI: 10.1520/F1960-09A.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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2.3 NSF Standards:
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NSF 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Relate
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