ASTM F2620-09e1
(Practice)Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The procedures described in Sections 7-9 are primarily intended for (but not limited to) field joining of polyethylene (PE) pipe and fittings, using suitable equipment and appropriate environmental control procedures. When properly implemented, strong pressure/leak-tight joints are produced. When these joints are destructively tested, the failure occurs outside the fusion joined area.
Melt characteristics, average molecular weight and molecular weight distribution are influential factors in establishing suitable fusion parameters; therefore, consider the manufacturer's instructions in the use or development of a specific fusion procedure. See Annex A1.
The socket fusion, butt fusion, and saddle fusion procedures in this practice are suitable for joining PE gas pipe and fittings, PE water pipe and fittings, and PE general purpose pipes and fittings made to PE product specifications from organizations such as ASTM, AWWA, API, and ISO that are used in pressure, low pressure and non-pressure applications. For gas applications, qualification of the procedure by testing joints made using the procedure in accordance with regulations from the authority having jurisdiction are required.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes procedures for making joints with polyethylene (PE) pipe and fittings by means of heat fusion joining in, but not limited to, a field environment. Other suitable heat fusion joining procedures are available from various sources including pipe and fitting manufacturers. This standard does not purport to address all possible heat fusion joining procedures, or to preclude the use of qualified procedures developed by other parties that have been proved to produce reliable heat fusion joints.
1.2 The parameters and procedures are applicable only to joining polyethylene pipe and fittings of related polymer chemistry. They are intended for PE fuel gas pipe per Specification D2513 and PE potable water, sewer and industrial pipe manufactured per Specification F714, Specification D3035, and AWWA C901 and C906. Consult with the pipe manufacturers to make sure they approve this procedure for the pipe to be joined (see Appendix X1).
Note 1—Information about polyethylene pipe and fittings that have related polymer chemistry is presented in Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) TR-33 and TR-41.
1.3 Parts that are within the dimensional tolerances given in present ASTM specifications are required to produce sound joints between polyethylene pipe and fittings when using the joining techniques described in this practice.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 The text of this practice references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the practice.
1.6 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
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Designation:F2620–09
Standard Practice for
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Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2620; 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.
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´ NOTE—A1.4.3.1 was editorially revised in March 2010.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This practice describes procedures for making joints 2.1 ASTM Standards:
with polyethylene (PE) pipe and fittings by means of heat D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure
fusion joining in, but not limited to, a field environment. Other Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
suitable heat fusion joining procedures are available from D2737 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
various sources including pipe and fitting manufacturers. This D3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe
standard does not purport to address all possible heat fusion (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
joining procedures, or to preclude the use of qualified proce- D3261 Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene
dures developed by other parties that have been proved to (PE)PlasticFittingsforPolyethylene(PE)PlasticPipeand
produce reliable heat fusion joints. Tubing
1.2 The parameters and procedures are applicable only to F714 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe
joining polyethylene pipe and fittings of related polymer (SDR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter
chemistry. They are intended for PE fuel gas pipe per Speci- F905 Practice for Qualification of Polyethylene Saddle-
fication D2513 and PE potable water, sewer and industrial pipe Fused Joints
manufactured per Specification F714, Specification D3035, F1056 Specification for Socket Fusion Tools for Use in
and AWWA C901 and C906. Consult with the pipe manufac- Socket Fusion Joining Polyethylene Pipe or Tubing and
turers to make sure they approve this procedure for the pipe to Fittings
be joined (see Appendix X1). 2.2 PPI Documents:
TR-33 Generic Butt Fusion Joining Procedure for Field
NOTE 1—Information about polyethylene pipe and fittings that have
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Joining of Polyethylene
related polymer chemistry is presented in Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI)
TR-41 Generic Saddle Fusion Joining Procedure for Poly-
TR-33 and TR-41.
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ethylene Gas Piping
1.3 Parts that are within the dimensional tolerances given in
2.3 AWWA Documents:
present ASTM specifications are required to produce sound
AWWAC901 Standard for Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe
joints between polyethylene pipe and fittings when using the
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and Tubing, ⁄2 in. (13 mm) through 3 in. (76 mm), for
joining techniques described in this practice.
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Water Service
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
AWWAC906 Standard for Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
andFittings,4in.(100mm)through63in.(1575mm),for
information only.
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Water Distribution and Transmission
1.5 The text of this practice references notes, footnotes, and
appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes
3. Summary of Practice
and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not
3.1 The principle of heat fusion joining of polyethylene
be considered as requirements of the practice.
(PE) pipe is to heat two prepared surfaces to a designated
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
temperature, then fuse them together by application of a
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic the ASTM website.
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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining. Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825,
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2009. Published January 2010. Originally Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpipe.org.
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approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F2620–06. DOI: Available fromAmerican Water WorksAssociation (AWWA), 6666 W. Quincy
10.1520/F2620-09E01. Ave., Denver, CO 80235, http://www.awwa.org.
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