ASTM F2159-02

Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for sulfone plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings for three sizes (3/8, 1/2, and 3/4) of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing. 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). Included are the requirements for material, molded part properties, performance, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fittings and rings.
1.2 Units—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 the standard.
1.3 The following is an index of the appendix in this specification:GO/NO-GO Crimp GaugesAppendix X1Torque (Break Off) TestAppendix X2
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions, Sections 11 and 12, 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 requirements prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-May-2002
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.10 - Fittings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2159-01 - Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-May-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM F2159-03 - Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-May-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F3253-23 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing with Oxygen Barrier for Hot- and Cold-Water Hydronic Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 10-May-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2623-22 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Systems for Non-Potable Water Applications
• Effective Date: 10-May-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F877-23 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 10-May-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2854-21 - Standard Specification for Push-Fit Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Mechanical Fittings for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-May-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D2846/D2846M-19a - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 10-May-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2769-23a - Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Plastic Hot and Cold-Water Tubing and Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 10-May-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2098-18 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Clamps for Securing SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) to Metal Insert and Plastic Insert Fittings
• Effective Date: 10-May-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 2159 – 02
Standard Specification for
Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for
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SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2159; 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.
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1. Scope D 6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
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F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for sulfone
3 F 876 Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings for three sizes ( ⁄8,
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1 3 Tubing
⁄2, and ⁄4) of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing.
F 877 Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold-
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Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures
F 1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Ther-
up to and including 180°F (82°C). Included are the require-
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moplastic Pipe and Fittings
ments for material, molded part properties, performance, work-
F 1807 Specification for Metal Insert Fitting Utilizing a
manship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fittings
Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene
and rings.
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(PEX) Tubing
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
2.2 ASME Standard:
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
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B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose Inch
mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for
2.3 NSF International Standard:
information only and are not considered the standard.
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components
1.3 The following is an index of the appendix in this
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and Related Materials
specification:
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water System
GO/NO-GO Crimp Gauges Appendix X1
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Components-Health Effects
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test method portions, Sections 11 and 12, of this specification. 3. Terminology
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
nology F 412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
nology D 1600, unless otherwise indicated.
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
4. Classification
requirements prior to use.
4.1 This specification governs one class of fittings and
2. Referenced Documents
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copper crimp rings suitable for use with nominal size ⁄8, ⁄2,
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3
and ⁄4 size PEX tubing that meets the requirements of ASTM
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical
Specifications F 876 or F 877.
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Insulating Materials for Testing
5. Materials and Manufacture
D 1598 Test Method for Time-To-Failure of Plastic Pipe
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Under Constant Internal Pressure
5.1 Material—Fittings shall be molded from sulfone plastic
D 1599 Test Method for Short-Time, Hydraulic Failure
(SP) as specified in Specification D 6394. The material shall be
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Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
unreinforced polysulfone (group 01, class 1, grade2)or
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
polyphenylsulfone (group 03, class 1, grade 1). Material may
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Plastics
also be an unreinforced blend of these two materials with the
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
polyphenylsulfone continuous phase comprising 55 to 80 % of
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moplastic Pipe and Fittings
the blend. Fittings shall be made from virgin plastic or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.
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Current edition approved May 10, 2002. Published July 2002. Originally Available from the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St.,
published as F2159-01. Last previous edition F2159-01. 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Available from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International), P.O.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04. Box 130140, Ann Arbor, MI 48113.
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