ASTM F1056-04(2011)

Standard Specification for Socket Fusion Tools for Use in Socket Fusion Joining Polyethylene Pipe or Tubing and Fittings

ABSTRACT
This specification covers socket fusion tools for use in making socket fusion joints between polyethylene pipe or tubing and fittings as specified by certain specifications. It covers newly manufactured heater faces and used heater faces which have been recoated. Heater faces may be manufactured from aluminum, steel, or other suitable heat conducting material. The manufacture of these socket fusion tools shall be in accordance with good commercial practice so as to produce socket fusion tools meeting the requirements specified. Heater faces shall have surfaces free of cracks, voids, foreign inclusions, or injurious defects.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers socket fusion tools for use in making socket fusion joints between polyethylene pipe or tubing and fittings as specified by Specifications D3035, D2513, D2447, and D2683. This specification covers newly manufactured heater faces and used heater faces which have been recoated. Requirements for materials, workmanship, and dimensions are included. Where applicable on this specification, “pipe” shall mean “pipe” and “tubing.”  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2011
• ICS: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.20 - Joining

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1056-04 - Standard Specification for Socket Fusion Tools for Use in Socket Fusion Joining Polyethylene Pipe or Tubing and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D2657-07(2023) - Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F2620-20ae2 - Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F3123-22 - Standard Specification for Metric Outside Diameter Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PN)
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F645-18b - Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Thermoplastic Water- Pressure Piping Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F1056 −04 (Reapproved 2011) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Socket Fusion Tools for Use in Socket Fusion Joining
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Polyethylene Pipe or Tubing and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1056; 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 D3035 SpecificationforPolyethylene(PE)PlasticPipe(DR-
PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
1.1 This specification covers socket fusion tools for use in
D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fit-
making socket fusion joints between polyethylene pipe or
tings Materials
tubing and fittings as specified by Specifications D3035,
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
D2513, D2447, and D2683. This specification covers newly
manufactured heater faces and used heater faces which have
3. Terminology
been recoated. Requirements for materials, workmanship, and
dimensions are included. Where applicable on this
3.1 Definitions:
specification, “pipe” shall mean “pipe” and “tubing.”
3.1.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
nology F412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
nology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
and are not considered standard.
3.2.1 chamfer tool—a device that is used to chamfer the
outside edge of the pipe. The chamfer allows the pipe end to
2. Referenced Documents
easily enter the pipe heater face and easily enter the heated
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
fitting. Chamfering is optional for all sizes but commonly done
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D1248 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion
for 1 ⁄4-in. IPS and larger sizes.
Materials for Wire and Cable
3.2.2 depth gage—a device that is used to locate the
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
rounding clamp a prescribed distance from the end of the pipe.
tics
3.2.3 heating tool—a device used to heat the heater faces.
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
3.2.4 fitting heater face or adapter—A block of heat con-
D2447 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe,
ducting material that attaches to the heating tool and is
Schedules 40 and 80, Based on Outside Diameter (With-
dimensioned to melt the internal surface of the fitting socket.
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drawn 2010)
3.2.5 pipe heater face or adapter— A block of heat con-
D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure
ducting material that attaches to the heating tool and is
Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
dimensioned to melt the external surface of the pipe.
D2657 Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe
NOTE1—Thefittingheaterfaceandpipeheaterfacecanbeinoneblock
and Fittings
of heat conducting material.
D2683 Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings
for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and 3.2.6 rounding clamp or cold ring—a device that is clamped
aroundthepipetoroundthepipeandlimitthedistancethepipe
Tubing
end goes into the pipe heater face and the socket fitting.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
4. Materials and Manufacture
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2011. Published March 2011. Originally
4.1 Heater faces may be manufactured from aluminum,
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1056 – 04. DOI:
steel, or other suitable heat conducting material.
10.1520/F1056-04R11.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
NOTE 2—Polyethylene may stick to hot metal heating surfaces. This
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
sticking may be minimized by covering the heating surfaces with a
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
stick-resistant coating such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or polyphe-
the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on nylene sulfide (PPS). Copper or copper alloys are not suitable without
www.astm.org. coating because some polyolefins react with copper.
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