ASTM F1563-01(2007)

Standard Specification for Tools to Squeeze-off Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pipe or Tubing

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the physical requirements for tools used to squeeze-off polyethylene gas pipe and tubing. The squeeze bars shall be of a size and configuration that compresses the pipe walls to reduce the gas flow, but does not damage the pipe and may be configured as round (circular), flat with rounded edges, two round bars side by side, or any other configuration. The tool shall have the following requirements: mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic force mechanisms; resistance to damage or deformation; release protection; release rate; flow control; and grounding. It shall also have sufficient squeeze bar length and spacing to allow the maximum diameter pipe to be centered between the guides and mechanical stops to provide protection for over squeezing.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements for tools used to squeeze-off polyethylene (PE) pipe and tubing. It is limited to squeeze-off procedures set forth by the pipe manufacturer as referred to in Specification D 2513 for gas pressure pipe systems.
1.2 Nothing in this specification shall be construed as recommending practices or systems at variances with governing codes and project specifications.
1.3 Where applicable in this specification, "pipe" shall mean "pipe and tubing," and "tool" shall mean "squeeze-off tool."
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portions, Section 5 and Appendix X1 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 limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2007
• ICS: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.60 - Gas

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1563-01 - Standard Specification for Tools to Squeeze-off Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pipe or Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2007
• Replaced By: ASTM F1563-01(2011) - Standard Specification for Tools to Squeeze-off Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pipe or Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D2513-20 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2007
• Referred By: ASTM F1734-19 - Standard Practice for Qualification of a Combination of Squeeze Tool, Pipe, and Squeeze-Off Procedures to Avoid Long-Term Damage in Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2007
• Referred By: ASTM F2945-18 - Standard Specification for Polyamide 11 Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2007
• Referred By: ASTM F2830-11(2017) - Standard Specification for Manufacture and Joining of Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe With a Peelable Polypropylene (PP) Outer Layer
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2007
• Referred By: ASTM F2968/F2968M-21 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe for Gas Distribution Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2007
• Referred By: ASTM F2818-10(2023) - Standard Specification for Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Material Gas Pressure Pipe and Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F1563 – 01 (Reapproved 2007)
Standard Specification for
Tools to Squeeze-off Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pipe or Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1563; 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 D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
Plastics
1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements for
D2513 Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe,
tools used to squeeze-off polyethylene (PE) pipe and tubing. It
Tubing, and Fittings
is limited to squeeze-off procedures set forth by the pipe
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
manufacturer as referred to in Specification D2513 for gas
F1041 Guide for Squeeze-Off of Polyolefin Gas Pressure
pressure pipe systems.
Pipe and Tubing
1.2 Nothing in this specification shall be construed as
recommending practices or systems at variances with govern-
3. Terminology
ing codes and project specifications.
3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminol-
1.3 Where applicable in this specification, “pipe” shall
ogy F412, unless otherwise specified. Abbreviations are in
mean “pipe and tubing,” and “tool” shall mean “squeeze-off
accordance with Terminology D1600, unless otherwise speci-
tool.”
fied.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
3.2.1 squeeze-off—a technique used to control the flow of
information only.
gas through a pipe by the compressing action of a mechanical,
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
hydraulic or pneumatic device. Squeeze-off may be used, as
test methods portions, Section 5 and Appendix X1 of this
recommended by the tool or pipe manufacturer, to reduce the
specification: This standard does not purport to address all of
flow of gas to an acceptable rate. Under certain conditions
the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
complete stoppage of flow may be obtained.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4. Materials and Manufacture
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 Tools shall be manufactured from materials that have
2. Referenced Documents the structural properties to meet the requirements of this
2 specification.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
5. Other Requirements
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
5.1 Force Mechanism—The force mechanism (mechanical,
Under Constant Internal Pressure
hydraulic or pneumatic) shall provide a force of at least 1.25
times the force required to squeeze-off the most rigid pipe size
within the squeeze parameters recommended by the manufac-
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
turer of the tool. The most rigid pipe is a function of pipe
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
diameter, wall thickness, pipe material and temperature. The
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2007. Published August 2007. Originally
tool manufacturer determines which pipe products his tool is
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F1563-01. DOI:
10.1520/F1563-01R07.
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5.2 Tool Strength—Atool shall not be structurally damaged
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F1563 – 01 (2007)
NOTE 1—Static discharge through pipe wall may occur in some cases if
5.2.1 Measure the load (P) required to squeeze-off the most
electrostatic charges exceed the dielectric strength. Some tool manufac-
rigid pipe (largest size, thickest wall, highest density, lowest
turers recommend checking the squeeze area for pinhole leaks by soaping.
temperature) within the range of the tool.
5.2.2 Prepare a pipe specimen from this pipe. The specimen
6. Dimensions Mass, and Permissible Variations
length shall be no less than five times the nominal outside
6.1 Squeeze Bar Configuration—The squeeze bars shall be
diameter of the pipe, but in no case less than 12 in. (305 mm).
of a size and configuration that compresses the pipe walls to
5.2.3 Insert the pipe specimen into the tool. Center the
reduce the gas flow, but does not damage the pipe. Squeeze
specimen in the tool.
bars may be configured as round (circular), flat with rounded
5.2.4 Apply the largest load attainable by the force mecha-
edges, two round bars side by side or any other configuration
nism (without additional mechanical advantage) onto the
thatcanmeettherequirementsofthisspecification(seeFig.1).
mechanical stops and then inspect. Any permanent damage or
For suggested minimum squeeze bar radii areas, see Table 1.
deformation to the mechanical or hydraulic components is
6.2 Over-Squeeze Protection—Thetoolshallhavemechani-
cause for rejection of the tool.
calstopstoprovideover-squeezeprotection.Thesemechanical
5.2.5 Apply a load of 1.25 3 P (see 5.2.1) on the pipe for
stops shall prevent the squeeze bars from reaching a separation
twenty cycles.Acycle is: apply load, hold load for one minute,
(minimum gap) less than 70 % times twice the maximum pipe
remove load. For each cycle, use a new unsqueezed area of
wall thickness as noted in Guide F1041:
pipe, at least three pipe diameters from a previous squeeze.
minimum gap 5 ~2!~0.7!~ maximum wall thickness!
A
TABLE 1 Minimum Squeeze Bar Radii
Round Bar Minimum
B
Flat Bar Minimum Radius
Nominal Pipe Size in. Radius (R in Fig. 1)in.
(R in Fig. 1) in. (mm)
(mm)
1 3
⁄4 to ⁄4 0.50 (12) 0.25 (6.4)
1to1 ⁄4 0.62 (16) 0.31 (7.9)
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