ASTM F2854-21

Standard Specification for Push-Fit Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Mechanical Fittings for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

ABSTRACT
This specification covers crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) push-fit mechanical fittings for use with crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing that meet the requirements of Specification F876. These fittings are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as hydronic heating, including under-floor heating systems. Included are the requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, performance, and markings to be used on the fittings.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) push-fit mechanical fittings for use with crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing in 1/2 , 3/4 , 1 and 1 1/4 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of Specification F876. These fittings are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as hydronic heating, including under-floor heating systems, up to and including 100 psig (6.90 bar) and 180 °F (82 °C). Included are the requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, performance, and markings to be used on the fittings.  
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.  
1.3 The text of this specification 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 specification.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2021
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.10 - Fittings

Relations

• Refers: ASTM F412-20 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020
• Refers: ASTM F3348-20 - Standard Specification for Plastic Press Insert Fittings with Factory Assembled Stainless Steel Press Sleeve for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F2854 −21 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Push-Fit Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Mechanical
1
Fittings for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2854; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers crosslinked polyethylene 2.1 ASTM Standards:
(PEX) push-fit mechanical fittings for use with crosslinked A269/A269M Specification for Seamless and Welded Aus-
1 3 1
polyethylene (PEX) tubing in ⁄2, ⁄4, 1 and 1 ⁄4 in. nominal tenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
diameters that meet the requirements of Specification F876. A276/A276M Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and
These fittings are intended for use in residential and Shapes
commercial,hotandcold,potablewaterdistributionsystemsas A312/A312M Specification for Seamless, Welded, and
well as hydronic heating, including under-floor heating Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
systems, up to and including 100 psig (6.90 bar) and 180 °F A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for
(82 °C). Included are the requirements for materials, Pressure-Containing Parts
workmanship, dimensions, performance, and markings to be B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar
used on the fittings. and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
B283/B283M Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)
and are not considered standard.
B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes,
Rod
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
B395/B395M Specification for U-Bend Seamless Copper
notesandfootnotes(excludingthoseintablesandfigures)shall
and Copper Alloy Heat Exchanger and Condenser Tubes
not be considered as requirements of the specification.
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- Gradient Technique
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor- Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the tics
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
D2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Auto-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical motive Applications
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2021. Published May 2021. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as F2854–20a. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F2854–21. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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F2854−21
D2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and ISO 12162 Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings
Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics for pressure applications –Classification, designation and
D2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydros
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Designation: F2854 − 20a F2854 − 21 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Push-Fit Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Mechanical
1
Fittings for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2854; 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 crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) push-fit mechanical fittings for use with crosslinked polyethylene
1 3 1
(PEX) tubing in ⁄2, ⁄4, 1 and 1 ⁄4 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of Specification F876. These fittings are
intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as hydronic heating,
including under-floor heating systems, up to and including 100 psig (6.90 bar) and 180 °F (82 °C). Included are the requirements
for materials, workmanship, dimensions, performance, and markings to be used on the fittings.
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.
1.3 The text of this specification 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 specification.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A269/A269M Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
A276/A276M Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
A312/A312M Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
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
B283/B283M Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)
B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy Rod
B395/B395M Specification for U-Bend Seamless Copper and Copper Alloy Heat Exchanger and Condenser Tubes
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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.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2020May 1, 2021. Published January 2021May 2021. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 202062020 as
F2854–20.–20a. DOI: 10.1520/F2854–20A.10.1520/F2854–21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*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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F2854 − 21
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
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
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and Swell Rati
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