ASTM F1563-01(2019)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Tools to Squeeze-off Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pipe or Tubing
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.
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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 D2513 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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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.
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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:F1563 −01 (Reapproved 2019) An American National Standard
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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D1598Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
Under Constant Internal Pressure
1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements for
D1600TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
tools used to squeeze-off polyethylene (PE) pipe and tubing. It
tics
is limited to squeeze-off procedures set forth by the pipe
D2513Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure
manufacturer as referred to in Specification D2513 for gas
Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
pressure pipe systems.
F412Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
1.2 Nothing in this specification shall be construed as
F1041Guide for Squeeze-Off of Polyolefin Gas Pressure
recommending practices or systems at variances with govern-
Pipe and Tubing
ing codes and project specifications.
3. Terminology
1.3 Where applicable in this specification, “pipe” shall
mean “pipe and tubing,” and “tool” shall mean “squeeze-off
3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminol-
tool.”
ogy F412, unless otherwise specified. Abbreviations are in
accordance with Terminology D1600, unless otherwise speci-
1.4 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
fied.
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 squeeze-off—a technique used to control the flow of
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, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4. Materials and Manufacture
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1 Tools shall be manufactured from materials that have
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
the structural properties to meet the requirements of this
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
specification.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 5. Other Requirements
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 Force Mechanism—The force mechanism (mechanical,
hydraulic or pneumatic) shall provide a force of at least 1.25
2. Referenced Documents
times the force required to squeeze-off the most rigid pipe size
2.1 ASTM Standards:
within the squeeze parameters recommended by the manufac-
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
turer of the tool. The most rigid pipe is a function of pipe
diameter, wall thickness, pipe material and temperature. The
tool manufacturer determines which pipe products his tool is
suitablefor.Powertoolssuchasimpactwrenchesorpneumatic
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
motored torque multipliers shall not be used.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2019. Published November 2019. Originally
5.2 Tool Strength—Atool shall not be structurally damaged
approvedin1993.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2011asF1563-01(2011).DOI:
10.1520/F1563-01R19.
or functionally affected when tested as follows:
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.2.1 Measure the load (P) required to squeeze-off the most
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
rigid pipe (largest size, thickest wall, highest density, lowest
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. temperature) within the range of the tool.
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5.2.2 Prepareapipespecimenfromthispipe.Thespecimen
length shall be no less than five times the nominal outside
diameter of the pipe, but in no case less than 12 in. (305 mm).
5.2.3 Insert the pipe specimen into the tool. Center the
specimen in the tool.
5.2.4 Apply the largest load attainable by the force mecha-
nism (without additional mechanical advantage) onto the
mechanical stops and then inspect.Any permanent damage or
deformation to the mechanical or hydraulic components is
cause for rejection of the tool.
5.2.5 Apply a load of 1.25 × P (see 5.2.1) on the pipe for
twentycycles.Acycleis:applyload,holdloadforoneminute,
remove load. For each cycle, use a new unsqueezed area of
NOTE 1— Other bar shapes may also be acceptable (see 6.1).
pipe, at least three pipe diameters from a previous squeeze.
FIG. 1Squeeze Bar Configurations
5.3 Release Protection—Each tool shall be built to prevent
A
unintentional release in the squeeze mode. A screw-feed
TABLE 1 Minimum Squeeze Bar Radii
mechanism used to apply force in some tools qualifies as
Round Bar Minimum
B
Flat Bar Minimum Radius
Nominal Pipe Size in. Radius (R in Fig. 1)in.
premature release protection if the force can only be removed
(R in Fig. 1) in. (mm)
(mm)
by unscrewing the mechanism at the 1.25 × P test load.
1 3
⁄4 to ⁄4 0.50 (12) 0.25 (6.4)
5.4 Release Rate—Forpipesizesgreaterthan1in.(25mm)
1to1 ⁄4 0.62 (16) 0.31 (7.9)
3 to 4 0.75 (19) 0.38 (9.7)
IPS, it is recommended the tool design provide a release rate
6 to 8 1.00 (25) 0.50 (13)
of 0.5 in./min (12.7 mm/min) or less, as suggested in Guide
10 to 12 1.00 (25) 0.50 (13)
F1041. 14 to 16 1.25 (32) 0.62 (16)
A
The suggested radii do not necessarily provide the strength required to comply
5.5 Flow Control—Squeeze-o
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Designation: F1563 − 01 (Reapproved 2019) An American National Standard
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 D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
Under Constant Internal Pressure
1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements for
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
tools used to squeeze-off polyethylene (PE) pipe and tubing. It
tics
is limited to squeeze-off procedures set forth by the pipe
D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure
manufacturer as referred to in Specification D2513 for gas
Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
pressure pipe systems.
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
1.2 Nothing in this specification shall be construed as
F1041 Guide for Squeeze-Off of Polyolefin Gas Pressure
recommending practices or systems at variances with govern-
Pipe and Tubing
ing codes and project specifications.
3. Terminology
1.3 Where applicable in this specification, “pipe” shall
mean “pipe and tubing,” and “tool” shall mean “squeeze-off
3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminol-
tool.”
ogy F412, unless otherwise specified. Abbreviations are in
accordance with Terminology D1600, unless otherwise speci-
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
fied.
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 squeeze-off—a technique used to control the flow of
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, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4. Materials and Manufacture
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1 Tools shall be manufactured from materials that have
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
the structural properties to meet the requirements of this
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
specification.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5. Other Requirements
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 Force Mechanism—The force mechanism (mechanical,
hydraulic or pneumatic) shall provide a force of at least 1.25
2. Referenced Documents
times the force required to squeeze-off the most rigid pipe size
2.1 ASTM Standards:
within the squeeze parameters recommended by the manufac-
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
turer of the tool. The most rigid pipe is a function of pipe
diameter, wall thickness, pipe material and temperature. The
tool manufacturer determines which pipe products his tool is
suitable for. Power tools such as impact wrenches or pneumatic
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
motored torque multipliers shall not be used.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2019. Published November 2019. Originally
5.2 Tool Strength—A tool shall not be structurally damaged
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F1563-01(2011). DOI:
10.1520/F1563-01R19.
or functionally affected when tested as follows:
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.2.1 Measure the load (P) required to squeeze-off the most
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
rigid pipe (largest size, thickest wall, highest density, lowest
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. temperature) within the range of the tool.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F1563 − 01 (2019)
5.2.2 Prepare a pipe specimen from this pipe. The specimen
length shall be no less than five times the nominal outside
diameter of the pipe, but in no case less than 12 in. (305 mm).
5.2.3 Insert the pipe specimen into the tool. Center the
specimen in the tool.
5.2.4 Apply the largest load attainable by the force mecha-
nism (without additional mechanical advantage) onto the
mechanical stops and then inspect. Any permanent damage or
deformation to the mechanical or hydraulic components is
cause for rejection of the tool.
5.2.5 Apply a load of 1.25 × P (see 5.2.1) on the pipe for
twenty cycles. A cycle is: apply load, hold load for one minute,
remove load. For each cycle, use a new unsqueezed area of
NOTE 1— Other bar shapes may also be acceptable (see 6.1).
pipe, at least three pipe diameters from a previous squeeze.
FIG. 1 Squeeze Bar Configurations
5.3 Release Protection—Each tool shall be built to prevent
A
unintentional release in the squeeze mode. A screw-feed
TABLE 1 Minimum Squeeze Bar Radii
mechanism used to apply force in some tools qualifies as
Round Bar Minimum
B
Flat Bar Minimum Radius
Nominal Pipe Size in. Radius (R in Fig. 1) in.
premature release protection if the force can only be removed
(R in Fig. 1) in. (mm)
(mm)
by unscrewing the mechanism at the 1.25 × P test load.
1 3
⁄4 to ⁄4 0.50 (12) 0.25 (6.4)
5.4 Release Rate—For pipe sizes greater than 1 in. (25 mm) 1 to 1 ⁄4 0.62 (16) 0.31 (7.9)
3 to 4 0.75 (19) 0.38 (9.7)
IPS, it is recommended the tool design provide a release rate
6 to 8 1.00 (25) 0.50 (13)
of 0.5 in./min (12.7 mm/min) or less, as suggested in Guide
10 to 12 1.00 (25) 0.50 (13)
F1041.
14 to 16 1.25 (32) 0.62 (16)
A
The suggested radii do not necessarily provide the strength required to comply
5.5 Flow Control—Squeeze-off results in the reduction of
with Section 5. Squeeze bar materials and tool applications may require radii
gas flow and in
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Designation: F1563 − 01 (Reapproved 2011) F1563 − 01 (Reapproved 2019)An American National Standard
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
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 D2513 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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F1041 Guide for Squeeze-Off of Polyolefin Gas Pressure Pipe and Tubing
3. Terminology
3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412, unless otherwise specified. Abbreviations are in accordance
with Terminology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 squeeze-off—a technique used to control the flow of gas through a pipe by the compressing action of a mechanical,
hydraulic or pneumatic device. Squeeze-off may be used, as recommended by the tool or pipe manufacturer, to reduce the flow
of gas to an acceptable rate. Under certain conditions complete stoppage of flow may be obtained.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Tools shall be manufactured from materials that have the structural properties to meet the requirements of this specification.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011Aug. 1, 2019. Published November 2011November 2019. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20072011
as F1563-01(2007).F1563-01(2011). DOI: 10.1520/F1563-01R11.10.1520/F1563-01R19.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 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 the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F1563 − 01 (2019)
5. Other Requirements
5.1 Force Mechanism—The force mechanism (mechanical, 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 manufacturer of the
tool. The most rigid pipe is a function of pipe diameter, wall thickness, pipe material and temperature. The tool manufacturer
determines which pipe products his tool is suitable for. Power tools such as impact wrenches or pneumatic motored torque
multipliers shall not be used.
5.2 Tool Strength—A tool shall not be structurally damaged or functionally affected when tested as follows:
5.2.1 Measure the load (P) required to squeeze-off the most rigid pipe (largest size, thickest wall, highest density, lowest
temperature) within the range of the tool.
5.2.2 Prepare a pipe specimen from this pipe. The specimen length shall be no less than five times the nominal outside diameter
of the pipe, but in no case less than 12 in. (305 mm).
5.2.3 Insert the pipe specimen into the tool. Center the specimen in the tool.
5.2.4 Apply the largest load attainable by the force mechanism (without additional mechanical advantage) onto the mechanical
stops and then inspect. Any permanent damage or deformation to the mechanical or hydraulic components is cause for rejection
of the tool.
5.2.5 Apply a load of 1.25 × P (see 5.2.1) on the pipe for twenty cycles. A cycle is: apply load, hold load for one minute, remove
load. For each cycle, use a new unsqueezed area of pipe, at least three pipe diameters from a previous squeeze.
5.3 Release Protection—Each tool shall be built to prevent unintentional release in the squeeze mode. A screw-feed mechanism
used to apply force in some tools qualifies as premature release protection if the force can only be removed by unscrewing the
mechanism at the 1.25 × P test load.
5.4 Release Rate—For pipe sizes greater than 1 in. (25 mm) IPS, it is recommended the tool design provide a release rate of
0.5 in./min (12.7 mm/min) or less, as suggested in Guide F1041.
5.5 Flow Control—Squeeze-off results in the reduction of gas flow and in some cases the complete stoppage of gas flow. This
specification does not specify to what degree of gas flow control is required for any set of squeeze-off conditions. Appendix X1
provides a procedure for evaluating flow control. Other procedures for flow control evaluation may also be used.
5.6 Grounding—Squeezing and releasing the squeeze of plastic pipe containing flowing gas can increase the presence of static
electricity on the pipe s
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