ASTM F2015-00(2019)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Lap Joint Flange Pipe End Applications
Standard Specification for Lap Joint Flange Pipe End Applications
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material and dimensional requirements applicable to lap joint flange pipe ends that are manufactured by a mechanical forming process, and are widely used for low-pressure systems in the marine, process piping, and similar industries. Materials having acceptable forming qualities to produce lap joint ends are copper, copper-nickel, titanium, carbon steel, and stainless steel. The lap joint flange pipe connections shall be produced in accordance with accepted shop practices, and shall be free from burrs and cracks that would affect their suitability for intended service.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the pipe material and wall thickness applicable to lap joint flange pipe ends, manufactured by a mechanical forming process.
1.2 The lap joint flange connection has been widely used for low-pressure systems in the marine, process piping, and similar industries.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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-2019
- Technical Committee
- F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
- Drafting Committee
- F25.11 - Machinery and Piping Systems
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2020
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2018
Overview
ASTM F2015-00(2019) is the internationally recognized standard specification for lap joint flange pipe end applications. Approved by ASTM International, this specification covers material properties and dimensional requirements for lap joint flange pipe ends manufactured by mechanical forming processes. These components are widely utilized in low-pressure systems found in marine, process piping, and similar industrial sectors. The standard ensures that materials such as copper, copper-nickel, titanium, carbon steel, and stainless steel are appropriately formed for reliable service, with specific criteria regarding dimensions, finishes, and general manufacturing practices.
Key Topics
- Scope of Standard: Applies to pipe materials and wall thicknesses for lap joint flange pipe ends formed mechanically.
- Accepted Materials: Lists copper, copper-nickel, titanium, carbon steel, and stainless steel-all must have suitable forming qualities.
- Dimensional Requirements: Sets precise tolerances for diameters and wall thicknesses as per SI units (metric) and inch-pound units; provides interpolation allowance for sizes not explicitly detailed.
- Manufacturing Quality: Mandates the absence of burrs and cracks in finished pipe ends to ensure fitness for service; repairs must conform with respective ASTM material specifications.
- Consistent Terminology: Defines terms such as 'back-up flange,' 'convoluted flange,' and 'lap joint end,' supporting consistent use in industry documentation.
- Pressure and Temperature Ratings: Aligns allowable operating pressures and temperatures with ASME B31.1 and B31.3, in addition to the limitations of connected system components.
- Finish and Appearance: Requires that the finished product meet accepted shop practice standards, with a smooth or serrated face as needed.
- Referenced International Standards: Recognizes coordination with ISO standards (ISO 7005 series) and various ASME and ANSI piping codes.
Applications
- Marine Industry: Vital for shipboard piping systems where flexibility and ease of disassembly are important for maintenance and inspection.
- Process Piping: Frequently used in chemical, petrochemical, and general industrial piping systems operating at low pressure, where rapid pipe section replacement is required.
- Similar Industries: Suitable in HVAC, desalination plants, and other sectors where lap joint flange connections provide cost-effective, reliable solutions.
- Material Versatility: Choice of pipe material (copper, carbon steel, titanium, etc.) enables use in diverse environments, including corrosive and temperature-sensitive installations.
Key practical advantages of using lap joint flange pipe ends include:
- Ease of alignment during installation due to the loose nature of the backing flange.
- Economical material use, as the flanges themselves can be made from less expensive materials compared to the pipe.
- Enhanced maintainability, since the pipe and flange can be replaced independently.
Related Standards
For proper implementation and compliance, ASTM F2015-00(2019) should be used alongside several key standards:
- ASME B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
- ASME B16.9 - Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings
- ASME B31.1 and B31.3 - Power and Process Piping
- ISO 7005-1/2/3 - Metallic Flange Standards (Steel, Cast Iron, Copper Alloy)
- Relevant ASTM Material Specs:
- Carbon Steel: A53/A53M, A106/A106M, etc.
- Stainless Steel: A312/A312M
- Copper: B88, B280
- Titanium: B337, B338
When specifying lap joint flange connections in system design or procurement, referencing ASTM F2015-00(2019) provides assurance of dimensional compatibility, material quality, and service reliability essential for low-pressure piping applications. This ensures compliance with global best practices in marine, process, and other industrial piping systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM F2015-00(2019) is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Lap Joint Flange Pipe End Applications". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers the material and dimensional requirements applicable to lap joint flange pipe ends that are manufactured by a mechanical forming process, and are widely used for low-pressure systems in the marine, process piping, and similar industries. Materials having acceptable forming qualities to produce lap joint ends are copper, copper-nickel, titanium, carbon steel, and stainless steel. The lap joint flange pipe connections shall be produced in accordance with accepted shop practices, and shall be free from burrs and cracks that would affect their suitability for intended service. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers the pipe material and wall thickness applicable to lap joint flange pipe ends, manufactured by a mechanical forming process. 1.2 The lap joint flange connection has been widely used for low-pressure systems in the marine, process piping, and similar industries. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.4 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.
ABSTRACT This specification covers the material and dimensional requirements applicable to lap joint flange pipe ends that are manufactured by a mechanical forming process, and are widely used for low-pressure systems in the marine, process piping, and similar industries. Materials having acceptable forming qualities to produce lap joint ends are copper, copper-nickel, titanium, carbon steel, and stainless steel. The lap joint flange pipe connections shall be produced in accordance with accepted shop practices, and shall be free from burrs and cracks that would affect their suitability for intended service. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers the pipe material and wall thickness applicable to lap joint flange pipe ends, manufactured by a mechanical forming process. 1.2 The lap joint flange connection has been widely used for low-pressure systems in the marine, process piping, and similar industries. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.4 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.
ASTM F2015-00(2019) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.60 - Flanges, couplings and joints. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM F2015-00(2019) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM F2015-00(2013), ASTM A333/A333M-24, ASTM A53/A53M-24, ASTM A312/A312M-24, ASTM B280-23, ASTM B88M-20, ASTM B42-20, ASTM B280-20, ASTM A106/A106M-19a, ASTM A178/A178M-19, ASTM B280-19, ASTM A512-18, ASTM A252-10(2018), ASTM B88M-18, ASTM B280-18. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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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:F2015 −00 (Reapproved 2019) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Lap Joint Flange Pipe End Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2015; 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 A178/A178M Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded
Carbon Steel and Carbon-Manganese Steel Boiler and
1.1 This specification covers the pipe material and wall
Superheater Tubes
thicknessapplicabletolapjointflangepipeends,manufactured
A199/A199M Specification for Seamless Cold-Drawn Inter-
by a mechanical forming process.
mediate Alloy-Steel Heat-Exchanger and Condenser
1.2 Thelapjointflangeconnectionhasbeenwidelyusedfor 3
Tubes (Withdrawn 1995)
low-pressuresystemsinthemarine,processpiping,andsimilar
A200 Specification for Seamless Intermediate Alloy-Steel
industries. 3
Still Tubes for Refinery Service (Withdrawn 1999)
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
A209/A209M Specification for Seamless Carbon-
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Molybdenum Alloy-Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
A210/A210M Specification for Seamless Medium-Carbon
tion only and are not considered standard.
Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes
A250/A250M Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Ferritic Alloy-Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes (With-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
drawn 2017)
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
A252 Specification for Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Piles
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
A312/A312M Specification for Seamless, Welded, and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
A333/A333M Specification for Seamless and Welded Steel
2. Referenced Documents
2 PipeforLow-TemperatureServiceandOtherApplications
2.1 ASTM Standards:
with Required Notch Toughness
A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
A334/A334M Specification for Seamless and Welded Car-
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
bon and Alloy-Steel Tubes for Low-Temperature Service
A106/A106M Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe
A500 Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless
for High-Temperature Service
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes
A135 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel
A512 Specification for Cold-Drawn Buttweld Carbon Steel
Pipe
Mechanical Tubing
A139/A139M Specification for Electric-Fusion (Arc)-
A519 Specification for Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel
Welded Steel Pipe (NPS 4 and Over)
Mechanical Tubing
A161 Specification for Seamless Low-Carbon and Carbon-
A587 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Low-
Molybdenum Steel Still Tubes for Refinery (Withdrawn
3 Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical Industry
1999)
A589 Specification for Seamless and Welded Carbon Steel
Water-Well Pipe
A672 Specification for Electric-Fusion-Welded Steel Pipe
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
for High-Pressure Service at Moderate Temperatures
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 on
Machinery and Piping Systems. B42 Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
Current edition approved May 1, 2019. Published June 2019. Originally
B88 Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2015 – 00 (2013).
B88M Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube (Met-
DOI: 10.1520/F2015-00R19.
ric)
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
B280 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Con-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
ditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
the ASTM website.
B337 Specification for Seamless and Welded Titanium and
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. Titanium Alloy Pipe (Withdrawn 1997)
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F2015−00 (2019)
B338 Specification for Seamless and Welded Titanium and 4.2 The back-up flange dimensions are covered under
Titanium Alloy Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchang- ASME Standards B16.5, B16.24, and B16.42, and ISO Stan-
ers dards 7005-1, 7005-2, and 7005-3.
B466/B466M Specification for Seamless Copper-Nickel
Pipe and Tube
5. Fabrication
B467 Specification for Welded Copper-Nickel Pipe
5.1 The formed lap joint end may have a smooth or serrated
2.2 ANSI Standards:
face.
B31.1 Power Piping
5.2 The back-up flange may be a different material from the
B31.3 Process Piping
lap joint end pipe as long as it conforms to the applicable
B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
piping system codes or standards.
B16.9 Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings
B16.24 Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges, Flanged Fittings,
5.3 Convoluted back-up flanges may be used if they comply
and Valves: Classes 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500
with the applicable piping system codes or standards.
B16.42 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings:
Classes 150 and 300
6. Pipe Materials and Limitations
2.3 ISO Standards:
6.1 Table 1 contains a list of materials that have been found
ISO-7005-1 Metallic Flanges Part 1: Steel Flanges
to have acceptable forming qualities to produce a lap joint end.
ISO-7005-2 Metallic Flanges Part 2: Cast Iron Flanges
ISO-7005-3 Metallic Flanges Part 3: Copper Alloy and
7. Finish, Appearance and Repairs
Composite Flanges
7.1 Thelapjointflangepipeconnectionshallbeproducedin
3. Terminology
accordance with accepted shop practices and shall be free from
burrs and cracks, which would affect the suitability for the
3.1 Definitions:
intended service.
3.1.1 back-up flange, n—the flange used to back up the lap
jointtofacilitatethepipeconnection,alsoknowninindustryas
7.2 Pipe/tube repairs are permitted in accordance with the
loose, slip, plate, or spin flange.
applicable ASTM specification.
3.1.2 convoluted flange, n—a back-up flange designed with
a variable cross section to provide the material in the stress- 8. Dimensional Limitations (see Tables 2-4)
related zones.
8.1 Interpolation is allowable for sizes not covered.
3.1.3 lap joint end, n—the formed pipe end to accommodate
8.2 The limitations are based on current
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