ASTM F1961-02

Standard Specification for Metal Mechanical Cold Flare Compression Fittings with Disc Spring for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

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1.1 This specification covers metal mechanical cold flare compression fittings with integral disc spring suitable for use with cross-linked polyethelene PEX plastic tubing in 3/ 8, 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4in. that meets the requirements of Specifications F 876 and F 877. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (689.5 kPa) cold and hot water distributions systems and hydronic heating systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F (82°C). Included are the requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fittings.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pounds units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3  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: 09-Apr-2002
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.10 - Fittings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1961-99 - Standard Specification for Metal Mechanical Cold Flare Compression Fittings with Disc Spring for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM F1961-02e1 - Standard Specification for Metal Mechanical Cold Flare Compression Fittings with Disc Spring for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D2846/D2846M-19a - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1961 – 02
Standard Specification for
Metal Mechanical Cold Flare Compression Fittings with Disc
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Spring for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1961; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
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Plastics
1.1 This specification covers metal mechanical cold flare
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
compression fittings with integral disc spring suitable for use
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3 1 5 moplastic Pipe and Fittings
with cross-linked polyethelene PEX plastic tubing in ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄8,
3 E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
and ⁄4in. that meets the requirements of Specifications F 876
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Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
and F 877. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (689.5
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F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
kPa) cold and hot water distributions systems and hydronic
F 876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
heating systems operating at temperatures up to and including
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Tubing
180°F (82°C). Included are the requirements for materials,
F 877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the
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Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
fittings.
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2.2 ASME Standards:
1.2 The values stated in inch-pounds units are to be re-
B1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose (inch)
garded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
mathematical conversions to SI units which are provided for
B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint
information only and are not considered standard.
Pressure Fittings
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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2.3 NSF Standards:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
NSF 14 Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
NSF 61 Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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2.4 DIN Standard:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
DIN 1766.
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2. Referenced Documents
2.5 Other Standard:
MSS SP-104, Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fit-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tings
A 666 Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austen-
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itic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar
3. Terminology
B 16 Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar, and
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3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
nology F 412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
B 140/B 140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead
nology D 1600 unless otherwise indicated.
(Leaded Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar and
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Shapes
4. Classification
B 283 Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forg-
4 4.1 This specification covers one class of mechanical cold
ings (Hot Pressed)
flare compression fittings suitable for use with four sizes of
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
Piping Systems, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
Current edition approved April 10, 2002. Published July 2002. Orginally
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Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineer-
published as F1961–99. Last previous edition F1961–99.
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ing Center, 345 E. 47th St., New York, NY 10017.
The cold flare compression fitting with integral disc spring is covered by a
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Available from National Sanitation Foundation, P.O. Box 1468, Ann Arbor, MI
patent. Interested parties are invited to submit information regarding the identifica-
48106.
tion of an alternative to this patented item to ASTM headquarters. Your comments
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Available from Deutsches Institut Fur Normung eV. Burggrafenstrasse 4
will receive careful consideration at a meeting of F17, which you may attend.
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Berlin 30, West Germany D-1000.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
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Available from Manufacturer’s Standardization Society of the Valve and
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01.
Fittings Industry, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 502, Falls Church, VA 22041.
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