ASTM F1924-05

Standard Specification for Plastic Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Gas Distribution Pipe and Tubing

ABSTRACT
This specification describes requirements and test methods for the qualification of plastic bodied mechanical fittings for use with outside diameter controlled polyethylene (PE) gas distribution pipe, nominal 2 pipe size (IPS) and smaller. In addition, it specifies general requirements of the material from which these fittings are made. Unless otherwise specified, each nominal size of fitting shall be tested. Testing of the thickest wall pipe that the fitting is designed to be used with qualifies the use of that fitting with pipe of lesser wall thickness. In order to determine the overall performance of the mechanical fittings, the following tests shall be performed: elevated temperature sustained pressure test, tensile strength test, temperature cycling test, constant tensile load joint test (in-line joints only), and rotation test (mechanical saddle fittings only).
SCOPE
1.1 This specification describes requirements and test methods for the qualification of plastic bodied mechanical fittings for use with outside diameter controlled polyethylene (PE) gas distribution pipe, nominal 2 pipe size (IPS) and smaller complying with Specification D 2513. In addition, it specifies general requirements of the material from which these fittings are made.
1.2 The test methods described in this specification are not intended to be used as routine quality control tests.
1.3 This specification covers the types of mechanical fittings described in .
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, 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.
1.6 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes, which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this specification.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2005
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.60 - Gas

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1924-01e1 - Standard Specification for Plastic Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Gas Distribution Pipe and Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2005
• Replaced By: ASTM F1924-05(2011) - Standard Specification for Plastic Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Gas Distribution Pipe and Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F412-23 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2005

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F1924 – 05
Standard Specification for
Plastic Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter
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Controlled Polyethylene Gas Distribution Pipe and Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1924; 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 D2513 Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe,
Tubing, and Fittings
1.1 Thisspecificationdescribesrequirementsandtestmeth-
D2837 TestMethodforObtainingHydrostaticDesignBasis
ods for the qualification of plastic bodied mechanical fittings
forThermoplasticPipeMaterialsorPressureDesignBasis
for use with outside diameter controlled polyethylene (PE) gas
for Thermoplastic Pipe Products
distribution pipe, nominal 2 pipe size (IPS) and smaller
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
complying with Specification D2513. In addition, it specifies
F1588 Test Method for Constant Tensile Load Joint Test
general requirements of the material from which these fittings
(CTLJT)
are made.
2.2 ASME Standard:
1.2 The test methods described in this specification are not
ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping
intended to be used as routine quality control tests.
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Systems
1.3 Thisspecificationcoversthetypesofmechanicalfittings
2.3 Federal Standard:
described in 3.2.1.
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CFR, Title 49, Part 192 Pipeline Safety Regulations
1.4 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
2.4 Plastics Pipe Institute Standard:
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
PPI TR-4 Recommended Hydrostatic Strengths and Design
information only.
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Stresses forThermoplastic Pipe and Fittings Compounds
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test method portion, Section 7, of this specification. This
3. Terminology
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3.1 Definitions—Definitions of terms used in this specifica-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
tionareinaccordancewithTerminologyF412unlessotherwise
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
specified. Abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
D1600 unless otherwise specified.
tions prior to use.
3.1.1 The Gas Industry terminology used in this specifica-
1.6 The text of this specification references notes and
tion is in accordance withASME B31.8 or CFR, Title 49, Part
footnotes,whichprovideexplanatorymaterial.Thesenotesand
192 unless otherwise indicated.
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
3.1.2 The term “pipe” used herein refers to both “pipe” and
considered as requirements of this specification.
“tubing”unlessspecificallystatedotherwise.Theterm“fitting”
2. Referenced Documents refers to a mechanical connecting device as described in 3.1.4
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and 3.1.6.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.3 joint, n—the location at which two pieces of pipe, or
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
a pipe and a fitting are connected together, for example, an
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
installed coupling has two joints.
Under Constant Internal Pressure
3.1.4 joint, mechanical, n— a connection between piping
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
components employing physical force to develop a seal or
Plastics
produce alignment.
3.1.5 long-term strength (LTS), n—the estimated tensile
stress that when applied continuously will cause failure at
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
Current edition approved August 1, 2005. Published August 2005. Originally
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approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F1924–01 . DOI: Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park
10.1520/F1924-05. Avenue, New York, NY 10016–5990.
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