ASTM F2160-10

Standard Specification for Solid Wall High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit Based on Controlled Outside Diameter (OD)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers material, dimensional, workmanship and performance requirements for polyethylene conduit, duct and innerduct manufactured for use in a nonpressure application with communication, CATV, or power wire and cables. HDPE conduit meeting the requirements of this standard shall be made as OD controlled solid wall, with or without internal or external ribs. The sizing shall be Iron Pipe Size (IPS). The internal or external surface may contain a coextruded layer provided the finished conduit meets the specified product requirements. The product shall be subject to elongation, impact, and ovality tests.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers material, dimensional, workmanship and performance requirements for polyethylene conduit, duct and innerduct manufactured for use in a non- pressure application with communication, CATV, or power wire and cables.
1.2 HDPE conduit meeting the requirements of this standard shall be made as OD controlled solid wall, with or without internal or external ribs. The sizing shall be Iron Pipe Size (IPS) with noted exceptions in tables. The internal or external surface may contain a coextruded layer provided the finished conduit meets the product requirements of this specification.  
1.3 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.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 6, 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 requirements prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2010
• ICS: 29.120.10 - Conduits for electrical purposes
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.26 - Olefin Based Pipe

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2160-08 - Standard Specification for Solid Wall High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit Based on Controlled Outside Diameter (OD)
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
• Referred By: ASTM F2176-17 - Standard Specification for Mechanical Couplings Used on Polyethylene Conduit, Duct and Innerduct
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
• Referred By: ASTM F412-23 - Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
• Referred By: ASTM F1962-22 - Standard Guide for Use of Maxi-Horizontal Directional Drilling for Placement of Polyethylene Pipe or Conduit Under Obstacles, Including River Crossings
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
• Referred By: ASTM D3485-22 - Standard Specification for Coilable High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Cable in Conduit (CIC)
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2160 −10
Standard Specification for
Solid Wall High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit Based
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on Controlled Outside Diameter (OD)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2160; 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* D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
1.1 This specification covers material, dimensional, work-
D1238 Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics
manship and performance requirements for polyethylene
by Extrusion Plastometer
conduit, duct and innerduct manufactured for use in a non-
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
pressure application with communication, CATV, or power
Gradient Technique
wire and cables.
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
1.2 HDPEconduitmeetingtherequirementsofthisstandard
tics
shall be made as OD controlled solid wall, with or without
D1693 Test Method for Environmental Stress-Cracking of
internal or external ribs. The sizing shall be Iron Pipe Size
Ethylene Plastics
(IPS) with noted exceptions in tables. The internal or external
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
surface may contain a coextruded layer provided the finished
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
conduit meets the product requirements of this specification.
D2444 Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resis-
tance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical Tup (Falling Weight)
D2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. forThermoplasticPipeMaterialsorPressureDesignBasis
for Thermoplastic Pipe Products
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fit-
test method portion, Section 6, of this specification. This
tings Materials
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
D4883 Test Method for Density of Polyethylene by the
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Ultrasound Technique
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory require-
F1473 Test Method for Notch Tensile Test to Measure the
ments prior to use.
Resistance to Slow Crack Growth of Polyethylene Pipes
and Resins
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Terminology
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
3.1 Definitions—GeneraltermsusedinthisSpecificationare
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
as defined in Terminology F412, and abbreviations are in
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
accordance with Terminology D1600, unless otherwise speci-
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
fied.
als
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 CATV, n—cable television.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
3.2.2 conduit (duct), n—a tubular raceway for carrying
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin
power, communications, or other wires and cables
Based Pipe.
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published April 2010. Originally
3.2.3 innerduct, n—a conduit installed inside a conduit.
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2160–08. DOI:
3.2.4 kink, n—a crease across the conduit where it has
10.1520/F2160-10.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
folded from excessive bending.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
3.2.5 ribs, n—a series of ridges along the inside or outside
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. surface of a conduit.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.6 true size, n—denotes the use of a sizing system that suspension, shall be stabilized with a minimum of 2 % by
requires a nominal inside diameter to be the equal or greater weightcarbonblackhavinganaverageparticlesizelessthanor
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than the stated nominal size of the conduit (that is, a 1 ⁄4 in. equal to 20 nanometers.
conduit
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An American National Standard
Designation:F2160–08 Designation: F2160 – 10
Standard Specification for
Solid Wall High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit Based
1
on Controlled Outside Diameter (OD)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2160; 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 material, dimensional, workmanship and performance requirements for polyethylene conduit, duct
and innerduct manufactured for use in a non- pressure application with communication, CATV, or power wire and cables.
1.2 HDPE conduit meeting the requirements of this standard shall be made as OD controlled solid wall, with or without internal
or external ribs. The sizing shall be Iron Pipe Size (IPS) with noted exceptions in tables. The internal or external surface may
contain a coextruded layer provided the finished conduit meets the product requirements of this specification.
1.3The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for
information purposes only.
1.3 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.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 6, 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 requirements prior to
use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D1238 Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D1693 Test Method for Environmental Stress-Cracking of Ethylene Plastics
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2444 Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling
Weight)
D2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis for
Thermoplastic Pipe Products
D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials
D4883 Test Method for Density of Polyethylene by the Ultrasound Technique
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F1473 Test Method for Notch Tensile Test to Measure the Resistance to Slow Crack Growth of Polyethylene Pipes and Resins
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—General terms used in this Specification are as defined in Terminology F412, and abbreviations are in
accordance with Terminology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin Based
Pipe.
Current edition approved MarchApril 1, 2008.2010. Published March 2008.April 2010. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20052008 as
F2160–05.F2160–08. DOI: 10.1520/F2160-108.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 CATV, n—cable television.
3.2.2 conduit (duct), n—a tubular raceway for carrying power, communications, or other wires
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