ASTM F2098-04

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Clamps for Securing SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing to Metal Insert Fittings

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers stainless steel clamps for use with four sizes of insert fittings that comply with F 1807, and cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing that complies with F 876 or F 877. These clamps are intended as an alternative to the copper-alloy crimp-rings of Specifications F 1807 or F 2159 for use in 100 psi (689.5 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F (82°C). Included are requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions and marking of the stainless steel clamps; requirements for deforming the clamps; which apply to assemblies of PEX tubing and Specifications F 1807 and F 2159, insert fittings secured with deformed clamps per this specification.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI values stated in parentheses are provided for information purposes.
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: 31-Mar-2004
• ICS: 23.040.40 - Metal fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.10 - Fittings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2098-01 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Clamps for Securing SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing to Metal Insert Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2004
• Replaced By: ASTM F2098-04e1 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Clamps for Securing SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing to Metal Insert Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2004
• Referred By: ASTM D2846/D2846M-19a - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F877-23 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F1807-23 - Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring, or Alternate Stainless Steel Clamps, for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F2159-23a - Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring, or Alternate Stainless Steel Clamps for SDR9 Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 2098 – 04
Standard Specification for
Stainless Steel Clamps for Securing SDR9 Cross-linked
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Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing to Metal Insert Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2098; 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 1599 Test Method for Short-Time, Hydraulic Failure
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
1.1 This specification covers stainless steel clamps for use
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
with four sizes of insert fittings that comply with F 1807, and
Plastics
cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing that complies
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
with F 876 or F 877. These clamps are intended as an alterna-
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
tive to the copper-alloy crimp-rings of Specifications F 1807 or
E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Superficial
F 2159 for use in 100 psi (689.5 kPa) cold- and hot-water
Hardness of Metallic Materials
distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
including 180°F (82°C). Included are requirements for mate-
F 876 Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
rials, workmanship, dimensions and marking of the stainless
Tubing
steel clamps; requirements for deforming the clamps; which
F 877 Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
apply to assemblies of PEX tubing and Specifications F 1807
Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
and F 2159, insert fittings secured with deformed clamps per
F 1807 Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a
this specification.
Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
(PEX) Tubing
as the standard. The SI values stated in parentheses are
F 2159 Specification for Plastic insert Fitting Utilizing a
provided for information purposes.
Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
(PEX) Tubing.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3. Terminology
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F 412
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
and abbreviations are in accordance withTerminology D 1600,
2. Referenced Documents unless otherwise indicated.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Classification
A 240 Specification for Heat-Resisting Chromium and
4.1 This specification covers one class of stainless steel
Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
clamps in four sizes suitable for securing PEX tubing that
for Pressure Vessels
meets the requirements of Specifications F 876 or F 877 to
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical
insert fittings that meet the requirements of Specifications
Insulating Materials for Testing
F 1807 and F 2159.
D 1598 Test Method for Time-To-Failure of Plastic Pipe
Under Constant Internal Pressure
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Clamps—Clamps shall be made from material meeting
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic the requirements of Specification A 240 stainless steel UNS
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings.
S304000.
Current edition approved April 1, 2004. Published June 2004. Originally
approved 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F2098–01
6. General Requirements
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The stainless steel clamp described in this standard is covered by a patent.
Interested parties are invited to submit information regarding the identification of an 6.1 The following sections of Specification F 877 constitute
alternativetothispatenteditemtoASTMHeadquarters.Yourcommentswillreceive
a part of this specification.
careful consideration at a meeting of F17, which you may attend.
6.1.1 Requirements,
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6.1.2 Test Methods, and
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