ASTM F1960-03

Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

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1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1, 1-1/4, and 1 1/2 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of Specifications F 876 and F 877. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F (82°C). The system is comprised of a PEX reinforcing ring and a cold expansion fitting. Included are the requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fitting components. The components covered by this specification are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound 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-2003
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.10 - Fittings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1960-02b - Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM F1960-05 - Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 05-Jan-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F3253-23 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing with Oxygen Barrier for Hot- and Cold-Water Hydronic Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F2769-23a - Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Plastic Hot and Cold-Water Tubing and Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F3348-23a - Standard Specification for Plastic Press Insert Fittings with Factory Assembled Stainless Steel Press Sleeve for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2003
• 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-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F2735-23 - Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings For SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F877-23 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1960 – 03
Standard Specification for
Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use
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with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1960; 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 B 283 Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forg-
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ing (Hot Pressed)
1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and
B 584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for
cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked
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General Applications
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polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in ⁄8 , ⁄2 , ⁄8 , ⁄4 ,1,1- ⁄4
1 D 792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
, and 1 ⁄2 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of
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tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
Specifications F 876 and F 877. These fittings are intended for
D 1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution
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Gradient Technique
systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
(82°C). The system is comprised of a PEX reinforcing ring and
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Plastics
a cold expansion fitting. Included are the requirements for
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used
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moplastic Pipe and Fittings
on the fitting components. The components covered by this
D 2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and
specification are intended for use in residential and commer-
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Swell Ratio of a Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics
cial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as
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D 3045 Practice for Heat Aging of Plastics Without Load
sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems.
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D 6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)1.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
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F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathemati-
F 876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
cal conversions to SI units which are provided for information
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Tubing
only and are not considered standard.
F 877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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Plastic Hot and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
2.2 Military Standard:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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MIL-STD-P46120A Polysulfone GF120
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
2.3 ANSI Standard:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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B1.20 Pipe Threads General Purpose
2. Referenced Documents
B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Pressure Fittings
A 351 Specification for Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic-
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2.4 NSF Standards:
Ferritic (Duplex), for Pressure-Containing Parts
NSF 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Mate-
B 16 Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar, and
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rials
Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
B 140/B 140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead
(Leaded Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
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Shapes
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings. Robins Ave., Philadelphia PA 19111–5094, Attn: NPODS.
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Current edition approved April 10, 2003. Published July 2003. Originally Available from the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St.,
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F 1960 – 02b. 13th Floor, New York, NY, 10036.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.02. Available from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International), PO
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01. Box 1468, Ann Arbor, MI, 48106.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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NSF 61 for Drinking Water System Components-Health 6.1.1 Requirements,
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Effects 6.1.2 Test Methods, and
2.5 Manufacturers’ Standardization Society Standards: 6.1.3 Retest and Rejection.
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