ASTM F1387-23
(Specification)Standard Specification for Performance of Piping and Tubing Mechanically Attached Fittings
Standard Specification for Performance of Piping and Tubing Mechanically Attached Fittings
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the performance characteristics required for mechanically attached fittings (MAFs) for use in piping and tubing systems. These fittings directly attach to pipe or tube by mechanical deformation of the pipe or tube or fitting, or a combination thereof, creating a seal and a restrained joint. process. MAFs covered here are classified into the following design types: Type I—radially swaged MAF (permanent); Type II—flared MAF (separable); Type III—flareless (bite-type) MAF (separable); Type IV—grip-type MAF (separable); Type V—shape memory alloy (SMA) MAF (permanent); and Type VI—axially swaged MAF (permanent). Moreover, the MAFs shall be made from on or more of the following material grade: Grade A—carbon steel; Grade B—stainless steel; Grade C—nickel-copper; Grade D—copper-nickel; Grade E—brass; and Grade F—nickel titanium. The MAFs shall also be grouped into ten classes according to their pressure ratings. The standard qualification tests to which the MAFs shall perform satisfactorily are pneumatic proof test, hydrostatic proof test, impulse test, flexure fatigue test, tensile test, hydrostatic burst test, repeated assembly test, rotary flexure test, and mercurous nitrate test. Successful completion of the tests described constitutes completion of the technical portion of the qualification
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the performance characteristics required for mechanically attached fittings (MAFs) for use in piping and tubing systems. These fittings directly attach to pipe or tube by mechanical deformation of the pipe or tube or fitting, or a combination thereof, creating a seal and a restrained joint. The seal may be created via the mechanical deformation or created independently. Successful completion of the tests described constitutes completion of the technical portion of the qualification process.
1.2 Supplementary requirements are provided for use when additional testing or inspection is desired. These shall apply only when specified in part or whole by the purchaser in the order. Unless otherwise specified, U.S. Navy contracts shall invoke the supplementary requirements in whole.
1.3 Unless specific MAF types are specified, the term “MAF” shall apply to all types described herein.
1.4 The tests specified in Section 13 and described in Annex A1 and the Supplementary Requirements Section are applicable only to ascertain the performance characteristics of MAFs. These tests are not intended for use in the evaluation of non-MAF products.
1.5 A fire performance test is specified in Supplementary Requirement S7. This test provides general guidelines to determine the responsiveness of MAFs when subjected to fire. This test should not be considered for use to evaluate non-MAF products.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 The following safety hazards caveat applies only to the tests listed in Section 13 and the tests described in the Supplementary Requirements Section and the annexes 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1387 − 23 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Performance of Piping and Tubing Mechanically Attached
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Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1387; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* specification: This standard does not purport to address all of
the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 This specification establishes the performance charac-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
teristics required for mechanically attached fittings (MAFs) for
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
use in piping and tubing systems. These fittings directly attach
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
to pipe or tube by mechanical deformation of the pipe or tube
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
or fitting, or a combination thereof, creating a seal and a
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
restrained joint. The seal may be created via the mechanical
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
deformation or created independently. Successful completion
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
of the tests described constitutes completion of the technical
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
portion of the qualification process.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2 Supplementary requirements are provided for use when
additional testing or inspection is desired. These shall apply
2. Referenced Documents
only when specified in part or whole by the purchaser in the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
order. Unless otherwise specified, U.S. Navy contracts shall
A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
invoke the supplementary requirements in whole.
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
1.3 Unless specific MAF types are specified, the term
A106/A106M Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe
“MAF” shall apply to all types described herein.
for High-Temperature Service
1.4 The tests specified in Section 13 and described in Annex A108 Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-
A1 and the Supplementary Requirements Section are appli-
Finished
cable only to ascertain the performance characteristics of A109/A109M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25
MAFs. These tests are not intended for use in the evaluation of
Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled
non-MAF products. A167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting
Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (With-
1.5 A fire performance test is specified in Supplementary
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drawn 2014)
Requirement S7. This test provides general guidelines to
A182/A182M Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and
determine the responsiveness of MAFs when subjected to fire.
Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves
This test should not be considered for use to evaluate non-MAF
and Parts for High-Temperature Service
products.
A213/A213M Specification for Seamless Ferritic and Aus-
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
tenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, and Heat-
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
Exchanger Tubes
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
A234/A234M Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought
1.7 The following safety hazards caveat applies only to the
Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High
tests listed in Section 13 and the tests described in the Temperature Service
Supplementary Requirements Section and the annexes of this
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 on contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Machinery and Piping Systems. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved July 1, 2023. Published September 2023. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as F1387 – 19. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/F1387-23. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F1387 − 19 F1387 − 23 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Performance of Piping and Tubing Mechanically Attached
1
Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1387; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification establishes the performance characteristics required for mechanically attached fittings (MAFs) for use in
piping and tubing systems. These fittings directly attach to pipe or tube by mechanical deformation of the pipe or tube or fitting,
or a combination thereof, creating a seal and a restrained joint. The seal may be created via the mechanical deformation or created
independently. Successful completion of the tests described constitutes completion of the technical portion of the qualification
process.
1.2 Supplementary requirements are provided for use when additional testing or inspection is desired. These shall apply only when
specified in part or whole by the purchaser in the order. Unless otherwise specified, U.S. Navy contracts shall invoke the
supplementary requirements in whole.
1.3 Unless specific MAF types are specified, the term “MAF” shall apply to all types described herein.
1.4 The tests specified in Section 13 and described in Annex A1 and the Supplementary Requirements Section are applicable only
to ascertain the performance characteristics of MAFs. These tests are not intended for use in the evaluation of non-MAF products.
1.5 A fire performance test is specified in Supplementary Requirement S7. This test provides general guidelines to determine the
responsiveness of MAFs when subjected to fire. This test should not be considered for use to evaluate non-MAF products.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for
information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 The following safety hazards caveat applies only to the tests listed in Section 13 and the tests described in the Supplementary
Requirements Section and the annexes 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, health, and
environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 on
Machinery and Piping Systems.
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2019July 1, 2023. Published December 2019September 2023. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20122019
as F1387 – 99 (2012).F1387 – 19. DOI: 10.1520/F1387-19.10.1520/F1387-23.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
A106/A106M Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
A108 Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-Finished
A109/A109M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled
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A167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (Withdrawn 2014)
A182/A182M Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts
for High-Temperature Service
A213/A213M Specification for Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, and Heat-Exchanger Tubes
A234/A234M Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderat
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