ASTM F1960-07a
(Specification)Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene
Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene
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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, 11/2 in. and 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 180F (82C). 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.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1960 – 07a
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 Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B75 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and
B 283 SpecificationforCopperandCopper-AlloyDieForg-
cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked
ings (Hot-Pressed)
3 1 5 3 1 1
polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄8, ⁄4, 1, 1- ⁄4,1 ⁄2
B 584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for
in. and 2 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of
General Applications
Specifications F 876 and F 877. These fittings are intended for
D 792 TestMethodsforDensityandSpecificGravity(Rela-
use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F
D 1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
(82°C).The system is comprised of a PEX reinforcing ring and
Gradient Technique
a cold expansion fitting. Included are the requirements for
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used
Plastics
on the fitting components. The components covered by this
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
specification are intended for use in residential and commer-
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
cial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as
D 2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and
sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems.
Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D 3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe
asthestandard.Thevaluesgiveninparenthesesaremathemati-
(DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
cal conversions to SI units which are provided for information
D 6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
only and are not considered standard.
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
F 876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Tubing
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
F 877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2.2 ANSI Standard:
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2. Referenced Documents
B1.20 Pipe Threads General Purpose
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B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint
A 351/A 351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for
Pressure Fittings
Pressure-Containing Parts
2.3 NSF Standards:
B 16/B 16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar
NSF 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Mate-
and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
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rials
B 140/B 140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red
NSF 61 for Drinking Water System Components-Health
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Effects
1 2.4 Manufacturers’ Standardization Society Standards:
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2007. Published November 2007. Originally
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F 1960 – 07.
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SP-104 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings 5.4 Wrought Copper—Wrought copper fittings shall be
made from material meeting the requirements of Specification
3. Terminology B75 for one of the following coppers: copper UNS C10200,
C10300, C
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An American National Standard
Designation:F1960–07 Designation: F 1960 – 07a
Standard Specification for
Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use
1
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
1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked
3 1 5 3 1 1
polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄8, ⁄4, 1, 1- ⁄4,1 ⁄2 in. and 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 351/A 351MTest Method for Evaluation of Antimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions
Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
B 16/B 16MTest Method for Evaluation of Antimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions Specifi-
cation for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
B 140/B 140MTest Method for Evaluation of Antimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions
Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B 75 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
B 283Test Method for Evaluation ofAntimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions Specification for
Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)
B 584Test Method for Evaluation ofAntimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions Specification for
Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications
D 792Test Method for Evaluation ofAntimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions Test Methods for
Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D 1505Test Method for Evaluation ofAntimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions Test Method for
Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
D 1600Test Method for Evaluation ofAntimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions Terminology for
Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D 2122Test Method for Evaluation ofAntimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions Test Method for
Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D 2765TestMethodforEvaluationofAntimicrobialHandwashFormulationsbyUtilizingFingernailRegions TestMethodsfor
Determination of Gel Content and Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics
D 3035Test Method for Evaluation ofAntimicrobial Handwash Formulations by Utilizing Fingernail Regions Specification for
Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings
CurrenteditionapprovedMarchNov.1,2007.PublishedMarchNovember2007.Originallyapprovedin1999.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin20052007asF 1960 – 057.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary pag
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