ASTM F3565-23
(Practice)Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings for Pressure Pipe Service
Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings for Pressure Pipe Service
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Using the procedures and apparatus in Sections 8 and 9 and the manufacturer's instructions, pressure-tight joints as strong as the pipe itself can be made between manufacturer-recommended combinations of pipe and fittings. See Specification F1055 for performance requirements of polyethylene electrofusion fittings.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes procedures for making joints suitable for pressure service with polyethylene (PE) pipe and fittings by means of electrofusion joining techniques in, but not limited to, a field environment. Other suitable electrofusion joining procedures are available from various sources including fitting manufacturers. This standard does not purport to address all possible electrofusion joining procedures, or to preclude the use of qualified procedures developed by other parties that have been proven to produce reliable electrofusion joints. (Note 1)
Note 1: Reference to the manufacturer in this practice refers to the electrofusion fitting manufacturer.
1.2 The parameters and procedure are applicable only to joining polyethylene pipe and fittings (Note 2) which are intended for PE fuel gas pipe per Specification D2513 and PE potable water, sewer and industrial pipe manufactured per Specification F714, Specification D3035, Specification F2619, and AWWA C901 and C906.
Note 2: Commercially available materials classified with a thermoplastic pipe material designation code beginning with PE 14, PE 23, PE 24, PE 27, PE 33, PE 34, PE 36, and PE 46, and PE 47 in accordance with Specification D3350 and Terminology F412 are generally acceptable for electrofusion joining using this practice. Consult with the pipe or fitting manufacturer for specific compatibility information.
1.3 Parts that are within the dimensional tolerances given in present ASTM specifications are required to produce sound joints between polyethylene pipe and fittings when using the joining techniques described in this practice.
1.4 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.
1.5 The text of this practice references notes, footnotes, and appendices which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the practice.
1.6 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.
1.7 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: F3565 − 23 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Electrofusion Joining Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings
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for Pressure Pipe Service
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3565; 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 and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not
be considered as requirements of the practice.
1.1 This practice describes procedures for making joints
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
suitable for pressure service with polyethylene (PE) pipe and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
fittings by means of electrofusion joining techniques in, but not
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
limited to, a field environment. Other suitable electrofusion
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
joining procedures are available from various sources includ-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ing fitting manufacturers. This standard does not purport to
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
address all possible electrofusion joining procedures, or to
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
preclude the use of qualified procedures developed by other
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
parties that have been proven to produce reliable electrofusion
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
joints. (Note 1)
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
NOTE 1—Reference to the manufacturer in this practice refers to the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
electrofusion fitting manufacturer.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 The parameters and procedure are applicable only to
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joining polyethylene pipe and fittings (Note 2) which are
2.1 ASTM Standards:
intended for PE fuel gas pipe per Specification D2513 and PE
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
potable water, sewer and industrial pipe manufactured per
tics
Specification F714, Specification D3035, Specification F2619,
D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure
and AWWA C901 and C906.
Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-
NOTE 2—Commercially available materials classified with a thermo-
plastic pipe material designation code beginning with PE 14, PE 23, PE PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
24, PE 27, PE 33, PE 34, PE 36, and PE 46, and PE 47 in accordance with
D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fit-
Specification D3350 and Terminology F412 are generally acceptable for
tings Materials
electrofusion joining using this practice. Consult with the pipe or fitting
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
manufacturer for specific compatibility information.
F714 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-
1.3 Parts that are within the dimensional tolerances given in
PR) Based on Outside Diameter
present ASTM specifications are required to produce sound
F1055 Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene
joints between polyethylene pipe and fittings when using the
Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene
joining techniques described in this practice.
and Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F2619 Specification for High-Density Polyethylene (PE)
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Line Pipe
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conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
2.2 PPI Documents:
and are not considered standard.
TR-49 Generic Electrofusion Joining Guide for Field Join-
ing of Polyethylene Gas Pipe
1.5 The text of this practice references notes, footnotes, and
appendices which provide explanatory material. These notes
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2023. Published September 2023. DOI: Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825,
10.1520/F3565-23 Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpi
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