ASTM F1865-02a

Standard Specification for Mechanical Cold Expansion Insert Fitting With Compression Sleeve for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

ABSTRACT
This specification covers mechanical cold expansion insert fitting with compression sleeve for cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing. Fittings shall be made from specific copper alloy for machined brass fittings, forged brass fittings, and compression sleeves. The fitting shall conform to the specified dimensions, tolerances, maximum angular variation, solder joint ends, workmanship, finish, appearance, assembly, quality, and marking.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers mechanical cold expansion insert fittings with compression sleeve suitable for use with cross-linked polyethulene PEX plastic tubing in 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1in. and larger nominal diameters that meet the requirements of Specifications F 876 and F 877. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (689.5 kPa) cold and hot water distributions systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180° F (82°C). Included are the requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fittings and compression sleeves
1.2 The values stated in inch-pounds units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units which are provided for provided for information only and are not considered the 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-Oct-2002
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.10 - Fittings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1865-02e1 - Standard Specification for Mechanical Cold Expansion Insert Fitting With Compression Sleeve for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM F1865-02a(2009) - Standard Specification for Mechanical Cold Expansion Insert Fitting With Compression Sleeve for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-May-2009
• 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-Oct-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1865 – 02a
Standard Specification for
Mechanical Cold Expansion Insert Fitting With Compression
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Sleeve for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1865; 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 E 18 Test Method for Rockwell Hardness and Superficial
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Hardness of Metallic Materials
1.1 This specification covers mechanical cold expansion
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F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
insert fittings with compression sleeve suitable for use with
F 876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
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cross-linked polyethylene PEX plastic tubing in ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄8, ⁄4,
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Tubing
and 1in. and larger nominal diameters that meet the require-
F 877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
ments of Specifications F 876 and F 877. These fittings are
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Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
intended for use in 100 psi (689.5 kPa) cold and hot water
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2.2 ASME Standards:
distributions systems operating at temperatures up to and
B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose (inch)
including 180° F (82°C). Included are the requirements for
B 16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used
B 16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint
on the fittings and compression sleeves
Pressure Fittings
1.2 The values stated in inch-pounds units are to be re-
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2.3 NSF International Standards:
garded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
NSF 14 Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials
mathematical conversions to SI units which are provided for
NSF 61 DrinkingWater System Components-Health Effects
provided for information only and are not considered the
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2.4 MSS Standard:
standard.
SP-104 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions: Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
nology F 412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
nology D 1600 unless otherwise indicated.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Classification
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 This specification covers one class of mechanical cold
B 16 Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar, and
2 expansion insert fittings with compression sleeve suitable for
Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
use with PEX tubing that meets the requirements of Specifi-
B 140/B 140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead
cation F 876 and F 877.
(Leaded Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar and
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Shapes
5. Materials and Manufacture
B 283 SpecificationforCopperandCopper-AlloyDieForg-
2 5.1 Fittings—The fittings shall be made from one of the
ings (Hot Pressed)
following metals:
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
3 5.1.1 Machined Brass Fittings—Machined brass fittings
Plastics
shall be made from material meeting the requirements of
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
4 Specification B 140 copper alloy UNS C31400, Specification
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
B 16 Copper alloy UNS C38500, or DIN 17660 – CuZn39Pb3.
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This standard is under the jurisdiction of Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
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Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings. Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineer-
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 2002. Published January 2003. ing Center, 345 E. 47th St., New York, NY 10017.
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Originallypublishedin1998.Lastpreviouseditionapproved2002asF 1865–02. Available from the National Sanitation Foundation, P.O. Box 1468,AnnArbor,
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01. MI 48106.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Available from Manufacturer’s Standardization Society of the Valve and
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04. Fittings Industry, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 502, Falls Church, VA 22041.
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F 1865 – 02a
5.1.2 Forged Brass Fittings—Forged brass fittings shall be in accordance with Test Method D 2122. Determine the diam-
made from material meeting the requirements of Specification eters by making measurements at four points spaced approxi-
B 28
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