ASTM F913-02

Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers thermoplastic elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of plastic pipe and fittings used for gravity and low-pressure applications. This specification refers to push-on joints that require no internal or external pressure to effect the initial seal.
1.2 Requirements are given for thermoplastic elastomers.
1.3 The values in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathimatical conversions to inch-pound units which are provided for information only and are not considered the standard.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Sep-2002
• ICS: 23.040.80 - Seals for pipe and hose assemblies
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.20 - Joining

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F913-01 - Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM F913-02e1 - Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1866-23 - Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Schedule 40 Drainage and DWV Fabricated Fittings
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D2321-20 - Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3371-22 - Standard Specification for Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings for Drainage, Waste, and Vent Applications
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D2680-20 - Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Composite Sewer Piping
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1336-20 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Gasketed Sewer Fittings
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1488-14(2019) - Standard Specification for Coextruded Composite Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F477-14(2021) - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D3212-21 - Standard Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F1668-16(2022) - Standard Guide for Construction Procedures for Buried Plastic Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F 913 – 02
Standard Specification for
Thermoplastic Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining
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Plastic Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 913; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope plastic Elastomer—Determination of Force Decay (Stress
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Relaxation) in Compression
1.1 This specification covers thermoplastic elastomeric
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F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
seals(gaskets)usedtosealthejointsofplasticpipeandfittings
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2 F118 Definitions of Terms Relating to Gaskets
used for gravity and low-pressure applications. This specifi-
cation refers to push-on joints that require no internal or
3. Terminology
external pressure to effect the initial seal.
3.1 Definitions—are in accordance with Terminology F 412,
1.2 Requirements are given for thermoplastic elastomers.
and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D 1600,
1.3 The values in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
unless otherwise specified.
The values given in parentheses are mathimatical conversions
3.2 Termsrelatingtorubberorelastomershallbeasdefined
to inch-pound units which are provided for information only
in Terminology D1566 and Definitions F118.
and are not considered the standard.
3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3.3.1 gravity and low pressure applications, n—pressure
test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
below 150 kPa (21 psi) or (50-ft) head of water.
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
4. Materials and Manufacture
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
4.1 The gasket shall be fabricated from a high-grade ther-
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
moplastic elastomer meeting the requirements in Table 1.
tions prior to use.
4.2 Thegasketshallmeettheforcedecay(stressrelaxation)
requirements of 5.1.3.
2. Referenced Documents
4.3 Thethermoplasticelastomerusedmustbenoncrazingto
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3 pipe.Thegasketshallnotcausecrazemarks,pits,orblistersin
D412 Test Methods for Rubber Properties in Tension
contact with the plastic pipe. Staining of the plastic pipe in the
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liq-
3 area of gasket contact is acceptable. Test in accordance with
uids
8.8 to qualify thermoplastic elastomers for pipe made from the
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
3 plastic polymer in question.
Oven
4.4 Where the particular joint design utilizing a TPEL
D1149 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
3 gasket dictates the use of lubricant to facilitate assembly, the
Ozone Cracking in a Chamber (Flat Specimens)
4 lubricant shall be of such composition that will in no way
D1414 Test Methods for Rubber O-Rings
,
34 damagethegasketorpipeduetoprolongedexposureandshall
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
not adversely affect the sealing capability of the gasket.
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
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Plastics
NOTE 1—By agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer,
D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer chemical analysis may be required and limits established for elements or
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compounds not specified.
Hardness
D6147 Test Method for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-
5. Physical Requirements
5.1 The sealing portion of the gasket shall comply with the
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physical requirements listed in Table 1 when tested in accor-
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.
dance with the methods in Section 8.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 2002. Published October 2002. Originally
published as F913–86. Last previous edition F913–01. NOTE 2—Some gasket incorporated a high durometer elastomeric or
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Supporting data are available at ASTM Headquarters. Request RR:F17-1035.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01.
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F 913–02
TABLE 1 Physical Property Requirements for Seals Made from Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEL)
Properties Condition Test Minimum Requirements
Method
A
Tensile strength unaged D 412 2 MPa (300 psi) minimum
after oven aging for 96 h
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