ASTM F477-14(2021)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
ABSTRACT
This specification covers elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of plastic pipe used for gravity, low-pressure, and high-pressure applications. This refers to push-on joints which require no internal or external pressure to effect the initial seal. Tensile strength, elongation, hardness, compression set, accelerated aging, water immersion, ozone resistance, and force decay shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of plastic pipe used for gravity, low-pressure, and high-pressure applications. This refers to push-on joints which require no internal or external pressure to effect the initial seal.
1.2 Requirements are given for natural or synthetic rubber gaskets, or a combination of both.
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.
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 following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, 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.
1.6 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: F477 −14 (Reapproved 2021) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
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Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF477;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* D412TestMethodsforVulcanizedRubberandThermoplas-
tic Elastomers—Tension
1.1 This specification covers elastomeric seals (gaskets)
D471Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
used to seal the joints of plastic pipe used for gravity,
D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
low-pressure, and high-pressure applications. This refers to
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Cracking (Withdrawn 2007)
push-onjointswhichrequirenointernalorexternalpressureto
D573Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
effect the initial seal.
Oven
1.2 Requirements are given for natural or synthetic rubber
D883Terminology Relating to Plastics
gaskets, or a combination of both.
D1149TestMethodsforRubberDeterioration—Crackingin
an Ozone Controlled Environment
1.3 Thetextofthisspecificationreferencesnotes,footnotes,
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These D1229Test Method for Rubber Property—Compression Set
at Low Temperatures
notesandfootnotes(excludingthoseintablesandfigures)shall
not be considered as requirements of the specification. D1349Practice for Rubber—Standard Conditions for Test-
ing
1.4 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
D1414Test Methods for Rubber O-Rings
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
D1415Test Method for Rubber Property—International
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Hardness
and are not considered standard.
D1566Terminology Relating to Rubber
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
D2240TestMethodforRubberProperty—DurometerHard-
test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
ness
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
F913Specification for Thermoplastic Elastomeric Seals
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
(Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
2.2 NSF Standards:
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
Standard No. 14for Plastic Piping Components and Related
regulatory limitations prior to use. 4
Materials
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
Standard No. 61for Drinking Water Systems Components-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 4
Health Effects
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3. Terminology
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1 Definitions—Terms relating to rubber or elastomer shall
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
beasdefinedinTerminologyD1566.Termsrelatingtoplastics
shall be as defined in Terminology D883.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.1 sealing portion of the gasket—any part of the elasto-
D395Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
meric material that is in deformation which provides seals
between the bell and spigot of adjoining sections of pipe.
4. Composition and Manufacture
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.
4.1 All gaskets shall be extruded or molded in such a
Current edition approved June 15, 2021. Published July 2021. Originally
mannerthatanycrosssectionwillbedense,homogeneous,and
published as approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as
F477–14. DOI: 10.1520/F0477-14R21.
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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