ASTM C1461-07
(Specification)Standard Specification for Mechanical Couplings Using Thermoplastic Elastomeric (TPE) Gaskets for Joining Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV), Sewer, Sanitary, and Storm Plumbing Systems for Above and Below Ground Use
Standard Specification for Mechanical Couplings Using Thermoplastic Elastomeric (TPE) Gaskets for Joining Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV), Sewer, Sanitary, and Storm Plumbing Systems for Above and Below Ground Use
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the performance of shielded transition couplings using flexible PVC gaskets to join dissimilar DWV pipe and fittings above and below ground. The gaskets shall be permitted to be spliced or molded. The elastomeric gasket shall be free from imperfections and porosity that affects its use and serviceability. Clamps assembly screws or bolts shall not have screw-driver slots. Each coupling shall undergo deflection test, shear test, and unrestrained hydrostatic joint test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification describes the properties of devices or assemblies suitable for use as mechanical couplings using thermoplastic elastomeric (TPE) gaskets, hereinafter referred to as couplings, for joining drain, waste, and vent (DWV) sewer, sanitary, and storm plumbing systems for above and below ground use.
1.2 The pipe to be joined shall be of similar or dissimilar materials or size, or both.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units shall be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 The ASTM standards referenced herein shall be considered mandatory.
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Designation: C 1461 – 07
Standard Specification for
Mechanical Couplings Using Thermoplastic Elastomeric
(TPE) Gaskets for Joining Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV),
Sewer, Sanitary, and Storm Plumbing Systems for Above
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and Below Ground Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1461; 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 3.2.2 fitting—parts of a pipeline other than straight pipe,
couplings, or valves.
1.1 This specification describes the properties of devices or
3.2.3 free torque—the torque value expressed in lbf-in./
assemblies suitable for use as mechanical couplings using
(N-m) when the clamp is tightened four revolutions of the
thermoplastic elastomeric (TPE) gaskets, hereinafter referred
screw nut. While in the free state, this value does not include
to as couplings, for joining drain, waste, and vent (DWV)
any breakaway effects due to staking method or passage of the
sewer, sanitary, and storm plumbing systems for above and
band ends beyond the screw heads.
below ground use.
3.2.4 inserts—a bushing or ring placed into the coupling
1.2 The pipe to be joined shall be of similar or dissimilar
socket to accommodate pipe materials of differing outside
materials or size, or both.
diameters.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units shall be regarded
3.2.5 joint—the completed assembly of parts consisting of
as standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa-
the flexible transition coupling and the joined pipes or fittings,
tion only.
or both.
1.4 TheASTM standards referenced herein shall be consid-
3.2.6 lot—a specific quantity of similar material or collec-
ered mandatory.
tion of similar units from a common source; the quantity
2. Referenced Documents offered for inspection and acceptance at any one time. A lot
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might comprise a shipment, batch, or similar quantity.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.7 mechanical couplings—devices used to join between
C 717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
sections of plain end pipe or fittings of the same or different
C 1440 Specification for Thermoplastic Elastomeric (TPE)
materials, of the same or different size, or any combination of
Gasket Materials for Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV),
materials and pipe sizes.
Sewer, Sanitary and Storm Plumbing Systems
3.2.8 plain-end pipe—any pipe that does not include any
3. Terminology
bell, hub, threaded area, or other means of joining.
3.2.9 shear ring—an interior or exterior element which is
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this speci-
used to span the distance between the pipe ends within a
fication, see Terminology C 717.
couplingsoastoprovideincreasedresistancetoaxialdisplace-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ment.
3.2.1 center stop—an integral part of the gasket centered on
its axial length intended to limit the insertion depth of the pipe
4. Classification
to be coupled.
4.1 The couplings shall have a center stop unless telescop-
ing of the pipe is necessary for special applications. The
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A04 on Iron
components shall be designed so that the elastomeric material
Castings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A04.75 on Gaskets and
is compressed to form a hydrostatic seal when the joint is
Coupling for Plumbing and Sewer Piping.
assembled. The couplings shall be of the types described in
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2007. Published November 2007. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as C 1461 – 06. 4.1.1-4.1.3.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.1.1 Unshielded—A coupling consisting of an elastomeric
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
sleeve incorporating corrosion-resistant tension bands and a
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
tightening mechanism. Couplings shall be fabricated without
the ASTM website.
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shear rings. Couplings installed without metallic shear rings thermoplastic elastomeric gaskets are temperature-sensitive.
shall not be installed in fire-resistive construction. Refer to Specification C 1440 for the allowable temperature
4.1.2 Shielded—A coupling consisting of an
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Designation:C1461–06 Designation: C 1461 – 07
Standard Specification for
Mechanical Couplings Using Thermoplastic Elastomeric
(TPE) Gaskets for Joining Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV),
Sewer, Sanitary, and Storm Plumbing Systems for Above
1
and Below Ground Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1461; 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 describes the properties of devices or assemblies suitable for use as mechanical couplings using
thermoplastic elastomeric (TPE) gaskets, hereinafter referred to as couplings, for joining drain, waste, and vent (DWV) sewer,
sanitary, and storm plumbing systems for above and below ground use.
1.2 The pipe to be joined shall be of similar or dissimilar materials or size, or both.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units shall be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.4 The ASTM standards referenced herein shall be considered mandatory.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
C 1440 Specification for Thermoplastic Elastomeric (TPE) Gasket Materials for Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV), Sewer,
Sanitary and Storm Plumbing Systems
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions— For definitions of terms used in this specification, see Terminology C 717.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 center stop—an integral part of the gasket centered on its axial length intended to limit the insertion depth of the pipe to
be coupled.
3.2.2 fitting—parts of a pipeline other than straight pipe, couplings, or valves.
3.2.3 free torque—the torque value expressed in lbf-in./ (N-m) when the clamp is tightened four revolutions of the screw nut.
Whileinthefreestate,thisvaluedoesnotincludeanybreakawayeffectsduetostakingmethodorpassageofthebandendsbeyond
the screw heads.
3.2.4 inserts—a bushing or ring placed into the coupling socket to accommodate pipe materials of differing outside diameters.
3.2.5 joint—the completed assembly of parts consisting of the flexible transition coupling and the joined pipes or fittings, or
both.
3.2.6 lot—a specific quantity of similar material or collection of similar units from a common source; the quantity offered for
inspection and acceptance at any one time. A lot might comprise a shipment, batch, or similar quantity.
3.2.7 mechanical couplings—devices used to join between sections of plain end pipe or fittings of the same or different
materials, of the same or different size, or any combination of materials and pipe sizes.
3.2.8 plain-end pipe—any pipe that does not include any bell, hub, threaded area, or other means of joining.
3.2.9 shear ring—an interior or exterior element which is used to span the distance between the pipe ends within a coupling
so as to provide increased resistance to axial displacement.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM CommitteeA04 on Iron Castings and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeA04.75 on Gaskets and Coupling
for Plumbing and Sewer Piping.
Current edition approved JuneNov. 1, 2006.2007. Published June 2006.November 2007. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20022006 as
C 1461 – 026.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4. Classification
4.1 The couplings shall have a center stop unless telescoping of the pipe is necessary for special applications. The components
shall be designed so that the elastomeric material is compressed to form a hydrostatic seal when the joint is assembled. The
couplings shall be of the types described in 4.1.1-4.1.3.
4.1.1 Unshielded—A coupling consisting of an elastomeric sleeve incorporating corrosion-resistant tension bands and a
tightening mechanism. Couplings shall be fabricated without shear rings. Couplings installed without metallic shear rings shall not
be installed in fire-resistive construction.
4.1.2 Shielded—Acoupling consisting of
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