Standard Specification for FEP-Fluorocarbon Tube

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1.1 The tubing is intended for electrical, mechanical, chemical, and medical applications manufactured from extrusion resins made from the copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene (FEP-fluorocarbon).  Note 1-Abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D1600.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

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Designation: D 3296 – 98
Standard Specification for
FEP-Fluorocarbon Tube
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3296; 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 Extrusion Materials
E 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Test Pro-
1.1 The tubing is intended for electrical, mechanical, chemi-
gram to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
cal, and medical applications manufactured from extrusion
resins made from the copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and
3. Classification
hexafluoropropylene (FEP-fluorocarbon). This specification is
3.1 This specification provides for three types of FEP-
for virgin material only and does not address recycled material
fluorocarbon tubing differentiated by size schedules as follows:
as it is not appropriate for FEP tubing.
3.1.1 Type I—Tubing based upon the American Wire Gage
NOTE 1—Abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D 1600.
(AWG) sizes.
NOTE 2—There is no similar ISO standard.
3.1.2 Type II—Tubing based upon fractional inch sizes (see
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Note 2).
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.1.3 Type III—Tubing of all other sizes, as agreed by buyer
only.
and seller. This type shall conform to the Dimensional Toler-
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
ances for FEP Tubing, as listed in Table 3.
test methods portion, Section ,7 of this specification: This
3.2 The types are further differentiated in accordance with
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
increasing wall thicknesses as follows:
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3.2.1 Class A—Tubing having walls tabulated in Table 1
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
listed as light-weight wall.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
3.2.2 Class C—Tubing having walls tabulated in Table 1
tions prior to use.
listed as standard wall (see Note 3).
3.2.3 Class D—Tubing having walls tabulated in Table 2
2. Referenced Documents
listed as chemical tubing.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.4 Class E—Tubing having walls listed as heavy or
D 149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
conforming to the Dimensional Tolerances for FEP Tubing as
Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials
listed in Table 3.
at Commercial Power Frequencies
NOTE 3—Tubing having electrical internal diameters and wall thickness
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical
dimensions were deleted because of lack of demand.
Insulating Materials for Testing
NOTE 4—Class B has been deleted because of lack of demand.
D 792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
3.3 A one-line system may be used to specify materials
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
covered by this specification. The system uses predefined cells
D 1457 Specification for PTFE Molding and Extrusion
to refer to specific aspects of this specification, as illustrated as
Materials
follows:
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
Plastics
D 1675 Test Method for Polytetrafluoroethylene Tubing
Specification
D 1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics
Standard : Type : Class : Special
Number : : : Notes
D 2116 Specification for FEP-Fluorocarbon Molding and
Block
::::
Example: Specifica- IA
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-20 on
tion D 3296 – 98,
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.15 on Thermoplastic
Materials (Section 20.15.12).
Current edition approved April 10, 1998. Published January 1999. Originally
For this example, the line callout would be Specification D
published as D 3296 – 74. Last previous edition D 3296 – 93.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.01.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
4 5
Discontinued 1996; Replaced by D 4895. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
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D 3296
TABLE 1 Dimensions and Tolerances for Type I FEP-Fluorocarbon Tubing—Dimensions, mm (in.)
Wall Thickness
Inside Diameter Class A Class C
AWG Size
Lightweight Wall Standard Wall
min max nom min max nom min max
24 0.51 (0.020) 0.69 (0.027) 0.152 (0.006) 0.102 (0.004) 0.203 (0.008) 0.305 (0.012) 0.254 (0.010) 0.356 (0.014)
22 0.64 (0.025) 0.81 (0.032) 0.152 (0.006) 0.102 (0.004) 0.203 (0.008) 0.305 (0.012) 0.254 (0.010) 0.356 (0.014)
20 0.81 (0.032) 1.02 (0.040) 0.152 (0.006) 0.102 (0.004) 0.203 (0.008) 0.406 (0.016) 0.330 (0.013) 0.483 (0.019)
19 0.91 (0.036) 1.12 (0.044) 0.152 (0.006) 0.102 (0.004) 0.203 (0.008) 0.406 (0.016) 0.330 (0.013) 0.483 (0.019)
18 1.01 (0.040) 1.25 (0.049) 0.152 (0.006) 0.102 (0.004) 0.203 (0.008) 0.406 (0.016) 0.330 (0.013) 0.483 (0.019)
17 1.14 (0.045) 1.37 (0.054) 0.152 (0.006) 0.102 (0.004) 0.203 (0.008) 0.406 (0.016) 0.330 (0.013) 0.483 (0.019)
16 1.30 (0.051) 1.55 (0.061) 0.152 (0.006) 0.102 (0.004) 0.203 (0.008) 0.406 (0.016) 0.330 (0.013) 0.483 (0.019)
15 1.45 (0.057) 1.70 (0.067) 0.152 (0.006) 0.102 (0.004) 0.203 (0.008) 0.406 (0.016) 0.330 (0.013) 0.483 (0.019)
14 1.63 (0.064) 1.88 (0.074) 0.203 (0.008) 0.152 (0.006) 0.254 (0.010) 0.406 (0.016) 0.330 (0.013) 0.483 (0.019)
13 1.83 (0.072) 2.08 (0.082) 0.203 (0.008) 0.152 (0.006) 0.254 (0.010) 0.406 (0.016) 0.330 (0.013) 0.483 (0.019)
12 2.06 (0.081) 2.31 (0.091) 0.203 (0.008) 0.152 (0.006) 0.254 (0.010) 0.406 (0.016) 0.330 (0.013) 0.483 (0.019)
11 2.31 (0.091) 2.57 (0.101) 0.203 (0.008) 0.152 (0.006) 0.254 (0.010) 0.406 (0.016) 0.330 (0.013) 0.483 (0.019)
10 2.59 (0.102) 2.85 (0.112) 0.203 (0.008) 0.152 (0.006) 0.254 (0.010) 0.406 (0.016) 0.330 (0.013) 0.483 (0.019)
9 2.90 (0.114) 3.15 (0.124) 0.203 (0.008) 0.152 (0.006) 0.254 (0.010) 0.508 (0.020) 0.406 (0.016) 0.610 (0.024)
8 3.28 (0.129) 3.58 (0.141) 0.203 (0.008) 0.152 (0.006) 0.254 (0.010) 0.508 (0.020) 0.406 (0.016) 0.610 (0.024)
7 3.66 (0.144) 4.01 (0.158) 0.203 (0.008) 0.152 (0.006) 0.254 (0.010) 0.508 (0.020) 0.406 (0.016) 0.610 (0.024)
6 4.12 (0.162) 4.52 (0.178) 0.254 (0.010) 0.178 (0.007) 0.330 (0.013) 0.508 (0.020) 0.406 (0.016) 0.610 (0.024)
5 4.62 (0.182) 5.03 (0.192) 0.254 (0.010) 0.178 (0.007) 0.330 (0.013) 0.508 (0.020) 0.406 (0.016) 0.610 (0.024)
4 5.18 (0.204) 5.69 (0.224) 0.254 (0.010) 0.178 (0.007) 0.330 (0.013) 0.508 (0.020) 0.406 (0.016) 0.610 (0.024)
3 5.82 (0.229) 6.33 (0.249) 0.254 (0.010) 0.178 (0.007) 0.330 (0.013) 0.508 (0.020) 0.406 (0.016) 0.610 (0.024)
2 6.55 (0.258) 7.06 (0.278) 0.254 (0.010) 0.178 (0.007) 0.330 (0.013) 0.508 (0.020) 0.406 (0.016) 0.610 (0.024)
1 7.34 (0.289) 7.90 (0.311) 0.254 (0.010) 0.178 (0.007) 0.330 (0.013) 0.508 (0.020) 0.406 (0.016) 0.610 (0.024)
0 8.26 (0.325) 8.81 (0.347) 0.254 (0.012) 0.229 (0.007) 0.330 (0.013) 0.508 (0.020) 0.406 (0.016) 0.610 (0.024)
TABLE 2 Dimensions and Tolerances for Type II FEP-Fluorocarbon Tubing—Dimensions, mm (in.)
Class D Class D
ID Size Fractions Inside Diameter Wall Dimensions
max min Thickness Tolerances
0.79 ( ⁄32) 0.89 (0.035) 0.69 (0.027) 0.41 (0.016) 60.076 (60.003)
1.59 ( ⁄16) 1.70 (0.067) 1.45 (0.057) 0.76 (0.030) 60.127 (60.005)
2.38 ( ⁄32) 2.49 (0.098) 2.24 (0.088) 0.76 (0.030) 60.127 (60.005)
3.18 ( ⁄8) 3.30 (0.130) 3.05 (0.120) 0.76 (0.030) 60.127 (60.005)
4.76 ( ⁄16) 4.90 (0.193) 4.65 (0.183) 0.76 (0.030) 60.127 (60.005)
6.35 ( ⁄4) 6.53 (0.257) 6.17 (0.243) 0.76 (0.030) 60.127 (60.005)
7.94 ( ⁄16) 8.13 (0.320) 7.72 (0.304) 0.76 (0.030) 60.127 (60.005)
9.52 ( ⁄8) 9.73 (0.383) 9.32 (0.367) 0.76 (0.030) 60.127 (60.005)
11.11 ( ⁄16) 11.38 (0.448) 10.87 (0.428) 0.76 (0.030) 60.152 (60.006)
12.70 ( ⁄2) 12.95 (0.510) 12.45 (0.490) 0.76 (0.030) 60.152 (60.006)
14.29 ( ⁄16) 14.53 (0.572) 14.02 (0.552) 0.76 (0.030) 60.152 (60.006)
15.88 ( ⁄8) 16.18 (0.637) 15.57 (0.613) 0.76 (0.030) 60.152 (60.006)
17.46 ( ⁄16) 17.78 (0.700) 17.17 (0.676) 0.81 (0.032) 60.152 (60.006)
19.05 ( ⁄4) 19.41 (0.764) 18.69 (0.736) 1.02 (0.040) 60.178 (60.007)
22.23 ( ⁄8) 22.63 (0.891) 21.82 (0.859) 1.14 (0.045) 60.178 (60.007)
25.40 (1) 25.91 (1.020) 24.89 (0.980) 1.27 (0.050) 60.203 (60.008)
31.75 (1 ⁄4) 32.26 (1.270) 31.24 (1.230) 1.27 (0.050) 60.203 (60.008)
38.10 (1 ⁄2) 38.74 (1.525) 37.47 (1.475) 1.27 (0.050) 60.203 (60.008)
50.80 (2) 51.44 (2.025) 50.17 (1.975) 1.27 (0.050) 60.203 (60.008)
3296 – 98, IA, and would specify form of FEP-Fluoro ethyl- 4. Physical Requirements
enepropylene that has all of the properties listed for that type,
4.1 The tubing shall be made of FEP-fluorocarbon meeting
grade, and class in the appropriate specified properties or
the requirements of Specification D 2116 and may contain a
tables, or both, in the specification identified. A comma is used
maximum of 2 weight % of additives.
as the separator between the standard number and the type.
4.2 The inside diameter and wall thickness and tolerances of
Separators are not needed between the type, grade, and class.
the tubing shall be as shown in Tables 1-3 when determined in
Provision for special notes is included so that other information
accordance with 7.1.3.1 and 7.1.3.2.
can be provided when required. An example would be in
4.3 The specific gravity of the tubing shall be between 2.12
Specification D 3296 – 98 where dimensions and tolerances are
and 2.19 inclusive when determined in accordance with 7.1.4.
specified for each AWG size within type and class. When
4.4 The tubing shall have a minimum tensile strength of
special notes are used, they should be preceded by a comma.
10.0 MPa (1500 psi) and a minimum elongation of 250 %
when determined in accordance with 7.1.5.
See the ASTM Form and Style Manual. Available from ASTM Headquarters. 4.5 The tubing shall have a minimum dielectric breakdown
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D 3296
TABLE 3 Dimensions and Tolerances for Type III FEP-Fluorocarbon Tubing-Dimensions, mm (in.)
Class E Inside Diameter Class E Wall Thickness
Inside Diameter Tolerance Thickness Tolerance
Nominal Inside Diameter mm (in.) Nominal Thickness mm (in.)
mm (in.) mm (in.)
0 to 0.25 (0.000 to 0.010) 60.03 (0.001) 0 to 0.13 (0.000 to 0.005) 60.030 (0.001)
0.26 to 0.50 (0.011 to 0.020) 60.05 (0.002) 0.14 to 0.30 (0.006 to 0.012) 60.050 (0.002)
0.51 to 0.75 (0.021 to 0.030) 60.08 (0.003) 0.31 to
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