ASTM F725-03(2018)

Standard Practice for Drafting Impact Test Requirements In Thermoplastic Pipe And Fittings Standards

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice is used for drafting impact test specification requirements, and it presupposes no special familiarity with statistical methods. It provides for specification values that will pass acceptable lots with a high degree of certainty. The impact test requirement is intended to discriminate between acceptable materials and manufacturing methods and those which are not; it is not a simulated service test.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes a procedure for setting up impact test requirements on the basis of test data obtained by Test Method D2444.  
1.2 This practice is applicable to thermoplastic pipe and fittings.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2018
• ICS: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.40 - Test Methods

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F725-03(2013) - Standard Practice for Drafting Impact Test Requirements In Thermoplastic Pipe And Fittings Standards
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2018
• Refers: ASTM D2444-17 - Standard Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2017
• Refers: ASTM D2444-99(2010) - Standard Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Refers: ASTM D2444-99(2005) - Standard Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2005
• Refers: ASTM D2444-99 - Standard Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D2444-21 - Standard Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2018

Overview

ASTM F725-03(2018): Standard Practice for Drafting Impact Test Requirements in Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings Standards provides a structured procedure for establishing impact test requirements specifically for thermoplastic pipe and fittings. Developed by ASTM International, this standard ensures clear, consistent, and effective test criteria based on measured data, with the goal of distinguishing between acceptable and non-acceptable materials or manufacturing methods. Notably, it is designed to be used without assuming advanced expertise in statistical analysis, making it accessible for a broad range of industry professionals.

Key Topics

• Impact Test Requirement Drafting
  Establishes a formal approach to drafting impact test requirements for thermoplastic piping products using data obtained from recognized test methods, notably ASTM D2444.
• Objective of Impact Testing
  The impact test requirements are intended to differentiate pipes and fittings meeting performance standards from those that do not, based on material quality and manufacturing processes.
• Statistical Certainty
  Specification values are determined so that acceptable lots have a high probability of passing, using straightforward statistical methods such as the binomial probability equation.
• Testing Procedures
  Details on specimen preparation, suggested test formats (such as "nine or ten out of ten" passes), and preferred test conditions (room temperature, specific equipment).
• Operating Characteristic (OC) Curve
  Introduction to the OC curve to visualize the relationship between testing regime and population quality, supporting informed decisions on specification formats.
• Multiple-Product Standards
  Guidance for applying the standard to product families where multiple sizes or types need testing, emphasizing efficiency and representative sampling.

Applications

ASTM F725-03(2018) is widely applicable across industries involving plastic piping systems, such as:

• Manufacturing of Thermoplastic Pipes and Fittings
  Assists manufacturers in the creation of robust quality control criteria for their products, ensuring consistent performance and safety.
• Product Standard Development
  Supports standards developers and committees in drafting clear and reproducible impact test requirements for inclusion in new or revised product standards.
• Third-Party Testing and Certification
  Used by laboratories and certifying bodies to define acceptance and rejection thresholds for batches of thermoplastic pipes and fittings.
• Regulatory and Compliance Assessment
  Provides clear testing protocols that may be referenced in regulatory frameworks or by authorities having jurisdiction over piping systems in construction, water distribution, and related sectors.
• International Trade
  By adhering to principles set by the World Trade Organization's Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee, the standard supports harmonization and reduces obstacles in global trade involving thermoplastic piping systems.

Related Standards

• ASTM D2444 - Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)
• Other ASTM F17 Standards - Related to plastic piping system materials, test methods, and specifications.
• International Standards Referencing Impact Testing - Such as ISO standards on plastic piping and fittings.

Practical Value

Adopting ASTM F725-03(2018) ensures that impact test requirements for thermoplastic pipe and fittings are developed from verifiable data and standardized procedures. It enhances product safety, supports regulatory compliance, and promotes fair trade by providing globally recognized, clear requirements. The practice is valuable for organizations seeking to establish or verify robust impact resistance and material performance benchmarks in the plastic piping industry.

Keywords:
thermoplastic pipe, pipe fittings, impact test, ASTM F725, plastic piping systems, specification requirements, impact resistance, quality assurance, standardization

Standards Content (Sample)

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: F725 − 03 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Practice for
Drafting Impact Test Requirements In Thermoplastic Pipe
And Fittings Standards
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF725;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope tested, given p, the chance that a single specimen chosen at
random will pass. It is expressed as follows:
1.1 Thispracticedescribesaprocedureforsettingupimpact
test requirements on the basis of test data obtained by Test n!
r n2r
P 5 p 1 2 p (1)
~ !
r n
Method D2444. r! n 2 r !
~ !
NOTE 1—The factorial of zero is one.
1.2 This practice is applicable to thermoplastic pipe and
fittings. 3.1.2 binomial test—a test that has only two possible results
(for example, pass or fail, heads or tails, true or false).
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical 3.1.3 mean strength—theaveragestrengthofthetotalpopu-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only lation (see Note 2).
and are not considered standard.
3.1.4 OC curve (operating characteristic curve)— a graph
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
that illustrates the chance of success or failure when a given
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
specification format is employed, given any quality level from
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
0to1(0to100%passinginthelotfromwhichtestspecimens
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
are selected).
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.5 probability graph paper—commercially available
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
graph paper that provides straight-line plots when the distribu-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tion of attributes is normal. For a discussion on the use of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
proability graph paper, see Test Method D2444 Appendix X2.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.6 specification format—the rules set forth by the test
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
requirement, including the number of specimens to be tested
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
and the minimum acceptable number of passes.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.7 standard deviation—a statistical term that relates to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the size of the expected variation in test results.
D2444Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance
NOTE 2—The terms “mean,” “normal distribution,” and “standard
of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup
deviation” are dealt with in elementary statistics textbooks.
(Falling Weight)
4. Summary of Practice
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 4.1 Round-robin tests of representative pipe and fittings
specimens are performed to identify the energy levels at which
3.1.1 binomial probability equation—the equation that de-
fines the chance for exactly r specimens to pass, when n are 90% or more of the specimens in acceptable lots will pass.A
preferred test format is listed. The B-tup and the V-block
holder, and room-temperature conditioning and tests are pre-
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
ferred choices.
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.40 on Test
Methods.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2018. Published August 2018. Originally
5. Significance and Use
approvedin1981.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2013asF725–03(2013).DOI:
10.1520/F0725-03R18.
5.1 This practice is used for drafting impact test specifica-
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tion requirements, and it presupposes no special familiarity
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
with statistical methods. It provides for specification values
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the ASTM website. that will pass acceptable lots with a high degree of certainty.
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F725 − 03 (2018)
The impact test requirement is intended to discriminate be-
tween acceptable materials and manufacturing methods and
those which are not; it is not a simulated service test.
6. Procedure
6.1 Test thermoplastic pipe or fittings specimens in accor-
dance with Test Method D2444, and plot the test results on
probability graph paper.
6.2 It will be clear, from the probability paper plot, that the
energy level where 98% or 99% of all specimens would pass
willbelow.Ontheonehand,whenthetestformatrequiresthat
five of five, or six of six, or nine or ten of ten tested shall pass,
or the lot rejected, then the specified energy levels must
correspond to these levels (see Fig. 1, the operating character-
istic(OC)curveforthe“nineortenoften”testformat).Onthe
other hand, five of five, six of six, and nine or ten of ten tests
at low energy levels will not screen marginal or poor lots
effectively. (See Fig. 1 again).
FIG. 2 O.C. Curve for Section 6.3
6.3 Aformat which will accept reliably when 90% or more
of the specimens in acceptable lots would pass, and reject
reliably when 60% or fewer would pass, is as follows:
concentration, and for failures in a range of thin-walled
6.3.1 “X.X Test ten specimens. When nine or ten pass,
specimens which would merely flatten on the flat-plate holder.
accept the lot. When six or fewer pass, reject the lot. When
6.6 Test Conditions—Room-temperature tests are preferred.
seven or eight pass, test ten additional specimens. When 17 or
They can be performed by the manufacturer on a timely basis,
more of 20 pass, accept the lot. When 13 or fewer of 20 pass,
so that the size of questionable or defective inventories is
reject the lot. When 14, 15, or 16 pass, test 20 additional
minimized. Binomial tests are relatively crude, unless large
specimens. When 32 or more of 40 pass, accept the lot. When
numbers of specimens are subjected to test. The expense and
31 or fewer pass, reject the lot.”
inconvenienceoflow-temperatureconditioningrenderitapoor
6.3.2 The OC curve for this format is illustrated in Fig. 2.
choice (study Fig. 1 together with a data plot performed in
6.4 Specimen Length—The pipe specimen length should be
accordance with Test Method D2444 to fully grasp the merits
6 in. (150 mm) 6 ⁄4 in. (6 mm).
of this statement).
6.5 Choice of Tup and Holder—The B tup is preferred. It
7. Multiple-Product Standards
provides a good compromise between energy concentration in
7.1 Many thermoplastic pipe and fittings specifications list
the specimen (and therefore reduced test energy levels), and
resistance to damage in service. The V-block holder is pre- large numbers of products.Test Method D2444 requires that at
least 100 test specimens shall be employed for each single test
ferred for pipe specimens; it provides for greater energy
run in order that the impact properties can be measured with
useful accuracy. The cost of round-robin tests on each size of
the products in the standard may approach or exceed the value
of the information to
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