ASTM F1055-11
(Specification)Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing
Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing
ABSTRACT
This specification covers electrofusion-type polyethylene fittings for outside diameter controlled polyethylene pipe and tubing. Specimens shall be conditioned prior to joining at the minimum or maximum pipe temperature allowable for fusion. The fittings shall be subjected to several tests to determine conformance to minimum hydraulic burst pressure, sustained pressure, tensile strength, impact resistance, and joint integrity requirements. Fusion evaluation test for fitting failure and evaluation for voids shall also be conducted.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers electrofusion polyethylene fittings for use with outside diameter-controlled polyethylene pipe, covered by Specifications D2447, D2513, D2737, D3035, and F714 and crosslinked polyethylene (PEX), covered by Specification F2788. Requirements for materials, workmanship, and testing performance are included. All requirements for joining PE electrofusion fittings to PE pipe shall also apply to joining PE electrofusion fittings to PEX pipe. Where applicable in this specification “pipe” shall mean “pipe” or “tubing.”
1.2 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.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 9, 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.
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Designation:F1055 −11 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Specification for
Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside
Diameter Controlled Polyethylene and Crosslinked
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Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1055; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
tics
1.1 This specification covers electrofusion polyethylene fit-
D2447 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe,
tings for use with outside diameter-controlled polyethylene
Schedules 40 and 80, Based on Outside Diameter (With-
pipe,coveredbySpecificationsD2447,D2513,D2737,D3035,
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drawn 2010)
and F714 and crosslinked polyethylene (PEX), covered by
D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure
Specification F2788. Requirements for materials,
Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
workmanship, and testing performance are included. All re-
quirementsforjoiningPEelectrofusionfittingstoPEpipeshall D2737 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
also apply to joining PE electrofusion fittings to PEX pipe.
D3035 SpecificationforPolyethylene(PE)PlasticPipe(DR-
Whereapplicableinthisspecification“pipe”shallmean“pipe”
PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
or “tubing.”
D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fit-
tings Materials
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only F714 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-
and are not considered standard. PR) Based on Outside Diameter
F905 Practice for Qualification of Polyethylene Saddle-
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Fused Joints
test method portion, Section 9, of this specification: This
F2788 Specification for Metric-sized Crosslinked Polyethyl-
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
ene (PEX) Pipe
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 limita-
3. Terminology
tions prior to use.
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
2. Referenced Documents nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
2 nology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
D1248 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion
3.2.1 electrofusion—a heat fusion joining process where the
Materials for Wire and Cable
heat source is an integral part of the fitting, such that when
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
electric current is applied, heat is produced that melts and joins
Under Constant Internal Pressure
the plastics.
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
3.2.2 fusion interface—surface in the heat fusion process
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
where the plastic materials of the products being joined bond
together.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings.
3.2.3 fusion zone length—total length of the melted material
Current edition approved May 1, 2011. Published May 2011. Originally
in the fitting cross-section under evaluation.
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as F1055 – 98(2006).
DOI: 10.1520/F1055-11.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4. Materials and Manufacture be considered as a “pass” impact test. The device for testing
and the methods shall be as defined in Practice F905.
4.1 This specification covers fittings made from polyethyl-
ene compounds as defined in Specifications D1248 or D3350. 5.5 Joint Integrity Tests—(Couplings and Saddle Type
Joints)—The joint made on the specimen shall meet the
4.2 Rework Material—Cle
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:F1055–98 (Reapproved 2006) Designation: F1055 – 11
Standard Specification for
Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside
Diameter Controlled Polyethylene and Crosslinked
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Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1055; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers electrofusion polyethylene fittings for use with outside diameter-controlled polyethylene pipe,
covered by Specifications D2447, D2513, D2737, D3035, and F714 . Requirements for materials, workmanship, and testing
performance are included. Where applicable in this specification “pipe” shall mean “pipe” or “tubing.”
1.2The values stated in inch-pound and centigrade temperature units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in
parentheses are for information only. and crosslinked polyethylene (PEX), covered by Specification F2788. Requirements for
materials, workmanship, and testing performance are included. All requirements for joining PE electrofusion fittings to PE pipe
shall also apply to joining PE electrofusion fittings to PEX pipe. Where applicable in this specification “pipe” shall mean “pipe”
or “tubing.”
1.2 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.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 9, 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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D618Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing ASTM Standards:
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D1248 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2122Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2447 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80, Based on Outside Diameter
D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D2737 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
D3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F714 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter
F905 Practice for Qualification of Polyethylene Saddle-Fused Joints Practice for Qualification of Polyethylene Saddle-Fused
Joints
F2788 Specification for Metric-sized Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings.
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Current edition approved March 1, 2006. Published March 2006. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as F1055–98 . DOI:
10.1520/F1055-98R06.
Current edition approved May 1, 2011. Published May 2011. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as F1055 – 98(2006). DOI:
10.1520/F1055-11.
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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.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Ter
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