ASTM F437-15

Standard Specification for Threaded Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80

ABSTRACT
This specification covers material requirements, workmanship, dimensions, and burst pressure for threaded schedule 80 chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (CPVC) plastic pipe fittings. Fittings fabricated by backwelding are not included in this specification. Fittings shall be homogeneous and free from defects. Dimensions of elbows, tees, crosses, couplings, plugs, and caps shall conform to the requirements of this specification. Requirements for test specimen conditioning, sampling, thread, burst pressure, and marking are included.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (CPVC) threaded Schedule 80 pipe fittings. Included are requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and burst pressure.  
Note 1: The CPVC fittings covered by this specification were covered previously in Specification D2464.  
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which are chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to inherent hazards associated with testing components and systems with compressed air or other compressed gases some manufacturers do not allow pneumatic testing of their products. Consult with specific product/component manufacturers for their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.
Note 2: Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious saftey hazards should a system fail for any reason.  
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 safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 8, 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2015
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.10 - Fittings

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F437 −15 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Threaded Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic
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Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF437;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1 This specification covers chlorinated poly(vinyl chlo-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ride) (CPVC) threaded Schedule 80 pipe fittings. Included are
requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and
2. Referenced Documents
burst pressure.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 1—The CPVC fittings covered by this specification were covered
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
previously in Specification D2464.
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
are chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to
tics
inherent hazards associated with testing components and sys-
D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
tems with compressed air or other compressed gases some
Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
manufacturersdonotallowpneumatictestingoftheirproducts.
(CPVC) Compounds
Consult with specific product/component manufacturers for
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
NOTE 2—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases
D2464 Specification for Threaded Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious saftey
(PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
hazards should a system fail for any reason.
D2749 Symbols for Dimensions of Plastic Pipe Fittings
1.3 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes,
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These
F1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Thermo-
notesandfootnotes(excludingthoseintablesandfigures)shall
plastic Pipe and Fittings
not be considered as requirements of the specification.
2.2 Federal Standard:
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1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Fed Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
2.3 Military Standard:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
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MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
and are not considered standard.
2.4 NSF Standard:
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related
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test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
Materials
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3. Terminology
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
3.1 Definitions:
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
3.1.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412
regulatory limitations prior to use.
and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D1600,
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved March 1, 2015. Published July 2015. Originally 19111-5094 http://quicksearch.dla.mil/
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approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F437 – 09. DOI: Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd.,Ann
10.1520/F0437-15. Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: F437 − 09 F437 − 15
Standard Specification for
Threaded Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic
1
Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F437; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (CPVC) threaded Schedule 80 pipe fittings. Included are
requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and burst pressure.
NOTE 1—The CPVC fittings covered by this specification were covered previously in Specification D2464.
1.2 The products covered by this specification are intended for use with the distribution of pressurized liquids only, which are
chemically compatible with the piping materials. Due to inherent hazards associated with testing components and systems with
compressed air or other compressed gases some manufacturers do not allow pneumatic testing of their products. Consult with
specific product/component manufacturers for their specific testing procedures prior to pneumatic testing.
NOTE 2—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious saftey hazards should
a system fail for any reason.
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 safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 88,, 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)
Compounds
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2464 Specification for Threaded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
D2749 Symbols for Dimensions of Plastic Pipe Fittings
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
2.2 Federal Standard:
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Fed Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
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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.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2009March 1, 2015. Published August 2009July 2015. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 20062009 as
F437 – 06.F437 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/F0437-09.10.1520/F0437-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://www.dodssp.daps.mil.
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2.3 Military Standard:
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MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
2.4 NSF Standard:
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Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 De
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