ASTM F1960-23a

Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing

ABSTRACT
This specification covers cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in specific nominal diameters. These fittings are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems. The PEX reinforcing rings shall conform to the required density, degree of cross-linking, and stabilizer migration resistance.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in nominal tubing sizes of 3/8 , 1/2 , 5/8 , 3/4 , 1, 11/4 , 11/2 , 2, 21/2 , and 3 in. that meet the requirements of Specification F876 or F3253 and for use with Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) pipe in nominal tubing sizes of 3/8 , 1/2 , 5/8 , 3/4 , 1, 11/4 , 11/2 , 2, 21/2 , and 3 that meet the requirements of Specification F2769. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180 °F (82 °C). The system is comprised of a PEX reinforcing ring and a cold expansion fitting. Included are the requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fitting components. The components covered by this specification are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as building supply lines, sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems.  
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 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.  
1.4 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2023
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.10 - Fittings

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: F1960 − 23a An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use
with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polyethylene of
1
Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1960; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
2
1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and 2.1 ASTM Standards:
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for
cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked
polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in nominal tubing sizes of Pressure-Containing Parts
3 1 5 3 1 1 1
B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar
⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄8, ⁄4, 1, 1 ⁄4, 1 ⁄2, 2, 2 ⁄2, and 3 in. that meet the
requirements of Specification F876 or F3253 and for use with and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
B62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal
Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) pipe in nominal
3 1 5 3 1 1 1
tubing sizes of ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄8, ⁄4, 1, 1 ⁄4, 1 ⁄2, 2, 2 ⁄2, and 3 that meet Castings
B75/B75M Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
the requirements of Specification F2769. These fittings are
intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red
Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and
including 180 °F (82 °C). The system is comprised of a PEX B283/B283M Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy
Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)
reinforcing ring and a cold expansion fitting. Included are the
requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy
Rod
markings to be used on the fitting components. The compo-
nents covered by this specification are intended for use in B453/B453M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy
residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distri- (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
bution systems as well as building supply lines, sealed central B584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for
heating, including under-floor-heating systems. General Applications
B927/B927M Specification for Brass Rod, Bar, and Shapes
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
B967/B967M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Tin-Bismuth
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Alloy Rod, Bar and Wire
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
and are not considered standard.
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Gradient Technique
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
tics
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
D2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
for Thermoplastic Pipe Products
D6358 Classification System and Basis for Specification for
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
2
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 1, 2023. Published April 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2023 as F1960 – 23. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F1960-23A. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

--
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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.
Designation: F1960 − 23 F1960 − 23a An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use
with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polyethylene of
1
Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1960; 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 cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked
3 1 5 3 1 1 1
polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in nominal tubing sizes of ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄8, ⁄4, 1, 1 ⁄4, 1 ⁄2, 2, 2 ⁄2, and 3 in. that meet the requirements
3
of Specification F876 or F3253 and for use with Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) pipe in nominal tubing sizes of ⁄8,
1 5 3 1 1 1
⁄2, ⁄8, ⁄4, 1, 1 ⁄4, 1 ⁄2, 2, 2 ⁄2, and 3 that meet the requirements of Specification F2769. These fittings are intended for use in 100
psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180 °F (82 °C). The system
is comprised of a PEX reinforcing ring and a cold expansion fitting. Included are the requirements for materials, workmanship,
dimensions, and markings to be used on the fitting components. The components covered by this specification are intended for use
in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as building supply lines, sealed central
heating, including under-floor-heating systems.
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 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.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings
B75/B75M Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B283/B283M Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)
1
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 Feb. 1, 2023April 1, 2023. Published February 2023April 2023. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 20222023 as
F1960 – 22.F1960 – 23. DOI: 10.1520/F1960-23.10.1520/F1960-23A.
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 the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
F1960 − 23a
B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy Rod
B453/B453M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications
B927/B927M Specification for Brass Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B967/B967M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Tin-Bismuth Alloy Rod, Bar and Wire
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Grad
...