ASTM F546-95

Standard Specification for Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) Copolymer (FEP) Plastic-Lined Ferrous Metal Pipe and Fittings (Withdrawn 2002)

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers factory-made perfluoro (ethylene-propylene) copolymer (FEP) plastic-lined ferrous metal pipe and fittings, primarily intended for conveying corrosive liquids and gases. Requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, design, construction, working pressures and temperatures, test methods, and markings are included.  Note 1-The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only. Note 2-This specification does not include products coated with FEP nor does it define the suitability of FEP-lined components in chemical environments.
1.2 The ferrous piping products shall meet the requirements of the relevant specification listed in 1.2.1 through  
1.2.4. Nominal sizes from 1 through 12 in. in 150 and 300 psi (1.0 to 2.0 MPa) ratings are covered.  Note 3-The FEP sealing faces may prevent achievement of the full pressure rating of the ferrous housings. For pressure limitations, the manufacturer should be consulted.
1.2.1 For Ferrous Pipe:  ASTM Title of Specification Designation Pipe, Steel, Black, and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded A 53 and Seamless Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe and High-Temperature Service A 106 Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe A 135 Electric-Welded Low-Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical A 587 Industry Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe A 312
1.2.2 For Ferrous Flanges:  ASTM Title of Specification Designation Forgings, Carbon Steel, for Piping Components A 105 Forged or Rolled Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings and A 181 Valves and Parts for General Service Forged or Rolled Alloy-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, A 182 and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service Carbon-Steel Castings Suitable for Fusion Welding for A 216 High-Temperature Service Ferritic Ductile Iron for Pressure Retaining Castings for Use A 395 at Elevated Temperatures Ductile Iron Castings A 536
1.2.3 For Ferrous Fittings:  ASTM Title of Specification Designation Forgings, Carbon Steel, for Piping Components A 105 Forged or Rolled Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and A 181 Valves and Parts for General Service Carbon Steel Castings Suitable for Fusion Welding for A 216 High-Temperature Service Piping Fittings Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for A 234 Moderate and Elevated Temperatures Austenitic Steel Castings for High-Temperature Service A 351 Alloy Steel Castings Specially Heat-Treated for Pressure A 389 Containing Parts Suitable for High-Temperature Service Ductile Iron Castings A 536 Ferritic Ductile Iron for Pressure Retaining Castings for Use A 395 at Elevated Temperatures Ductile Iron for Pressure Containing Castings for Use at A 403 Elevated Temperatures
1.3 The FEP-lined flanged pipe and fitting assemblies are recommended for use from -20 to 300°F (-29 to 149°C). Use in specific aggressive environments may alter the above temperature range.  Note 4-Successful use has been reported over a range from -20 to 400°F (-29 to 204°C).

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 09-Sep-1995
• Withdrawal Date: 09-Apr-2002
• ICS: 23.040.10 - Iron and steel pipes
• ICS: 23.040.40 - Metal fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.11 - Composite

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or
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Designation: F 546 – 95 An American National Standard
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Specification for
Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) Copolymer (FEP) Plastic-
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Lined Ferrous Metal Pipe and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 546; 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
Ferritic Ductile Iron for Pressure Retaining Castings for A 395
Use at Elevated Temperatures
1.1 This specification covers factory-made perfluoro
Ductile Iron Castings A 536
(ethylene-propylene) copolymer (FEP) plastic-lined ferrous
1.2.3 For Ferrous Fittings:
metal pipe and fittings, primarily intended for conveying
ASTM
corrosive liquids and gases. Requirements for materials, work-
Title of Specification Designation
manship, dimensions, design, construction, working pressures Forgings, Carbon Steel, for Piping Components A 105
Forged or Rolled Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and A 181
and temperatures, test methods, and markings are included.
Valves and Parts for General Service
Carbon Steel Castings Suitable for Fusion Welding for A 216
NOTE 1—The values given in parentheses are provided for information
High-Temperature Service
purposes only.
Piping Fittings Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for A 234
NOTE 2—This specification does not include products coated with FEP Moderate and Elevated Temperatures
Austenitic Steel Castings for High-Temperature Service A 351
nor does it define the suitability of FEP-lined components in chemical
Alloy Steel Castings Specially Heat-Treated for Pressure A 389
environments.
Containing Parts Suitable for High-Temperature Service
Ductile Iron Castings A 536
1.2 The ferrous piping products shall meet the requirements
Ferritic Ductile Iron for Pressure Retaining Castings for A 395
of the relevant specification listed in 1.2.1 through 1.2.3.
Use at Elevated Temperatures
Ductile Iron for Pressure Containing Castings for Use at A 403
Nominal sizes from 1 through 12 in. in 150 and 300 psi (1.0 to
Elevated Temperatures
2.0 MPa) ratings are covered.
1.3 The FEP-lined flanged pipe and fitting assemblies are
NOTE 3—The FEP sealing faces may prevent achievement of the full
recommended for use from −20 to 300°F (−29 to 149°C). Use
pressure rating of the ferrous housings. For pressure limitations, the
in specific aggressive environments may alter the above
manufacturer should be consulted.
temperature range.
1.2.1 For Ferrous Pipe:
NOTE 4—Successful use has been reported over a range from −20 to
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400°F (−29 to 204°C).
Title of Specification Designation
Pipe, Steel, Black, and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded A53
2. Referenced Documents
and Seamless
Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe and High-Temperature Ser- A 106
2.1 ASTM Standards:
vice
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe A 135
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Electric-Welded Low-Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical A 587
Plastics
Industry
D 2116 Specification for FEP-Fluorocarbon Molding and
Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe A 312
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Extrusion Materials
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1.2.2 For Ferrous Flanges:
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
ASTM 2.2 ANSI Standard
Title of Specification Designation 5
B 16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
Forgings, Carbon Steel, for Piping Components A 105
Forged or Rolled Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings and A 181
Valves and Parts for General Service 3. Terminology
Forged or Rolled Alloy-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fit- A 182
3.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F 412,
tings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service
Carbon-Steel Castings Suitable for Fusion Welding for A 216 and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D 1600
High-Temperature Service
unless otherwise specified.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-17 on Plastic Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
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Piping Systems, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F 17.11 on Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
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Composite. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
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Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1995. Published November 1995. Originally Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., 13th
published as F 546 – 77. Last previous edition F 546 – 93. Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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F 546
3.2 The abbreviation for perfluoro (ethylene-propylene) co- 6.1.3 FEP Face Diameter—The outside diameter of the
polymer
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