ASTM F1290-19
(Practice)Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Using the procedures in Sections 8 and 9, the manufacturer's instructions and equipment, pressure-tight joints can be made between manufacturer-recommended combinations of pipe that are as strong as the pipe itself.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes general procedures for making joints with polyolefin pipe and fittings by means of electrofusion joining techniques. This practice is applicable to electrofusion fittings that utilize resistance wire as the heating element. These should be regarded as general procedures and not as a substitute for the installation procedures specified by the manufacturers. Manufacturers should be requested to supply specific recommendations for joining their products. This practice does not purport to address all possible electrofusion joining procedures, or to preclude the use of qualified procedures developed by other parties that have been proven to produce reliable electrofusion joints.
Note 1: Reference to the manufacturer in this practice is defined as the electrofusion fitting manufacturer.
1.2 The techniques covered are applicable only to joining polyolefin pipe and fittings of related polymer chemistry, for example, polyethylenes to polyethylenes using a polyethylene electrofusion fitting. Consult the manufacturer's recommendations for compatibility of the electrofusion fitting with the specific pipe or fitting material to be joined.
1.3 The electrofusion joining technique described can produce sound joints between polyolefin pipe and fittings, provided that all products involved (that is, pipe and fittings) meet the appropriate ASTM specifications.
1.4 This practice is not limited by pipe or fitting size, however additional steps or procedures may be necessary when electrofusion joining to pipe of larger diameters. Consult the fitting manufacturer for additional specific instructions for joining their product.
1.5 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.
1.6 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.
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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: F1290 −19 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
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Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1290; 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* ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This practice describes general procedures for making
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
joints with polyolefin pipe and fittings by means of electrofu-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
sion joining techniques. This practice is applicable to electro-
fusion fittings that utilize resistance wire as the heating
2. Referenced Documents
element. These should be regarded as general procedures and
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not as a substitute for the installation procedures specified by
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the manufacturers. Manufacturers should be requested to
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
supply specific recommendations for joining their products.
tics
This practice does not purport to address all possible electro-
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
fusion joining procedures, or to preclude the use of qualified
F1055 Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene
procedures developed by other parties that have been proven to
Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene
produce reliable electrofusion joints.
and Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing
NOTE1—Referencetothemanufacturerinthispracticeisdefinedasthe
3. Terminology
electrofusion fitting manufacturer.
1.2 The techniques covered are applicable only to joining
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
polyolefin pipe and fittings of related polymer chemistry, for
nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
example, polyethylenes to polyethylenes using a polyethylene
nology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
electrofusion fitting. Consult the manufacturer’s recommenda-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
tions for compatibility of the electrofusion fitting with the
3.2.1 control box—the apparatus placed between the power
specific pipe or fitting material to be joined.
source and the electrofusion fitting to regulate energy input to
1.3 The electrofusion joining technique described can pro-
the fitting.
duce sound joints between polyolefin pipe and fittings, pro-
3.2.2 peeler—a pipe surface preparation tool that uses a
vided that all products involved (that is, pipe and fittings) meet
sharpenedfloatingcuttingbladetoremoveacontrolledamount
the appropriate ASTM specifications.
of outer pipe or fitting spigot material during the pipe prepa-
1.4 This practice is not limited by pipe or fitting size,
ration process for electrofusion joining.
howeveradditionalstepsorproceduresmaybenecessarywhen
3.2.3 scraper—a pipe surface preparation tool that uses a
electrofusion joining to pipe of larger diameters. Consult the
smooth or serrated blade that is dragged over the pipe surface
fitting manufacturer for additional specific instructions for
to remove outer pipe or fitting spigot material during the pipe
joining their product.
preparation process for electrofusion joining.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 Using the procedures in Sections 8 and 9, the manufac-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
turer’s instructions and equipment, pressure-tight joints can be
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
made between manufacturer-recommended combinations of
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
pipe that are as strong as the pipe itself.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2019. Published January 2019. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F1290 – 98a(2011). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.152
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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: F1290 − 98a (Reapproved 2011) F1290 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
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Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1290; 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 Scope*
1.1 This practice describes general procedures for making joints with polyolefin pipe and fittings by means of electrofusion
joining techniques. This practice is applicable to electrofusion fittings that utilize resistance wire as the heating element. These
should be regarded as general procedures and not as a substitute for the installation procedures specified by the manufacturers.
Manufacturers should be requested to supply specific recommendations for joining their products. This practice does not purport
to address all possible electrofusion joining procedures, or to preclude the use of qualified procedures developed by other parties
that have been proven to produce reliable electrofusion joints.
NOTE 1—Reference to the manufacturer in this practice is defined as the electrofusion fitting manufacturer.
1.2 The techniques covered are applicable only to joining polyolefin pipe and fittings of related polymer chemistry, for example,
polyethylenes to polyethylenes using a polyethylene electrofusion fitting. Consult the manufacturer’s recommendations for
compatibility of the electrofusion fitting with the specific pipe or fitting material to be joined.
1.3 The electrofusion joining technique described can produce sound joints between polyolefin pipe and fittings, provided that
all products involved (that is, pipe and fittings) meet the appropriate ASTM specifications.
1.4 This practice is not limited by pipe or fitting size, however additional steps or procedures may be necessary when
electrofusion joining to pipe of larger diameters. Consult the fitting manufacturer for additional specific instructions for joining
their product.
1.5 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F1055 Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene and Crosslinked
Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe and Tubing
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D1600, unless otherwise specified.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 control box—the apparatus placed between the power source and the electrofusion fitting to regulate energy input to the
fitting.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2011Jan. 1, 2019. Published March 2011January 2019. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 20042011 as
F1290 – 98a(2004).(2011). DOI: 10.1520/F1290-98AR11.10.1520/F1290-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.2 peeler—a pipe surface preparation tool that uses a sharpened floating cutting blade to remove a controlled amount of outer
pipe or fitting spigot material during the pipe preparation pro
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