ASTM F1960-02a

Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

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1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1, 1-1/4, and 11/2 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of Specifications F 876 and F 877. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180F (82C). 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 sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units which 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Sep-2002
• ICS: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.10 - Fittings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1960-02 - Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM F1960-02b - Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3253-23 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing with Oxygen Barrier for Hot- and Cold-Water Hydronic Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D2846/D2846M-19a - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F3348-23a - Standard Specification for Plastic Press Insert Fittings with Factory Assembled Stainless Steel Press Sleeve for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F877-23 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2735-23 - Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings For SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM F2769-23a - Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Plastic Hot and Cold-Water Tubing and Distribution Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1960 – 02a
Standard Specification for
Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use
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with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1960; 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 B 584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for
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General Applications
1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and
D 792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked
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3 1 5 3 1 tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄8, ⁄4,1,1- ⁄4, and
1 D 1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
1 ⁄2in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of Speci-
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Gradient Technique
fications F 876 and F 877. These fittings are intended for use in
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems
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Plastics
operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F (82°C).
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
The system is comprised of a PEX reinforcing ring and a cold
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moplastic Pipe and Fittings
expansion fitting. Included are the requirements for materials,
D 2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and
workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the
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Swell Ratio of a Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics
fitting components. The components covered by this specifi-
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D 3045 Practice for Heat Aging of Plastics Without Load
cation are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot
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F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as sealed
F 876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
central heating, including under-floor-heating systems.
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Tubing
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
F 877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathemati-
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Plastic Hot and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
cal conversions to SI units which are provided for information
2.2 Military Standard:
only and are not considered standard.
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MIL-STD-P46120A Polysulfone GF120
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
2.3 ANSI Standard:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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B1.20 Pipe Threads General Purpose
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Pressure Fittings
2. Referenced Documents 2.4 NSF Standards:
NSF 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Mate-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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rials
B 16 Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar, and
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NSF 61 for Drinking Water System Components-Health
Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
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Effects
B 140/B 140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead
2.5 Manufacturers’ Standardization Society Standards:
(Leaded Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and
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Shapes
B 283 Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forg-
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
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ing (Hot Pressed)
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Robins Ave., Philadelphia PA 19111–5094, Attn: NPODS.
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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings. Available from the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St.,
Current edition approved September 10, 2002. Published January 2003. Origi- 13th Floor, New York, NY, 10036.
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nally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F 1960 – 02. Available from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International), PO
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01. Box 1468, Ann Arbor, MI, 48106.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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F 1960 – 02a
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SP 104 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings 6.3.2 Dimensions—Any randomly selected fitting or fittings
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