ASTM F1563-94(2000)

Standard Specification for Tools to Squeeze-off Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pipe or Tubing

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements for tools used to squeeze-off polyethylene (PE) pipe and tubing. It is limited to squeeze-off procedures set forth by the pipe manufacturer as referred to in Specification D2513 for gas pressure pipe systems.  
1.2 Nothing in this specification shall be construed as recommending practices or systems at variances with governing codes and project specifications.  
1.3 Where applicable in this specification, "pipe" shall mean "pipe and tubing," and "tool" shall mean "squeeze-off tool."  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portions, Section 5 and Appendix X1 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: 09-Apr-2001
• ICS: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.60 - Gas

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F1563-01 - Standard Specification for Tools to Squeeze-off Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pipe or Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F2968/F2968M-21 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe for Gas Distribution Applications
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2001
• Referred By: ASTM D2513-20 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F2830-11(2017) - Standard Specification for Manufacture and Joining of Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe With a Peelable Polypropylene (PP) Outer Layer
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1734-19 - Standard Practice for Qualification of a Combination of Squeeze Tool, Pipe, and Squeeze-Off Procedures to Avoid Long-Term Damage in Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pipe
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F2945-18 - Standard Specification for Polyamide 11 Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F2818-10(2023) - Standard Specification for Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Material Gas Pressure Pipe and Tubing
• Effective Date: 10-Apr-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 1563 – 94 (Reapproved 2000) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Tools to Squeeze-off Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pipe or Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1563; 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 accordance with Terminology D 1600, unless otherwise speci-
fied.
1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements for
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
tools used to squeeze-off polyethylene (PE) pipe and tubing. It
3.2.1 squeeze-off—a technique used to control the flow of
is limited to squeeze-off procedures set forth by the pipe
gas through a pipe by the compressing action of a mechanical,
manufacturer as referred to in Specification D 2513 for gas
hydraulic or pneumatic device. Squeeze-off may be used, as
pressure pipe systems.
recommended by the tool or pipe manufacturer, to reduce the
1.2 Nothing in this specification shall be construed as
flow of gas to an acceptable rate. Under certain conditions
recommending practices or systems at variances with govern-
complete stoppage of flow may be obtained.
ing codes and project specifications.
1.3 Where applicable in this specification, “pipe” shall
4. Materials and Manufacture
mean “pipe and tubing,” and “tool” shall mean “squeeze-off
4.1 Tools shall be manufactured from materials that have
tool.”
the structural properties to meet the requirements of this
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
specification.
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
information only.
5. Other Requirements
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
5.1 Force Mechanism—The force mechanism (mechanical,
test methods portions, Section 5 and Appendix X1 of this
hydraulic or pneumatic) shall provide a force of at least 1.25
specification: This standard does not purport to address all of
times the force required to squeeze-off the most rigid pipe size
the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
within the squeeze parameters recommended by the manufac-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
turer of the tool. The most rigid pipe is a function of pipe
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
diameter, wall thickness, pipe material and temperature. The
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tool manufacturer determines which pipe products his tool is
suitable for. Power tools such as impact wrenches or pneumatic
2. Referenced Documents
motored torque multipliers shall not be used.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 5.2 Tool Strength—A tool shall not be structurally damaged
D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
or functionally affected when tested as follows:
D 1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
3 5.2.1 Measure the load (P) required to squeeze-off the most
Under Constant Internal Pressure
rigid pipe (largest size, thickest wall, highest density, lowest
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
2 temperature) within the range of the tool.
Plastics
5.2.2 Prepare a pipe specimen from this pipe. The specimen
D 2513 Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe
3 length shall be no less than five times the nominal outside
Tubing and Fittings
3 diameter of the pipe, but in no case less than 12 in. (305 mm).
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Pipe Systems
5.2.3 Insert the pipe specimen into the tool. Center the
F 1041 Guide for Squeeze-off of Polyolefin Gas Pressure
3 specimen in the tool.
Pipe and Fittings
5.2.4 Apply the largest load attainable by the force mecha-
3. Terminology nism (without additional mechanical advantage) onto the
mechanical stops and then inspect. Any permanent damage or
3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminol-
deformation to the mechanical or hydraulic components is
ogy F 412, unless otherwise specified. Abbreviations are in
cause for rejection of the tool.
5.2.5 Apply a load of 1.25 3 P (see 5.2.1) on the pipe for
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
twenty cycles. A cycle is: apply load, hold load for one minute,
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 1994. Published December 1994. remove load. For each cycle, use a new unsqueezed area of
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
pipe, at least three pipe diameters from a previous squeeze.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
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F 1563
A
TABLE 1 Minimum Squeeze Bar Radii
Round Bar Minimum
B
Flat Bar Minimum Radius
Nominal Pipe Size in. Radius (R in Fig. 1) in.
(R in Fig. 1) in. (mm)
(mm)
1 3
⁄2 to ⁄4 0.50 (12) 0.25 (6.4)
1 to 2 0.62 (16) 0.31 (7.9)
3 to 4 0.75 (19) 0.38 (9.7)
6 to 8 1.00 (25) 0.50 (13)
10 to 12 1.00 (25) 0.50 (13)
14 to 16 1.25 (32) 0.62 (16)
A
The suggested radii do not necessarily provide the strength required to comply
with Section 5. Squeeze bar materials and tool applications may require radii
greater than the minimums listed.
B
Minimum length of flat area is two times R.
Squeeze tools designed for more than one size pipe (outside
NOTE— Other bar shapes may also be acceptable (see 6.1).
diameter and wall thickness) shall have adjustable stops
FIG. 1 Squeeze Bar Configurations
provided to match the designated pipe sizes for that tool.
5.3 Release Protection—Each tool shall be built to prevent
6.3 Squeeze Bar Guide Spacing—The tool shall have suffi-
unintentional release in the squeeze mode. A screw-feed
cient squeeze bar length and spacing between the bar guides to
mechanism used to apply force in some tools qualifies as
allow the maximum diameter pipe for that tool to be centered
premature release protection if the force can only be removed
between the guides and squeezed to the correct bar stops
by unscrewing the mechanism at the 1.25 3 P test load.
without the squeezed pipe touching the gu
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