ASTM C1540-11

Standard Specification for Heavy Duty Shielded Couplings Joining Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the performance evaluation of heavy duty shielded couplings to join hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings. Physical properties of all stainless steel and gaskets shall comply with the specified values. Requirements for the elastomeric gasket, clamp assembly, and couplings such as coupling width are detailed. The test apparatus for deflection test, shear test, and unrestrained hydrostatic joint test are illustrated.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the evaluating of the performance of heavy duty shielded couplings to join hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings.
1.2 Couplings covered by this standard shall have minimum dimensions as found in Table 1 and Fig. 1 of this standard.
1.3 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is aware of comparable standards published by other organizations, namely Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute specification CISPI-310 and Factory Mutual Research standard FM 1680.
1.4 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.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, 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.
TABLE 1   Nominal Pipe SizeCoupling Width 1½ to 4 in. (38 to 100 mm)3 in. (76 mm) Minimum Width 5 to 10 in. (127 to 254 mm)4 in. (100 mm) Minimum Width 12 to 15 in. (305 to 381 mm)5½ in. (140 mm) Minimum Width
FIG. 1 Typical Center Stop Detail

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2011
• ICS: 23.040.60 - Flanges, couplings and joints
• Technical Committee: A04 - Iron Castings
• Drafting Committee: A04.75 - Gaskets and Coupling for Plumbing and Sewer Piping

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1540-09a - Standard Specification for Heavy Duty Shielded Couplings Joining Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM C1540-14 - Standard Specification for Heavy Duty Shielded Couplings Joining Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Referred By: ASTM C1277-20 - Standard Specification for Shielded Couplings Joining Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1540 −11
StandardSpecification for
Heavy Duty Shielded Couplings Joining Hubless Cast Iron
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Soil Pipe and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1540; 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 A888 Specification for Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and
Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste, and Vent
1.1 This specification covers the evaluating of the perfor-
Piping Applications
mance of heavy duty shielded couplings to join hubless cast
C564 Specification for Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil
iron soil pipe and fittings.
Pipe and Fittings
1.2 Couplings covered by this standard shall have minimum
D3677 Test Methods for Rubber—Identification by Infrared
dimensions as found in Table 1 and Fig. 1 of this standard.
Spectrophotometry
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1.3 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is
2.2 CISPI Standards:
aware of comparable standards published by other
CISPI-301 Specification for Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and
organizations, namely Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute specifica-
Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste and Vent
tion CISPI-310 and Factory Mutual Research standard FM
Piping Applications
1680.
CISPI-310 Specification for couplings for use in Connection
with Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
and Storm Drain, Waste and Vent Piping Applications
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
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2.3 Factory Mutual Standards:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
FM 1680 Approval Standard for Couplings Used in Hubless
and are not considered standard.
Cast Iron Systems for Drain, Waste or Vent, Sewer,
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
Rainwater or Storm Drain Systems Above and Below
test method portion, Section 7, of this specification. This
Ground, Industrial/Commercial and Residential
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3. Terminology
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
3.1 Definitions:
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
3.1.1 Definitions of the following terms used in this speci-
tions prior to use.
fication are found in Terminology A644.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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3.2.1 center stop, n—an integral part of the gasket centered
2.1 ASTM Standards:
on the axial length of the gasket intended to limit the insertion
A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-
depth of the pipe to be coupled.
Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure
Vessels and for General Applications
3.2.2 clamp assembly, n—that portion of the coupling ex-
A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
cluding the gasket.
for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
3.2.3 coupling, n—the complete assembly.
A644 Terminology Relating to Iron Castings
3.2.4 coupling manufacturer, n—the entity that attaches the
coupling assembly to the shield of the couplings covered by
this standard specification.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A04 on Iron
Castings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee A04.75 on Gaskets and
3.2.5 fitting, n—parts of a pipeline other than straight pipes,
Coupling for Plumbing and Sewer Piping.
valves, or couplings.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2011.PublishedJuly2011.Originallyapproved
in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1540 – 09a. DOI: 10.1520/
C1540-11.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI), 5959 Shallowford Rd.,
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Suite 419, Chattanooga, TN 37421, http://www.cispi.org.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from FM Approvals, P.O. Box 9102, Norwood, MA 02062. http://
the ASTM website. www.fmglobal.com.
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TABLE 1
6.1.1 All metallic parts shall be of 300 series stainless steel
Nominal Pipe Size Coupling Width and shall conform to the requirements of Specification A240/
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1 ⁄2 to 4 in. (38 to 100 mm) 3 in. (76 mm) Minimum Width A240M. All metallic parts made from round stock shall be of
5 to 10 in. (127 to 254 mm) 4 in. (100 mm) Minimum Width
300 series stainless
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Designation:C1540–09a Designation: C1540 – 11
Standard Specification for
Heavy Duty Shielded Couplings Joining Hubless Cast Iron
1
Soil Pipe and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1540; 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 the evaluating of the performance of heavy duty shielded couplings to join hubless cast iron soil
pipe and fittings.
1.2 Couplings covered by this standard shall have minimum dimensions as found in Table 1 and Fig. 1 of this standard.
1.3The 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.
1.4The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is aware of comparable standards published by other organizations,
namely Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute specification CISPI 310
1.3 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is aware of comparable standards published by other organizations,
namely Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute specification CISPI-310 and Factory Mutual Research standard FM 1680.
1.4 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.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels
and for General Applications
A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
A644 Terminology Relating to Iron Castings
A888 Specification for Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping
Applications
C564 Specification for Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Specification for Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil
Pipe and Fittings
D3677 Test Methods for RubberIdentification by Infrared Spectrophotometry
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2.2 CISPI Standards:
CISPI-301 Specification for Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste and Vent Piping
Applications
CISPI-310 Specification for couplings for use in Connection with Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and
Storm Drain, Waste and Vent Piping Applications
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2.3 Factory Mutual Standards:
FM 1680Approval Standard Couplings used in Hubless Cast Iron Systems for Drain, Waste or Vent Systems above or below
ground Industrial, Commercial, and Residential Approval Standard for Couplings Used in Hubless Cast Iron Systems for
Drain, Waste or Vent, Sewer, Rainwater or Storm Drain Systems Above and Below Ground, Industrial/Commercial and
Residential
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM CommitteeA04 on Iron Castings and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeA04.75 on Gaskets and Coupling
for Plumbing and Sewer Piping.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2009.June 1, 2011. Published December 2009.July 2011. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as
C1540 – 09a. DOI: 10.1520/C1540-09a.10.1520/C1540-11.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
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2002, Available from Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI), 5959 Shallowford Rd., Suite 419, Chattanooga, TN 37421, http://www.cispi.org.
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Available from FM Approvals, P.O. Box 9102, Norwood, MA 02062. http://www.fmglobal.com.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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TABLE 1
Nominal Pipe Size Coupling Width
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1 ⁄2 to 4 in. (38 to 100 mm) 3 i
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