ASTM F2159-01

Designation: F 2159 – 01
Standard Specification for
Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for
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SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2159; 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.
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1. Scope moplastic Pipe and Fittings
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D 6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for sulfone
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3 F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings for three sizes ( ⁄8
F 876 Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
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, ⁄2,and ⁄4)ofcross-linkedpolyethylene(PEX)plastictubing.
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Tubing
These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold-
F 877 Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures
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Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
up to and including 180°F (82°C). Included are the require-
F 1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Ther-
mentsformaterial,moldedpartproperties,performance,work-
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moplastic Pipe and Fittings
manship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fittings
F 1807 Specification for Metal Insert Fitting Utilizing a
and rings.
Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
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(PEX) Tubing
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
2.2 ASME Standard:
mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for
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B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose Inch
information only and are not considered the standard.
2.3 NSF International Standard:
1.3 The following is an index of the appendix in this
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components
specification:
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and Related Materials
GO/NO-GO Crimp Gauges Appendix X1
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water System
Torque (Break Off) Test Appendix X2
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Components-Health Effects
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
test method portions, Sections 11 and 12, of this specification.
3. Terminology
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
nology F 412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
nology D 1600, unless otherwise indicated.
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
requirements prior to use.
4. Classification
4.1 This specification governs one class of fittings and
2. Referenced Documents
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copper crimp rings suitable for use with nominal size ⁄8 , ⁄2 ,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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and ⁄4 size PEX tubing that meets the requirements of ASTM
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical
Specifications F 876 or F 877.
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Insulating Materials for Testing
D 1598 Test Method for Time-To-Failure of Plastic Pipe
5. Materials and Manufacture
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Under Constant Internal Pressure
5.1 Material—Fittings shall be molded from sulfone plastic
D 1599 Test Method for Short-Time, Hydraulic Failure
(SP) as specified in Specification D 6394.The material shall be
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Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
unreinforced polysulfone (group 01, or 03; class 1, grade 1, 2
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
or 3 for group 03) or polyphenylsulfone (group 03, class 1,
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Plastics
grade 1) 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 for group 01. Material may also be a an
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.
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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 Dec. 10, 2001. Published April 2002. 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Available from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International), P.O.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04. Box 130140, Ann Arbor, MI 48113.
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F2159–01
TABLE 1 Minimum Hydrostatic Burst Strength Requirements for
unreinforcedblendofthesetwoormoreofthespecifiedgroups
Fitting, Crimp Ring, and PEX Tubing Assemblies
materials with the polyphenylsulfone continuous phase com-
Nominal Minimum Burst Pressures at
prising 55 to 80 % of the blend. Fittings shall be made from
Tubing Size Different Temperatures
virgin plastic or reworked plastic in accordance with 5.1.2.
A A
psig at (kPa) at psig at (kPa) at
in.
73.4°F (23°C) 180°
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