ASTM F1563-01

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An American National Standard
Designation: F 1563 – 01
Standard Specification for
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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 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements for 3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminol-
tools used to squeeze-off polyethylene (PE) pipe and tubing. It ogy F 412, unless otherwise specified. Abbreviations are in
is limited to squeeze-off procedures set forth by the pipe accordance with Terminology D 1600, unless otherwise speci-
manufacturer as referred to in Specification D 2513 for gas fied.
pressure pipe systems. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 Nothing in this specification shall be construed as 3.2.1 squeeze-off—a technique used to control the flow of
recommending practices or systems at variances with govern- gas through a pipe by the compressing action of a mechanical,
ing codes and project specifications. hydraulic or pneumatic device. Squeeze-off may be used, as
1.3 Where applicable in this specification, “pipe” shall recommended by the tool or pipe manufacturer, to reduce the
mean “pipe and tubing,” and “tool” shall mean “squeeze-off flow of gas to an acceptable rate. Under certain conditions
tool.” complete stoppage of flow may be obtained.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4. Materials and Manufacture
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
4.1 Tools shall be manufactured from materials that have
information only.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the the structural properties to meet the requirements of this
specification.
test methods portions, Section 5 and Appendix X1 of this
specification: This standard does not purport to address all of
5. Other Requirements
the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Force Mechanism—The force mechanism (mechanical,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
hydraulic or pneumatic) shall provide a force of at least 1.25
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
times the force required to squeeze-off the most rigid pipe size
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
within the squeeze parameters recommended by the manufac-
2. Referenced Documents
turer of the tool. The most rigid pipe is a function of pipe
diameter, wall thickness, pipe material and temperature. The
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics tool manufacturer determines which pipe products his tool is
suitablefor.Powertoolssuchasimpactwrenchesorpneumatic
D 1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
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Under Constant Internal Pressure motored torque multipliers shall not be used.
5.2 Tool Strength—Atool shall not be structurally damaged
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
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Plastics or functionally affected when tested as follows:
5.2.1 Measure the load (P) required to squeeze-off the most
D 2513 Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe
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Tubing and Fittings rigid pipe (largest size, thickest wall, highest density, lowest
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temperature) within the range of the tool.
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Pipe Systems
F 1041 Guide for Squeeze-off of Polyolefin Gas Pressure 5.2.2 Prepare a pipe specimen from this pipe. The specimen
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length shall be no less than five times the nominal outside
Pipe and Fittings
diameter of the pipe, but in no case less than 12 in. (305 mm).
5.2.3 Insert the pipe specimen into the tool. Center the
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
specimen in the tool.
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.
Current edition approved April 10, 2001. Published June 2001.Originally 5.2.4 Apply the largest load attainable by the force mecha-
published as F 1563–93. Last previous edition F1563-94(2000).
nism (without additional mechanical advantage) onto the
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
mechanical stops and then inspect. Any permanent damage or
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
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deformation to the mechanical or hydraulic components is thatcanmeettherequirementsofthisspecification(seeFig.1).
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cause for rejection of the tool. For suggested minimum squeeze bar radii areas, see Table 1.
5.2
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