ASTM F1960-15
(Specification)Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
ABSTRACT
This specification covers cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in specific nominal diameters. These fittings 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. The PEX reinforcing rings shall conform to the required density, degree of cross-linking, and stabilizer migration resistance.
SCOPE
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, 11/4 , 11/2 in. 2, 21/2 , and 3 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of Specifications F876 and F877. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F (82°C). 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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that 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.
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Designation:F1960 −15 An American National Standard
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 F1960; 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* Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal
1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and
Castings
cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked
B75/B75M Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
3 1 5 3 1 1
polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄8, ⁄4,1,1 ⁄4,1 ⁄2
1 B283/B283M Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy
in. 2, 2 ⁄2, and 3 in. nominal diameters that meet the require-
Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)
ments of Specifications F876 and F877. These fittings are
B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy
intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water
Rod
distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and
B453/B453M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy
including 180°F (82°C). The system is comprised of a PEX
(Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
reinforcing ring and a cold expansion fitting. Included are the
B584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for
requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and
General Applications
markings to be used on the fitting components. The compo-
B927/B927M Specification for Brass Rod, Bar, and Shapes
nents covered by this specification are intended for use in
B967/B967M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Tin-Bismuth
residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distri-
Alloy Rod, Bar and Wire
bution systems as well as sealed central heating, including
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
under-floor-heating systems.
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Gradient Technique
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
and are not considered standard.
tics
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D3035 SpecificationforPolyethylene(PE)PlasticPipe(DR-
PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
2. Referenced Documents
D6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for
F876 SpecificationforCrosslinkedPolyethylene(PEX)Tub-
Pressure-Containing Parts
ing
B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar
F877 SpecificationforCrosslinkedPolyethylene(PEX)Hot-
and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red
2.2 ANSI Standard:
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B1.20 Pipe Threads General Purpose
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings
B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint
Current edition approved April 1, 2015. Published May 2015. Originally
Pressure Fittings
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F1960 – 14a. DOI:
10.1520/F1960-15.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
the ASTM website. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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F1960−15
2.3 NSF Standards: the following line call out for additional properties
NSF 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Materi- (SP0113G20A30430).
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Designation: F1960 − 14a F1960 − 15
Standard Specification for
Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use
1
with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1960; 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 cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked
3 1 5 3 1 1 1
polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄8, ⁄4, 1, 1 ⁄4, 1 ⁄2 in. 2, 2 ⁄2, and 3 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements
of Specifications F876 and F877. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems
operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F (82°C). 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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings
B75B75/B75M Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
B283B283/B283M Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)
B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy Rod
B453/B453M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications
B927/B927M Specification for Brass Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B967/B967M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Tin-Bismuth Alloy Rod, Bar and Wire
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics
D3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
D6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
F877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2014April 1, 2015. Published January 2015May 2015. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as
F1960 – 14.F1960 – 14a. DOI: 10.1520/F1960-14A.10.1520/F1960-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
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B1.20 Pipe Threads General Purpose
B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
B16.22 Wrought Copper
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