ASTM F1123-87(2010)

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Designation: F1123 −87(Reapproved 2010) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Non-Metallic Expansion Joints
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1123; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification provides the minimum requirements 3.1 Definitions:
for construction, materials, performance, and dimensional 3.1.1 floating metallic flange type—expansion joint having
requirements of arch-type non-metallic expansion joints. the tube, fabric plies, and cover brought up from the joint body
to form a bead.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
NOTE 1—This bead is molded into a groove in the metallic flange.
Retaining rings are not required with this design.
information only.
3.1.2 integral rubber flange type—expansion joint having
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
the tube, fabric plies, and cover brought up from the joint body
test method described in this specification. This standard does
to form a rubber flange.
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
NOTE 2—Additional plies or other reinforcement may be used in the
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
flange to meet service conditions. Retaining rings must be used with this
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior design.
to use.
3.1.3 maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP)—
manufacturer’s recommended maximum continuous operating
2. Referenced Documents
pressure (lb/in. (Pa)).
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.4 non-metallic flanged expansion joint—flexible con-
A395/A395M Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron
nector fabricated from natural or synthetic rubber and fabrics,
Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at ElevatedTempera-
usually with metal reinforcement, to isolate vibration and noise
tures
and provide stress relief in piping systems caused by thermal
D1418 Practice for Rubber and Rubber Latices—
changes and other system movements.
Nomenclature
2.2 Federal Standard: 4. Ordering Information
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 30, Chapter I, Mine
4.1 Ordersforproductsunderthisspecificationshallinclude
Safety and Health Administration
the following information:
2.3 ANSI Standards:
4.1.1 Inside diameter of connecting pipes (joint ID).
B16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
4.1.2 Face-to-face dimension that is the flange-to-flange
B16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
dimension into which the expansion joint is to be installed.
B16.24 Bronze Flanges and Flanged Fittings
4.1.3 Maximum and minimum operating pressure in
pounds-force per square inch gage (pascals).
4.1.4 Maximum and minimum operating temperature in °F
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
(°C).
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 on
Machinery and Piping Systems. 4.1.5 Flange drilling in accordance with the appendix titled
Current edition approved March 1, 2010. Published April 2010. Originally
“Common Flange Dimension/Drilling Chart’’ of the Technical
approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1123 – 87(2004).
Handbook on Rubber Expansion Joints and Flexible Pipe
DOI: 10.1520/F1123-87R10.
Connectors (herein referred to as the Technical Handbook)or
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F1123 − 87 (2010)
4.1.6 Fluid to be handled. 5.7 Metallic Flanges:
4.1.7 This ASTM specification designation. 5.7.1 Flanges shall be drilled in accordance with the Tech-
nical Handbook appendixtitled“CommonFlangeDimension/
4.1.8 Movement data requirements (including shock or
Drilling Chart’’ or in accordance with the customer order as
vibratory excursions if applicable).
required, to match the mating flanges.
4.1.9 Design certification burst test if required (see 9.1).
5.7.2 Metallic flanges shall meet the material requirements
4.1.10 Hydrostatic or special tests if required (see 9.2).
and pressure-temperature ratings in accordance with ANSI
4.1.11 Certification of expansion joint if required (see Sec-
B16.1, B16.5, or B16.24.
tion 12).
4.1.12 Certified detailed drawing of the expansion joint if 5.8 Retaining Rings—Retaining rings for the integral flange
required (see 12.2).
type are installed behind the flanges and are drilled to match
theflangedrilling.Thesectionssuppliedforeachflangeshould
5. Materials and Manufacture be split at the bolt holes to ensure a proper seal at all points
whentheboltsaretightened.Theedgenexttotherubberflange
5.1 Expansion joints shall be fabricated with an elastomeric
shall be broken or bevelled to prevent cutting the rubber
tube reinforced with multiple plies of woven cloth or tire cord
flanges. Retaining rings must be a minimum thickness of ⁄8 in.
covered with synthetic rubber.The inner tube shall be a natural
(9.5 mm) and shall be made of steel or ductile iron. Carbon
rubber,syntheticrubber,orblendofsyntheticrubberthatmeets
steel shall be galvanized. Ductile iron shall be in accordance
the requirements of this specification. The woven cloth or tire
with Specification A395/A395M.
cord shall be nylon, polyester, fiberglass, or aramid. Cotton is
not acceptable. The reinforcing fabric shall be impregnated
6. Other Requirements
with a compatible friction stock. Additional reinforcement to
6.1 All expansion joints shall be designed for a minimum
the fabric may be provided in the body of the expansion joint
burst pressure of four times the maximum allowable working
and may be solid metal rings or wire imbedded in the synthetic
pressure. The design shall be based on analytical or experi-
rubber. Tensile properties of the wire, if used, shall be as given
mental test of expansion joints of similar construction, class,
in 5.2. Body rings, if used, must be welded before being
type, and size. The design shall be certified by tests if ordered
installed in the expansion joint body. Welds must be 100 %
(see 4.1.9).
penetration.
5.1.1 The list of elastomers used in expansion joints and 6.2 Performance Requirements—Single arch expansion
rubber pipe in accordance with the Technical Handbook lists
joint movement shall not exceed the limits of the Technical
acceptable natural rubber and synthetic elastomers for con- Handbook table referred to in 5.6 unless the manufacturer
struction of non-metallic expansion joints.
certifies that a proposed design can exceed the listed minimum
movementcapabilit
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