ASTM F2159-03e1

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An American National Standard
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Designation: F 2159 – 03
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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e NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in October 2003.
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1. Scope Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for sulfone
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3 Plastics
plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings for four sizes ( ⁄8
D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
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, ⁄2 , and ⁄4 and 1) of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic
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moplastic Pipe and Fittings
tubing. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa)
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D 6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at tempera-
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F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
tures up to and including 180°F (82°C). Included are the
F 876 Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
requirements for material, molded part properties, perfor-
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Tubing
mance, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on
F 877 Specification for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
the fittings and rings.
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Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
F 1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Ther-
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
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moplastic Pipe and Fittings
mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for
F 1807 Specification for Metal Insert Fitting Utilizing a
information only and are not considered the standard.
Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene
1.3 The following is an index of the appendix in this
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(PEX) Tubing
specification:
2.2 ASME Standard:
GO/NO-GO Crimp Gauges Appendix X1
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B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose Inch
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
2.3 NSF International Standard:
test method portions, Sections 11 and 12, of this specification.
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety 6
and Related Materials
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water System
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and 6
Components-Health Effects
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
requirements prior to use. 3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
2. Referenced Documents
nology F 412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
nology D 1600, unless otherwise indicated.
D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics and Electrical
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Insulating Materials for Testing 4. Classification
D 1598 Test Method for Time-To-Failure of Plastic Pipe
4.1 This specification governs one class of fittings and
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Under Constant Internal Pressure 3 1 3
coppercrimpringssuitableforusewithnominalsize ⁄8 , ⁄2 , ⁄4
D 1599 Test Method for Short-Time, Hydraulic Failure
and 1 size PEX tubing that meets the requirements of ASTM
Specifications F 876 or F 877.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.
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Current edition approved May 10, 2003. Published July 2003. Originally Available from the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St.,
approved 2001. Last previous approved in 2002 as F2159-02. 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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F2159–03
TABLE 1 Minimum Hydrostatic Burst Strength Requirements for
5. Materials and Manufacture
Fitting, Crimp Ring, and PEX Tubing Assemblies
5.1 Material—Fittings shall be molded from sulfone plastic
Nominal Minimum Burst Pressures at
(SP) as specified in Specification D 6394.The material shall be
Tubing Size Different Temperatures
A A
psig at (kPa) at psig at (kPa) at
unreinforced polysulfone (group 01, class 1, grade2)or
in.
73.4°F (23°C) 180°F (82.2°C)
polyphenylsulfone (group 03, class 1, grade 1).
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