ASTM F2159-05

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An American National Standard
Designation: F2159 – 05
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 F2159; 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 D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for sulfone
3 D6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings for four sizes ( ⁄8
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
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, ⁄2 , and ⁄4 and 1) of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic
F876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
tubing. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa)
Tubing
cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at tempera-
F877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
tures up to and including 180°F (82°C). Included are the
Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
requirements for material, molded part properties, perfor-
F1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Ther-
mance, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
the fittings and rings.
F1807 Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
(PEX) Tubing
mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for
2.2 ASME Standard:
information only and are not considered the standard.
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B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose Inch
1.3 The following is an index of the appendix in this
2.3 NSF International Standard:
specification:
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components
GO/NO-GO Crimp Gauges Appendix X1
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and Related Materials
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water System
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test method portions, Sections 11 and 12, of this specification.
Components-Health Effects
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility 3. Terminology
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
nology F412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
requirements prior to use.
nology D1600, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Classification
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 This specification governs one class of fittings and
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing 3 1 3
coppercrimpringssuitableforusewithnominalsize ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄4
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
and 1 size PEX tubing that meets the requirements of ASTM
Under Constant Internal Pressure
Specifications F876 or F877.
D1599 TestMethodforResistancetoShort-TimeHydraulic
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings 5. Materials and Manufacture
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
5.1 Material—Fittings shall be molded from sulfone plastic
Plastics
(SP) as specified in Specification D6394. The material shall be
unreinforced polysulfone (group 01, class 1, grade2)or
polyphenylsulfone (group 03, class 1, grade 2). Material may
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
also be an unreinforced blend of these two materials with the
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings.
Current edition approved May 1, 2005. Published May 2005. Originally
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approved 2001. Last previous approved in 2003 as F2159-03 . DOI: 10.1520/
F2159-05.
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F2159 – 05
polyphenylsulfone continuous phase comprising 55 to 80 % of 7.3 Hydrostatic Sustained Pressure Strength—Assemblies
the blend. Fittings shall be made from virgin plastic or shall
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