ASTM C564-97

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Endorsed by the
Designation: C 564 – 97
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute
Standard Specification for
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Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 564; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
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1. Scope RMA Class 3 Dimensional Tolerances, RMA Manual
1.1 This specification covers preformed rubber gaskets used
3. Terminology
to seal joints in cast iron soil pipe and fittings.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms in this standard see
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Terminology C 717.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
only.
3.2.1 flash—the excess material protruding from the surface
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
of a molded article at the mold junction.
test methods section of this specification: This standard does
3.2.2 virgin rubber, n—a term that may be used inter-
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
changeably with raw rubber (raw thermoset elastomer). A
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
rubber or thermoset elastomer that has not had any additional
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
work, diluents incorporated, processes performed on it, or any
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
combination thereof. A rubber that is in an unmodified state or
to use.
one in which no attempt has been made to alter it in any fashion
2. Referenced Documents as received from the manufacturer or supplier.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Materials and Manufacture
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C 717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
4.1 Gaskets shall be made of a properly vulcanized virgin
D 395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression
3 compound containing virgin rubber as the sole elastomer with
Set
no scrap or reclaim.
D 412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-
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plastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
5. Physical Requirements
D 471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liq-
3 5.1 Sample gaskets selected as specified in Section 8 shall
uids
conform to the requirements for physical properties listed in
D 573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
3 Table 1 when tested in accordance with the methods specified
Oven
in Section 9.
D 624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional
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Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
6. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
D 1149 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
6.1 Gaskets shall conform to the dimensions specified by
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Ozone Cracking in a Chamber
the manufacturer.
D 1415 Test Method for Rubber Property—International
6.2 All cross-sectional dimensions shall have an RMA Class
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Hardness
3 tolerance as shown in Annex A1, and all diametral dimen-
D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer
sions shall have a tolerance of 6 1 percent.
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Hardness
2.2 Other Documents
7. Workmanship
7.1 The surface of the gasket shall be smooth and free of
pitting, cracks, blisters, air marks, and any other imperfections
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C24 on
that will affect its behavior in service. The body of the gasket
Building Seals and Sealants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C24.75
shall be free of porosity and air pockets.
on Gaskets and Couplings for Plumbing and Sewer Piping.
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1997. Published April 1998. Originally
7.2 Neither the flash thickness nor the flash extension shall
published as C564 – 65. Last previous edition C564 –95a. 1
exceed 0.8 mm ( ⁄32 in.), at any point on the sealing ring.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.07.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01.
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C564–97
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements of Gaskets
Property Requirements ASTM Test Method
Hardness (nominal durometer 65) as specified by the 50 60 70 D 2240
pipe manufacturer
Elongation, min, % 350 300 250 D 412
Tensile strength, min, MPa 10 10 10 D 412
(psi) (1500) (1500) (1500)
Tear strengt
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