ASTM F3328-18

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F3328 − 18 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
the One-Step (Solvent Cement Only) Method of Joining Poly
(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride)
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(CPVC) Pipe and Piping Components with Tapered Sockets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3328; 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 1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 This practice describes a one-step (solvent cement only)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
method of joining pipe to fittings (and or piping components)
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
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that employ tapered sockets that provide an interference fit ⁄3
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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to ⁄3 ’s of the socket depth. This practice applies to poly(vinyl
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
chloride) (PVC), or chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (CPVC).
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.2 This practice shall only be used with products (pipe,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
fitting, fitting component and solvent cement) where manufac-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
turer’s literature and local codes reference thisASTM standard
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
practice: ASTM F3328.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
NOTE 1—Where conflicts occur between the code and the manufactur-
er’s installation instructions, the more restrictive provisions apply.
2. Referenced Documents
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1.3 Due to inherent hazards associated with testing compo-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
nents and systems with compressed air or other compressed
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
gases, some manufacturers do not allow pneumatic testing of
tics
their products. Consult with specific product/component manu-
D2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl
facturers for their specific testing procedures prior to pneu-
Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
matic testing.
F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic
NOTE 2—Pressurized (compressed) air or other compressed gases
Pipe and Fittings
contain large amounts of stored energy which present serious safety
hazards should a system fail for any reason.
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F493 Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated
1.4 Techniques covered are applicable to joining PVC to
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
PVC, or CPVC to CPVC pipe and piping components with
tapered sockets. In the remainder of this standard practice, the
3. Terminology
term “piping components with tapered sockets”, whether it be
bell end pipe, spigot connections, or any other type of tapered
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
connections, will be referred to as “fittings.”
nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
nology D1600, unless otherwise specified.
1.5 Text of this practice references notes and footnotes that
provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (ex-
4. Summary of Practice
cluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as
requirements of the practice.
4.1 In order to achieve consistently strong and leak-free
joining of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated Poly(Vi-
1.6 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
nyl Chloride) (CPVC) pipe and fittings, the following prin-
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
ciples need to be clearly understood and followed:
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
information only and are not considered standard.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2018. Published August 2018. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
F3328–18 the ASTM website.
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