ASTM F2159-10
(Specification)Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
ABSTRACT
This specification establishes requirements for sulfone plastic insert fittings utilizing a copper crimp ring for SDR9 cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing for cold- and hot-water distribution systems. Material for fitting shall be molded from sulfone plastic. Molded part shall not crack, split, or shatter and be free of visible splay. Fittings shall be tested for performance requirements such as hydrostatic burst, hydrostatic sustained pressure strength, thermocycling, excessive temperature-pressure capability, dimensions, workmanship, finish, appearance, assembly, crimp joint, and insert crush test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for sulfone plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings for four sizes
(3/8, ½, and ¾ and 1) of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing an polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) tubing. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F (82°C). Included are the requirements for material, molded part properties, performance, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fittings and rings.
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 The following is an index of the appendix in this specification:
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An American National Standard
Designation: F2159 – 10
Standard Specification for
Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for
SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9
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Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) 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* Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for sulfone
Plastics
plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings for four sizes
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
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( ⁄8 , ⁄2 , and ⁄4 and 1) of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX)
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
plastic tubing an polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT)
D6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
tubing. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa)
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at tempera-
F876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
tures up to and including 180°F (82°C). Included are the
Tubing
requirements for material, molded part properties, perfor-
F877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)
mance, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on
Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
the fittings and rings.
F1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Ther-
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
F1807 Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene
information only and are not considered standard.
(PEX) Tubing
1.3 The following is an index of the appendix in this
F2623 Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Tempera-
specification:
ture (PE-RT) SDR 9 Tubing
GO/NO-GO Crimp Gauges Appendix X1
F2769 Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Tempera-
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
ture (PE-RT) Plastic Hot and Cold-Water Tubing and
test method portions, Sections 11 and 12, of this specification.
Distribution Systems
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
2.2 ASME Standard:
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility 3
B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose Inch
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
2.3 NSF International Standard:
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 14 for Plastic Piping Components
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requirements prior to use.
and Related Materials
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61 for Drinking Water System
2. Referenced Documents
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Components-Health Effects
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing 3. Terminology
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
Under Constant Internal Pressure
nology F412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
D1599 TestMethodforResistancetoShort-TimeHydraulic
nology D1600, unless otherwise indicated.
4. Classification
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4.1 This specification governs one class of fittings and
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.
coppercrimpringssuitableforusewithnominalsize ⁄8, ⁄2, ⁄4
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2010. Published March 2010. Originally
approved 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2159-09. DOI:
10.1520/F2159-10.
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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F2159 – 10
TABLE 1 Minimum Hydrostatic Burst Strength Requirements for
and 1 size PEX tubing that meets the requirements of ASTM
Fitting, Crimp Ring, and PEX Tubing or PE-RT Tubing
Specificatio
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An American National Standard
Designation:F2159–09 Designation: F2159 – 10
Standard Specification for
Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for
SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) TubingPlastic Insert
Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-
linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of
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Raised Temperature (PE-RT) 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
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1.1This specification establishes requirements for sulfone plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings for four sizes ( ⁄8 Scope*
1.1 This specification establishes requirements for sulfone plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings for four sizes
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( ⁄8 , ⁄2 , and ⁄4 and 1) of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing an polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) tubing.
These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to
and including 180°F (82°C). Included are the requirements for material, molded part properties, performance, workmanship,
dimensions, and markings to be used on the fittings and rings.
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 The following is an index of the appendix in this specification:
GO/NO-GO Crimp Gauges Appendix X1
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions, Sections 11 and 12, of this specification. This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements
prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
F877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
F1498 Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60 for Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
F1807 SpecificationforMetalInsertFittingsUtilizingaCopperCrimpRingforSDR9Cross-linkedPolyethylene(PEX)Tubing
and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper
Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT)
Tubing
F2623 Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) SDR 9 Tubing
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2009. Published January 2010. Originally approved 2001. Last previous approved in 2005 as F2159-05. DOI: 10.1520/F2159-09.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2010. Published March 2010. Originally approved 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2159-09. DOI: 10.1520/F2159-10.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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F2769 Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Plastic Hot and Cold-Water Tubing and Distribution
Systems
2.2 ASME Standard:
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B 1.20.1 Pipe Threads General Purpose Inch
2.3 NSF International Stan
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