ASTM_F_1960_-_15.pdf

Designation:F196015Standard Specification forCold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Usewith Cross-linked Polyethylene(PEX)Tubing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1960;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope*1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings andcross-linked(PEX)reinforcing rings for use with cross-linkedpolyethylene(PEX)plastic tubing in38,12,58,34,1,114,112in.2,212,and 3 in.nominal diameters that meet the require-ments of Specifications F876 and F877.These fittings areintended for use in 100 psi(690 kPa)cold-and hot-waterdistribution systems operating at temperatures up to andincluding 180F(82C).The system is comprised of a PEXreinforcing ring and a cold expansion fitting.Included are therequirements for materials,workmanship,dimensions,andmarkings to be used on the fitting components.The compo-nents covered by this specification are intended for use inresidential and commercial,hot and cold,potable water distri-bution systems as well as sealed central heating,includingunder-floor-heating systems.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A351/A351M Specification for Castings,Austenitic,forPressure-Containing PartsB16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod,Barand Shapes for Use in Screw MachinesB140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead(RedBrass or Hardware Bronze)Rod,Bar,and ShapesB62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce MetalCastingsB75/B75M Specification for Seamless Copper TubeB283/B283M Specification for Copper and Copper-AlloyDie Forgings(Hot-Pressed)B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon AlloyRodB453/B453M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy(Leaded-Brass)Rod,Bar,and ShapesB584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings forGeneral ApplicationsB927/B927M Specification for Brass Rod,Bar,and ShapesB967/B967M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Tin-BismuthAlloy Rod,Bar and WireD792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity(Rela-tive Density)of Plastics by DisplacementD1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient TechniqueD1600 Terminology forAbbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-ticsD2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-moplastic Pipe and FittingsD2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content andSwell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene PlasticsD3035 Specification for Polyethylene(PE)Plastic Pipe(DR-PR)Based on Controlled Outside DiameterD6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics(SP)F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping SystemsF876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene(PEX)Tub-ingF877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene(PEX)Hot-and Cold-Water Distribution Systems2.2 ANSI Standard:B1.20 Pipe Threads General Purpose3B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure FittingsB16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder JointPressure Fittings1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on PlasticPiping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on FittingsCurrent edition approved April 1,2015.Published May 2015.Originallyapproved in 1999.Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F1960 14a.DOI:10.1520/F1960-15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036,http:/www.ansi.org*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 2.3 NSF Standards:NSF 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Materi-als4NSF 61 for Drinking Water System Components-HealthEffects42.4 Manufacturers Standardization Society Standards:SP-104 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings53.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D1600,unless otherwise indicated.3.1.2 PEX reinforcing ringscross-linked polyethylenerings used to add contraction force around the cold expansionfittings.4.Classification4.1 This specification cov