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Work Item: ASTM WK41077 - New Specification for Butt Fusion Equipment for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings


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1. Scope

Identify the general characteristics of, and performance requirements for, equipment for butt fusion joining of thermoplastic piping systems. A minimum standard is needed to insure the equipment selected can perform to the fusion standards used by that equipment. It needs to meet the clamping , facing, heating and joining requirement of the standard. Spec engineers and pipeline operators will have a minimum quality guideline to follow for new and used equipment before use in the field.


Keywords

Fusion Equipment :Equipment Spec:

The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.

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Work Item Status:
Date Initiated:02-22-2013
Technical Contact: James Johnston

Status: Draft Under Development

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