This specification covers the performance evaluation of heavy duty shielded couplings to join hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings. Physical properties of all stainless steel and gaskets shall comply with the specified values. Requirements for the elastomeric gasket, clamp assembly, and couplings such as coupling width are detailed. The test apparatus for deflection test, shear test, and unrestrained hydrostatic joint test are illustrated.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the evaluating of the performance of heavy duty shielded couplings to join hubless cast iron soil pipe and fittings.

1.2 Couplings covered by this standard shall have minimum dimensions as found in Table 1 and Fig. 1 of this standard.

1.3 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is aware of comparable standards published by other organizations, namely Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute specification CISPI-310 and Factory Mutual Research standard FM 1680.

1.4 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.

1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, 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 limitations prior to use.

TABLE 1

FIG. 1 Typical Center Stop Detail

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications

A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods for Cold Heading and Cold Forging

A644 Terminology Relating to Iron Castings

A888 Specification for Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications

C564 Specification for Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings

D3677 Test Methods for Rubber--Identification by Infrared Spectrophotometry

CISPI Standards

Factory Mutual Standards

Keywords

Cast iron soil pipe/fittings--specifications; Couplings--specifications; Heavy-duty shielded couplings--specifications; Hubless cast iron soil pipe/fittings--specifications; Performance--building materials/applications (specifications); Shirelded couplings--specification;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 23.040.60 (Flanges, couplings and joints)

Citing ASTM Standards

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