This specification covers socket fusion tools for use in making socket fusion joints between polyethylene pipe or tubing and fittings as specified by certain specifications. It covers newly manufactured heater faces and used heater faces which have been recoated. Heater faces may be manufactured from aluminum, steel, or other suitable heat conducting material. The manufacture of these socket fusion tools shall be in accordance with good commercial practice so as to produce socket fusion tools meeting the requirements specified. Heater faces shall have surfaces free of cracks, voids, foreign inclusions, or injurious defects.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers socket fusion tools for use in making socket fusion joints between polyethylene pipe or tubing and fittings as specified by Specifications D3035, D2513, D2447, and D2683. This specification covers newly manufactured heater faces and used heater faces which have been recoated. Requirements for materials, workmanship, and dimensions are included. Where applicable on this specification, “pipe” shall mean “pipe” and “tubing.”

1.2 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.

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

D1248 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable

D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics

D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

D2447 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80, Based on Outside Diameter

D2513 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings

D2657 Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings

D2683 Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing

D3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter

D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials

F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

Keywords

depth gage; heater faces; polyethylene pipe ; socket; socket fusion; socket tools; Corrugated polyethylene (PE) pipe--specifications; Corrugated polyethylene (PE) tube--specifications; Fusion joints; Heating tests--plastics; Joints (pipe/tube applications)--specifications; Plastic pipe/tubing/fittings--specifications; Polyethylene (PE) fittings--specifications; Polyethylene (PE) pipe--specifications; Polyethylene (PE) tube--specifications; Sockets

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