This specification establishes the basic requirements and corresponding test methods for polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) SDR 9 tubing that is outside diameter controlled, and pressure rated for water at specific temperatures. The tubing produced under this specification shall be permitted for use in general fluid transport, including hydronics and irrigations systems. The plastic used to make the tubing shall be virgin plastic or reworked plastic and shall have Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) long-term hydrostatic design stress and pressure ratings as the specified temperatures. When evaluated by the test procedures provided herein, the tubing shall meet specified requirements for workmanship, dimensions such as outside diameter and wall thickness, sustained pressure, burst pressure, oxidative resistance, and bent tubes. Quality assurance and product marking methods are also considered.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes requirements for polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) SDR 9 tubing that is outside diameter controlled, and pressure rated for water at 73°F (23°C), 140°F (60°C) and 180°F (82.2°C). Included are requirements for material, workmanship, dimensions and tolerances, product tests, and markings for PE-RT tubing.

1.2 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 The tubing produced under this specification shall be permitted for use in general fluid transport, including hydronics and irrigations systems.

1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods 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.

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

ANSI Standard

Federal Standard

Military Standard

PPI Standard

Index Terms

hydronic heating; hydrostatic stress; irrigation; PE-RT; pipe; plastic pipe; polyethylene of raised temperature; PPI; pressure; radiant heating; tubing; Polyethylene (PE); Tubing;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 23.040.20 (Plastic pipes)

Citing ASTM Standards

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