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    ASTM F1960 - 15

    Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

    Active Standard ASTM F1960 | Developed by Subcommittee: F17.10

    Book of Standards Volume: 08.04

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    Abstract

    This specification covers cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in specific nominal diameters. These fittings are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems. The PEX reinforcing rings shall conform to the required density, degree of cross-linking, and stabilizer migration resistance.

    This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.

    1. Scope

    1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in 3/8 , 1/2 , 5/8 , 3/4 , 1, 11/4 , 11/2 in. 2, 21/2 , and 3 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of Specifications F876 and F877. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F (82°C). The system is comprised of a PEX reinforcing ring and a cold expansion fitting. Included are the requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fitting components. The components covered by this specification are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems.

    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.

    1.3  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

    A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts

    B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines

    B62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings

    B75/B75M Specification for Seamless Copper Tube

    B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes

    B283/B283M Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)

    B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy Rod

    B453/B453M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes

    B584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications

    B927/B927M Specification for Brass Rod, Bar, and Shapes

    B967/B967M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Tin-Bismuth Alloy Rod, Bar and Wire

    D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement

    D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique

    D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics

    D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

    D2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics

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

    D6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)

    F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

    F876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

    F877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems

    ANSI Standard

    B1.20 Pipe Threads General Purpose Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org

    B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings

    B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings

    NSF Standards

    NSF 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.

    NSF 61 for Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects

    ICS Code

    ICS Number Code 23.040.45 (Plastics fittings)

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    DOI: 10.1520/F1960-15

    Citation Format

    ASTM F1960-15, Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2015, www.astm.org

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