Work Item
ASTM WK63211
New Practice for Heat fusion joining of polypropylene (PP) pipe and fittings
1. Scope
This project is to develop a standard practice for the fusion joining of polypropylene (PP) pipe and fittings. This standard shall result in clearly defined fusion parameters specific to PP as well as standardized steps and guidelines to be used in the fusion joining of PP pipe and fittings. This project is in direct response to requests received from the end use community to better define the heat fusion joining procedures for PP piping systems.
Keywords
Polypropylene, PP, Fusion, Joining
Rationale
This standard practice is being requested by numerous pipe and fitting producers and the end-use community.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 04-20-2018
Technical Contact: Steve Sandstrum
Item: 000
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