1、Designation: F 1563 01 (Reapproved 2007)An American National StandardStandard Specification forTools to Squeeze-off Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pipe or Tubing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1563; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption
2、 or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements fortools used to squeez
3、e-off polyethylene (PE) pipe and tubing. Itis limited to squeeze-off procedures set forth by the pipemanufacturer as referred to in Specification D 2513 for gaspressure pipe systems.1.2 Nothing in this specification shall be construed asrecommending practices or systems at variances with govern-ing
4、codes and project specifications.1.3 Where applicable in this specification, “pipe” shallmean “pipe and tubing,” and “tool” shall mean “squeeze-offtool.”1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.5 The foll
5、owing safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods portions, Section 5 and Appendix X1 of thisspecification: This standard does not purport to address all ofthe safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate
6、safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of PlasticsD 1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic PipeUnder Constant Internal PressureD 1600 Terminology
7、for Abbreviated Terms Relating toPlasticsD 2513 Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe,Tubing, and FittingsF 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping SystemsF 1041 Guide for Squeeze-Off of Polyolefin Gas PressurePipe and Tubing3. Terminology3.1 GeneralDefinitions are in accordance with
8、Terminol-ogy F 412, unless otherwise specified. Abbreviations are inaccordance with Terminology D 1600, unless otherwise speci-fied.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 squeeze-offa technique used to control the flow ofgas through a pipe by the compressing action of a mechanical,
9、hydraulic or pneumatic device. Squeeze-off may be used, asrecommended by the tool or pipe manufacturer, to reduce theflow of gas to an acceptable rate. Under certain conditionscomplete stoppage of flow may be obtained.4. Materials and Manufacture4.1 Tools shall be manufactured from materials that ha
10、vethe structural properties to meet the requirements of thisspecification.5. Other Requirements5.1 Force MechanismThe force mechanism (mechanical,hydraulic or pneumatic) shall provide a force of at least 1.25times the force required to squeeze-off the most rigid pipe sizewithin the squeeze parameter
11、s recommended by the manufac-turer of the tool. The most rigid pipe is a function of pipediameter, wall thickness, pipe material and temperature. Thetool manufacturer determines which pipe products his tool issuitable for. Power tools such as impact wrenches or pneumaticmotored torque multipliers sh
12、all not be used.5.2 Tool StrengthA tool shall not be structurally damagedor functionally affected when tested as follows:5.2.1 Measure the load (P) required to squeeze-off the mostrigid pipe (largest size, thickest wall, highest density, lowesttemperature) within the range of the tool.5.2.2 Prepare
13、a pipe specimen from this pipe. The specimenlength shall be no less than five times the nominal outsidediameter of the pipe, but in no case less than 12 in. (305 mm).5.2.3 Insert the pipe specimen into the tool. Center thespecimen in the tool.5.2.4 Apply the largest load attainable by the force mech
14、a-nism (without additional mechanical advantage) onto themechanical stops and then inspect. Any permanent damage ordeformation to the mechanical or hydraulic components iscause for rejection of the tool.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on PlasticPiping Systems and
15、is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.60 on Gas.Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2007. Published August 2007. Originallyapproved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F1563-01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Servic
16、e at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5.2.5 Apply a load of 1.25 3 P (see 5.2.1) on
17、the pipe fortwenty cycles. A cycle is: apply load, hold load for one minute,remove load. For each cycle, use a new unsqueezed area ofpipe, at least three pipe diameters from a previous squeeze.5.3 Release ProtectionEach tool shall be built to preventunintentional release in the squeeze mode. A screw
18、-feedmechanism used to apply force in some tools qualifies aspremature release protection if the force can only be removedby unscrewing the mechanism at the 1.25 3 P test load.5.4 Release RateFor pipe sizes greater than 1 in. (25 mm)IPS, it is recommended3the tool design provide a release rateof 0.5
19、 in./min (12.7 mm/min) or less, as suggested in GuideF 1041.5.5 Flow ControlSqueeze-off results in the reduction ofgas flow and in some cases the complete stoppage of gas flow.This specification does not specify to what degree of gas flowcontrol is required for any set of squeeze-off conditions.Appe
20、ndix X1 provides a procedure for evaluating flow control.Other procedures for flow control evaluation may also be used.5.6 GroundingSqueezing and releasing the squeeze ofplastic pipe containing flowing gas can increase the presence ofstatic electricity on the pipe surfaces. The tool shall include as
21、uitable electrical grounding feature or recommendations forcontrolling electrostatic discharges.NOTE 1Static discharge through pipe wall may occur in some cases ifelectrostatic charges exceed the dielectric strength. Some tool manufac-turers recommend checking the squeeze area for pinhole leaks by s
22、oaping.6. Dimensions Mass, and Permissible Variations6.1 Squeeze Bar ConfigurationThe squeeze bars shall beof a size and configuration that compresses the pipe walls toreduce the gas flow, but does not damage the pipe. Squeezebars may be configured as round (circular), flat with roundededges, two ro
23、und bars side by side or any other configurationthat can meet the requirements of this specification (see Fig. 1).For suggested3minimum squeeze bar radii areas, see Table 1.6.2 Over-Squeeze ProtectionThe tool shall have mechani-cal stops to provide over-squeeze protection. These mechanicalstops shal
24、l prevent the squeeze bars from reaching a separation(minimum gap) less than 70 % times twice the maximum pipewall thickness as noted in Guide F 1041:minimum gap 5 2!0.7! maximum wall thickness!Squeeze tools designed for more than one size pipe (outsidediameter and wall thickness) shall have adjusta
25、ble stopsprovided to match the designated pipe sizes for that tool.6.3 Squeeze Bar Guide SpacingThe tool shall have suffi-cient squeeze bar length and spacing between the bar guides toallow the maximum diameter pipe for that tool to be centeredbetween the guides and squeezed to the correct bar stops
26、without the squeezed pipe touching the guides.7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance7.1 The manufacture of these tools shall be in accordancewith good commercial practice to consistently produce toolsthat meet the requirements of this specification.8. Sampling8.1 Use a separate sampling procedure fo
27、r each differentstyle or size of tool. Select tools at random for testing. The pipeused to evaluate each tool shall be the same as pipe specifiedin 5.2.9. Inspection9.1 A quality control (QC) inspection method shall beestablished that will ensure conformance to this specification.Deviations shall be
28、 agreed upon between the purchaser and thesupplier as part of the purchase contract.10. Product Marking10.1 Tools shall be permanently marked on a portion of thetool which will not interfere with its use or performance. Eachtool shall be permanently marked with the following:10.1.1 Nominal size of p
29、ipe or pipes for which the tool isdesigned, including IPS or CTS designation, and SDR or wallthickness, or both,10.1.2 Manufacturers name or trademark,10.1.3 ASTM designation number, and10.1.4 Maximum hydraulic, pneumatic pressure allowed, ifapplicable.3GRI-92/0147.2 Volume 2, Technical Reference on
30、 Squeeze-Off of PolyethyleneGas Pipes. Available from the Gas Technology Institute (GTI), 1510 Hubbard Dr.,Batavia, IL 60510.NOTE Other bar shapes may also be acceptable (see 6.1).FIG. 1 Squeeze Bar ConfigurationsTABLE 1 Minimum Squeeze Bar RadiiANominal Pipe Size in.Round Bar MinimumRadius (R in Fi
31、g. 1)in.(mm)Flat BarBMinimum Radius(R in Fig. 1) in. (mm)14 to34 0.50 (12) 0.25 (6.4)1to134 0.62 (16) 0.31 (7.9)3 to 4 0.75 (19) 0.38 (9.7)6 to 8 1.00 (25) 0.50 (13)10 to 12 1.00 (25) 0.50 (13)14 to 16 1.25 (32) 0.62 (16)AThe suggested radii do not necessarily provide the strength required to comply
32、with Section 5. Squeeze bar materials and tool applications may require radiigreater than the minimums listed.BMinimum length of flat area is two times R.F 1563 01 (2007)211. Packaging and Package Marking11.1 The tool shall be packaged in accordance with thesuppliers standard practice in a manner en
33、suring arrival atdestination in satisfactory operating condition.11.2 Tool packages shall be labeled with the same informa-tion as in Section 10.12. Keywords12.1 flow control; squeeze-off; squeeze toolsAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATION OF TOOL FLOW CONTROL PERFORMANCEX1.
34、1 Gas Flow Rate:X1.1.1 The gas flow rate through the squeeze-off area of thepipe specimen can be determined when tested as follows:X1.1.1.1 Prepare three randomly selected pipe specimens inaccordance with Test Method D 1598 except they will beunfilled.X1.1.1.2 Test the specimens in sequence using th
35、e toolbeing tested.X1.1.1.3 Set the test specimen in the test apparatus asshown in Fig. X1.1. Locate the tool at the mid-point of thespecimen. Close the squeeze bars to the recommended me-chanical stops. Wait at least 1 min per inch diameter of thespecimen. Adjust the pressure regulator to give an u
36、pstreampressure equal to the maximum line pressure that the tool isdesigned to squeeze-off, or to be the maximum pressure thatthe test pipe is rated for, whichever is less. Test pressures lessthan the maximum designed for may be used to establishspecific gas flow control rate information as required
37、 by the gaspressure pipe system owner, the pipe manufacturer, and thetool manufacturer. Place the rubber hose inside the invertedmeasuring flask and note the time in seconds to displace 60in.3(0.001 m3) of water. Calculate the gas flow rate. The gasflow rate can be calculated as follows:Q 5 125/twhe
38、re:Q = gas flow rate in cubic feet (meters) per hour, andt = time in seconds to displace 60 in.3(0.001 m3) of water.ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly a
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41、 If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).FIG. X1.1 Gas Flow Rate ApparatusF 1563 01 (2007)3
