1、Designation: F 1960 09An American National StandardStandard Specification forCold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Usewith Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1960; the number immediately following the designation indicates th
2、e year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope*1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings
3、 andcross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linkedpolyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in38,12,58,34, 1, 1-14 ,112in. and 2 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements ofSpecifications F 876 and F 877. These fittings are intended foruse in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water dist
4、ributionsystems operating at temperatures up to and including 180F(82C). The system is comprised of a PEX reinforcing ring anda cold expansion fitting. Included are the requirements formaterials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be usedon the fitting components. The components covered by thi
5、sspecification are intended for use in residential and commer-cial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well assealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard. The values given in parentheses ar
6、e mathemati-cal conversions to SI units which are provided for informationonly and are not considered standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safe
7、ty and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A 351/A 351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, forPressure-Containing PartsB 16/B 16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Barand Shapes for Use in Sc
8、rew MachinesB 140/B 140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (RedBrass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and ShapesB62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce MetalCastingsB75 Specification for Seamless Copper TubeB 283 Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forg-ings (Hot-Pressed)B 371/B 37
9、1M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon AlloyRodB 584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings forGeneral ApplicationsD 792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-tive Density) of Plastics by DisplacementD 1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient TechniqueD
10、1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating toPlasticsD 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-moplastic Pipe and FittingsD 2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content andSwell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene PlasticsD 3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe(DR-PR
11、) Based on Controlled Outside DiameterD 6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping SystemsF 876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)TubingF 877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems2.
12、2 ANSI Standard:B1.20 Pipe Threads General Purpose3B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure FittingsB16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder JointPressure Fittings2.3 NSF Standards:NSF 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Mate-rials4NSF 61 for Drinking Water System Components-Heal
13、thEffects41This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on PlasticPiping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on FittingsCurrent edition approved April 1, 2009. Published April 2009. Originallyapproved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2008 a
14、s F 1960 08.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Insti
15、tute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org4Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., AnnArbor, MI 48113-0140, http:/www.nsf.org.1*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Ha
16、rbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.2.4 Manufacturers Standardization Society Standards:SP-104 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings53. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions are in accordance with Termi-nology F 412 and abbreviations are in accordance wit
17、h Termi-nology D 1600, unless otherwise indicated.3.1.1 PEX reinforcing ringscross-linked polyethylenerings used to add contraction force around the cold expansionfittings.4. Classification4.1 This specification covers one class of cold expansionfittings with PEX reinforcing rings suitable for use w
18、ith PEXtubing that meets the requirements of Specifications F 876 andF 877.5. Materials and Manufacture5.1 Cold expansion fittings shall be made from one of thefollowing materials:5.1.1 Brass:5.1.1.1 Machined BrassMachined brass fittings shall bemade from material meeting the requirements of Specifi
19、cationB 140/B 140M copper alloy UNS No. C31400, or SpecificationB 16/B 16M copper alloy UNS No. C36000, or SpecificationB 371/B 371M copper alloy UNS No. C69300, or Standard EN12164 , copper alloy CW614N, or copper alloy UNS No.C35330.5.1.1.2 Forged BrassForged brass fittings shall be madefrom mater
20、ial meeting the requirements of Specification B 283,copper alloy UNS Nos. C37700, C36500, or C69300.5.1.1.3 Cast Copper AlloysCast copper alloy fittings shallbe made from material meeting the requirements of Specifica-tion B 584, copper alloy UNS Nos. C84400, C83800, C87850or C89844 or C89836 or Spe
21、cification B62, copper alloy UNSNo. C83600, or Standard EN 1982, copper alloy EN SymbolCuSn4Zn6Pb3C.5.1.2 Sulfone:5.1.2.1 20 % Glass-Filled PolysulfonePolysulfone fit-tings produced using glass reinforcement shall be molded frompolysulfone materials as specified in Specification D 6394. Thepolymers
22、shall consist of polysulfone and glass fiber and meetthe following line call out for additional properties(SP0113G20A30430).5.1.2.2 Unreinforced Sulfone Plastic (SP)Fittings shall bemolded from sulfone plastic (SP) as specified in SpecificationD 6394. The material shall be unreinforced polysulfone (
23、group01, class 1, grade 2), or polyphenylsulfone (group 3, class 1,grade 2.) Material may also be an unreinforced blend of thesetwo materials with the polyphenylsulfone continuous phasecomprising 55 to 80% of the blend.5.1.2.3 Clean rework material of the same commercialdesignation, generated for th
24、e manufacturers own productionmay be used by the same manufacturer, provided the fittingsmeet all of the requirements of this specification. Reworkmaterial shall not be introduced at a ratio exceeding 25%.5.2 Reinforcing rings shall be made from PEX materialmeeting the performance requirements of 6.
25、1.5.3 Stainless Steelfittings shall be made from materialmeeting the requirements of SpecificationA351, stainless steelUNS No. J92800.5.4 Wrought CopperWrought copper fittings shall bemade from material meeting the requirements of SpecificationB75for one of the following coppers: copper UNS C10200,C
26、10300, C10800, or C12200.6. General Requirements6.1 The following sections of Specification F 877 constitutea part of this specification.6.1.1 Requirements,6.1.2 Test Methods, and6.1.3 Retest and Rejection.6.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to thatreferenced in 6.1, above, appear
27、s in this specification, itcontains additional requirements that supplement those appear-ing in F 877.6.3 System Performance Requirements:6.3.1 GeneralAll performance tests shall be performed onassemblies of fittings, PEX reinforcing rings and PEX tubing.Fittings and reinforcing rings shall meet the
28、 material anddimensional requirements of this specification. PEX tubingshall meet the requirements of Specifications F 876 and F 877.Assembly of test specimens shall be in accordance with 10.1.Each assembly shall contain at least two joints. Use separatesets of assemblies for each performance test r
29、equirement.6.3.2 DimensionsAny randomly selected fitting or fittingsand PEX reinforcing rings shall be used to determine dimen-sions. Measurements shall be made in accordance with TestMethod D 2122, except determine diameter by making mea-surements at four locations spaced at approximately 45 aparta
30、round the circumference. Inspection and gauging of solderjoint ends shall be accordance with ANSI B16.18, ANSIB16.22, or Manufacturers Standardization Society SP-104.7. Performance Requirements7.1 PEX Reinforcing Rings:7.1.1 DensityWhen determined in accordance with 11.1,the PEX reinforcing rings sh
31、all have a density in the rangefrom 926 to 940 kg/m3.7.1.2 Degree of Cross-linkingWhen tested in accordancewith 11.2, the degree of cross-linking for PEX reinforcing ringsshall be within the range from 70 to 89% inclusive.7.1.3 Stabilizer Migration ResistanceWhen tested in ac-cordance with 11.3, the
32、 time t2, shall be at least 50% of thetime, t1.8. Dimensions8.1 Dimensions and TolerancesThe dimensions and tol-erances of fittings and PEX reinforcing rings shall be as shownin Figs. 1 and 2 and Fig. 4 when measured in accordance with6.3.2.8.1.1 AlignmentThe maximum angular variation of anyopening
33、shall not exceed 1 off the true centerline axis.5Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and FittingsIndustry (MSS), 127 Park St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180-4602, http:/www.mss-.F19600928.1.2 Fittings with Solder Joint EndsSolder joint endsshall be in accordance with ANSI B16.22
34、, ANSI B16.18 orMSS SP-104.8.1.3 Tapered Threaded EndsFitting threads shall beright-hand conforming to ANSI B1.20.1. They shall be taperthreads (NPT).9. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance9.1 The fittings shall be made from compounds that arehomogeneous throughout. The sealing surfaces of the inserts
35、hall be smooth and free of foreign material. The fitting wallsshall be free of cracks, holes, blisters, voids, foreign inclusions,or other defects that are visible to the naked eye and that affectwall integrity.10. Assembly10.1 Cold Expansion JointsFittings shall be joined toPEX tubing by the contra
36、ction of the tubing and reinforcingring over the insert of the cold expansion fitting. Fittings andPEX reinforcing rings shall meet the dimensional and materialrequirements of this standard. PEX tubing shall meet therequirements of Specification F 876 or F 877.10.2 Expansion ToolThe expansion tool s
37、hall expand thePEX tubing and reinforcing ring to a maximum inside diameteras listed in Table 1. The expanded tubing shall be round toensure uniform contraction of the tubing around the coldexpansion fitting. The expansion tool shall be inspected forwear according to the manufacturers instructions.1
38、0.3 Procedure:10.3.1 Assembly of ConnectionsAffix the cold expansionfitting to the PEX tubing by sliding the PEX reinforcing ringonto the tubing and positioning the ring so that the end of thering overhangs the end of the tubing a maximum of116 in. (1.6mm). Insert the expansion head into the tubing
39、as far as it willgo. Holding the tool so that the centerline of the expansionhead is approximately in line with the centerline of the tubing,operate the tool until the tubing and reinforcing ring are fullyexpanded. After completing the expansion process, remove theexpansion tool and insert the cold
40、expansion fitting until theBrass, Stainless Steel and Wrought Copper DimensionsSizeMin.WallMin.IDABCDEFGHI J38 in. 0.047 0.260 0.375 0.433 0.472 0.407 0.051 0.108 0.051 0.305 0.107 0.2660.395 0.441 0.480 0.427 0.067 0.128 0.067 0.325 0.127 0.28612 in. 0.057 0.378 0.513 0.571 0.610 0.545 0.051 0.108
41、0.051 0.384 0.147 0.3050.533 0.579 0.618 0.565 0.067 0.128 0.067 0.404 0.167 0.32558 in. 0.057 0.500 0.635 0.689 0.740 0.663 0.051 0.147 0.051 0.462 0.187 0.3840.655 0.697 0.748 0.683 0.067 0.167 0.067 0.482 0.207 0.40434 in. 0.057 0.595 0.728 0.787 0.866 0.762 0.051 0.187 0.051 0.502 0.226 0.4230.7
42、48 0.795 0.874 0.782 0.067 0.207 0.067 0.522 0.246 0.4431 in. 0.072 0.795 0.965 1.024 1.102 0.978 0.051 0.226 0.051 0.620 0.265 0.5410.985 1.032 1.110 0.998 0.067 0.246 0.067 0.640 0.285 0.5611-14 in. 0.075 0.960 1.139 1.266 1.352 1.217 0.064 0.279 0.064 0.761 0.328 0.6641.159 1.276 1.362 1.237 0.08
43、0 0.299 0.080 0.781 0.348 0.6841-12 in. 0.095 1.084 1.304 1.374 1.486 1.329 0.077 0.331 0.077 0.899 0.388 0.7851.324 1.382 1.494 1.349 0.093 0.351 0.093 0.919 0.408 0.8052 in. 0.095 1.550 1.790 1.954 2.075 0.881 0.085 0.457 0.085 1.204 0.511 1.0201.800 1.958 2.079 0.891 0.093 0.467 0.093 1.184 0.521
44、 1.030FIG. 1 Brass and Stainless Steel and Wrought Copper Insert Dimensions and TolerancesF1960093tubing hits the shoulder of the fitting or the tube stop. Hold thefitting in place until the tubing contracts sufficiently to hold thefitting in place.10.3.2 Improper ConnectionsIf the insert fitting wa
45、s notfully inserted to its shoulder or tube stop or the reinforcing ringwas not placed in accordance with 10.3.1, remove the tubingand ring from the fitting and trim 2 in. from the tubing. Usinga new reinforcing ring, repeat the procedure in 10.3.1.11. Reinforcing Ring Testing Methods11.1 DensityDet
46、ermine the density of the reinforcing ringmaterial in accordance with Test Method D 1505, or TestMethod D 792, using three specimens.11.2 Degree of Cross-LinkingDetermine the degree ofcross-linking in accordance with Test Method D 2765, MethodB except for the following: during sample preparation, pl
47、ace areinforcing ring in a lathe with automatic feeding. Shave a stripSulfone DimensionsSizeMin.WallMin.IDABCDEFGHI JMax Flashand Mismatch38 in. 0.047 0.268 0.382 0.433 0.472 0.407 0.051 0.108 0.051 0.305 0.108 0.266 0.0050.402 0.441 0.480 0.427 0.067 0.128 0.067 0.325 0.128 0.30612 in. 0.057 0.385
48、0.520 0.571 0.610 0.545 0.051 0.108 0.051 0.384 0.147 0.305 0.0050.540 0.579 0.618 0.565 0.067 0.128 0.067 0.404 0.167 0.34558 in. 0.057 0.494 0.628 0.689 0.740 0.663 0.051 0.147 0.051 0.462 0.187 0.384 0.0050.648 0.697 0.748 0.683 0.067 0.167 0.067 0.482 0.207 0.42434 in. 0.057 0.590 0.735 0.787 0.
49、866 0.762 0.051 0.187 0.051 0.502 0.226 0.423 0.0050.755 0.795 0.874 0.782 0.067 0.207 0.067 0.522 0.246 0.4631 in. 0.072 0.788 0.972 1.024 1.102 0.978 0.051 0.226 0.051 0.620 0.266 0.541 0.0050.992 1.032 1.110 0.998 0.067 0.246 0.067 0.640 0.286 0.5811-14 in. 0.075 0.970 1.139 1.266 1.352 1.217 0.064 0.279 0.064 0.761 0.328 0.664 0.0051.159 1.276 1.362 1.237 0.080 0.299 0.080 0.781 0.348 0.7041-12 in. 0.095 1.084 1.308 1.374 1.486 1.329 0.077 0.331 0.077 0.899 0.388 0.785 0.0051.328 1.382 1.494 1.349 0.093 0.351 0.093 0.9
