ASTM F2080-15a - 1.11.2015
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers cold-expansion fittings using metal compression-sleeves for use with crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) plastic pipe in accordance with Specification F876 in 3/8-in., 1/2-in., 5/8-in., 3/4-in., 1-in., 11/4-in., 11/2-in., and 2 in. nominal diameters, whereby the PEX pipe is cold-expanded before fitting assembly. The components covered by this specification are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems or other applications such as municipal water service lines, radiant panel heating systems, hydronic baseboard heating systems, snow and ice melting systems, geothermal underground pipe systems and building services pipe with continuous operation at pressures up to and including 100 psi (690 kPa), and at temperatures up to and including 180°F (82°C).

1.2 Included in this specification are the requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fittings and compression-sleeves. Performance requirements are as referenced in Specification F877.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 10, 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.

 
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B371/B371M-19

Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy Rod

B689-97(2023)

Standard Specification for Electroplated Engineering Nickel Coatings

F412-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

A108-24

Standard Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-Finished

A269/A269M-24

Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service

A276/A276M-24a

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes (Includes all amendments and changes 2/22/2024).

A312/A312M-24

Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes

B16/B16M-19

Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines

B62-17

Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings

B584-22

Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications

B851-04(2020)

Standard Specification for Automated Controlled Shot Peening of Metallic Articles Prior to Nickel, Autocatalytic Nickel, or Chromium Plating, or as Final Finish

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

D2122-22

Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

F876-24

Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

F877-24

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

F2769-24

Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Plastic Hot and Cold-Water Tubing and Distribution Systems

Pipe Threads General Purpose (Inch) Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://www.asme.org.

B16.18

B16.22

Wrought Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings (Inch)

Standard No. 14

for Drinking Water System ComponentsHealth Effects

EN 12164

Copper and Copper AlloysRod for Free Machining Purposes Available from European Committee for Standardization (CEN), 36 rue de Stassart, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium, http://www.cenorm.be.

Copper and Copper AlloysWrought and Unwrought Forging Stock

A519-06

Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing

B140/B140M-22

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

B283/B283M-22

Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)