ASTM F2145-09 - 1.4.2009
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification describes requirements and test methods for the qualification of Polyamide 11 (PA 11) and Polyamide 12 (PA12) bodied mechanical fittings for use with outside diameter controlled Polyamide 11 (PA 11) and Polyamide 12 (PA12) pipe, nominal 2 pipe size (IPS), and smaller complying with Specification D 2513. In addition, it specifies general requirements of the material from which these fittings are made.

1.2 The test methods described in this specification are not intended to be used as routine quality tests.

1.3 This specification covers the types of mechanical fittings covered in 3.2.1.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, 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 requirements prior to use.

1.6 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes, which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this specification.

 
2. Referenced Documents

PPI TR-4

PPI Listing of Hydrostatic Design Bases (HDB), Pressure Design Bases (PDB), and Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Piping Materials or Pipe Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825, Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpipe.org.

ASME B31.8

Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://www.asme.org.

F2945-18(2023)

Standard Specification for Polyamide 11 Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings

F2785-21

Standard Specification for Polyamide 12 Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings

F1588-96(2019)

Standard Test Method for Constant Tensile Load Joint Test (CTLJT)

F412-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

D2837-22

Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Products

D2513-20

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

D1598-23

Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

CFR, Title 49, Part 192

Transportation of Natural and Other Gas By Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://dodssp.daps.dla.mil.