ASTM F2159-10 - 1.2.2010
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes requirements for sulfone plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings for four sizes
(3/8, ½, and ¾ and 1) of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing an polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) tubing. These fittings are intended for use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F (82°C). Included are the requirements for material, molded part properties, performance, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used on the fittings and rings.

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

1.3 The following is an index of the appendix in this specification:

 
2. Referenced Documents

F2769-24

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

B 1.20.1

Pipe Threads General Purpose Inch Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.

ANSI/NSF Standard No. 14

for Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.

ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61

for Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects

F2623-24e1

Standard Specification for Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Systems for Non-Potable Water Applications (Includes all amendments and changes 3/8/2024).

F1498-08(2020)

Standard Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

F876-24

Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

F412-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

D6394-21a

Standard Classification System for and Basis for Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP) (Includes all amendments and changes 5/13/2021).

D2122-22

Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

D1599-18

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings

F1807-23

Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring, or Alternate Stainless Steel Clamps, for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D1598-23

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