ASTM F2160-08 - 1.3.2008
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers material, dimensional, workmanship and performance requirements for polyethylene conduit, duct and innerduct manufactured for use in a non- pressure application with communication, CATV, or power wire and cables.

1.2 HDPE conduit meeting the requirements of this standard shall be made as OD controlled solid wall, with or without internal or external ribs. The sizing shall be Iron Pipe Size (IPS) with noted exceptions in tables. The internal or external surface may contain a coextruded layer provided the finished conduit meets the product requirements of this specification.

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

1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 6, 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1505-18

Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique

F1473-23

Standard Test Method for Notch Tensile Test to Measure the Resistance to Slow Crack Growth of Polyethylene Pipes and Resins

D4883-18

Standard Test Method for Density of Polyethylene by the Ultrasound Technique

D1238-23a

Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer (Includes all amendments and changes 12/6/2023).

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D2837-22

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

D2412-21

Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading

D1693-21

Standard Test Method for Environmental Stress-Cracking of Ethylene Plastics

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D790-17

Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

D792-20

Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement

D2122-22

Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

D2444-21

Standard Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)

F412-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

D3350-21

Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials

D1600-18

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