ASTM F477-10 - 15.3.2010
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of plastic pipe used for gravity, low-pressure, and high-pressure applications. This refers to push-on joints which require no internal or external pressure to effect the initial seal.

1.2 Requirements are given for natural or synthetic rubber gaskets, or a combination of both.

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

1.4 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.

1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method 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 consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D395-18

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property´Compression Set

D412-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension

D471-16a(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/25/2021).

D518-99

Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration-Surface Cracking (Withdrawn 2008)

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.

Standard No. 61

for Drinking Water Systems Components-Health Effects

F913-02(2021)

Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe

D2240-15(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

D573-04(2019)

Standard Test Method for Rubber´Deterioration in an Air Oven

D883-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

D1149-18

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration´Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment

D1566-21a

Standard Terminology Relating to Rubber (Includes all amendments and changes 11/10/2021).

D1349-14(2019)

Standard Practice for Rubber´Standard Conditions for Testing

D1229-03(2019)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property´Compression Set at Low Temperatures

D1415-18

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property´International Hardness

D1414-22

Standard Test Methods for Rubber O-Rings