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ASTM F2159-19a
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Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring, or Alternate Stainless Steel Clamps for SDR9 Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
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1.1 This specification establishes requirements for sulfone plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings, or alternate stainless steel clamps for four sizes Nominal Tubing Sizes (NTS) (3/8 , 1/2 , 3/4 , and 1) of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing that meet the requirements for Specification F876 or Specification F3253, or polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) tubing that meet the requirements of Specification F2623 or Specification F2769. 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.
1.1.1 When used with PEX tubing in accordance with Specification F876, the fittings covered by this specification are intended for use in, but not limited to, residential and commercial, hot- and cold-potable water distribution systems, reclaimed water, fire protection, municipal water service lines, radiant heating and cooling systems, hydronic distribution systems, snow and ice melting systems, geothermal ground loops, district heating, turf conditioning, compressed air distribution, and building services pipe.
| Author | ASTM |
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| Editor | ASTM |
| Document type | Standard |
| Format | File |
| ICS | 23.040.45 : Plastics fittings
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| Number of pages | 8 |
| Replace | ASTM F2159-19 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Document history | ASTM F2159-19 ASTM F2159-18a ASTM F2159-18 ASTM F2159-14 ASTM F2159-11 ASTM F2159-10 |
| Country | USA |
| Keyword | ASTM 2159;ASTM F2159;ASTM F2159;10.1520/F2159-19A |