1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers stainless steel clamps for use with four sizes of insert fittings that comply with F 1807, and cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing that complies with F 876 or F 877. These clamps are intended as an alternative to the copper-alloy crimp-rings of Specifications F 1807 or F 2159 for use in 100 psi (689.5 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180F (82C). Included are requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions and marking of the stainless steel clamps; requirements for deforming the clamps; which apply to assemblies of PEX tubing and Specifications F 1807 and F 2159, insert fittings secured with deformed clamps per this specification.

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

1.3 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 limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications

D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure

D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings

D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics

D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

F876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing

F877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems

F1807 Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing

F2159 Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing

Keywords

Cold water supply/distribution systems--specifications; Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipe/tube--specifications; Hot water supply/distribution systems--specifications; Metal insert fittings--specifications; Polyethylene (PE) tube--specifications; Stainless steel clamps;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 23.040.40 (Metal fittings)

DOI: 10.1520/F2098-04E01

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