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1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for the qualification of metallic mechanical fittings for use with outside diameter controlled thermoplastic gas distribution pipe and tubing as specified in Specification D2513.

1.2 The test methods described are not intended to be routine quality control tests.

1.3 This specification covers the types of mechanical fittings described in 3.3.

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 safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification. This standard may involve hazardous material, operations and equipment. 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.

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

Main informations

Collections

ASTM american standards

Publication date

December 2015

Number of pages

6 p.

Reference

ASTM F1948-15

Classification index

F1948-15

Sumary

Standard Specification for Metallic Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Thermoplastic Gas Distribution Pipe and Tubing

This specification covers requirements and test methods for the qualification of metallic mechanical fittings for use with outside diameter controlled thermoplastic gas distribution pipe and tubing. Types of mechanical fittings: clamped insert fitting; compression fitting; compression gasket fitting; and stab-type fitting. The following tests shall be performed: tensile strength test; temperature cycling test; constant tensile load joint test; and elevated temperature sustained pressure test.

Replaced standards (1)

ASTM F1948-12

April 2012

Standard Cancelled

Standard Specification for Metallic Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Thermoplastic Gas Distribution Pipe and Tubing

This specification covers requirements and test methods for the qualification of metallic mechanical fittings for use with outside diameter controlled thermoplastic gas distribution pipe and tubing. Types of mechanical fittings: clamped insert fitting; compression fitting; compression gasket fitting; and stab-type fitting. The following tests shall be performed: tensile strength test; temperature cycling test; constant tensile load joint test; and elevated temperature sustained pressure test.

Standard replaced by (1)

ASTM F1948-19

November 2019

Standard Cancelled

Standard Specification for Metallic Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Controlled Thermoplastic Gas Distribution Pipe and Tubing

This specification covers requirements and test methods for the qualification of metallic mechanical fittings for use with outside diameter controlled thermoplastic gas distribution pipe and tubing. Types of mechanical fittings: clamped insert fitting; compression fitting; compression gasket fitting; and stab-type fitting. The following tests shall be performed: tensile strength test; temperature cycling test; constant tensile load joint test; and elevated temperature sustained pressure test.

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