Designation: F 1545 – 97 An American National StandardAMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS 100 Barr Harbor Dr., West Conshohocken, PA 19428 Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM Standard Specification for Plastic-Lined Ferrous Metal Pipe, Fittings, and Flanges1 This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1545; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval. 1. Scope TABLE 1 Specification Coverage 1.1 This specification covers factory-made plastic-lined fer- Material ANSI Class Nominal Pipe Size, in. (mm) rous metal pipe, fittings, and flanges intended primarily for Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene 150/300 1 to 10 (25 to 254) conveying corrosive fluids. Requirements for materials, work- Copolymer (ETFE) manship, dimensions, design, fabrication, working pressure Perfluoro (Alkoxyalkane) 150/300 ⁄ to 12 (13 to 305) 12 and temperatures, test methods, qualification requirements, and Copolymer (PFA) Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) 150/300 1 to 12 (25 to 305) markings are included. Copolymer (FEP) 1.1.1 This specification does not define the suitability of Poly(Vinylidene Chloride) (PVDC) 125/150/300 1 to 8 (25 to 203) different liner materials to various chemical and operating Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) 150/300 1 to 10 (25 to 254) Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) 150/300 1 to 10 (25 to 254) environments. Refer to the manufacturer’s chemical resistance Copolymer (PVDF) data for suitability recommendations. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) 150/300 ⁄ to 24 (13 to 610) 12 1.1.2 This specification does not include products coated Propylene and Polypropylene (PP) 125/150/300 ⁄ to 16 (13 to 406) 12 with plastics. 1.2 This specification covers plastic-lined pipe, flanges, and TABLE 2 Temperature Specifications fittings as listed in Table 1. Pressure limitations shall be in Material Temperature Range, °F (°C) accordance with ANSI/ASME B16 Standards, except reduced Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer (ETFE) −20 to 300 (−29 to 149) pressure limitations may be established by the manufacturer, Perfluoro (Alkoxyalkane) Copolymer (PFA) −20 to 500 (−29 to 260) considering both pressure and temperature limitations of the Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) Copolymer (FEP) −20 to 300 (−29 to 149) Poly(Vinylidene Chloride) (PVDC)A 0 to 175 (−18 to 79) ferrous metal housing and the sealing ability of the liner. Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) 0 to 275 (−18 to 135) NOTE 1—In this specification, propylene plastics cover those materials Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) Copolymer (PVDF) −20 to 275 (−29 to 135) Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) −20 to 500 (−29 to 260) defined as both polypropylene plastics and propylene plastics in Termi- Propylene and Polypropylene (PP) 0 to 225 (−18 to 107) nology F 412. Both materials are identified as “PP” on the product. Note A that this is at variance with Terminology D 1600, where “PP” is the Storage or handling below 20°F (−7°C) of uninstalled 4, 6, and 8-in. components should be avoided. abbreviation for polypropylene. 1.3 The plastic-lined flanged pipe and fitting assemblies are limited to temperatures shown in Table 2. End users should responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- consult with manufacturers as to the likely result of using a priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- particular lined piping component at temperatures below the bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. rated minimum. 2. Referenced Documents NOTE 2—The temperature limitations are based on noncorrosive test 2.1 ASTM Standards: conditions. Use in specific aggressive environments may alter temperature A 48 Specification for Gray Iron Castings2 limitations. In such instances, specific temperature limits shall be estab- lished by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer. A 53 Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded and Seamless3 A 105 Specification for Forgings, Carbon Steel, for Piping 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Components3 as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided A 106 Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for for information only. High-Temperature Service3 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the A 126 Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Flanges, and Pipe Fittings2 A 135 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel 1 Pipe3 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.11 on Composites. 2 Current edition approved Nov. 10, 1997. Published August 1998. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.02. 3 published as F 1545 – 95. Last previous edition F 1545 – 96. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01. 1 COPYRIGHT American Society for Testing and Materials Licensed by Information Handling Services Clean.. Terminology Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical Industry3 3. VA 22180. Vol 08. Extrusion Materials5 Suitable for Fusion Welding. and Coating Mate. 2 COPYRIGHT American Society for Testing and Materials Licensed by Information Handling Services . Austenitic. unless otherwise indicated.2 Mechanical Properties—The minimum tensile Gradient Technique4 strength and minimum elongation at break when tested in D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to accordance with the specifications outlined in 4. Inc. test specimens with Molding and Extrusion Materials5 D 3222 Specification for Unmodified Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) Molding. Extrusion. B 16.04.28 Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows A 395 Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure.. shall be identified in the manufacturer’s specification. 4. pounds4 D 792 Test Method for Specific Gravity (Relative Density) 4. Colorants.1 shall Plastics4 conform to Table 4. 127 Park St. if used. Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings 5 Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Vienna. 6 Annual Book of ASTM Standards. or both. D 3307 Specification for PFA-Fluorocarbon Molding and Steel Pipe Flanges. except the test specimens shall be obtained D 2116 Specification for FEP-Fluorocarbon Molding and from extruded or molded liners. 8 Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 2. and Returns Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures2 B 16. N. A 182/A 182M Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy.1 Lining: D 1457 Specification for PTFE Molding and Extrusion 4. 3.42 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings— A 403/A 403M Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stain. Terminologies F 412 and D 1600.. For paste-extruded PTFE liners.E.1 General—The definitions used are in accordance with D 729 Specification for Vinylidene Chloride Molding Com. 4 9 Annual Book of ASTM Standards. for Pressure-Containing B 16.1.1.3 Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) Stan- A 513 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon dard: and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing3 MSS SP-43 Wrought Stainless Steel Butt-Welding Fittings9 A 536 Specification for Ductile Iron Castings2 A 587 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Low.9 Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings8 Parts3 B 16.1.2 ANSI/ASME Standards: tenitic Stainless Steel Pipes3 B 16. Sample orientation is not Extrusion Materials4 critical except for PTFE liners made using the paste extrusion D 3159 Specification for Modified ETFE-Fluoropolymer process. Forged Fittings. rials5 7 Annual Book of ASTM Standards. reworked resins may be used provided all mechanical property requirements are maintained. F 1545 TABLE 3 Polymer Standard SpecificationsA Lining Material—Resin Type Standard Resin Allowable Resin Standard Liner Color Maximum Filler Material (by Specification Classification weight) Polypropylene (PP) ASTM D 4101 Type I and II orange <30 % glass fiber Poly(Vinylidene Chloride) (PVDC) ASTM D 729 gray <20 % glass fiber Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) ASTM D 3222 black Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) Copolymer (PVDF) ASTM D 5575 black Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ASTM D 1457 white ASTM D 4894 ASTM D 4895 Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) Copolymer (FEP) ASTM D 2116 Type III green Perfluoro (Alkoxyalkane) Copolymer (PFA) ASTM D 3307 Type II natural Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer (ETFE) ASTM D 3159 Type I natural A A maximum of 1 % by weight of additives or colorants. NY 10017. D 1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density.03. is permissible.01. 345 East 47th St. Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code8 less Steel Piping Fittings3 2.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges Flanged Fittings8 A 351/A 351M Specification for Castings. and Valves and Parts Extrusion Materials5 for High-Temperature Service3 D 4101 Specification for Propylene Plastic Injection and A 216/A 216M Specification for Steel Castings. Industry. Materials and Density of Plastics by Displacement4 4. Vol 08.02. D 4894 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) vice3 Granular Molding and Ram Extrusion Materials6 A 234/A 234M Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought D 4895 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and Elevated Resins Produced from Dispersion6 Temperatures3 D 5575 Specification for Copolymers of Vinylidene Fluo- A 278 Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Pressure. New York. for High-Temperature Ser.1 Material—The lining shall be made from a resin Materials4 conforming to one of the requirements in Table 3. Vol 08. Vol 08.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings8 Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex). Carbon. ride (VDF) with Other Fluorinated Monomers6 Containing Parts for Temperatures Up to 650°F2 F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems7 A 312/A 312M Specification for Seamless and Welded Aus. Only virgin PTFE resin may be used. 1. shall be as follows: the provisions of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Lining Material. Poly(Vinylidene Chloride) (PVDC) 1500 (10.1.2. radius or chamfer in Copolymer (PVDF) the transition from pipe wall to flange or lap face. ing industry ferrous flange and fitting dimensional standards: Metallurgy Specification their major axis cut longitudinally shall meet the mechanical Steel ANSI B 16.1.3 MPa) and a minimum elongation of 200 %. with 4.2 Finish—The interior surfaces of all housings shall be Polypropylene (PP) Type I 4000 (27.2 Plastic Wall Thickness—Pipe and fitting liners shall accepted methods of processing in the industry (for example.2. A 536 5.7)A 10A clean and free of mold burrs.6) 300 manufactured to provide a minimum 1⁄8-in.4 Tolerances—Tolerances for pipe. rust. when tested in accordance with Test or welding operators using welding procedures qualified under Methods D 792 or D 1505.3 Lining Flare Diameter—The outside diameter of the flare covering the gasket portion of the flange or the full face TABLE 5 Approved Ferrous Metal Flange and Fitting Material of the lap-joint stub end shall not be less than the diameter Standards (ASTM) specified in Table 7. dance with Table 6. F 1545 TABLE 4 Polymer Mechanical Properties seamless steel.2.4 Dimensional—Flanges and fittings used for plastic- (ETFE) A lined pipe shall conform dimensionally (Note 3) to the follow- Minimum tensile strength and elongation at yield. and specimens cut circum. minimum radius Perfluoro (Alkoxyalkane) 3800 (26. PP and PVDC A 53 A 105 A 48 5.2 Socket-type flanges. A perforated metal collar which seats over Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene 6500 (44.1 Threaded flanges shall be secured in position to A 135 A 182 A 126 prevent inadvertent turning of the flange. or B 16. Schedule 40 or 80. ETFE. Ductile iron ANSI B 16.3 Slip-on flanges shall be fully back-welded. shall be fully A 587 A 536 A 216 back-welded to the pipe housing and the inside surfaces of the A 234 socket flanges shall be ground smooth.0) 10 4. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Types I and 2. bending. 10. scale. and fittings and PFA A 106 shall be in accordance with Table 8.1 Housing—Housing installation dimensions are as re- 4.6)A 10A Polypropylene (PP) Type II 3000 (20. and threading). and 12-in. a 1⁄8-in.1 ferentially shall have a minimum tensile strength at break of 2500 psi (17.2 Ferrous Pipe and Fittings: 5. A 53 A 105 A 105 5. or other protrusions.2. swaging. PTFE. psi (MPa) Break. (1. Polypropylene (PP) 30 % Glass 2500 (17.2.5 Welding—All metal welding shall be done by welders ethylene (PTFE) resins. A 395 A 403 NOTE 4—No welding shall be done on lined components in the field.2. Resin Type Specific Gravity (Section IX). except Schedule 30 pipe Lining Material—Resin Type Minimum Tensile Minimum may be used in 8.3)A 2A Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) 4500 (31.19 IV 5. PVDF.2. except threaded.7) 250 or chamfer is required to reduce stress concentrations in the Copolymer plastic liner as it is flared or molded over the flange face or stub (FEP) end. cations listed in Table 5. The carbon steel pipe and wrought fittings shall be welded or 5. The flared portion of the lining shall be Lining Material Pipe Flange Fitting concentric with the flared portion of the pipe within 1⁄16 in. This radius Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) 3000 (20. and larger.3)A 2A which may adversely affect the integrity or performance of the Filled lining.2) 300 Copolymer (PFA) must be provided. nominal size.1 Dimensions: 4.4 Modified slip-on flanges used as lap-joint flanges may 3 COPYRIGHT American Society for Testing and Materials Licensed by Information Handling Services . 4.3 Specific Gravity—Specific gravity for polytetrafluoro.42 Cast iron ANS B 16. % 4. NOTE 3—Center-to-face dimensions include the plastic lining.14 to 2.2. Break. FEP. 4.21 5. Bolt holes in both flanges A 135 A 182 A 182 A 312 A 216 A 216 on a fixed flange spool shall straddle the same center line to A 513 A 395 A 234 facilitate alignment. A 278 A 351 5.4.6 Specifications Specifications Specifications mm). For PTFE-lined pipe and fittings. Finished lined (plastic flare to plastic flare) A 587 A 536 (60-40-18) A 351 fabricated fittings shall conform to the nominal center-to-face A 395 A 403 dimensions as specified in ANSI B 16.2. A 312 A 216 A 513 A 395 A 182 5. Copolymer 4. B 16.3 General—All pipe and fitting end connections shall be Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) 4000 (27.7) 250 Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) 3000 (20. except as they are influenced by 5.42.1 Mechanical Properties—The mechanical properties of quired in the applicable material specification in accordance the pipes and fittings shall conform to the appropriate specifi.5 property criteria listed in Table 4.1.2.1.8) 275 the flange chamfer may be used to provide this required radius.2 Flange Construction: A 106 A 105 5. Schedule 20 or Strength at Elongation at standard wall may be used in nominal sizes 12 in. have a minimum wall thickness and face thickness in accor- Van Stone flaring.13 to 2. Requirements Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Type III 2.1.5 A 536 (60-40-18) with the applicable tolerances. welding. flanges. 100 (2.094 (2.42 and B 16.100 (2..05) 0. .100 (2.100 (2.150 (3.4) surface defects that could impair sealing effectiveness.4..5 TABLE 9 Test Temperatures.5.39) 0.5 or B 16..100 (2.54) 0. Minimum Flare Diameter. Test a minimum of two pipe spools. .18) .8 mm/m) of diameter centerline) 5.4. 20 221⁄4 (565.2../ft (7.125 (3. 14 151⁄2 (393.7) 16 173⁄4 (450.125 (3.. and 90° factured by standard forming techniques or by using fully elbows in each size.100 (2. ...100 (2. nicks..100 (2.125 (3.100 (2..100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.18) 0..100 (2. .120 (3..120 (3.18) .125 (3.54) 6 0. .1...5 Lap-joint (or Van Stone) flanged ends may be manu.54) 0.39) 0.54) 3 0.125 (3....39) 0. .100 (2.. ..1 Cycle representative production samples of lined pipe the fillet of the flared lap.54) 0.18) 0. 18 0.100 (2.54) 10 0.54) 0. or a helical groove system Nominal Pipe Size. After 3 h in an oven at the test radius to provide a smooth transition for the plastic flare.18) 0.8) porosity.54) 0..150 (3. in.54) 0. in. .. or PVDC 1 17⁄8(47.100 (2.. . (mm) inside the housing.100 (2.54) 0.81) .54) 0.5 with Section 7 and shall subsequently be inspected visually to Fittings: All dimensions see ANSI B 16..100 (2...8) ⁄ 34 19⁄16 (39.120 (3.81) . in.54) 0. in.5 Performance: TABLE 8 Tolerances for Pipe.. 6..120 (3..125 (3.125 (3..18) 0.100 (2. 5.9) 5.2 The gasket seating surface of the lining shall be free of 18 201⁄4 (514..125 (3.39) 0.125 (3. 6 8 (203. . Test Methods backing flange for the flared metallic lap shall have a 1⁄8-in. or tool marks on the seating surface 24 261⁄4 (666.18) 0.3) 2 37⁄16(87. .5.. ture cycling.18) 0.18) 0.. corner radius at the bore to provide clearance for 6. B 16. ..39) 0.2) 8 101⁄16 (255. Only lap joint flanges in accordance with ANSI B 16.54) 2 0..7) NOTE 6—Venting is not required with PVDF. 16 0..3) 5.54) 0. 6.1. that connects flange vents. .094 (2.100 (2... Flange perpendicularity (with pipe 3⁄32 in.. Flanges.42 or ANSI B 16.100 (2.54) .18) 0. tees.6) Section 6.2 Inspection—Each spool and fitting.05) 0.125 (3.54) 0.54) . . . ..54) 1 1⁄2 0. has provided adequate venting.54) 2 1⁄2 0.54) 0..100 (2...094 (2..100 (2.100 (2. 10 121⁄4 (311.05) 0..54) 0. F 1545 TABLE 6 Minimum Liner Wall Thickness. . 12 0. 5.42 verify conformance to the requirements of 5. .8) shall not be deeper than 10 % of the face thickness..39) 0.. . prior to shipment. ETFE.18) 0..54) 0... welded Type A MSS SP-43 or ANSI B 16. 20 0..18) ..100 (2.54) 0.4 Workmanship: 3 45⁄8 (117. .6) The linings shall fit snugly inside the pipe and fitting housings.100 (2..125 (3. The outside diameter of the flared lap and fittings in an oven from room temperature to the test shall be in accordance with the dimension of an ANSI B 16.54) 0. Flanges: shall be hydrostatically or electrostatically tested in accordance All dimensions see ANSI B 16.2 Procedure—Install companion flanges at the manufac- Van Stone flares shall have a fillet radius compatible with the turer’s recommended torque value.094 (2.54) 0.100 (2.125 (3... A Minimum liner face thickness shall be 80 % of minimum liner wall thickness.. . Pipe spools cracks or buckles. ..9 lap-joint stub ends.120 (3.125 (3.5..1 High-Temperature Test: bevel or 1⁄8-in.094 (2.094 (2.54) 0. 4 COPYRIGHT American Society for Testing and Materials Licensed by Information Handling Services ...05) 0.1. 4 515⁄16 (150.05) 0. .54) 0.100 (2.54) 0.39) 0. Van Stone flares and stub ends shall have a shall be at least 3 ft (1 m) long. 0. 14 0...18) ..6) liners..18) 0.100 (2. The 6.100 (2.54) 0.18) . (mm)A Size. of the lined components to withstand heat aging and tempera- 5.2.125 (3. be used with flared laps formed by flaring the pipe. 11⁄2 211⁄16 (68..2) Scratches.1) the housing shall be cause for rejection.. TABLE 7 Lining Flare Diameter NOTE 5—One or more holes in the housing.2) pable of meeting the qualification requirements specified in Fixed flange bolt hole alignment 61⁄16 (61.2) Any bulges or other obvious indications of poor contact with 12 143⁄8 (365. °F (°C) shall be used.100 (2.100 (2.120 (3.54) 0.100 (2.094 (2. dents.54) 0.. .125 (3..39) 0.100 (2.1 Qualification—Lined pipe and fittings must be ca- Pipe Length 61⁄8 (63.54) 4 0.4.. in.18) 0. .05) 0..18) 0. 0.5) 5. and Fittings. (mm) 5.125 (3.. Liner Material PTFE PVDF PP PFA FEP PVDC ETFE 1 0. and affix a thermocouple in corner radius of the mating flange and shall not contain any the ferrous housing to measure the temperature.100 (2. or cracks when inspected in accordance with 5.54) 8 0. .125 (3.54) 0.9 temperature of the liner type (Table 9) to determine the ability lap-joint stub end..100 (2..1 Pipe and fittings shall show no evidence of pinholes. .094 (2.54) 0. PP.3 Venting—Each pipe and fitting shall be provided with a PVDC PP PVDF FEP PTFE PFA ETFE venting system that will release any pressure between the liner 175 6 5 225 6 5 275 6 5 300 6 5 500 6 5 500 6 5 300 6 5 (79 6 3) (107 6 3) (135 6 3) (149 6 3) (260 6 3) (260 6 3) (149 6 3) and the housing.. 24 0.100 (2. ⁄ 12 11⁄4 (31. and 90° test after the desired ferrous housing temperature has been elbows in each size. Repeat blisters do not adversely affect liner performance.4. Achieve the rated minimum of 1 min making certain that it is completely drained vacuum within 2 min and apply continuously for 48 h.1 Circulate gage saturated steam at the pressure listed NOTE 10—The external pressure method to simulate higher than full in Table 10 through the sample until the ferrous housing skin vacuum can be used to establish the failure threshold when full vacuum is achieved. 6. If no of water. the third cycle. increase the vacuum by 5 in. Pipe spool length occurs at the initial vacuum level selected.4 Vent and introduce air to purge the sample for a desired skin temperature has been reached.3. as indicated by the thermocouple.1 Hydrostatic Pressure Test—The internal test pressure TABLE 10 Steam Test Pressures. and if no 6. Use in specific environments may alter 6. mediate temperature level. Install a flange incorporating a 6. the cause of failure and repeat the specified test.3.3 Inspection—There shall be no evidence of leakage considered acceptable. 6.2.2. (−18°C).2 Low-Temperature Test: to determine the vacuum ratings of the lined components. and at one inter- 6.4. On PFA.4.3 Circulate water at a maximum temperature of 77°F threshold value.2 Procedure—For pipe spools. turer’s recommended torque value. below that at which failure occurs. The vacuum failure threshold is defined as 1 in. subject tested specimens to the hydrostatic or 6. tion or cracks in the lining. Completely fill the pipe and fitting A The thermocycling test for PVDC lined pipe and fittings should be run using with clean water and bleed the system free of all air prior to the water at 175 6 5°F (79 6 3°C).2 Procedure—Assemble lined pipe and fittings with failure occurs.9-MPa) PVDC PP PVDF FEP PTFE PFA ETFE components and 425 psi (2.1 After the high-temperature test.3 Steam-Cold Water Cycling Test: sight glass at one end and a flange suitable for drawing a 6. Heat the specimens ability of the lined components to withstand rapid temperature uniformly externally with the sight glass end visible. formation of water blisters shall not be cause for rejection. application of pressure.3. Conduct the (28 6 7) (207 6 15) (300 6 20) (862 6 35) (862 6 35) (300 6 20) test at ambient temperature. Full vacuum is defined as 29. Hg subject the sample to 100 consecutive steam-cold-water cycles. a pressure is applied between the temperature adjacent to the flange at the outlet end of the plastic liner outside diameter and the pipe inside diameter. Apply the rated vacuum to the specimen after the 6. or 6.2.6 in. Begin the changes. Pipe spools NOTE 8—Vacuum temperature ratings for pipe and fittings are pub- shall be at least 3 ft (1 m) long. 7.2. 6.3. place a duplicate specimen in an oven at the test sample measures 122°F (50°C) or lower.5 Retest—When a test specimen fails to meet the require- the 100 cycles. Hg. Then threshold. subject the same parts a minimum of two pipe spools.3.3. With the use of pressure taps. F 1545 temperature (Table 9) as indicated by the thermocouple.7 MPa) minimum for Class 125 (0. be at least 10 pipe diameters.2. and 90° elbows in each used for 6.1 to a cold test at 0°F (−18°C) for a minimum of 48 size.2.2.3.4 Subject the lined pipes or fittings to either the hydro- 6. At the completion of the test.9 MPa) minimum for Class 150 A 461 30 6 2 506 3 125 6 5 125 6 5 50 6 3 (1. allow the parts to NOTE 9—The vacuum test is performed on pipe and fittings that have warm to a minimum of 60°F (16°C).4 Vacuum Testing: electrostatic test described in Section 7. Subject tested specimens in the 6. Install the flange using the defined as any buckling or collapse of the liner. Affix a thermocouple to the ferrous pipe and fittings to steam-cold water cycling to determine the housing to measure the temperature. air steam vapors by the liner and subsequent condensation in the liner. Hold a selected initial vacuum level for 8 h. After 48 h at or below 0°F lished in the manufacturer’s literature.1 Subject representative production samples of lined vacuum at the other end.3. Failure is air. liner buckling or collapse occurs. tees.0-MPa) and Class 300 (2.3.3.4. 6. Circulate the cooling water until the ferrous housing 6. Inspection Tests NOTE 7—These surface blisters are formed due to absorption of the 7. after drying. and FEP. this test for a total of three cycles. Test a minimum of two pipe spools. to the cycle for distortion or cracks in the lining.2. reached. temperature.3 The vacuum rating shall be 80 % of the failure 6. The cool the lined components to 122°F (50°C) maximum. maximum recommended service temperature. Repeat this suitable flanges having provision for the introduction of steam every 8 h until failure or full vacuum is reached. 6. and affix a thermocouple to Hg corrected to sea level.3 Inspection—Inspect lined pipe and fittings after each static test described in Section 7 or. correct exhibit no buckling or cracking. Test 6. 6. New parts may also be used. (25°C). not been exposed to prior service.1. the ferrous housing to measure the temperature. PTFE. Mount the sample in such a specimen at a lower vacuum level to determine the failure manner as to permit complete drainage and venting.2 Close off the steam. Reach full test pressure within 1 min 5 COPYRIGHT American Society for Testing and Materials Licensed by Information Handling Services .1-MPa) components.3. at the manufacturer’s h. sample has not changed more than 5°F (3°C) in 10 min. If failure manufacturer’s recommended torque value.4 At the test completion and after establishing the skin temperature adjacent to the flange at the outlet end of the vacuum rating. from the venting system or from behind the plastic faces during 6. 6. each consisting of the following in the sequence given: 6. test a new test shall be 10 ft (3 m) minimum.4.2 Procedure—Install companion flanges at the manufac. the vacuum-temperature ratings.4. the rated vacuum shall be 6. tees. At the completion of electrostatic test described in Section 7. the liner shall ments of either 6.3.1 Test representative samples of lined pipe and fittings 6. cold water. and for drainage.1.4. Conduct tests at room temperature. 6. specimen lengths shall hydrostatic or electrostatic test described in Section 7. psig (kPa) shall be 250 psi (1.4.2.3 Inspection—Inspect lined pipe and fittings for distor.3. which shall be 9. 9. 9. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights. item numbers.1 Nominal pipe size. are entirely their own responsibility. A visible 9. part numbers. 9.4 Length (on pipe only). This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years and if not revised. plastic-lined ferrous information: metal flanges.3.3. throughout the test for any evidence of leakage. such as indi- this specification. plastic-lined ferrous metal pipe The American Society for Testing and Materials takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentioned in this standard.1 The outside surface of all lined pipe and fittings. other utilizing raised letters. The band shall typically be located near than stainless steel. F 1545 and maintain for a further 3 min.3.2 Fittings shall have the same protective covers on the specification and has been found to meet the requirements of gasket faces unless protected by other means. West Conshohocken.2 Quality of Marking—The markings shall be applied to the pipe in such a manner that it remains legible (easily read) 11.2 Liner material identification. etc. 8. and or audible spark. that occurs at the probe when 9. PA 19428. 100 Barr Harbor Drive. plates or other suitable protective means. Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standards and should be addressed to ASTM Headquarters. Finish 9. 6 COPYRIGHT American Society for Testing and Materials Licensed by Information Handling Services . factured. sampled. or both. either reapproved or withdrawn.3 The pipe and fittings shall be marked with the following 11.1 The gasket face of each spool shall be protected by end this ASTM designation. cause for rejection. electrical contact is made with the housing because of a defect 9. and the risk of infringement of such rights. shall be coated with a corrosion-resistant the flange. Keywords after installation and inspection have been completed. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you should make your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards. it affirms that the product was manu. Marking 10.5 ASTM designation. which you may attend.2 Electrostatic Test—Conduct the test with a nondestruc- tive high-voltage tester at an output voltage of 10 kV. Observe the pressure gage 9.3. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee. shall be provided at the request of the purchaser. 9.3.5 Pipe liner identification shall be provided on a band 8. Packaging 9.3 Manufacturer’s name (or trademark). vidual boxing.1 plastic-lined ferrous metal fittings. in the liner shall be cause for rejection. primer over a properly prepared surface. 7. and tested in accordance with this 10. inspected.1 Quality Assurance—When the product is marked with 10.4 Other information such as order numbers.