An American National Standard

Designation: F 1282 – 03

Standard Specification for

Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) Composite
Pressure Pipe1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1282; 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 2. Referenced Documents

1.1 This specification covers a coextruded polyethylene 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
composite pressure pipe with a welded aluminum tube rein- D 618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
forcement between the inner and outer layers. The inner and D 1248 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion
outer polyethylene layers are bonded to the aluminum tube by Materials for Wire and Cable
a melt adhesive. Included is a system of nomenclature for the D 1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
polyethylene-aluminum-polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) pipes, the Under Constant Internal Pressure
requirements and test methods for materials, the dimensions D 1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydrau-
and strengths of the component tubes and finished pipe, lic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
adhesion tests, and the burst and sustained pressure perfor- D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
mance. Also given are the requirements and methods of Plastics
marking. The pipe covered by this specification is intended for D 1898 Practice for Sampling of Plastics
use in potable water distribution systems for residential and D 2104 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe,
commercial applications, water service, underground irrigation Schedule 40
systems, and radient panel heating systems, baseboard, snow- D 2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
and ice-melt systems, and gases that are compatible with moplastic Pipe and Fittings
composite pipe and fittings. D 2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design
1.2 This specification relates only to metal and plastic Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials
composite pipes incorporating a welded metallic tube. The D 3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe
welded metallic tube of itself is capable of sustaining internal (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
pressures. Pipes consisting of metallic layers not welded D 3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and
together are outside the scope of this specification. Fittings Materials
1.3 Specifications for connectors for use with pipe meeting E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
the requirements of this specification are given in Annex A1. F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
1.4 This specification excludes crosslinked polyethylene- F 1281 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene/
aluminum-crosslinked polyethylene pipes (see Specification Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX)
F 1281). Pressure Pipe
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the F 1974 Specification for Metal Insert Fittings for
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene and Crosslinked
only. Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene Com-
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the posite Pressure Pipe
test methods portion, Section 9, of this specification: This 2.2 NSF Standard:
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, Standard No. 14 Plastics Piping System Components and
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user Related Materials3
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health Standard No. 61 Drinking Water System Components—
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- Health Effects3
tions prior to use.

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Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.11 on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Composite. the ASTM website.
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2.3 Uniform Classification Committee Standard: 5. Materials
Uniform Freight Classification4
5.1 General—The PE-AL-PE pipe is composed of one
2.4 National Motor Freight Association Standard:
metallic layer, two layers of the same polymeric adhesive and
National Motor Freight Classification5
two layers of the same polyethylene. For pipe made to this
2.5 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)6 specification the constituent materials must meet the following
2.6 Military Standard: requirements:
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage6 5.2 Aluminum—The aluminum shall have a thickness as
specified in Table 1. The material shall have minimum elon-
3. Terminology gations and ultimate tensile strengths of 20 % and 100 MPa
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi- (14 600 psi), respectively. The tests shall be conducted accord-
nology F 412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Ter- ing to Test Methods E 8.
minology D 1600, unless otherwise specified. 5.3 Polyethylene:
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.3.1 Polyethylene plastics used to make pipe meeting the
3.2.1 assembly—the joint between a fitting and a length of
requirements of this specification are categorized by means of
pipe.
two criteria, namely, (1) short-term strength tests and (2)
3.2.2 pipe— the complete structure, consisting of the alu-
minum, melt adhesive, and polyethylene layers intimately long-term strength tests.
bonded together. The pipe for this specification is termed a 5.3.2 This specification covers pipe made from PE plastics
PE-AL-PE composite pipe. as defined by three hydrostatic design stresses developed on the
3.2.3 pipe hoop stress—for simplicity the value of the hoop basis of long-term tests (see Appendix X1).
stress quoted assumes a homogeneous wall. Local values of 5.3.3 Polyethylene plastics used to make pipe meeting the
stress will vary with the different layers (see 3.2.3.1). requirements of this specification shall be virgin resin meeting
3.2.3.1 Discussion—Thick walled plastic pipes produced the requirements of either Grade PE20A, B, or C; Grade
from one material have hoop stresses that vary through the PE23A, B, or C; Grade PE30A, B, or C; or Grade PE33A, B,
wall, and are usually described by the Lame Theory. The or C in accordance with Specification D 3350.
composite nature of the PE-AL-PE pipe, composed of materi- 5.3.3.1 Class B compounds shall have sufficient ultraviolet
als with very different Young’s Modulus values, will, on
(UV) stabilizers to protect the pipe from deleterious effects due
pressurization, not have a uniform stress distribution through
to continuous outdoor exposure during storage and shipping.
the thickness of the wall of the pipe. The PE-AL-PE pipes have
Pipe produced from Class B compounds is not suitable for
a hoop stress distribution that differs substantially from both
exposed outdoor application. Class A, B, and C compounds
the thick and thin walled pipe cases.
shall have sufficient antioxidants to meet the requirements in
4. Pipe Classification Specification D 3350.
4.1 Pipe Diameter—The PE-AL-PE composite pipes are 5.3.4 The polyethylene compound used shall meet the
classified by outside diameter. minimum 80°C (176°F) temperature stress rupture lifetimes for
4.2 Pipe Dimension Ratio—The concept of dimension ratio pipe as specified in Specifications D 2104 and D 3035.
is not relevant to PE-AL-PE laminated pipes, and cannot be 5.4 Melt Adhesive—The material shall have a density cell of
used to relate pressure rating with total wall thickness. 1, 2, or 3; a melt index cell of 1, 2, or 3; and a color code of
A or B, in accordance with Specification D 3350.
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5.5 Rework Material—Clean rework material, generated
Available from the Uniform Classification Committee, Suite 1106, 222 South
Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606.
from the manufacturer’s own production, may be used by the
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Available from the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc., National same manufacturer, as long as the pipe produced meets all of
Motor Freight Classification, American Tracking Associations, Inc., Traffic Dept., the requirements of this specification. Rework material con-
1616 P St., NW, Washington, DC 20036.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700
taining aluminum or reprocessed or recycled plastics shall not
Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, Attn: NPODS. be used for the production of pipe.

TABLE 1 Outside Diameters, Aluminum Thickness, and Tolerances for PE-AL-PE

Nominal Pipe Size, Minimum Outside Tolerance on Minimum, Maximum Out-of- Minimum Aluminum Tolerance on Thickness,
mm (in.) Diameter, mm (in.) mm (in.) Roundness,A mm (in.) Thickness, mm (in.) mm (in.)
0912 (3⁄8) 12.00 (0.472) +0.30 (0.012) 0.3 (0.012) 0.18 (0.007) +0.09 (+0.0035)
1216 (1⁄2) 16.00 (0.630) +0.30 (0.012) 0.4 (0.016) 0.18 (0.007) +0.09 (+0.0035)
1620 (5⁄8) 20.00 (0.787) +0.30 (0.012) 0.5 (0.020) 0.23 (0.009) +0.09 (+0.0035)
2025 (3⁄4) 25.00 (0.984) +0.30 (0.012) 0.5 (0.020) 0.23 (0.009) +0.09 (+0.0035)
2532 (1) 32.00 (1.260) +0.30 (0.012) 0.5 (0.020) 0.28 (0.011) +0.09 (+0.0035)
3240 (11⁄4) 40.10 (1.579) +0.30 (0.012) 0.5 (0.020) 0.33 (0.014)
4150 (11⁄2) 50.10 (1.972) +0.30 (0.012) 0.5 (0.020) 0.47 (0.020)
5163 (2) 63.10 (2.484) +0.40 (0.016) 0.5 (0.020) 0.57 (0.024)
6075 (21⁄2) 75.10 (2.957) +0.60 (0.024) 1.0 (0.039) 0.67 (0.028)
A
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6. Requirements when tested for 10 h at the test pressure given in Table 5 at a
6.1 General—The requirements and test methods in this temperature of 60°C (140°F) in accordance with 9.6.
specification cover PE-AL-PE pipes. Tests on the individual 6.6.2 PE-AL-PE pipe rated at 82°C ( 180°F) shall not fail,
layers that comprise this composite pipe are outside the scope balloon, burst, or weep as definded in Test Method D 1598
of this specification. The raw materials used, however, must when tested in accordance with 9.6 for 10 h at the test pressure
conform to the requirements in Section 5. given in Table 5 at a temperature of 82°C (180°F).
6.2 Dimensions and Tolerances of Pipe:
6.2.1 Pipe Diameter—The minimum outside diameter and 7. Workmanship
tolerances of the pipe shall meet the requirements given in 7.1 The pipe shall be free of visible cracks, holes, foreign
Table 1, when measured in accordance with 9.1 and 9.1.2. inclusions, blisters, and other known injurious defects. The
Maximum and minimum (out-of-roundness) tolerances apply pipe shall be as uniform as commercially practicable in color,
only to measurements made on pipe prior to coiling. opacity, and regularity of the distribution of the polyethylene
6.2.2 Pipe Wall Thickness—The total pipe wall thickness inside and outside.
shall meet the requirements given in Table 2, when measured
in accordance with 9.1 and 9.1.3. The minimum wall thickness 8. Sampling and Conditioning
at any point of measurement of the pipe shall not be less than 8.1 Sampling—Take a sample of the PE-AL-PE pipe suffi-
the minimum wall thickness specified in Table 2. cient to determine conformance with this specification. The
6.2.3 Outer Polyethylene Layer Thickness— The thickness number of specimens designated for each test shall be taken
of the outer layer of polyethylene in the PE-AL-PE pipe shall from pipe selected at random in accordance with the random
have a minimum value and tolerance as specified in Table 2, sampling plan of Practice D 1898.
except for the polyethylene material overlaying the weld,
which shall have a minimum thickness of half that specified in NOTE 1—Sample size and testing frequency of lots for quality control
Table 2. The polyethylene thickness is measured in accordance must be established by the manufacturer to ensure conformance to the
specification. Sampling and frequency will vary with the specific circum-
with 9.2. stances.
6.2.4 Pipe Length—The pipe shall be supplied coiled or in
straight lengths as agreed upon with the purchaser with an 8.2 Test Specimens—Not less than 50 % of the test speci-
allowable tolerance of −0 mm. mens required for any pressure test shall have at least part of
6.3 Adhesion Test: the marking in their central sections. The central section is that
6.3.1 For Sizes 0912 (3⁄8) to 2532 (1) there shall be no portion of the pipe that is at least one pipe diameter away from
delamination of the PE and AL, either on the bore side or the an end closure.
outside (see Fig. 1). The test shall be conducted in accordance 8.3 Conditioning—Condition the specimens at 23 6 2°C
with 9.3.1. (73.4 6 3.6°F) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity for not less
6.3.2 The adhesion test of the PE-layer to the aluminum for than 40 h prior to test in accordance with Procedure A of
Sizes 3240 (11⁄4) to 6075 (21⁄2) is carried out by a separation Practice D 618, for those tests where conditioning is required.
test. The minimum adhesive force is specified in Table 3. The In cases of disagreement, the tolerances shall be 61°C
adhesive force shall not fall below these levels. The test shall (61.8°F) and 62 % relative humidity.
be conducted in accordance with 9.3.2. 8.4 Test Conditions—Conduct the test in the standard labo-
6.4 Apparent Tensile Strength of Pipe— The pipe rings, ratory atmosphere of 23 6 2°C (73.4 6 3.6°F) and 50 6 5 %
when tested in accordance with 9.4, shall meet the minimum relative humidity, unless otherwise specified in the test meth-
strength as specified in Table 4. ods or in this specification. In cases of disagreement, the
6.5 Minimum Burst Pressure—The minimum burst pressure tolerances shall be 61°C (1.8°F) and 62 % relative humidity.
for PE-AL-PE pipe shall be as given in Table 4, when
determined in accordance with 9.5. 9. Test Methods
6.6 Sustained Pressure: 9.1 Dimensions and Tolerances:
6.6.1 The PE-AL-PE pipe rated at 60°C ( 140°F) shall not 9.1.1 Pipe—Any length of the PE-AL-PE composite pipe
fail, balloon, burst, or weep, as defined in Test Method D 1598, may be used to determine dimensions.

TABLE 2 Wall Thickness for PE-AL-PE Composite Pipe

Total Wall Wall Outer PE Layer Inner PE Layer
Nominal Pipe
Thickness, min, Tolerance Thickness, min, Thickness, min,
Size, mm (in.)
mm (in.) (+) mm mm (in.) mm (in.)
0912 (3⁄8) 1.60 (0.063) 0.40 (0.016) 0.40 (0.016) 0.70 (0.028)
1216 (1⁄2) 1.65 (0.065) 0.40 (0.016) 0.40 (0.016) 0.90 (0.035)
1620 (5⁄8) 1.90 (0.075) 0.40 (0.016) 0.40 (0.016) 1.00 (0.039)
2025 (3⁄4) 2.25 (0.089) 0.50 (0.020) 0.40 (0.016) 1.10 (0.043)
2532 (1) 2.90 (0.114) 0.60 (0.024) 0.40 (0.016) 1.20 (0.047)
3240 (11⁄4) 3.85 (0.152) 0.60 (0.024) 0.40 (0.016) 1.70 (0.067)
4150 (11⁄2) 4.35 (0.171) 0.60 (0.024) 0.40 (0.016) 1.70 (0.067)
5163 (2) 5.80 (0.228) 0.60 (0.024) 0.40 (0.016) 2.05 (0.081)
6075 (21⁄2) 7.25 (0.285) 0.60 (0.024) 0.40 (0.016) 2.80 (0.110)

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NOTE 1—(a) Good pipe showing no delamination, (b) Delamination between the inner layer and the aluminum, and (c) Delamination between the outer
layer and the aluminum.
FIG. 1 Detection of Delamination

TABLE 3 Minimum Adhesive Force for PE-AL-PE Composite Pipe TABLE 4 Minimum Pipe Ring Strengths and 23°C (73.4°F) Burst
Minimum Adhesive Force per 10-mm
Pressure of PE-AL-PE Composite Pipe
Nominal Pipe Size, mm (in.)
(0.394-in.) Pipe Strip, N (lbf) Minimum Pipe Minimum Pipe Ring Minimum 23°C
Nominal Pipe
Ring Strength, Strength, Type III (73.4°F) Burst
3240 (11⁄4) 40 (9.0) Size, mm (in.)
Type II PE, N (lb) PE, N (lb) Pressure, kPa (psi)
4150 (11⁄2) 50 (11.2)
5163 (2) 60 (13.5) 0912 (3⁄8) 2000 (448) 2100 (470) 7000 (1020)
6075 (21⁄2) 70 (15.7) 1216 (1⁄2) 2100 (470) 2300 (515) 6000 (880)
1620 (5⁄8) 2400 (538) 2500 (560) 5000 (730)
2025 (3⁄4) 2400 (538) 2500 (560) 4000 (580)
2532 (1) 2650 (598) 2500 (560) 4000 (580)
9.1.2 Outside Diameter—Measure the outside diameter of 3240 (11⁄4) 3200 (719) 3500 (789) 4000 (580)
4150 (11⁄2) 3500 (789) 3700 (832) 3800 (554)
the PE-AL-PE pipe in accordance with Test Method D 2122. 5163 (2) 5200 (1169) 5500 (1236) 3800 (554)
9.1.3 Wall Thickness—Make micrometre measurements of 6075 (21⁄2) 6000 (1349) 6000 (1349) 3800 (554)
the wall thickness in accordance with Test Method D 2122 to
determine the maximum and minimum values. Measure the
wall thickness at both ends of the pipe to the nearest 0.01 mm sure to the nearest 0.1 mm (0.004 in.). Determine the thickness
(0.0004 in.). of the outer coating of polyethylene at six points around the
9.2 Outer Polyethylene Layer Thickness: circumference. Only one of the points should be at the
9.2.1 Sample Preparation—Select the sample of pipe at aluminum weld.
random. Cut the pipe with a sharp knife or other suitable cutter, 9.3 Adhesion Test:
ensuring that the pipe after cutting is not more than 10 % 9.3.1 Visual Test:
out-of-round. 9.3.1.1 Cutting the Spiral—Mount a Stanley 1991 or simi-
9.2.2 Thickness Determination—Use a hand held magnify- larly sharp but rigid razor-like blade within a protective
ing glass equipped with graduated reticule, or a laboratory housing and angle to cut a 45 6 5° spiral in the pipe (see Fig.
microscope with graduated reticule. The reticule should mea- 2). Choose a PEX-AL-PEX pipe at random and insert into the

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TABLE 5 Minimum Sustained Pressure for PE-AL-PE Composite Pipe
Minimum Sustained Pressure PE-AL-PE, Minimum Sustained Pressure PE-AL-PE,
Nominal Pipe Size, mm (in.)
kPa (psi) kPa at 82°C (psi at 180°F)
0912 (3⁄8) 2480 (360) 2340 (340)
1216 (1⁄2) 2480 (360) 2340 (340)
1620 (5⁄8) 2480 (360) 2340 (340)
2025 (3⁄4) 2480 (360) 2340 (340)
2532 (1) 2480 (360) 2340 (340)
3240 (11⁄4) 2100 (305) ...
4150 (11⁄2) 2100 (305) ...
5163 (2) 2100 (305) ...
6075 (21⁄2) 2100 (305) ...

FIG. 3 Setup for Separation Test

9.3.2.3 Test Procedure—Remove the outer layers from the

pipe at 23 6 2°C (73.4 6 3.6°F) with a linear speed of 50
FIG. 2 Spiral Cutter for the Delamination Test mm/min ('2 in./min). Record the force diagram.
9.4 Ring Test:
9.4.1 Sample Size and Shape—Cut rings of the PE-AL-PE
pipe so that the two sides are parallel and at 90 6 2° to the pipe
housing and rotate to form the spiral cut. The cut goes through
axis. The length of each ring shall be 25 6 1 mm (1 6 0.04
the complete wall on one side of the pipe only. Run the spiral
in.). Cut a minimum of 15 samples consecutively along the axis
along the pipe for a minimum distance along the pipe axis
of the pipe.
equal to five times the outside diameter.
9.4.2 Ring Tests—Test the 15 consecutively cut samples
9.3.1.2 Examining for Delamination—Firmly hold the pipe
using a tensile testing machine. Arrange the rings so that the
with the spiral cut at the uncut end and create a ribbon of pipe
aluminum weld is at 90° to the tensile axis as shown in Fig. 4.
material by opening out the spiral-cut pipe. Pliers can be used
The crosshead speed shall be 50 6 2.5 mm/min (2 6 0.1
to grip the spiral-cut pipe. Examine the wall of the pipe
in./min). Mount the rings of pipe on two steel rods of minimum
visually side-on for evidence of delamination between the
diameter of 4 mm (0.16 in.). Record the peak force.
metal and plastic layers (see Fig. 1).
9.5 Burst Pressure:
9.3.2 Separation Test: 9.5.1 Pipe Sample—Select a length of PE-AL-PE pipe at
9.3.2.1 Specimen—Five pipe sections of 10-mm (0.394-in.) random and prepare five consecutive lengths of 300 6 5 mm
length are cut at random intervals. The outer layers of the pipe (12 6 0.2 in.). Seal samples at the ends with the appropriate
(outer PE-layer together with the aluminum) are separated fittings and test either free- or fixed-end.
mechanically from the inner PE-layer with an appropriate 9.5.2 Temperature Control—Test samples at a temperature
device on the opposite side to the welding seam. The outer of 23 6 2°C (73.4 6 3.6°F). Contain samples either in a
layers are separated on one side to about 5 mm from the pipe temperature-controlled water bath or in air (at standard labo-
in order to allow clamping. The adhesion for the outer PE-layer ratory atmosphere). For samples contained in a water bath, 1 h
to the aluminum is then visually examined for delamination at conditioning is required. For samples tested in air, a 16 h
the corresponding test sample. conditioning period is required.
9.3.2.2 Test Equipment: 9.5.3 Burst Pressure—Determine the burst pressure in ac-
(a) (a) Tension Testing Device, with suitable pull-off device cordance with the procedure in Test Method D 1599.
(see Fig. 3). 9.6 Sustained Pressure Test:
(b) (b) Droller = 95 % of the required pipe inner diameter. 9.6.1 Samples—Each test sample of PE-AL-PE pipe shall
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six is cause for retest of six additional samples under identical
conditions. Failure of one of six of the retested samples below
the minimum specified lifetime constitutes failure of the test.
10. Quality Assurance
10.1 When the product is marked with this designation,
ASTM F 1282, the manufacturer affirms that the product was
manufactured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance
with this specification and has been found to meet the
requirements of this specification. When specified in the
purchase order or contract, a report of the test results shall be
furnished.
11. Marking
11.1 Quality of Marking—The marking shall be applied to
the pipe in such a manner that it remains legible (easily read)
after installation and inspection.
FIG. 4 Schematic Presentation of the Pipe Ring Test Showing the 11.2 Markings on the tubing shall include the following,
Aluminum Weld at 90° to the Tensile Axis spaced at intervals of not more than 1.5 m (5 ft):
11.2.1 Nominal tubing size (for example, 1216),
times the average outside diameter, but not less than 250 mm 11.2.2 The material designation “PE-AL-PE,”
(10 in.). Seal specimens at both ends with the appropriate 11.2.3 Pressure rating for water and temperature for which
fittings and fill the samples for testing with potable drinking the pressure rating is valid,
water. 11.2.4 ASTM designation F 1282, with which the tubing
9.6.2 Test Procedures—Test each sample individually in a complies, and
temperature controlled water bath or in air in accordance with 11.2.5 Manufacturer’s name (or trademark) and production
Test Method D 1598. Test at 60 6 2°C (140 6 3.6°F) or 82 6 code.
2°C (180 6 3.6°F) in accordance with 6.6. For each pipe size 11.2.6 Tubing intended for the transport of potable water
test six samples. For testing in a water bath, condition the test shall also include the seal or mark of the laboratory making the
samples for at least 2 h in the water bath at the test temperature evaluation and the number of the standard used for the
prior to pressurization. For testing in air, condition the samples evaluation.
for at least 4 h in air at the test temperature prior to NOTE 2—Manufacturers using the seal or mark of a laboratory must
pressurization. Maintain the pressure at the pressure given in obtain prior authorization from the laboratory concerned.
Table 5 for the duration of the test.
9.6.3 Failure—Any continuous loss of pressure of the test 12. Keywords
sample shall constitute failure of the test. Failure of one of the 12.1 composite; PE-AL-PE; pipe; polyethylene; pressure

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

GOVERNMENT/MILITARY PROCUREMENT

These requirements apply only to Federal/Military procurement, not domestic sales or transfers.

S1. Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise speci- S2. Packaging and Marking for U.S. Government Procure-
fied in the contract or purchase order, the producer is respon- ment:
sible for the performance of all inspection and test require- S2.1 Packaging—Unless otherwise specified in the con-
ments specified herein. The producer may use his own or any tract, the material shall be packaged in accordance with the
other suitable facilities for the performance of the inspection supplier’s standard practice in a manner ensuring arrival at
and test requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by destination in a satisfactory condition and which will be
the purchaser. The purchaser shall have the right to perform acceptable to the carrier at lowest rates. Containers and
any of the inspections and tests set forth in this specification packaging shall comply with Uniform Freight Classification
where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure that rules or National Motors Freight Classification rules.
material conforms to prescribed requirements. S2.2 Marking—Marking for shipment shall be in accor-
NOTE S1.1—In U. S. Federal Government contracts, the contractor is dance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies and MIL-STD-
responsible for inspection. 129 for military agencies.

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NOTE S2.1—The inclusion of U. S. Federal Government procurement
requirements should not be construed as an indication that the U. S.
Government uses or endorses the products described in this specification.

POTABLE WATER REQUIREMENT

This requirement applies whenever a Regulatory Authority or user calls for product to be used to convey or be in contact with
potable water.

S3. Products intended for contact with potable water shall be Standard No. 14 by an acceptable certifying organization when
evaluated, tested and certified for conformance with ANSI/ required by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
NSF Standard No. 61 or the health effects portion of NSF

ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. CONNECTORS

A1.1 Connectors shall be made from brass or any other contact with the cut end of the pipe.
material found to be suitable for the service conditions.
A1.3 Connectors not made from brass shall be capable of
A1.2 The connectors shall be designed so that a seal is meeting the short term pipe test requirements listed in 6.5 and
effected on the internal wall surface of the pipe so that the 6.6 of this specification and the long term hydrostatic capabili-
medium contained in the pipe is precluded from coming into ties of the pipe at elevated temperatures listed in Appendix X1.

A2. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF CONNECTORS

A2.1 General—All performance testing of connectors shall connector assemblies shall not separate or leak when tested in
be performed on assemblies of connectors and PE/AL/PE pipe accordance with A2.5.2.
meeting the requirements of this Specification. Assembly of
test specimens shall be in accordance with Appendix X4. Use A2.4 Thermocycling—Assemblies shall not leak or separate
separate sets of assemblies for each performance test require- when thermocycled 1000 cycles between the temperatures of
ment. 60 °F (15.6 °C) and 140 °F (60 °C) in accordance with A2.5.3.
NOTE A2.1—Fittings manufactured in compliance with Specification A2.5 Test Methods:
F 1974 meet all of the performance requirements provided in this Annex.
A2.5.1 Sampling and Conditioning shall be done in accor-
A2.2 Hydrostatic Burst—Assemblies shall meet the mini- dance with Section 8.
mum hydrostatic burst requirements shown in Table A2.1 when A2.5.2 Hydrostatic Sustained Pressure:
tested in accordance with 9.5, except that the test temperature A2.5.2.1 Perform the test on at least six assemblies in
shall be 140 °F (60 °C). accordance with Test Method D 1598, except for the following:
(1) The test temperature shall be at 140 6 4 °F (60 6 2 °C),
A2.3 Hydrostatic Sustained Pressure Strength—Pipe and (2) The test pressure shall be 320 psi (2 205 kPa),
(3) The external test environment shall be air or water, and
TABLE A2.1 Minimum Hydrostatic Burst Strength Requirements (4) The specimens shall be filled with water at a tempera-
for Connector and PE/AL/PE Pipe Assemblies
ture of at least 120 °F (49 °C).
Nominal Pipe Size, mm (in.) Minimum Burst Pressures A2.5.2.2 Leakage or separation at any joint tested at less
psi at 140°F kPa at 60°C than 1000 h at the sustained pressure shall constitute failure in
1216 (1⁄2) 580 (4000) this test.
1620 (5⁄8) 550 (3800) A2.5.3 Thermocycling:
2025 (3⁄4) 465 (3200)
2532 (1) 465 (3200) A2.5.3.1 Summary of Test Method—This test method de-
3240 (11⁄4) 362 (2500) scribes a pass-fail test for thermally cycling assemblies com-
4150 (11⁄2) 333 (2300) prised of insert connector and pipe over a critical temperature
5163 (2) 295 (2000)
6075 (21⁄2) 295 (2000) range for a selected number of cycles while subjected to an
internal pressure. The test provides a measure of resistance to

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failure due to the combined effects of differential thermal for leaks. Any evidence of leakage at the connectors or
expansion and creep of connections intended for use up to and separation of the connectors from the pipe constitute failure.
including 140 °F (60 °C). (2) If no failures are evident, the specimen assembly shall
A2.5.3.2 Apparatus—A compressed air or nitrogen pressure immediately be tested for joint integrity (hydrostatic burst) at
source capable of maintaining an internal pressure of 100 6 10 73 °F (23 °C) in accordance with Test Method D 1599.
psi (690 6 69 kPa) on the specimens is required. A dip test Leakage or separation during the hydrostatic burst test of any
apparatus capable of automatically immersing test samples at of the joints in the assembly at less than the pressure shown in
prescribed intervals in temperature-controlled water baths Table A2.1 shall constitute failure of this test.
capable of providing continuous water temperatures of 60 6 4 A2.5.3.5 Interpretation of Results—Failure of any one of
°F (15.6 6 2 °C) and 140 6 4 °F (60 6 2 °C) is required. six specimens in the assembly shall constitute failure of this
A2.5.3.3 Specimen Preparation—Six assemblies of the type test.
of connector to be tested shall be prepared. The connectors
with suitable lengths of pipe meeting the requirements of the A2.6 Product Marking of Connectors:
applicable Standard shall be assembled and attached to a A2.6.1 Quality Assurance—When the connector or connec-
common manifold. Assemble strictly according to the instruc- tor packing is marked with the ASTM designation F 1282, the
tions of the connector manufacturer. Close the specimen manufacturer affirms that the product was manufactured, in-
assemble with any suitable end closures that allow “free end” spected, sampled, and tested in accordance with this specifi-
mounting and will not leak under the thermocycling condi- cation and has been found to meet the requirements of this
tions, and connect the specimen assembly to the pressure specification.
source.
A2.6.2 Quality of Marking—The marking shall be applied
A2.5.3.4 Procedure—Pressurize the specimen assembly
to the connectors in such a manner that it remains legible after
with nitrogen or air to 1006 10 psi (690 6 69 kPa), immerse
installation and inspection.
in 60 6 4 °F (15.66 2 °C) water, and check for leaks.
A2.6.3 Content of Marking:
Eliminate all leaks before the thermocycling test is started.
A2.6.3.1 Marking on connectors shall include:
With the specimen assembly pressurized to 100 6 10 psi (690
(1) Manufacturer’s name or trademark, or some other
6 69 kPa), thermally cycle it between 606 4 °F (15.6 6 2 °C)
identifying mark, and
and 140 6 4 °F (606 2 °C) by means of immersion in water
using the following test cycle (Note A2.2): (2) F 1282, the standard designation. Fittings that also
comply with the requirements of F 1281 shall be marked
Water immersion at 140 °F (60 °C) 2 min minimum
Air immersion at ambient 2 min maximum F 1281/2 instead of F 1282.
Water immersion at 60° F (15.6 °C) 2 min mimimum A2.6.3.2 Marking on packaging shall include:
Air immersion at ambient 2 min maximum
(1) Manufacturer’s name,
NOTE A2.2—If the test must be interrupted before completion, samples (2) Connector size, and
are to be kept at room temperature until the test is restarted. (3) “ASTM F 1282.”
(1) Upon completion of 1000 cycles, immerse the speci- A2.6.3.3 Marking on crimp rings shall include the code
men assembly again in 60 °F (15.6 6 2 °C) water, and check letters, PAP.

APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. SOURCE OF HYDROSTATIC DESIGN STRESSES

X1.1 The hydrostatic design stresses recommended by the X1.2.4 Grade P34 with a hydrostatic design stress of 4.34
Plastics Pipe Institute are used to pressure rate PE plastic pipe MPa (630 psi) for water at 23°C (73°F), designated PE3406.
materials. These hydrostatic design stresses are 2.76 MPa (400 X1.2.5 Grade P34 with a hydrostatic design stress of 5.25
psi), 3.45 MPa (500 psi), 4.34 MPa (630 psi), and 5.25 MPa MPa (800 psi) for water at 23°C (73°F), designated PE3408.
(800 psi) for water at 23°C (73°F). X1.3 Information regarding criteria used in developing these
X1.2 Seven PE pipe materials are included, based on the hydrostatic design stresses may be obtained from the Plastics
requirements of Specification D 1248 and the PPI- Pipe Institute, 355 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017
recommended hydrostatic design stresses, as follows: (see Note X1.1). These hydrostatic stresses may not be suitable
X1.2.1 Grade P23 with a hydrostatic design stress of 4.34 for materials that show a wide departure from a straight line
MPa (630 psi) for water at 23°C (73°F), designated PE2306. plot of log stress versus log time to failure. All the data
X1.2.2 Grade P24 with a hydrostatic design stress of 4.34 available to date on PE pipe materials made in the United
MPa (630 psi) for water at 23°C (73°F), designated PE2406. States exhibit a straight-line plot under these plotting condi-
tions.
X1.2.3 Grade P33 with a hydrostatic design stress of 4.34
MPa (630 psi) for water at 23°C (73°F), designated PE3306. NOTE X1.1—Refer also to Test Method D 2837.

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X2. PRESSURE RATING

X2.1 The hydrostatic design basis-pressures for water X2.2 The PE-AL-PE composite pipe meeting the require-
recommended by the Plastic Pipe Institute are used to pressure ments of this specification shall be pressure rated for maximum
rate the PE-AL-PE composite pipe covered by this specifica- water pressures of 1.38 MPa (200 psi) at 23°C (73.4°F) and
tion. These design basis-pressures are 2.76 MPa (400 psi) at 1.10 MPa (160 psi) at 60°C (140°F) or 0.69 MPa (100 psig) at
23°C (73.4°F) and 2.21 MPa (320 psi) at 60°C (140°F). These 82°C (180°F). See PPI TR-4 for these listings.
hydrostatic design basis-pressures apply only to pipe meeting
all of the requirements of this specification.

X3. STORAGE

X3.1 Outside Storage—Pipe should be stored on a flat

surface and supported in a manner that will prevent distortion.

X4. JOINING

X4.1 Cut the pipe square to the proper length. X4.3 Assemble and complete the joint in accordance with
X4.2 Select the proper size tool (if required) for pipe the manufacturer’s instructions specific to the type of connec-
preparation/joining. Only use tools specific to the design of the tors being used.
connector system.

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