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An American National Standard

Designation: F 492 – 95

Standard Specification for

Propylene and Polypropylene (PP) Plastic-Lined Ferrous
Metal Pipe and Fittings1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 492; 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 Forgings, Carbon Steel, for Piping Components A 105

Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings A 126
1.1 This specification covers factory-made propylene and ASTM
polypropylene (PP) plastic-lined ferrous metal pipe and fit- Title of Specification Designation
tings, primarily intended for conveying corrosive liquids and Forgings, Carbon Steel, for General-Purpose Piping A 181
Forged or Rolled Alloy-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, A 182
gases. Requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service
design, construction, working pressures and temperatures, test Carbon-Steel Castings Suitable for Fusion Welding for High- A 216
methods, and markings are included. Temperature Service (Grade WCB).
Gray Iron Castings for Pressure-Containing Parts for Tempera- A 278
NOTE 1—In this specification, propylene plastics cover those materials tures Up to 650°F (345°C)
defined as both polypropylene plastics and propylene plastics in Defini- Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at A 395
Elevated Temperatures (60-40-18)
tions D 883. Both materials are identified as “PP” on the product. Note Ductile Iron Castings (60-40-18, 65-45-12, 80-55-06) A 536
that this is at variance with Abbreviations D 1600, where PP is the
abbreviation for polypropylene. 1.2.3 For Ferrous Fittings:

environments.
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NOTE 2—This specification does not include products coated with PP
nor does it define the suitability of PP-lined components in chemical
Gray Iron Castings
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Forgings, Carbon Steel, for Piping Components A 105
1.2 The ferrous piping products shall meet the requirements Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings A 126
of the relevant specifications listed in 1.2.1. Nominal sizes Forgings, Carbon Steel, for General-Purpose Piping A 181

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Carbon Steel Castings Suitable for Fusion Welding for High- A 216
from ⁄ through 12 in. in Class 125, 150, and 300-psi are
12
Temperature Service (Grade WCB)
covered. Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy for Moderate A 234
and Elevated Temperatures Steel Welding Fittings
NOTE 3—The PP sealing faces may prevent achievement of the full Gray Iron Castings for Pressure-Containing Parts for Tempera-
A 278

manufacturer should be consulted.

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pressure rating of the ferrous housings. For pressure limitations, the
F492-95 tures up to 650°F (345°C)
Austenitic Steel Castings for High-Temperature Service
A 351
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4—Flanged fittings are not available in sizes 1⁄2 and 3⁄4. Alloy Steel Castings Specially Heat-Treated for Pressure-
A 389
Containing Parts Suitable for High-Temperature Service
1.2.1 For Ferrous Pipe: Ductile Iron Castings (60-40-18, 64-45-12, 80-55-06) A 536
Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at A 395
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Elevated Temperatures (60-40-18)
Title of Specification Designation
Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings A 403
Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and A 53
Seamless (Types E and S) 1.3 The PP-lined flanged pipe and fitting assemblies are
Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service A 106
Electric-Resistance Welded Steel Pipe A 135 limited to use from −18 to 107°C (0 to 225°F). For use below
Electric-Welded Low-Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical A 587 −18°C (0°F) consult the manufacturer. Use in specific aggres-
Industry sive environments may alter the above temperature range. The
Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe A 312
Electric-Resistance Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical A 513 operating temperature limits shall be established by mutual
Tubing agreement between the purchaser and the seller.
1.2.2 For Ferrous Flanges: 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard.
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Gray Iron Castings A 48 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 1238 Test Method for Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by
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Extrusion Plastometer2
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
Composite.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1995. Published November 1995. Originally
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published as F 492 – 77. Last previous edition F 492 – 93a. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.

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D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Type II—0.3 to 0.8 g/10 min
Plastics2 30 % Glass Fiber Filled—3.0 to 6.0 g/10 min
D 2146 Specification for Propylene Plastic Molding and The flow rate of PP linings made from Type I and Type II
Extrusion Materials3 resins shall not exceed 1.7 g/10 min, or 1.7 times the flow rate
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems4 of the original resin, whichever is smaller. The melt flow rate
2.2 ANSI Standards: of PP linings made from 30 % glass filled materials shall not
B 16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings5 exceed 7.5 g/10 min, or 1.25 times the melt flow rate of the
B 16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings5 original resin, whichever is smaller.
B 16.42 Fittings, Flanges and Valves5 4.2 Ferrous Pipe and Fittings:
2.3 Federal Standard: 4.2.1 The mechanical properties of the pipes and fittings
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)6 shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate specifi-
2.4 Military Standard: cation of 1.2 except as they are influenced by accepted methods
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage6 of processing in the industry, for example, Van Stone flaring,
bending, swagging, and welding. The carbon steel pipe and
3. Terminology
wrought fittings shall be welded or seamless steel, Schedule 40
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi- or Schedule 80, except that Schedule 30 pipe may be used in 8,
nology F 412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Ter- 10, and 12-in. nominal size. Schedule 20 may also be used for
minology D 1600, unless otherwise indicated. 12-in. nominal size with the agreement of the purchaser.
4.2.2 Finish—The interior surfaces of all housings shall be
4. Materials
clean and free of mold burrs, rust, scale, or other protrusions
4.1 Lining: that may adversely affect the integrity or performance of the
4.1.1 Material—The lining shall be made from PP resins lining.
conforming to the requirements of Specification D 2146, ex- 4.3 Back-Up Gaskets:
cept that (1) a maximum of 1 % by weight of colorants is
4.3.1 General—Back-up gaskets shall be used to cover the
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permissible for identification, and (2) up to 30 % by weight
glass fiber filler is permissible to modify physical properties.
Organic colorants, if used, shall be identified in the manufac-
pipe end and gasket face of threaded or slip-on flanges unless
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4.1.2 The PP lining shall be made from virgin resin or clean
flange. Gaskets may also be required on fittings to provide
accommodation or elimination, or both, of sharp corners that
could damage the lining.
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reworked resin which is not thermally degraded.
4.1.3 Two types of PP resins are covered in this specifica- 4.3.2 Material—Plain gaskets meeting the temperature re-
quirements, or perforated metallic gaskets, may be used.
tion. Type I materials are polypropylene homopolymer resins;
Type II are propylene copolymer resins.
4.1.4 Mechanical Properties—The following table ASTM
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tensile strength and minimum elongation at yield for 5.1 Dimensions:
each PP type when tested in accordance with the requirements 5.1.1 Housings—Housing installation dimensions are as
of Specification D 2146, except that the test specimens shall be required in the applicable material specification listed in 1.2.
obtained from extruded or molded PP liner. The minimum 5.1.2 Wall Thickness—Fitting linings shall have a minimum
values for tensile strength and elongation shall apply to both wall thickness of 3⁄32 in. (24 mm), and shall have a uniform face
the longitudinal and circumferential directions. thickness of not less than 3⁄32 in. (24 mm). Pipe linings shall
Mechanical Properties of PP have a minimum wall thickness of 0.050 in. (13 mm), and the
Minimum Tensile
PP Type Properties at Yield
flared radius and gasket faces shall have a uniform thickness
Strength, Elongation, not less than 80 % of the wall thickness. Molded faces shall not
psi (MPa) % be less than 3⁄32 in. thick.
Type I (Homopolymer) 4000 (28) 10
Type II (Copolymer) 3000 (21) 10 5.1.3 PP Face Diameter—The outside diameter of the PP
30 % Glass Fiber Filled 2500 (17) 2 covering the gasket face of the flange or the full face of the
4.1.5 Flow Rate—PP resins used to manufacture the PP lap-joint stub end shall not be less than the diameter specified
liner and molded fittings shall have the following flow rate in the following table. They shall be concentric within 1⁄16in.
when tested in accordance with Condition L of Test Method Face Diameter
Minimum PP face diameter,
D 1238. Nominal pipe size, in. in. (mm)
Type I—0.2 to 0.6 g/10 min 1 1 7⁄8 (48)
1 1⁄2 2 11⁄16 (68)
2 3 7⁄16(87)
2 1⁄2 3 15⁄16 (100)
3 3 4 5⁄8(119)
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