Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Clamps for Securing SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) to Metal Insert and Plastic Insert Fittings
将SDR9交联聚乙烯(PEX)管和SDR9高温聚乙烯(PE-RT)固定在金属嵌件和塑料嵌件配件上的不锈钢夹具的标准规范
1.1
This specification covers stainless steel clamps for use with five sizes of insert fittings that comply with
F1807
or
F2159
, and cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing that complies with
F876
and for use with polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) tubing that complies with Specification
F2769
. These clamps are intended as an alternative to the copper-alloy crimp-rings of Specifications
F1807
for use in 100 psi (689.5 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180 °F (82 °C). 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
F1807
and
F2159
, insert fittings secured with deformed clamps per this specification.
1.2
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.
1.3
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.