1、Designation:F112387(Reapproved 2015)An American National StandardStandard Specification forNon-Metallic Expansion Joints1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1123;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the ye
2、ar of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 This specification provides the
3、minimum requirementsfor construction,materials,performance,and dimensionalrequirements of arch-type non-metallic expansion joints.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for info
4、rmation onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest method described in this specification.This standard doesnot purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the user of thisstandard
5、to establish appropriate safety and health practicesand determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A395/A395M SpecificationforFerriticDuctileIronPressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Tempera-turesD1418 PracticeforRubberandRub
6、berLaticesNomenclature2.2 Federal Standard:3Code of Federal Regulations,Title 30,Chapter I,MineSafety and Health Administration2.3 ANSI Standards:4B16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged FittingsB16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged FittingsB16.24 Bronze Flanges and Flanged Fittings3.Terminology3.1
7、Definitions:3.1.1 floating metallic flange typeexpansion joint havingthe tube,fabric plies,and cover brought up from the joint bodyto form a bead.3.1.1.1 DiscussionThis bead is molded into a groove inthe metallic flange.Retaining rings are not required with thisdesign.3.1.2 integral rubber flange ty
8、peexpansion joint havingthe tube,fabric plies,and cover brought up from the joint bodyto form a rubber flange.3.1.2.1 DiscussionAdditional plies or other reinforcementmay be used in the flange to meet service conditions.Retainingrings must be used with this design.3.1.3 maximum allowable working pre
9、ssure(MAWP)manufacturers recommended maximum continuous operatingpressure(lb/in.2(Pa).3.1.4 non-metallic flanged expansion jointflexible con-nector fabricated from natural or synthetic rubber and fabrics,usually with metal reinforcement,to isolate vibration and noiseand provide stress relief in pipi
10、ng systems caused by thermalchanges and other system movements.4.Ordering Information4.1 Orders for products under this specification shall includethe following information:4.1.1 Inside diameter of connecting pipes(joint ID).4.1.2 Face-to-face dimension that is the flange-to-flangedimension into whi
11、ch the expansion joint is to be installed.4.1.3 Maximum and minimum operating pressure inpounds-force per square inch gage(pascals).4.1.4 Maximum and minimum operating temperature in F(C).4.1.5 Flange drilling in accordance with the appendix titled“Common Flange Dimension/Drilling Chart of the Techn
12、icalHandbook on Rubber Expansion Joints and Flexible Pipe1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 onMachinery and Piping Systems.Current edition approved May 1,2015.Published June 2015.Or
13、iginallyapproved in 1987.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F1123 87(2010).DOI:10.1520/F1123-87R15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards D
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15、p:/www.ansi.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 Connectors5(herein referred to as the Technical Handbook)orin accordance with special customer requirements.4.1.6 Fluid to be handled.4.1.7 This ASTM specification designatio
16、n.4.1.8 Movement data requirements(including shock orvibratory excursions if applicable).4.1.9 Design certification burst test if required(see 9.1).4.1.10 Hydrostatic or special tests if required(see 9.2).4.1.11 Certification of expansion joint if required(see Sec-tion 12).4.1.12 Certified detailed drawing of the expansion joint ifrequired(see 12.2).5.Materials and Manufacture5.1 Expansion joints shall be fabricated with an elastomerictube reinforced with multiple plies of woven cloth or tire co
