1、Designation:F91302(Reapproved 2014)Standard Specification forThermoplastic Elastomeric Seals(Gaskets)for JoiningPlastic Pipe1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F913;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the
2、 year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers thermoplastic elastomericseals(gaskets)used to seal the joints of plastic pipe and fitting
3、sused for gravity and low-pressure applications.2This specifi-cation refers to push-on joints that require no internal orexternal pressure to effect the initial seal.1.2 Requirements are given for thermoplastic elastomers.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The va
4、lues given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion,Section 8,of this specification:Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the
5、safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized R
6、ubber and Thermoplas-tic ElastomersTensionD471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of LiquidsD573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an AirOvenD1149 Test Methods for Rubber DeteriorationCracking inan Ozone Controlled EnvironmentD1414 Test Methods for Rubber O-RingsD1566 Terminology Relating to
7、 RubberD1600 Terminology forAbbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-ticsD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hard-nessD6147 Test Method for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-tic ElastomerDetermination of Force Decay(StressRelaxation)in CompressionF412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Syste
8、msF118 Definitions of Terms Relating to Gaskets3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412,and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D1600,unless otherwise specified.3.1.2 Terms relating to rubber or elastomer shall be asdefined in Terminology D1
9、566 and Definitions F118.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 gravity and low pressure applications,npressurebelow 150 kPa(21 psi)or(50-ft)head of water.4.Materials and Manufacture4.1 The gasket shall be fabricated from a high-grade ther-moplastic elastomer meeting the requiremen
10、ts in Table 1.4.2 The gasket shall meet the force decay(stress relaxation)requirements of 5.1.3.4.3 The thermoplastic elastomer used must be noncrazing topipe.The gasket shall not cause craze marks,pits,or blisters incontact with the plastic pipe.Staining of the plastic pipe in thearea of gasket con
11、tact is acceptable.Test in accordance with8.8 to qualify thermoplastic elastomers for pipe made from theplastic polymer in question.4.4 Where the particular joint design utilizing a TPELgasket dictates the use of lubricant to facilitate assembly,thelubricant shall be of such composition that will in
12、 no waydamage the gasket or pipe due to prolonged exposure and shallnot adversely affect the sealing capability of the gasket.NOTE1By agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer,chemical analysis may be required and limits established for elements orcompounds not specified.1This specificati
13、on is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on PlasticPiping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.20 on Joining.Current edition approved April 1,2014.Published May 2014.Originallypublished as approved in 1986.Last previous edition approved in 2008 asF913 02(2008).DOI:1
14、0.1520/F0913-02R14.2Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and maybe obtained by requesting Research Report RR:F17-1035.3For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards v
15、olume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 5.Physical Requirements5.1 The sealing portion of the gasket shall comply with thephysical requirements list
16、ed in Table 1 when tested in accor-dance with the methods in Section 8.NOTE2Some gasket incorporated a high durometer elastomeric ornonelastomeric,that is,metal or plastic material,as a reinforcement orretaining feature,or both.These materials do not alter the physicalproperties of the sealing portion of the gasket and should not be tested assuch,or expected to meet the material requirements listed in Table 1.NOTE3The materials used for retaining or reinforcement,or both,should not encroach upon
