ASTM F1290-19
Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings

Standard No.

ASTM F1290-19

Release Date

2019

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F1290-19

Scope

1.1 This practice describes general procedures for making joints with polyolefin pipe and fittings by means of electrofusion joining techniques. This practice is applicable to electrofusion fittings that utilize resistance wire as the heating element. These should be regarded as general procedures and not as a substitute for the installation procedures specified by the manufacturers. Manufacturers should be requested to supply specific recommendations for joining their products. This practice does not purport to address all possible electrofusion joining procedures, or to preclude the use of qualified procedures developed by other parties that have been proven to produce reliable electrofusion joints. NOTE 1—Reference to the manufacturer in this practice is defined as the electrofusion fitting manufacturer. 1.2 The techniques covered are applicable only to joining polyolefin pipe and fittings of related polymer chemistry, for example, polyethylenes to polyethylenes using a polyethylene electrofusion fitting. Consult the manufacturer’s recommendations for compatibility of the electrofusion fitting with the specific pipe or fitting material to be joined. 1.3 The electrofusion joining technique described can produce sound joints between polyolefin pipe and fittings, provided that all products involved (that is, pipe and fittings) meet the appropriate ASTM specifications. 1.4 This practice is not limited by pipe or fitting size, however additional steps or procedures may be necessary when electrofusion joining to pipe of larger diameters. Consult the fitting manufacturer for additional specific instructions for joining their product. 1.5 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. 1.6 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.

ASTM F1290-19 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
• ASTM F1055 Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing
• ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems*， 2023-07-20 Update

ASTM F1290-19 history

• 2019 ASTM F1290-19 Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
• 1998 ASTM F1290-98a(2011) Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
• 1998 ASTM F1290-98a(2004) Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
• 1998 ASTM F1290-98a Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings