1.1 This specification covers polyethylene (PE) butt fusion fittings for use with polyethylene pipe (IPS, DIPS, and ISO) and tubing (CTS). Included are requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, marking, sustained pressure, and burst pressure.
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.
ASTM D3261-16 Referenced Document
ASTM D1598 Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure
ASTM D1599 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Failure Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
ASTM D2122 Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
ASTM D2513 Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
ASTM D3350 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM F2206 Standard Specification for Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused Polyethylene (PE)*, 2019-01-15 Update
ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems*, 2023-07-20 Update
ASTM D3261-16 history
2024ASTM D3261-24 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
2016ASTM D3261-16 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
2015ASTM D3261-15 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
2012ASTM D3261-12e1 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene 40;PE41; Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene 40;PE41; Plastic Pipe and Tubing
2012ASTM D3261-12 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
2010ASTM D3261-10a Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
2010ASTM D3261-10 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
2003ASTM D3261-03 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
1997ASTM D3261-97 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing