1.1 This specification establishes requirements for fabricated fittings intended for use with outside-diameter controlled polyethylene pipe and tubing. These fittings are manufactured by heat-fusion joining shape-modified polyethylene components prepared from pipe, molded fittings, sheet, billet, or block. Included are requirements for materials, design, workmanship, minimum dimensions, marking, test methods, and quality control.
1.2 Pressure rating of the fabricated-fitting design is beyond the scope of this standard and shall be established by the fitting manufacturer.
1.3 This specification includes requirements for both elevated temperature pressure-tests at the pressure rating established by the fitting manufacturer.
1.4 The pressure-tests requirements are specified by the fittings’ equivalent (E) DR. The EDR specified is the DR of the piping system for which the fabricated fitting is intended to be butt-fused.
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.6 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 9, of this specification.. 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.
1.8 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 F2206-19 Referenced Document
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 D3035 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
ASTM D3261 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing
ASTM F2619/F2619M Standard Specification for High-Density Polyethylene (PE) Line Pipe*, 2020-04-01 Update
ASTM F2880 Standard Specification for Lap-Joint Type Flange Adapters for Polyethylene Pressure Pipe in Nominal Pipe Sizes 34 in. to 65 in.*, 2021-11-01 Update
ASTM F3034 Standard Specification for Billets made by Winding Molten Extruded Stress-Rated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)*, 2021-11-15 Update
ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems*, 2023-07-20 Update
ASTM F714 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM F2206-19 history
2019ASTM F2206-19 Standard Specification for Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused Polyethylene (PE)
2014ASTM F2206-14 Standard Specification for Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused Polyethylene (PE)
2011ASTM F2206-11 Standard Specification for Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Fittings, Sheet Stock, Plate Stock, or Block Stock
2002ASTM F2206-02(2010) Standard Specification for Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Fittings, Sheet Stock, Plate Stock, or Block Stock
2002ASTM F2206-02 Standard Specification for Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Fittings, Sheet Stock, Plate Stock, or Block Stock