ASTM F2880-14
Standard Specification for Lap-Joint Type Flange Adapters for Polyethylene Pressure Pipe in Nominal Pipe Sizes 3/4 in. to 65 in.

Standard No.

ASTM F2880-14

Release Date

2014

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F2880-21

Latest

ASTM F2880-21

Scope

1.1 This specification covers the polyethylene material and dimensions applicable to flange adapters (FAs) used to connect polyethylene pipes to other flanged pipe and components such as valves and flanged fittings. This standard describes outside diameter controlled polyethylene (PE) pipe flange adapters (FAs) in diameters ranging from ³/₄ in. through 65 in. (12 mm through 1600 mm). The flange adapters may be manufactured by various methods including injection molding, compression molding, and machining from billet or thick-wall polyethylene pipe.

1.2 The flange adapter (FA) is the principal component of the lap-joint flanged assembly widely used for several decades in low-pressure to high-pressure polyethylene pipe systems for all types of pressurized flow (gas and liquid) applications. The flange adapter’s physical shape consists of the pipe-like Neck which is monolithic with its Hub. The Neck is intended to be butt-fused or fusion coupled to the pipe-line; while the Hub face is intended to affect the seal when subjected to the distributed load from the back up ring with its properly torqued bolt-studs and nuts.

Note 1—Polyethylene pipe flange adapters with slip on bolt rings are intended for use being bolted to each other or to be bolted to metal flanges having (primarily) Class 150 bolt hole patterns such as those presented in metal flange standards ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47 and AWWA C207.

1.3 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.

1.4 The use of gaskets and gasket selection are often an integral component of the flange adapter assembly. See the Plastic Pipe Institute Technical Note TN-38 for more information regarding HDPE flanged joints.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM F2880-14 Referenced Document

• ASTM C207 Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
• ASTM C901 Standard Specification for Prefabricated Masonry Panels
• ASTM C906 Standard Test Method for T-Peel Strength of Hot Applied Sealants
• 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 D2837 Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials
• 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 D3350 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials*， 2024-04-20 Update
• ASTM F2206 Standard Specification for Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused Polyethylene (PE)
• ASTM F3034 Standard Specification for Billets made by Winding Molten Extruded Stress-Rated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• ASTM F714 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter

ASTM F2880-14 history

• 2021 ASTM F2880-21 Standard Specification for Lap-Joint Type Flange Adapters for Polyethylene Pressure Pipe in Nominal Pipe Sizes 34 in. to 65 in.
• 2014 ASTM F2880-14 Standard Specification for Lap-Joint Type Flange Adapters for Polyethylene Pressure Pipe in Nominal Pipe Sizes 3/4 in. to 65 in.
• 2011 ASTM F2880-11a Standard Specification for Lap-Joint Type Flange Adapters for Polyethylene Pressure Pipe in Nominal Pipe Sizes x00BE; in. to 65 in.
• 2011 ASTM F2880-11 Standard Specification for Lap-Joint Type Flange Adapters for Polyethylene Pressure Pipe in Nominal Pipe Sizes x00BE; in. to 65 in.