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1. Scope ASTM
Title of Specification Designation
1.1 This specification covers factory-made propylene and Forgings, Carbon Steel, for General-Purpose Piping A 181
polypropylene (PP) plastic-lined ferrous metal pipe and fit- Forged or Rolled Alloy-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, A 182
tings, primarily intended for conveying corrosive liquids and and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service
Carbon-Steel Castings Suitable for Fusion Welding for High- A 216
gases. Requirements for materials, workmanship, dimensions, Temperature Service (Grade WCB).
design, construction, working pressures and temperatures, test Gray Iron Castings for Pressure-Containing Parts for Tempera- A 278
methods, and markings are included. tures Up to 650°F (345°C)
Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at A 395
NOTE 1—In this specification, propylene plastics cover those materials Elevated Temperatures (60-40-18)
Ductile Iron Castings (60-40-18, 65-45-12, 80-55-06) A 536
defined as both polypropylene plastics and propylene plastics in Defini-
tions D 883. Both materials are identified as “PP” on the product. Note 1.2.3 For Ferrous Fittings:
that this is at variance with Abbreviations D 1600, where PP is the
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abbreviation for polypropylene. Title of Specification Designation
NOTE 2—This specification does not include products coated with PP Gray Iron Castings A 48
nor does it define the suitability of PP-lined components in chemical Forgings, Carbon Steel, for Piping Components A 105
environments. Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings A 126
Forgings, Carbon Steel, for General-Purpose Piping A 181
1.2 The ferrous piping products shall meet the requirements Carbon Steel Castings Suitable for Fusion Welding for High- A 216
of the relevant specifications listed in 1.2.1. Nominal sizes Temperature Service (Grade WCB)
Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy for Moderate A 234
from 1⁄2 through 12 in. in Class 125, 150, and 300-psi are and Elevated Temperatures Steel Welding Fittings
covered. Gray Iron Castings for Pressure-Containing Parts for Tempera- A 278
tures up to 650°F (345°C)
NOTE 3—The PP sealing faces may prevent achievement of the full Austenitic Steel Castings for High-Temperature Service A 351
pressure rating of the ferrous housings. For pressure limitations, the Alloy Steel Castings Specially Heat-Treated for Pressure- A 389
manufacturer should be consulted. Containing Parts Suitable for High-Temperature Service
NOTE 4—Flanged fittings are not available in sizes 1⁄2 and 3⁄4. Ductile Iron Castings (60-40-18, 64-45-12, 80-55-06) A 536
Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at A 395
1.2.1 For Ferrous Pipe: Elevated Temperatures (60-40-18)
Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings A 403
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Title of Specification Designation 1.3 The PP-lined flanged pipe and fitting assemblies are
Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and A 53
Seamless (Types E and S) limited to use from −18 to 107°C (0 to 225°F). For use below
Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service A 106 −18°C (0°F) consult the manufacturer. Use in specific aggres-
Electric-Resistance Welded Steel Pipe A 135 sive environments may alter the above temperature range. The
Electric-Welded Low-Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical A 587
Industry operating temperature limits shall be established by mutual
Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe A 312 agreement between the purchaser and the seller.
Electric-Resistance Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical A 513 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
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as the standard.
1.2.2 For Ferrous Flanges:
ASTM 2. Referenced Documents
Title of Specification Designation
Gray Iron Castings A 48 2.1 ASTM Standards:
Forgings, Carbon Steel, for Piping Components A 105 D 1238 Test Method for Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by
Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings A 126
Extrusion Plastometer2
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
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Plastics2
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.11 on
D 2146 Specification for Propylene Plastic Molding and
Composite.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1995. Published November 1995. Originally
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published as F 492 – 77. Last previous edition F 492 – 93a. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
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Discontinued—See 1984 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02. 5.1.4 Tolerances—Tolerances for pipe, flanges, and fittings
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04. shall be as specified in the following table. Bolt holes in both
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flanges on a fixed flange spool shall straddle the same center
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 line to facilitate alignment. Finished lined (plastic face to
Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS. plastic face) fabricated fittings shall conform to the nominal
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