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Designation: D 5685 – 05
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instance, a contact molded fitting requiring thrust blocking type, grade, and class in Arabic numerals and the pressure
when installed would be designated a type “5R”.) rating category as a capital letter.
4.3 Grades:
NOTE 4—An example is RTRF 21A2E. This designation describes a
4.3.1 Grade 1—Epoxy-resin.
(Type 2) compression molded fitting with a (Grade 1) epoxy-resin without
4.3.2 Grade 2—Polyester-resin. a liner (Class A), which is joined with a (Category 2) taper-to-taper
4.3.3 Grade 3—Phenolic-resin. adhesive joining system and has a 200 psig (1380 kPa) pressure rating.
4.3.4 Grade 4—Vinylester resin. NOTE 5—Fittings with identical classification from different manufac-
4.3.5 Grade 7—Furan resin. turers may not be interchangeable due to non-standardization of pipe or
4.4 Classes: socket diameter, socket length, taper angle, or combination thereof.
4.4.1 Class A—No liner.
4.4.2 Class B—Polyester-resin liner (nonreinforced).
TABLE 1 Pressure Categories
4.4.3 Class C—Epoxy-resin liner (nonreinforced).
4.4.4 Class D—Phenolic resin liner (nonreinforced). Designation Pressure RatingA, psig (kPa)
4.4.5 Class E—Polyester-resin liner (reinforced). A 25 (172)
4.4.6 Class F—Epoxy-resin liner (reinforced). B 50 (345)
4.4.7 Class G—Phenolic resin liner (reinforced). C 100 (690)
D 150 (1034)
4.4.8 Class H—Thermoplastic-resin liner (specify). E 200 (1380)
4.4.9 Class I—Furan-resin liner (reinforced). F 250 (1724)
4.4.10 Class J—Vinylester resin liner (nonreinforced). G 300 (2068)
H 400 (2759)
4.4.11 Class K—Vinylester resin liner (reinforced). I 500 (3448)
4.5 Joint Categories (Method of Joining): J 1000 (6896)
4.5.1 Category 1—Taper-to-taper adhesive-bonded joint fit- A
Pressure ratings are applicable only for the temperature at which the fittings
tings manufactured with a tapered socket to be used in were tested and for lower temperatures.
resin used, as determined by some thermal analysis method, D 2143 for cyclic tests, or D 1598 for static tests at the
shall be no less than a minimum statistically significant value components temperature rating.
established by the manufacturer. Samples shall be taken from 7.4.2.4 Each component specimen must withstand 168 h for
manufactured fittings when thermal analysis testing is accom- static tests or 252,000 cycles for cyclic tests, without failure.
plished by differential-scanning-chlorimeter (DSC). Test in 7.4.3 Test Specimens and Sample Size Requirements for
accordance with 7.5. Pressure Tests—Test specimens shall include at least one
6.5 Factory leak tests shall be conducted at a pressure of 1.5 fitting in each configuration, for example, 45° and 90° elbow,
times pressure rating and at a frequency determined by an tee, flange, coupling (includes integral coupling) etc., joined to
agreement between the purchaser and the seller. pipe sections at least 18 in. (0.5 m) long or 2 diameters,
6.6 For individual orders, only those additional test and whichever is longer, using the joining method, design, and
number of tests specifically agreed upon between the purchaser adhesive intended for field assembly. Specimen diameters for
and the seller need be conducted. test in each configuration shall include the maximum product
ANNEX
(Mandatory Information)
A1. METHOD OF TEST FOR THE DETERMINAITON OF DEGREE OF CURE BY DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING
CALORIMETRY (DSC)
A1.1 Scope A1.5.2 Run the scan from room temperature to at least 22°F
A1.1.1 This test determines whether the degree of cure of a (12°C) above the expected glass transition temperature and no
fiberglass fitting test specimen meets the quality control re- more than 482°F (250°C).
quirements determined by statistical analysis of typical pro- A1.5.3 Obtain the Tg1(midpoint of the inflection in the DSC
duction products. curve).
A1.5.4 If the Tg is not within 9°F (16°C) of statistically
A1.2. Terminology
significant value, cool down the DSC and run another sample
A1.2.1 Definition: again from room temperature to 54°F (30°C) above Tg1 to
A1.2.1.1 glass transition temperature—the midpoint of the obtain Tg2.
inflection temperature at the DSC curve (heat flow versus A1.5.5 The values Tg1 and Tg2 obtained with the test
temperature). sample should be compared to those statistically significant
A1.3 Apparatus values obtained from typical production product. The mea-
sured and typical values should be within 9°F (16°C).
A1.3.1 Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC).
A1.4 Test Specimens A1.6 Report
A1.4.1 Size—The size of the specimen is limited by the size A1.6.1 Report the following information:
of the DSC sample pan. All specimens can be a chip or filed A1.6.1.1 Complete identification of the specimens, includ-
into a fine powder to provide easy weighing and uniform ing material, manufacturer’s name, and lot number.
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contact with the pan. A1.6.1.2 Fitting dimensions, including nominal size, mini-
A1.4.2 Location—For any given fitting, a sample should be mum reinforced wall thickness, and average outside diameter
taken 0 to 10 mils (0 to 0.025 m) from the outer surface, as well of reinforced wall. Unreinforced thickness (that is, liner) shall
as 0 to 10 mils from the inner surface. If the fitting has a liner, also be reported.
a specimen should be taken from the liner, as well as the inner
and outer edges of the overwrap. A1.6.1.3 Number of specimens tested and where the speci-
mens were taken from the fitting.
A1.5 Procedure A1.6.1.4 Heat-up rate for DSC initial temperature and final
A1.5.1 The maximum heating rate is 41°F (23°C)/min. The temperature for both scans.
Tg is dependent upon heating rate, therefore a consistent A1.6.1.5 Record glass transition temperature (inflection
heating rate must be used for all testing. value) for the first scan as Tg1.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee D20 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue D5685–02
that may impact the use of this standard.
(1) Corrected and revised Section 4 on Grades and Classes to (2) Eliminated reference to Percent Extractables test since this
conform to D 2310 and to provide distinction between viny- is no longer part of the referenced standard.
lester and polyester resins. (3) Revised basis of pressure test requirements in 7.4.2
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