ASTM International develops and publishes technical standards for several industries, including manufacturing, chemicals, consumer products, energy and utilities, and construction. The HDPE pipe manufactured by United Poly Systems adheres to all applicable ASTM standards.
When buying plastic pipe, it’s critical to make sure your supplier complies with all the necessary standards. Here is a list of some of the common ASTM standards and their definitions:
- D3035 - 15: Standard Specification for PE Plastic Pipe Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
- ASTM standard D3035 covers OD controlled PE pipes. These pipes are pressure rated for water and used for sewage, potable water and industrial applications.
- D3350 – 14: Standard Specification for PE Plastics Pipe and Fittings Material
- ASTM standard D3350 covers the identification of PE pipe and fitting materials in accordance with a cell classification system. Cell classification is based on tests of primary properties including density, melt index, flexural modulus and more.
- D2513 – 16: Standard Specification for PE Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubings and Fittings
- ASTM standard D2513 covers requirements and test methods for PE pipe, tubing and fittings used in natural gas distribution. Tests include material dimensions and tolerances, hydrostatic burst strength, chemical resistance and rapid crack resistance.
- D792 – 13: Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity of Plastics by Displacement
- ASTM standard D792 covers density test methods for solid plastics. The standard includes test methods for testing solid plastics in water and in liquids other than water.
- F2619 – 13: Standard Specification for HDPE Line Pipe
- ASTM standard F2619 covers requirements and test methods for HDPE materials, pipe and fittings for pressure or non-pressure oil and gas applications.
- D1238 – 13: Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
- ASTM standard D1238 covers the test method for melt flow rates of molten thermoplastic resin using an extrusion plastometer. The standard describes four procedures.
- D790 – 15: Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
- ASTM standard D790 covers the test methods used to determine the flexural properties of unreinforced and reinforced plastics. The test methods are applicable to both rigid and semi-rigid materials.
- D638 – 14: Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
- ASTM standard D638 covers the test method for tensile properties of plastics. The test method is also useful for qualitative characterization and research and development.
- D696 – 16: Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between -30°C and 30°C with a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer
- ASTM standard D696 covers the thermal expansion test method. The temperature range is the range at which most plastics are commonly used.
- D2837 – 13: Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Products
- ASTM standard D2837 covers the test methods for hydrostatic design basis (HDB) and pressure design basis (PDB). HDB is the long-term hydrostatic strength category based on stress and PDB is the long-term hydrostatic strength category based on pressure. This test method is applicable to all known thermoplastic pipe materials.
- F2160 – 16: Standard Specification for Solid Wall HDPE Conduit Based on Controlled Outside Diameter (OD)
- ASTM standard F2160 covers the standard specs for HDPE conduit. HDPE conduit that meets this standard shall be made as OD controlled solid wall and sized in IPS. Specifications include material, dimensional, workmanship and performance requirements for PE conduit, duct and interduct used in non-pressure applications.
- F714 – 10: Standard Specification for PE Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter
- ASTM standard F714 covers PE pipe made in dimensions based on outside diameters of 90 mm and larger. This pipe is used for new construction and insertion renewal of old pipes used to transport water, sewage and industrial process liquids, effluents and slurries.
- D2239 – 12: Standard Specification for PE Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter
- ASTM standard D2239 covers the standard specs for HDPE pipe made in standard inside dimension ratios (SIDR) and pressure rated for water. Specifications include requirements for PE compounds and material, dimensional, workmanship and performance requirements.
- F1473 – 16: Standard Test Method for Notch Tensile Test to Measure the Resistance to Slow Crack Growth of PE Pipes and Resins
- ASTM standard F1473 covers the slow crack growth test known as PENT (Pennsylvania Notch Test). This test method determines the resistance of PE materials to slow crack growth under specific conditions.
- D746 – 14: Standard Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact
- ASTM standard D746 covers the test method to determine the temperature at which plastics will exhibit brittle failure under specified impact conditions. The standard also provides two routine inspection and acceptance procedures.
- F1041 – 16: Standard Guide for Squeeze-Off of Polyolefin Gas Pressure Pipe and Tubing
- ASTM standard F1041 covers the general procedures for squeeze-off of polyolefin gas pressure pipe and tubing.