An American National Standard

Designation: F 1545 – 97 (Reapproved 2009)

Standard Specification for

Plastic-Lined Ferrous Metal Pipe, Fittings, and Flanges1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1545; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.1 This specification covers factory-made plastic-lined fer- safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
rous metal pipe, fittings, and flanges intended primarily for responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
conveying corrosive fluids. Requirements for materials, work- priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
manship, dimensions, design, fabrication, working pressure bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
and temperatures, test methods, qualification requirements, and 2. Referenced Documents
markings are included.
1.1.1 This specification does not define the suitability of 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
different liner materials to various chemical and operating A 48/A 48M Specification for Gray Iron Castings
environments. Refer to the manufacturer’s chemical resistance A 53/A 53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
data for suitability recommendations. Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
1.1.2 This specification does not include products coated A 105/A 105M Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for
with plastics. Piping Applications
1.2 This specification covers plastic-lined pipe, flanges, and A 106/A 106M Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel
fittings as listed in Table 1. Pressure limitations shall be in Pipe for High-Temperature Service
accordance with ANSI/ASME B16 Standards, except reduced A 126 Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves,
pressure limitations may be established by the manufacturer, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
considering both pressure and temperature limitations of the A 135 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel
ferrous metal housing and the sealing ability of the liner. Pipe
A 182/A 182M Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy
NOTE 1—In this specification, propylene plastics cover those materials and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and
defined as both polypropylene plastics and propylene plastics in Termi-
Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service
nology F 412. Both materials are identified as “PP” on the product. Note
that this is at variance with Terminology D 1600, where “PP” is the A 216/A 216M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon,
abbreviation for polypropylene. Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Ser-
vice
1.3 The plastic-lined flanged pipe and fitting assemblies are
A 234/A 234M Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought
limited to temperatures shown in Table 2. End users should
Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High
consult with manufacturers as to the likely result of using a
Temperature Service
particular lined piping component at temperatures below the
A 278/A 278M Specification for Gray Iron Castings for
rated minimum.
Pressure-Containing Parts for Temperatures Up to 650°F
NOTE 2—The temperature limitations are based on noncorrosive test (350°C)
conditions. Use in specific aggressive environments may alter temperature A 312/A 312M Specification for Seamless, Welded, and
limitations. In such instances, specific temperature limits shall be estab- Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
lished by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
A 351/A 351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Pressure-Containing Parts
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical A 395/A 395M Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Tempera-
and are not considered standard. tures

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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
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Composite. contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2009. Published September 2009. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F 1545 – 97(2003). the ASTM website.

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A 403/A 403M Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stain- 4. Materials
less Steel Piping Fittings
4.1 Lining:
A 513 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon
and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing 4.1.1 Material—The lining shall be made from a resin
A 536 Specification for Ductile Iron Castings conforming to one of the requirements in Table 3.
A 587 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Low- 4.1.2 Mechanical Properties—The minimum tensile
Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical Industry strength and minimum elongation at break when tested in
D 729 Specification for Vinylidene Chloride Molding Com- accordance with the specifications outlined in 4.1.1 shall
pounds3 conform to Table 4, except the test specimens shall be obtained
D 792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela- from extruded or molded liners. Sample orientation is not
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement critical except for PTFE liners made using the paste extrusion
D 1457 Specification for Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) process. For paste-extruded PTFE liners, test specimens with
Molding and Extrusion Materials3 their major axis cut longitudinally shall meet the mechanical
D 1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density- property criteria listed in Table 4, and specimens cut circum-
Gradient Technique ferentially shall have a minimum tensile strength at break of
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to 2500 psi (17.3 MPa) and a minimum elongation of 200 %.
Plastics 4.1.3 Specific Gravity—Specific gravity for polytetrafluoro-
D 2116 Specification for FEP-Fluorocarbon Molding and ethylene (PTFE) resins, when tested in accordance with Test
Extrusion Materials Methods D 792 or D 1505, shall be as follows:
D 3159 Specification for Modified ETFE-Fluoropolymer Lining Material, Resin Type Specific Gravity
Molding and Extrusion Materials
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Types I and 2.14 to 2.19
D 3222 Specification for Unmodified Poly(Vinylidene IV
Fluoride) (PVDF) Molding Extrusion and Coating Mate- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Type III 2.13 to 2.21
rials
D 3307 Specification for Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA)- 4.2 Ferrous Pipe and Fittings:
Fluorocarbon Resin Molding and Extrusion Materials 4.2.1 Mechanical Properties—The mechanical properties of
D 4101 Specification for Polypropylene Injection and Ex- the pipes and fittings shall conform to the appropriate specifi-
trusion Materials cations listed in Table 5, except as they are influenced by
D 4894 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) accepted methods of processing in the industry (for example,
Granular Molding and Ram Extrusion Materials Van Stone flaring, bending, swaging, welding, and threading).
D 4895 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) The carbon steel pipe and wrought fittings shall be welded or
Resin Produced From Dispersion seamless steel, Schedule 40 or 80, except Schedule 30 pipe
D 5575 Classification System for Copolymers of Vi- may be used in 8, 10, and 12-in. nominal size. Schedule 20 or
nylidene Fluoride (VDF) with Other Fluorinated Mono- standard wall may be used in nominal sizes 12 in. and larger.
mers 4.2.2 Finish—The interior surfaces of all housings shall be
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems clean and free of mold burrs, rust, scale, or other protrusions,
2.2 ANSI/ASME Standards: which may adversely affect the integrity or performance of the
B 16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges Flanged Fittings4
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lining.
B 16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings4 4.2.3 General—All pipe and fitting end connections shall be
B 16.9 Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings4 manufactured to provide a minimum 1⁄8-in. radius or chamfer in
B 16.28 Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows the transition from pipe wall to flange or lap face. This radius
and Returns or chamfer is required to reduce stress concentrations in the
B 16.42 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings— plastic liner as it is flared or molded over the flange face or stub
Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code4 end. For PTFE-lined pipe and fittings, a 1⁄8-in. minimum radius
2.3 Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) Stan- must be provided. A perforated metal collar which seats over
dard: the flange chamfer may be used to provide this required radius.
MSS SP-43 Wrought Stainless Steel Butt-Welding Fittings5
4.2.4 Dimensional—Flanges and fittings used for plastic-
3. Terminology lined pipe shall conform dimensionally (Note 3) to the follow-
3.1 General—The definitions used are in accordance with ing industry ferrous flange and fitting dimensional standards:
Terminologies F 412 and D 1600, unless otherwise indicated. Metallurgy Specification
Steel ANSI B 16.5
Ductile iron ANSI B 16.42
3
Cast iron ANSI B 16.1
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
on www.astm.org. NOTE 3—Center-to-face dimensions include the plastic lining.
4
Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http:// 4.2.5 Welding—All metal welding shall be done by welders
www.asme.org.
5 or welding operators using welding procedures qualified under
Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings
Industry (MSS), 127 Park St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180-4602, http://www.mss- the provisions of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
hq.com. (Section IX).

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5. Requirements Any bulges or other obvious indications of poor contact with
5.1 Dimensions: the housing shall be cause for rejection.
5.1.1 Housing—Housing installation dimensions are as re- 5.4.2 The gasket seating surface of the lining shall be free of
quired in the applicable material specification in accordance surface defects that could impair sealing effectiveness.
with 4.2.4. Scratches, dents, nicks, or tool marks on the seating surface
5.1.2 Plastic Wall Thickness—Pipe and fitting liners shall shall not be deeper than 10 % of the face thickness.
have a minimum wall thickness and face thickness in accor- 5.5 Performance:
dance with Table 6. 5.5.1 Qualification—Lined pipe and fittings must be ca-
5.1.3 Lining Flare Diameter—The outside diameter of the pable of meeting the qualification requirements specified in
flare covering the gasket portion of the flange or the full face Section 6.
of the lap-joint stub end shall not be less than the diameter 5.5.2 Inspection—Each spool and fitting, prior to shipment,
specified in Table 7. The flared portion of the lining shall be shall be hydrostatically or electrostatically tested in accordance
concentric with the flared portion of the pipe within 1⁄16 in. (1.6 with Section 7 and shall subsequently be inspected visually to
mm). verify conformance to the requirements of 5.4.
5.1.4 Tolerances—Tolerances for pipe, flanges, and fittings 6. Test Methods
shall be in accordance with Table 8. Bolt holes in both flanges
on a fixed flange spool shall straddle the same center line to 6.1 High-Temperature Test:
facilitate alignment. Finished lined (plastic flare to plastic flare) 6.1.1 Cycle representative production samples of lined pipe
fabricated fittings shall conform to the nominal center-to-face and fittings in an oven from room temperature to the test
dimensions as specified in ANSI B 16.1, B 16.42, or B 16.5 temperature of the liner type (Table 9) to determine the ability
with the applicable tolerances. of the lined components to withstand heat aging and tempera-
ture cycling. Test a minimum of two pipe spools, tees, and 90°
5.2 Flange Construction:

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elbows in each size.
5.2.1 Threaded flanges shall be secured in position to
6.1.2 Procedure—Install companion flanges at the manufac-
prevent inadvertent turning of the flange.
turer’s recommended torque value, and affix a thermocouple in
5.2.2 Socket-type flanges, except threaded, shall be fully
the ferrous housing to measure the temperature. Pipe spools
back-welded to the pipe housing and the inside surfaces of the
shall be at least 3 ft (1 m) long. After 3 h in an oven at the test
socket flanges shall be ground smooth.
temperature (Table 9) as indicated by the thermocouple, air
5.2.3 Slip-on flanges shall be fully back-welded.
cool the lined components to 122°F (50°C) maximum. Repeat
NOTE 4—No welding shall be done on lined components in the field. this test for a total of three cycles.
5.2.4 Modified slip-on flanges used as lap-joint flanges may 6.1.3 Inspection—Inspect lined pipe and fittings after each
be used with flared laps formed by flaring the pipe. The cycle for distortion or cracks in the lining. At the completion of
backing flange for the flared metallic lap shall have a 1⁄8-in. the third cycle, subject tested specimens to the hydrostatic or
bevel or 1⁄8-in. corner radius at the bore to provide clearance for electrostatic test described in Section 7.
the fillet of the flared lap. The outside diameter of the flared lap 6.2 Low-Temperature Test:
shall be in accordance with the dimension of an ANSI B 16.9 6.2.1 After the high-temperature test, subject the same parts
lap-joint stub end. used for 6.1 to a cold test at 0°F (−18°C) for a minimum of 48
5.2.5 Lap-joint (or Van Stone) flanged ends may be manu- h. New parts may also be used.
factured by standard forming techniques or by using fully 6.2.2 Procedure—Install companion flanges at the manufac-
welded Type A MSS SP-43 or ANSI B 16.9 lap-joint stub ends. turer’s recommended torque value, and affix a thermocouple to
Van Stone flares shall have a fillet radius compatible with the the ferrous housing to measure the temperature. Pipe spools
corner radius of the mating flange and shall not contain any shall be at least 3 ft (1 m) long. After 48 h at or below 0°F
cracks or buckles. Van Stone flares and stub ends shall have a (−18°C), as indicated by the thermocouple, allow the parts to
radius to provide a smooth transition for the plastic flare. Only warm to a minimum of 60°F (16°C).
lap joint flanges in accordance with ANSI B 16.42 and B 16.5 6.2.3 Inspection—Inspect lined pipe and fittings for distor-
shall be used. tion or cracks in the lining. Subject tested specimens in the
5.3 Venting—Each pipe and fitting shall be provided with a hydrostatic or electrostatic test described in Section 7.
venting system that will release any pressure between the liner 6.3 Steam-Cold Water Cycling Test:
and the housing. 6.3.1 Subject representative production samples of lined
pipe and fittings to steam-cold water cycling to determine the
NOTE 5—One or more holes in the housing, or a helical groove system ability of the lined components to withstand rapid temperature
inside the housing, that connects flange vents, has provided adequate changes. Test a minimum of two pipe spools, tees, and 90°
venting.
elbows in each size.
NOTE 6—Venting is not required with PVDF, PP, ETFE, or PVDC 6.3.2 Procedure—Assemble lined pipe and fittings with
liners.
suitable flanges having provision for the introduction of steam
5.4 Workmanship: air, cold water, and for drainage. Install the flange using the
5.4.1 Pipe and fittings shall show no evidence of pinholes, manufacturer’s recommended torque value. Pipe spool length
porosity, or cracks when inspected in accordance with 5.5.2. shall be 10 ft (3 m) minimum. Mount the sample in such a
The linings shall fit snugly inside the pipe and fitting housings. manner as to permit complete drainage and venting. Then

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subject the sample to 100 consecutive steam-cold-water cycles, 6.4.3 The vacuum rating shall be 80 % of the failure
each consisting of the following in the sequence given: threshold value.
6.3.2.1 Circulate gage saturated steam at the pressure listed 6.4.4 At the test completion and after establishing the
in Table 10 through the sample until the ferrous housing skin vacuum rating, place a duplicate specimen in an oven at the test
temperature adjacent to the flange at the outlet end of the temperature. Apply the rated vacuum to the specimen after the
sample has not changed more than 5°F (3°C) in 10 min. desired skin temperature has been reached. Achieve the rated
6.3.2.2 Close off the steam. vacuum within 2 min and apply continuously for 48 h. If no
6.3.2.3 Circulate water at a maximum temperature of 77°F liner buckling or collapse occurs, the rated vacuum shall be
(25°C). Circulate the cooling water until the ferrous housing considered acceptable.
skin temperature adjacent to the flange at the outlet end of the 6.5 Retest—When a test specimen fails to meet the require-
sample measures 122°F (50°C) or lower. ments of either 6.1.3, 6.2.3, 6.3.3, 6.3.4, 6.4.2, or 6.4.4, correct
6.3.2.4 Vent and introduce air to purge the sample for a the cause of failure and repeat the specified test.
minimum of 1 min making certain that it is completely drained
of water. 7. Inspection Tests
6.3.3 Inspection—There shall be no evidence of leakage 7.1 Hydrostatic Pressure Test—The internal test pressure
from the venting system or from behind the plastic faces during shall be 250 psi (1.7 MPa) minimum for Class 125 (0.9-MPa)
the 100 cycles. At the completion of the test, the liner shall components and 425 psi (2.9 MPa) minimum for Class 150
exhibit no buckling or cracking. On PFA, PTFE, and FEP, (1.0-MPa) and Class 300 (2.1-MPa) components. Conduct the
formation of water blisters shall not be cause for rejection. test at ambient temperature. Completely fill the pipe and fitting
NOTE 7—These surface blisters are formed due to absorption of the with clean water and bleed the system free of all air prior to the
steam vapors by the liner and subsequent condensation in the liner. The application of pressure. Reach full test pressure within 1 min
blisters do not adversely affect liner performance. and maintain for a further 3 min. Observe the pressure gage
throughout the test for any evidence of leakage, which shall be
6.3.4 Subject the lined pipes or fittings to either the hydro-
cause for rejection.
static test described in Section 7 or, after drying, to the
7.2 Electrostatic Test—Conduct the test with a nondestruc-
electrostatic test described in Section 7.
tive high-voltage tester at an output voltage of 10 kV. A visible
6.4 Vacuum Testing: or audible spark, or both, that occurs at the probe when
6.4.1 Test representative samples of lined pipe and fittings electrical contact is made with the housing because of a defect
to determine the vacuum ratings of the lined components. Test in the liner shall be cause for rejection.
a minimum of two pipe spools, tees, and 90° elbows in each
size. Conduct tests at room temperature, at the manufacturer’s 8. Finish
maximum recommended service temperature, and at one inter-
mediate temperature level. Full vacuum is defined as 29.6 in. 8.1 The outside surface of all lined pipe and fittings, other
Hg corrected to sea level. than stainless steel, shall be coated with a corrosion-resistant
primer over a properly prepared surface.
NOTE 8—Vacuum temperature ratings for pipe and fittings are pub-
lished in the manufacturer’s literature.
9. Quality Assurance
NOTE 9—The vacuum test is performed on pipe and fittings that have
not been exposed to prior service. Use in specific environments may alter 9.1 When the product is marked with this designation, F
the vacuum-temperature ratings. 1545, the manufacturer affirms that the product was manufac-
tured, inspected, sampled and tested in accordance with this
6.4.2 Procedure—For pipe spools, specimen lengths shall specification and has been found to meet the requirements of
be at least 10 pipe diameters. Install a flange incorporating a this specification
sight glass at one end and a flange suitable for drawing a
vacuum at the other end. Affix a thermocouple to the ferrous
10. Marking
housing to measure the temperature. Heat the specimens
uniformly externally with the sight glass end visible. Begin the 10.1 Quality Assurance—When the product is marked with
test after the desired ferrous housing temperature has been this ASTM designation, it affirms that the product was manu-
reached. Hold a selected initial vacuum level for 8 h, and if no factured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance with this
failure occurs, increase the vacuum by 5 in. Hg. Repeat this specification and has been found to meet its requirements
every 8 h until failure or full vacuum is reached. Failure is 10.2 Quality of Marking—The markings shall be applied to
defined as any buckling or collapse of the liner. If failure the pipe in such a manner that it remains legible (easily read)
occurs at the initial vacuum level selected, test a new test after installation and inspection have been completed.
specimen at a lower vacuum level to determine the failure 10.3 The pipe and fittings shall be marked with the follow-
threshold. The vacuum failure threshold is defined as 1 in. Hg ing information:
below that at which failure occurs. 10.3.1 Nominal pipe size,
10.3.2 Liner material identification,
NOTE 10—The external pressure method to simulate higher than full
vacuum can be used to establish the failure threshold when full vacuum is
10.3.3 Manufacturer’s name (or trademark),
achieved. With the use of pressure taps, a pressure is applied between the 10.3.4 Length (on pipe only), and
plastic liner outside diameter and the pipe inside diameter. 10.3.5 ASTM designation.
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10.4 Other information such as order numbers, part num- 11.2 Fittings shall have the same protective covers on the
bers, item numbers, and so forth shall be provided at the gasket faces unless protected by other means, such as indi-
request of the purchaser. vidual boxing.
10.5 Pipe liner identification shall be provided on a band
utilizing raised letters. The band shall typically be located near 12. Keywords
the flange.
12.1 plastic-lined ferrous metal fittings; plastic-lined ferrous
11. Packaging metal flanges; plastic-lined ferrous metal pipe
11.1 The gasket face of each spool shall be protected by end
plates or other suitable protective means.

TABLE 1 Specification Coverage

Material ANSI Class Nominal Pipe Size, in. (mm)
Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene 150/300 1 to 10 (25 to 254)
Copolymer (ETFE)
Perfluoro (Alkoxyalkane) 150/300 1 / 2 to 12 (13 to 305)
Copolymer (PFA)
Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) 150/300 1 to 12 (25 to 305)
Copolymer (FEP)
Poly(Vinylidene Chloride) (PVDC) 125/150/300 1 to 8 (25 to 203)
Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) 150/300 1 to 10 (25 to 254)
Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) 150/300 1 to 10 (25 to 254)
Copolymer (PVDF)
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) 150/300 1 / 2 to 24 (13 to 610)
Propylene and Polypropylene (PP) 125/150/300 1 / 2 to 16 (13 to 406)
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TABLE 2 Temperature Specifications
Material Temperature Range, °F (°C)
Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer (ETFE) −20 to 300 (−29 to 149)
Perfluoro (Alkoxyalkane) Copolymer (PFA) −20 to 500 (−29 to 260)
Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) Copolymer (FEP) −20 to 300 (−29 to 149)
Poly(Vinylidene Chloride) (PVDC)A 0 to 175 (−18 to 79)
Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) 0 to 275 (−18 to 135)
Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) Copolymer (PVDF) −20 to 275 (−29 to 135)
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) −20 to 500 (−29 to 260)
Propylene and Polypropylene (PP) 0 to 225 (−18 to 107)
A
Storage or handling below 20°F (−7°C) of uninstalled 4, 6, and 8-in.
components should be avoided.

TABLE 3 Polymer Standard SpecificationsA

Lining Material—Resin Type Standard Resin Allowable Resin Standard Liner Color Maximum Filler Material (by
Specification Classification weight)
Polypropylene (PP) ASTM D 4101 Type I and II orange <30 % glass fiber
Poly(Vinylidene Chloride) (PVDC) ASTM D 729 gray <20 % glass fiber
Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) ASTM D 3222 black
Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) Copolymer (PVDF) ASTM D 5575 black
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ASTM D 1457 white
ASTM D 4894
ASTM D 4895
Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) Copolymer (FEP) ASTM D 2116 Type III green
Perfluoro (Alkoxyalkane) Copolymer (PFA) ASTM D 3307 Type II natural
Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer (ETFE) ASTM D 3159 Type I natural
A
A maximum of 1 % by weight of additives or colorants, or both, is permissible. Colorants, if used, shall be identified in the manufacturer’s specification. Clean, reworked
resins may be used provided all mechanical property requirements are maintained. Only virgin PTFE resin may be used.

TABLE 4 Polymer Mechanical Properties

Lining Material—Resin Type Minimum Tensile Minimum
Strength at Elongation at
Break, psi (MPa) Break, %
Polypropylene (PP) Type I 4000 (27.6)A 10A
Polypropylene (PP) Type II 3000 (20.7)A 10A
Polypropylene (PP) 30 % Glass 2500 (17.3)A 2A
Filled
Poly(Vinylidene Chloride) (PVDC) 1500 (10.3)A 2A
Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) 4500 (31.0) 10
Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) 4000 (27.6) 300
Copolymer (PVDF)
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) 3000 (20.7) 250
Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) 3000 (20.7) 250
Copolymer
(FEP)
Perfluoro (Alkoxyalkane) 3800 (26.2) 300
Copolymer (PFA)
Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene 6500 (44.8) 275
Copolymer
(ETFE)
A
Minimum tensile strength and elongation at yield.

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TABLE 5 Approved Ferrous Metal Flange and Fitting Material
Standards (ASTM)
Lining Material Pipe Flange Fitting
Specifications Specifications Specifications
PVDF, PTFE, FEP, ETFE, A 53/A 53M A 105/A 105M A 105/A 105M
and PFA A 106
A 135 A 182/A 182M A 182/A 182M
A 312/A 312M A 216/A 216M A 216/A 216M
A 513 A 395/A 395M A 234/A 234M
A 587 A 536 (60-40-18) A 351/A 351M
A 395/A 395M
A 403/A 403M
A 536 (60-40-18)
PP and PVDC A 53/A 53M A 105/A 105M A 48/ 48M
A 106 A 105/A 105M
A 135 A 182/A 182M A 126
A 312/A 312M A 216/A 216M
A 513 A 395/A 395M A 182/A 182M
A 587 A 536 A 216/A 216M
A 234/A 234M
A 278/A 278M
A 351/A 351M
A 395/A 395M
A 403/A 403M
A 536

TABLE 6 Minimum Liner Wall Thickness, in. (mm)A

Size, in. Liner Material
PTFE PVDF PP PFA FEP PVDC ETFE
1 0.120 (3.05) 0.100 (2.54) 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.54) 0.094 (2.39) 0.100 (2.54)
1 1/2 0.120 (3.05) 0.100 (2.54) 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.54) 0.094 (2.39) 0.100 (2.54)
2 0.120 (3.05) 0.100 (2.54) 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.54) 0.094 (2.39) 0.100 (2.54)
2 1/2 0.120 (3.05) 0.100 (2.54) 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.54) 0.094 (2.39) 0.100 (2.54)
3 0.120 (3.05) 0.100 (2.54) 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.54) 0.094 (2.39) 0.100 (2.54)
4 0.120 (3.05) 0.100 (2.54) 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.54) 0.094 (2.39) 0.100 (2.54)
6 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.54) 0.094 (2.39) 0.100 (2.54)
8 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.54) 0.094 (2.39) 0.100 (2.54)
10 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.54) ... ...
12 0.125 (3.18) ... 0.125 (3.18) ... 0.100 (2.54) ... ...
14 0.125 (3.18) ... ... ... ... ... ...
16 0.125 (3.18) ... ... ... ... ... ...
18 0.125 (3.18) ... ... ... ... ... ...
20 0.150 (3.81) ... ... ... ... ... ...
24 0.150 (3.81) ... ... ... ... ... ...
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Minimum liner face thickness shall be 80 % of minimum liner wall thickness.

TABLE 7 Lining Flare Diameter

Nominal Pipe Size, in. Minimum Flare Diameter, in. (mm)
⁄
12 11⁄4 (31.8)
3⁄ 4 19⁄16 (39.7)
1 17⁄8 (47.6)
1 1⁄ 2 211⁄16 (68.3)
2 37⁄16 (87.3)
3 45⁄8 (117.5)
4 515⁄16 (150.8)
6 8 (203.2)
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8 101⁄16 (255.6)
10 121⁄4 (311.2)
12 143⁄8 (365.1)
14 151⁄2 (393.7)
16 173⁄4 (450.9)
18 201⁄4 (514.4)
20 221⁄4 (565.2)
24 261⁄4 (666.8)

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TABLE 8 Tolerances for Pipe, Flanges, and Fittings, in. (mm)
Pipe Length 61⁄8 (63.2)
Fixed flange bolt hole alignment 61⁄16 (61.6)
Flange perpendicularity (with pipe 3⁄32 in./ft (7.8 mm/m) of diameter

centerline)
Flanges:
All dimensions see ANSI B 16.42 or ANSI B 16.5
Fittings:
All dimensions see ANSI B 16.1, B 16.5 or B 16.42

TABLE 9 Test Temperatures, °F (°C)

PVDC PP PVDF FEP PTFE PFA ETFE
175 6 5 225 6 5 275 6 5 300 6 5 500 6 5 500 6 5 300 6 5
(79 6 3) (107 6 3) (135 6 3) (149 6 3) (260 6 3) (260 6 3) (149 6 3)

TABLE 10 Steam Test Pressures, psig (kPa)

PVDC PP PVDF FEP PTFE PFA ETFE
A
461 30 6 2 506 3 125 6 5 125 6 5 50 6 3
(28 6 7) (207 6 15) (300 6 20) (862 6 35) (862 6 35) (300 6 20)
A
The thermocycling test for PVDC lined pipe and fittings should be run using
water at 175 6 5°F (79 6 3°C).

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