Georg Fischer PE3408, PE4710 User Manual
39605 Independence, Shawnee, OK, 74804 | 1.800.654.3872 | www.gfcp.com
FAMILY: BUTT FUSION
PRODUCT: PE FITTING
TYPE: SPECIFICATION
DOC: PS-102
REV: 4
FILE:
PE BF FIT-PE3408
DATE: 4/17/2009
PAGES: 2
SCOPE:
SIZES:
REQUIREMENTS:
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
CERTIFICATIONS/LISTINGS:
MATERIALS:
TEST METHODS:
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
BUTT FUSION FITTINGS (IPS)
PE3408 / PE4710 HDPE
BLACK
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SHEET
BUTT FUSION FITTINGS (IPS)
PE3408 / PE4710 HDPE
BLACK
This document describes the standard specifications and features related to Georg Fischer Central Plastics' injection molded
PE4710 (formerlyPE3408) Butt Fusion Fittings for pressure piping systems.
1/2" CTS through 2" CTS. TEE, 90 DEGREE ELBOW, REDUCER, CAP,
1/2" IPS through 12" IPS. TEE, 90 DEGREE ELBOW, 45 DEGREE ELBOW, REDUCER, CAP, PURGE FITTING,
ASTM D2513 Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
ASTM D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastic Pipes and Fittings Materials
ASTM D3261
Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastics Pipe
and Tubing
PPI TR-19 Thermoplastics Piping for the Transport of Chemicals
PPI TR-31 Underground Installation of Polyolefin Pipe
PPI TR-33 Generic Butt Fusion Procedure for Polyethylene Gas Pipe
ASTM D2657 Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
FM 1613 Approval Standard: Plastic Pipe and Fittings for Underground Fire Protection Service
AWWA C906 Standard for Polyethylene Pressure Pipe and Fittings, 4 in. Through 63 in., for Water Distribution
FM 1613 Approval Standard: Plastic Pipe and Fittings for Underground Fire Protection Service
ANSI/NSF 14 Plastic Piping System Components and Related Materials
PE Resin:
Pre-blended black high density virgin resin. Recognized by the Plastic Pipe Institute as having a
PE3408 / PE4710 / PE100 rating and a Hydrostatic Design Basis of 1600 psi @ 73°F. This resin has a
cell classification of 445574C* in accordance with ASTM D3350.
Note*
ASTM D1598 Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure.
ASTM D1599 Short-Term Hydraulic Pressure Failure of Plastics Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings.
ASTM D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
Previous editions of ASTM D3350 resulted in cell classifications of 345464C and 345564C.
Must exceed 170 hours in 80°C bath @ 670psi Hoop Stress, or
Must exceed 1000 hours in 80°C bath @ 580psi Hoop Stress, or
Must exceed 1000 hours in 23°C bath @ 1600psi Hoop Stress.
(All methods are considered equivalent)
Uniform pressurization until failure between 60 and 70 seconds from start of test. Most result in ductile failure at
a pressure great enough to create a 2520psi Hoop Stress.
Determination of diameter, wall thickness, and length dimensions including procedures for dimensioning molded
thermoplastic pipe fittings.
RP01/2013Product Specications Sheet
39605 Independence, Shawnee, OK, 74804 | 1.800.654.3872 | www.gfcp.com
PRESSURE RATING:
7
9
11
13.5
17
21
26
32.5
PRESSURE TESTING:
MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
STORAGE/SHELF LIFE:
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE:
INSTALLATION:
Natural Gas (.4 DSF) Canada
80
100
125
40
PE4710 Butt Fusion Fittings are pressure rated in accordance with industry and regulatory guidelines for natural gas or water
@73°F. Pressure ratings are subject to change depending on ambient temperatures. Pressure ratings vary according to wall
Water (.5 DSF)
Natural Gas (.32 DSF) US
SDR
Pressure Rating (PSI) @ 73° F (23° C)
80
80
65
504065
50
65
50
215*
160*
125
170*
125*
100
160
125
335
250
100
30
265
80
65
100
200
160
200
FAMILY: BUTT FUSION
PRODUCT: PE FITTING
TYPE: SPECIFICATION
DOC: PS-102
REV: 4
FILE:
PE BF FIT-PE3408
DATE: 4/17/2009
PAGES: 2
SCOPE:
SIZES:
1/2" CTS through 2" CTS. TEE, 90 DEGREE ELBOW, REDUCER, CAP,
1/2" IPS through 12" IPS. TEE, 90 DEGREE ELBOW, 45 DEGREE ELBOW, REDUCER, CAP, PURGE FITTING,
REQUIREMENTS:
ASTM D2513 Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
ASTM D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastic Pipes and Fittings Materials
ASTM D3261
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
PPI TR-19 Thermoplastics Piping for the Transport of Chemicals
PPI TR-31 Underground Installation of Polyolefin Pipe
PPI TR-33 Generic Butt Fusion Procedure for Polyethylene Gas Pipe
ASTM D2657 Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
CERTIFICATIONS/LISTINGS:
FM 1613 Approval Standard: Plastic Pipe and Fittings for Underground Fire Protection Service
AWWA C906 Standard for Polyethylene Pressure Pipe and Fittings, 4 in. Through 63 in., for Water Distribution
FM 1613 Approval Standard: Plastic Pipe and Fittings for Underground Fire Protection Service
ANSI/NSF 14 Plastic Piping System Components and Related Materials
MATERIALS:
PE Resin:
Note*
TEST METHODS:
ASTM D1598 Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure.
Must exceed 170 hours in 80°C bath @ 670psi Hoop Stress, or
Must exceed 1000 hours in 80°C bath @ 580psi Hoop Stress, or
Must exceed 1000 hours in 23°C bath @ 1600psi Hoop Stress.
(All methods are considered equivalent)
ASTM D1599 Short-Term Hydraulic Pressure Failure of Plastics Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings.
ASTM D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
FEATURES:
Uniform pressurization until failure between 60 and 70 seconds from start of test. Most result in ductile failure at
a pressure great enough to create a 2520psi Hoop Stress.
Determination of diameter, wall thickness, and length dimensions including procedures for dimensioning molded
thermoplastic pipe fittings.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
BUTT FUSION FITTINGS (IPS)
PE3408 / PE4710 HDPE
BLACK
Previous editions of ASTM D3350 resulted in cell classifications of 345464C and 345564C.
This document describes the standard specifications and features related to Georg Fischer Central Plastics' injection molded
PE4710 (formerlyPE3408) Butt Fusion Fittings for pressure piping systems.
Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastics Pipe
and Tubing
Pre-blended black high density virgin resin. Recognized by the Plastic Pipe Institute as having a
PE3408 / PE4710 / PE100 rating and a Hydrostatic Design Basis of 1600 psi @ 73°F. This resin has a
cell classification of 445574C* in accordance with ASTM D3350.
Made in USA from pre-blended virgin materials. These fittings are availabe in various configurations and DR and are
primarily intended for use in pressure piping applications. These fittings are compatible for heat fusion to any PE material
made from a like or similar resin. Select sizes can be supplied with AWWA or FM marking. Designed for use on pipe
conforming to ASTM F714, D2513, and D3035.
thickness and the design factor for the intended application, see below for ratings:
Fitting
Water (.63 DSF)
* Subject to maximum operating pressure limits of regulatory requirements.
Minimum wall thickness for plastic piping gas distribution systems is limited to .062".
Above listed pressure ratings based on 73°F ambient temperature. Pressure ratings subject to derating depending on temperature.
Pressure testing can be conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the pipe manufacturer, or as described in
ASTM F2164 STANDARD PRACTICE FOR FIELD LEAK TESTING OF POLYETHYLENE (PE) PRESSURE PIPING
SYSTEMS USING HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE, typically 1.5 x's the rated working pressure not exceeding 8 hours in
duration for a single test.
The maximium operating temperature of PE4710 Butt Fusion Fittings is 140°F. Pressure de-rating factors should be
considered when operating systems above the 73°F stated pressure rating, to maintain the 50 year substantiated long-term
hydrostatic strength of the polyethylene material.
Black high density polyethylene resin contains a minimum of 2% of a finely dispersed concentration of carbon black which
provides protection from UV effects. Even so, it is recommended that fittings which are stored for extended periods (two
years or greater) be stored indoors in their original packaging. Fittings stored indoors in their original packaging have a
virtually unlimited shelf-life.
Polyethylene generally exhibits strong resistance to many chemical compounds. Known chemical resistance characteristics
at specified temperatures can be found in PPI Technical Report TR-19.
These fittings are compatible for heat fusion by butt, socket, or electrofusion joining products. They can be heat fusion joined
to pipe or fittings manufactured from like or similar resin. Qualified mechanical joining products can be used to join these
fittings, consult the manufacturer for recommendations. Fusion jointing should only be attempted by persons who have been
trained and have qualified joints through destructive testing.
Note: This Specification supercedes all previous Product
Specifications and is subject to change without notice.
Approved By:
Jeff Wright
Director of Product Management
RP01/2013Product Specications Sheet
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