ASTM F1476-2007(2013) Standard Specification for Performance of Gasketed Mechanical Couplings for Use in Piping Applications《管道应用装衬垫的机械连接器的性能标准规范》.pdf

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1、Designation: F1476 07 (Reapproved 2013) An American National StandardStandard Specification forPerformance of Gasketed Mechanical Couplings for Use inPiping Applications1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1476; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year ofo

2、riginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification provides the performance character-istics

3、 and qualification tests required for gasketed mechanicalcouplings including grooved-type mechanical couplings forgrooved end pipe, mechanical restraint couplings for plain endpipe and mechanical compression couplings for plain end pipe.These couplings are for use at temperatures within the recom-me

4、nded temperature range of their respective gaskets. Consultmanufacturer for details.1.2 The values stated in metric units (SI) are to be regardedas the standard. The values given in parentheses (inch/pound)are provided for information purposes.1.3 Measuring and test equipment (M and additional pipes

5、 or fittings with thesame sizes, nominal wall thickness material and materialcondition as the original test specimen.3.1.14 pipehollow tubular products conforming to ANSIB 36.10 and B 36.19, ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 NominalDimensions, or O.D. tube sizes.3.1.15 pressure responsive gasketgasket design su

6、ch thatapplication of a pressure load to the gasket enhances its sealingcapabilities; that is, additional pressure results in additionalforce between the gasket and the surface to which it is sealing.3.1.16 restrainedcharacteristic of the joint wherein thrustloads generated by internal pressure or e

7、xternal means areabsorbed within the joint.3.1.17 rigidcharacteristic of a joint where there is essen-tially no available free angular or axial pipe movement.3.1.18 specimena prepared assembly consisting of the testjoint including GMC and pipes or fittings. The specimen isplaced into a controlled en

8、vironment and tested to determine ifthe joint performs to the standards established by the test.3.1.19 typedifferentiation of kind of pipe or fitting whichgasketed mechanical couplings (GMC) are used to join (that is,grooved or plain end).3.1.20 unrestrainedcharacteristic of a joint wherein thrustge

9、nerated by internal pressure or external means is not ab-sorbed by the joint but by other means such as pipe anchors orthrust blocks.4. Classification4.1 Gasketed mechanical couplings (GMC) are classifiedinto the following design types:4.1.1 Type I grooved mechanical couplings.4.1.2 Type II plain en

10、d mechanical couplings.4.2 The gasketed mechanical couplings (GMC) are classi-fied into various grades based on successful completion oftesting defined herein. Grades range from approximately 100psi to 4000 psi and vary by GMC manufacturer. Consult GMCmanufacturer for specific grades available.4.3 T

11、he gasketed mechanical couplings (GMC) are classi-fied by the following joint characteristics:4.3.1 Class 1rigid and restrained.4.3.2 Class 2flexible and restrained.4.3.3 Class 3flexible and unrestrained.5. Ordering Information5.1 Orders for GMC (Gasketed Mechanical Couplings)under this specificatio

12、n shall include the following:5.1.1 ASTM designation, title, number and year of issue,5.1.2 Quantity (number of gasketed mechanical couplings),5.1.3 Size and appropriate suffix (examples: 8 in. NPS, 76.1mm OD),5.1.4 Type (I, II),5.1.5 Grade (consult GMC manufacturer),5.1.6 Class (joint characteristi

13、c),5.1.7 Housing material and finish,5.1.8 Gasket material,5.1.9 Bolt (stud) and nut material and finish,5.1.10 Supplementary requirements, if any,5.1.11 Other requirements agreed to between purchaser andGMC manufacturer.5.2 Optional Ordering Requirements:5.2.1 Certification requirements,5.2.2 Speci

14、al marking requirements.6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 Type IGrooved Mechanical Coupling:6.1.1 Grooved Mechanical Coupling Housings:6.1.1.1 Ferrous MaterialsHousings shall be constructedof ductile iron in accordance with Specification A395/A395MGrade 604018 or 654515, Specification A536, Grade65-45

15、-12 or malleable iron in accordance with SpecificationA47/A47M, Grade 32510 or 35018.6.1.1.2 Grooved mechanical coupling housings shall becoated with the manufacturers standard preparation and paint,or at the purchasers option, hot-dip galvanized in accordanceFIG. 2 Type IIClass 1 Typical Constructi

16、onFIG. 3 Type IIClass 2 Typical ConstructionF1476 07 (2013)3with Specification A153/A153M, or other finish as agreedupon between purchaser and manufacturer.6.1.1.3 Aluminum Alloy MaterialsHousings shall be con-structed of aluminum alloy in accordance with SpecificationB26/B26M, Grade 356-T6 or A 356

17、-T6.6.1.1.4 Finish for aluminum alloy housings shall be bare,anodized in accordance with Specification B580 or as other-wise agreed between purchaser and manufacturer.6.1.1.5 Iron-chromium-nickel, corrosion resistant material:Housings shall be constructed of iron-chromium-nickel alloy inaccordance w

18、ith Specification A743/A743M, Grade CF-8 orGrade CF-8M.6.1.1.6 Finish for iron-chromium-nickel shall be bare orotherwise agreed between purchaser and manufacturer.6.1.2 Grooved Mechanical CouplingGaskets shall be ofmaterials suitable for the intended service. Elastomers shallcomply with Classificati

19、on System D2000.6.1.3 Grooved Mechanical CouplingBolting:6.1.3.1 Carbon Steel MaterialBolts shall be in accordancewith Specification A183, Grade 2, Oval Neck. Nuts shall be inaccordance with Specification A194/A194M, Grade 2. Finishshall be black or at the purchasers option, zinc electroplated toSpe

20、cification B633.6.1.3.2 Corrosion Resistant MaterialBolts shall be inaccordance with Specification A193/A193M, Grade B8, Class2 (AISI Type 304) or Specification A193/A193M, Grade B8M,Class 2 (AISI Type 316). Nuts shall be in accordance withSpecification A194/A194M Grade 8.6.2 Type IIPlain End Mechan

21、ical Coupling:6.2.1 Plain End Mechanical Coupling Housings or CenterSleeves:6.2.1.1 Cast Ferrous MaterialsCast housings or centersleeves shall be constructed of ductile iron in accordance withSpecification A395/A395M Grade 604018 or 654515,Specification A536, Grade 65-45-12 or malleable iron inaccor

22、dance with Specification A47/A47M, Grade 32510 or35018.6.2.1.2 Steel MaterialsEnd rings and sleeves made fromcarbon or stainless steel shall be made from material with aminimum yield strength of 172 MPa (25,000 PSI).6.2.1.3 Plain end mechanical couplings shall be coated withthe manufacturers standar

23、d preparation and paint or otherfinish as agreed upon between the purchaser and manufacturer.Finish for iron chromium-nickel parts shall be bare or other-wise agreed upon between purchaser and manufacturer.6.2.2 Plain End Mechanical CouplingGaskets shall be ofmaterials suitable for the intended serv

24、ice (consult manufac-turer for recommendation). Elastomer shall comply with Clas-sification System D2000 or BS 2494.6.2.3 Plain End Mechanical CouplingBolting:6.2.3.1 Carbon Steel MaterialBolts shall be in accordancewith Specification A183, Grade 2, Oval Neck or SpecificationA325Type 2 Heavy Hex; Ca

25、p screws shall be in accordancewith Specification A574 or BS 6104; Female threaded parts,other than nuts, shall be in accordance with SpecificationA183, Grade 2; Nuts, if required, shall conform to Specifica-tion A183, Grade 2 or Specification A563Grade C3or DH3,or as otherwise agreed by purchaser a

26、nd manufacturer. Finishshall be zinc electroplated to Specification B633 or BS 1706.6.2.3.2 Corrosion Resistant MaterialBolts or threadedfemale parts other than nuts shall be in accordance withSpecification A193/A193M, Grade B8, Class 2 (AISI Type304) or Grade B8M, Class 2 (AISI Type 316); Cap screw

27、s shallbe in accordance with F837 or BS 6105; Nuts, if required, shallbe in accordance with Specification A194/A194M, Grade 8 oras agreed upon by purchaser and manufacturer.FIG. 4 Type IIClass 3 Typical ConstructionF1476 07 (2013)46.3 Other MaterialsWhere other materials are required,the material an

28、d mechanical properties of the product shall beas agreed upon by the GMC manufacturer and the purchaser.6.4 Material Quality:6.4.1 The material shall be of such quality and purity thatthe finished product shall have the properties and characteris-tics to meet the performance requirements of this sta

29、ndard.6.4.2 The manufacturer is encouraged to use materialsproduced from recovered materials to the maximum extentpracticable without jeopardizing the intended use. The term“recovered materials” means: “Materials which have beencollected or recovered from solid waste and reprocessed tobecome a sourc

30、e of raw material, as opposed to virgin rawmaterials.” Used or rebuilt products shall not be used.7. Other Requirements7.1 Testing Requirements:7.1.1 GMC shall be subjected to the tests described in theAnnex for the purpose of qualifying the GMC design.7.1.2 These tests shall be repeated when change

31、s are madein the design, material, or manufacturing process that degradethe performance of the GMC. Degradation determination is tobe made by the manufacturer or at agreement between themanufacturer and purchaser.7.2 Qualification Requirements:7.2.1 GMC shall be qualified using specimens of the same

32、type, grade and class. Each type, grade, and class shall betested in order to qualify the design. Qualification of the GMCrequires successful completion of required testing. Each GMCdesign is only qualified for use on the pipe or fitting materialand wall thickness on which it was tested.7.2.2 All GM

33、Cs tested shall be comprised of an equalnumber of specimens from the smallest, most intermediatesize, and largest sizes within the size range of the GMC beingqualified.7.2.3 Through reasonable interpolations between the GMCsizes tested, other sizes of GMCs within the same type, gradeand class will b

34、e considered qualified if the specimens accord-ing to 7.2.2 pass the testing requirements. Extrapolation shallnot be used for qualification purposes.7.3 Qualification Test Report:7.3.1 Upon completion of testing, a qualification test reportshall be written and maintained on file during the life cycl

35、e ofthe design. A copy of this report shall be made available forinspection at the manufacturers facility.7.3.2 Any failure during qualification testing shall be ana-lyzed and the failure analysis and corrective action shall beincluded in the qualification test report.7.3.3 Aretest as specified in S

36、ection 11 (number of tests andretests) may be allowed when failure to the original jointoccurs during qualification testing. When retesting ispermitted, the failure analysis and corrective action shall beincluded in the qualification test report specified in 7.3.1.7.4 Test Equipment and Inspection F

37、acilities:7.4.1 Test equipment and inspection facilities shall be ofsufficient accuracy and quality to permit performance ofrequired inspections and tests.7.4.2 Calibration System RequirementsThe testing andinspection facilities shall maintain a calibration system forMeasuring and Test Equipment (Mt

38、hat is, joint.12.2.2 The intermixing of sub-components of the same type,grade, and class, but of different brands or trade name,constitutes non-compliance with this standard.12.2.3 Test specimens used in testing shall be assembledusing a GMC of a single type, grade and class.12.2.4 The wall thicknes

39、s and O.D. size of the pipe or fittingshall be as specified for the GMC joint being qualified.12.3 Identification of Test Specimens:12.3.1 Each test specimen shall be identified with a uniquenumber to provide traceability back to the test records.12.3.2 Identification of test specimens shall be perm

40、anent.In those cases where size or design does not permit permanentmarkings, tagging or bagging may be used.12.3.2.1 When, as a result of testing, a test specimen issectioned into two (2) or more pieces, each piece shall bemarked with the original unique identification number.12.4 Test specimens may

41、 be disposed of following approvalof the qualification test report by the GMC manufacturer.13. Test Methods13.1 Standard Qualification Tests for GMC shall be asspecified in theAnnex. The following tests described herein arerequired for GMC qualification as applicable to the type, gradeand class.Name

42、 of Test AnnexPerformance Tests for GMC Annex A1Examination of Specimen Annex A2Pneumatic Proof Test Annex A3Vacuum Test Annex A4Hydrostatic Proof Test Annex A5Flexibility Test Annex A6Hydrostatic Burst Test Annex A7Rigidity Test Annex A8Bending Moment Proof Test Annex A9Bending Moment Ultimate Test

43、 Annex A1013.2 Certification of Test Results:13.2.1 When specified in the purchase order or the contract,the purchaser shall be furnished certification that samplesrepresenting the GMC have been tested as directed in thisspecification and the requirements have been met. Whenspecified in the purchase

44、 order or contract, a report of theresults shall be available for inspection at the manufacturersfacility.13.3 In-Process Material TestsIn-Process Material Testsshall be performed in accordance with manufacturers standardin-process test procedures.14. Inspection14.1 Terms of Inspection:14.1.1 Inspec

45、tion of GMC shall be in accordance withmanufacturers standard inspection procedure or as agreedupon between the purchaser and the manufacturer or supplieras part of the purchase contract.14.2 Raw Material Inspection:14.2.1 Raw material shall be inspected for compliance withits material specification

46、. A certificate of compliance or millcertificate shall be obtained from the material supplier, asapplicable.F1476 07 (2013)614.3 Quality Conformance Inspection:14.3.1 GMC samples shall be visually and dimensionallyexamined to verify compliance with the manufacturers appro-priate drawings.14.4 Proces

47、s Control Inspection:14.4.1 GMC shall be inspected throughout the entire manu-facturing and processing cycle. Methods of inspection shall bein compliance with manufacturers quality assurance proce-dures.14.5 Inspection Records:14.5.1 Inspection records shall be maintained by the manu-facturer. The l

48、ength of time on file shall be in accordance withthe manufacturers quality assurance procedures.15. Certification15.1 Certification of Testing (see 13.2).15.2 Certification of Material.15.2.1 A certificate of compliance shall be obtained fromthe material supplier, when applicable. This certificate s

49、hallstate that applicable requirements for the raw material havebeen met. As a minimum, the material specification shallspecify the chemical and mechanical requirements of thematerial, as applicable.16. Product Marking16.1 Product Marking:16.1.1 Each GMC shall be marked with the manufacturersname or trademark, size, and markings traceable to the type,grade and class. When shape or size does not permit inclusionof all required markings, the information may be omitted in thereverse order presented.16.2 Additional Markings:16.2.1 When