Designation: F1960 − 11´1 An American National Standard

Standard Specification for

Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use
with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1960; 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 NOTE—Figures 1 and 2 and footnote 1 were editorially updated in July 2011.

1. Scope* B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red

1.1 This specification covers cold expansion fittings and Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
cross-linked (PEX) reinforcing rings for use with cross-linked B62 Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal
polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing in 3⁄8,1⁄2,5⁄8,3⁄4, 1, 1-1⁄4, 11⁄2 in. Castings
and 2 in. nominal diameters that meet the requirements of B75 Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
Specifications F876 and F877. These fittings are intended for B283 Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forg-
use in 100 psi (690 kPa) cold- and hot-water distribution ings (Hot-Pressed)
systems operating at temperatures up to and including 180°F B371/B371M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Silicon Alloy
(82°C). The system is comprised of a PEX reinforcing ring and Rod
a cold expansion fitting. Included are the requirements for B584 Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for
materials, workmanship, dimensions, and markings to be used General Applications
on the fitting components. The components covered by this B967/B967M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Tin-Bismuth
specification are intended for use in residential and commer- Alloy Rod, Bar and Wire
cial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems as well as D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
sealed central heating, including under-floor-heating systems. tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathemati- Gradient Technique
cal conversions to SI units which are provided for information D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
only and are not considered standard. tics
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the moplastic Pipe and Fittings
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the D2765 Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Swell Ratio of Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
D3035 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
2. Referenced Documents D6394 Specification for Sulfone Plastics (SP)
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 F876 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tub-
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for ing
Pressure-Containing Parts F877 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot-
B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
2.2 ANSI Standard:
B1.20 Pipe Threads General Purpose3
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.10 on Fittings B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint
Current edition approved June 1, 2011. Published June 2011. Originally
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F1960 – 10. DOI: Pressure Fittings
10.1520/F1960-11E01.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

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2.3 NSF Standards: 5.1.2.2 Unreinforced Sulfone Plastic (SP)—Fittings shall be
NSF 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Materi- molded from sulfone plastic (SP) as specified in Specification
als4 D6394. The material shall be unreinforced polysulfone (group
NSF 61 for Drinking Water System Components-Health 01, class 1, grade 2), or polyphenylsulfone (group 3, class 1,
Effects4 grade 2.) Material may also be an unreinforced blend of these
2.4 Manufacturers’ Standardization Society Standards: two materials with the polyphenylsulfone continuous phase
SP-104 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings5 comprising 55 to 80% of the blend.
5.1.2.3 Clean rework material of the same commercial
3. Terminology designation, generated for the manufacturer’s own production
3.1 Definitions: may be used by the same manufacturer, provided the fittings
3.1.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412 meet all of the requirements of this specification. Rework
and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D1600, material shall not be introduced at a ratio exceeding 25%.
unless otherwise indicated. 5.2 Reinforcing rings shall be made from PEX material
3.1.2 PEX reinforcing rings—cross-linked polyethylene meeting the performance requirements of 6.1.
rings used to add contraction force around the cold expansion
fittings. 5.3 Stainless Steel—fittings shall be made from material
meeting the requirements of Specification A351/A351M, stain-
4. Classification less steel UNS No. J92800.
4.1 This specification covers one class of cold expansion 5.4 Wrought Copper—Wrought copper fittings shall be
fittings with PEX reinforcing rings suitable for use with PEX made from material meeting the requirements of Specification
tubing that meets the requirements of Specifications F876 and B75 for one of the following coppers: copper UNS C10200,
F877. C10300, C10800, or C12200.

5. Materials and Manufacture 6. General Requirements

5.1 Cold expansion fittings shall be made from one of the 6.1 The following sections of Specification F877 constitute
following materials: a part of this specification.
5.1.1 Brass: 6.1.1 Requirements,
5.1.1.1 Machined Brass—Machined brass fittings shall be 6.1.2 Test Methods, and
made from material meeting the requirements of Specification 6.1.3 Retest and Rejection.
B140/B140M Copper Alloy UNS No. C31400, or Specification
B16/B16M copper alloy UNS No. C36000, or Specification 6.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to that
B371/B371M Copper Alloy UNS No. C69300, or Standard EN referenced in 6.1, above, appears in this specification, it
12164, copper alloy CW614N, or Copper Alloy UNS No. contains additional requirements that supplement those appear-
C35330, Copper Alloy UNS No. C27450 or Specification ing in F877.
B967/B967M copper alloy UNS No. C49260 or C49340. 6.3 System Performance Requirements:
5.1.1.2 Forged Brass—Forged brass fittings shall be made 6.3.1 General—All performance tests shall be performed on
from material meeting the requirements of Specification B283, assemblies of fittings, PEX reinforcing rings and PEX tubing.
Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C27450, C35330, C36500, C37700, Fittings and reinforcing rings shall meet the material and
C46400, C48600, C49260, C49340, or C69300. dimensional requirements of this specification. PEX tubing
5.1.1.3 Cast Copper Alloys—Cast copper alloy fittings shall shall meet the requirements of Specifications F876 and F877.
be made from material meeting the requirements of Specifica- Assembly of test specimens shall be in accordance with 10.1.
tion B584, Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C84400, C83800, C87850 Each assembly shall contain at least two joints. Use separate
or C89844 or C89836 or Specification B62, Copper Alloy UNS sets of assemblies for each performance test requirement.
No. C83600, or Standard EN 1982, copper alloy EN Symbol
6.3.2 Dimensions—Any randomly selected fitting or fittings
CuSn4Zn6Pb3–C.
and PEX reinforcing rings shall be used to determine dimen-
5.1.2 Sulfone:
sions. Measurements shall be made in accordance with Test
5.1.2.1 20 % Glass-Filled Polysulfone—Polysulfone fittings
Method D2122, except determine diameter by making mea-
produced using glass reinforcement shall be molded from
surements at four locations spaced at approximately 45° apart
polysulfone materials as specified in Specification D6394. The
around the circumference. Inspection and gauging of solder
polymers shall consist of polysulfone and glass fiber and meet
joint ends shall be accordance with ANSI B16.18, ANSI
the following line call out for additional properties
B16.22, or Manufacturers’ Standardization Society SP-104.
(SP0113G20A30430).
7. Performance Requirements
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Available from NSF International, P.O. Box 130140, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann 7.1 PEX Reinforcing Rings:
Arbor, MI 48113-0140, http://www.nsf.org.
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7.1.1 Density—When determined in accordance with 11.1,
Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings
Industry (MSS), 127 Park St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180-4602, http://www.mss- the PEX reinforcing rings shall have a density in the range
hq.com. from 926 to 940 kg/m3.

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7.1.2 Degree of Cross-linking—When tested in accordance shall be free of cracks, holes, blisters, voids, foreign inclusions,
with 11.2, the degree of cross-linking for PEX reinforcing rings or other defects that are visible to the naked eye and that affect
shall be within the range from 70 to 89% inclusive. wall integrity.
7.1.3 Stabilizer Migration Resistance—When tested in ac-
cordance with 11.3, the time t2, shall be at least 50% of the 10. Assembly
time, t1.
10.1 Cold Expansion Joints—Fittings shall be joined to
8. Dimensions PEX tubing by the contraction of the tubing and reinforcing
ring over the insert of the cold expansion fitting. Fittings and
8.1 Dimensions and Tolerances—The dimensions and toler- PEX reinforcing rings shall meet the dimensional and material
ances of fittings and PEX reinforcing rings shall be as shown requirements of this standard. PEX tubing shall meet the
in Figs. 1 and 2 and Fig. 4 when measured in accordance with requirements of Specification F876 or F877.
6.3.2.
8.1.1 Alignment—The maximum angular variation of any 10.2 Expansion Tool—The expansion tool shall expand the
opening shall not exceed 1° off the true centerline axis. PEX tubing and reinforcing ring to a maximum inside diameter
8.1.2 Fittings with Solder Joint Ends—Solder joint ends as listed in Table 1. The expanded tubing shall be round to
shall be in accordance with ANSI B16.22, ANSI B16.18 or ensure uniform contraction of the tubing around the cold
MSS SP-104. expansion fitting. The expansion tool shall be inspected for
8.1.3 Tapered Threaded Ends—Fitting threads shall be wear according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
right-hand conforming to ANSI B1.20.1. They shall be taper 10.3 Procedure:
threads (NPT). 10.3.1 Assembly of Connections—Affix the cold expansion
fitting to the PEX tubing by sliding the PEX reinforcing ring
9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance onto the tubing and positioning the ring so that the end of the
9.1 The fittings shall be made from compounds that are ring overhangs the end of the tubing a maximum of 1⁄16 in. (1.6
homogeneous throughout. The sealing surfaces of the insert mm). Insert the expansion head into the tubing as far as it will
shall be smooth and free of foreign material. The fitting walls go. Holding the tool so that the centerline of the expansion

NOTE-BREAK ALL INTERNAL CORNERS .003–.015

ALL DIAMETER CONCENTRICITY .005 TIR
Brass, Stainless Steel and Wrought Copper Dimensions
Min. Min.
Size A B C D E F G H I J
Wall ID
⁄ in.
38 0.047 0.260 0.375 0.433 0.472 0.407 0.051 0.108 0.051 0.305 0.107 0.266
0.395 0.441 0.480 0.427 0.067 0.128 0.067 0.325 0.127 0.286
⁄ in.
12 0.057 0.378 0.513 0.571 0.610 0.545 0.051 0.108 0.051 0.384 0.147 0.305
0.533 0.579 0.618 0.565 0.067 0.128 0.067 0.404 0.167 0.325
⁄ in.
58 0.057 0.500 0.635 0.689 0.740 0.663 0.051 0.147 0.051 0.462 0.187 0.384
0.655 0.697 0.748 0.683 0.067 0.167 0.067 0.482 0.207 0.404
⁄ in.
34 0.057 0.595 0.728 0.787 0.866 0.762 0.051 0.187 0.051 0.502 0.226 0.423
0.748 0.795 0.874 0.782 0.067 0.207 0.067 0.522 0.246 0.443
1 in. 0.072 0.795 0.965 1.024 1.102 0.978 0.051 0.226 0.051 0.620 0.265 0.541
0.985 1.032 1.110 0.998 0.067 0.246 0.067 0.640 0.285 0.561
1-1⁄4 in. 0.075 0.960 1.139 1.266 1.352 1.217 0.064 0.279 0.064 0.761 0.328 0.664
1.159 1.276 1.362 1.237 0.080 0.299 0.080 0.781 0.348 0.684
1-1⁄2 in. 0.095 1.084 1.304 1.374 1.486 1.329 0.077 0.331 0.077 0.899 0.388 0.785
1.324 1.382 1.494 1.349 0.093 0.351 0.093 0.919 0.408 0.805
2 in. 0.095 1.550 1.800 1.958 2.079 1.891 0.093 0.467 0.093 1.137 0.521 1.030
1.780 1.950 2.071 1.871 0.077 0.447 0.077 1.117 0.501 1.010

FIG. 1 Brass and Stainless Steel and Wrought Copper Insert Dimensions and Tolerances

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ALL DIAMETER CONCENTRICITY .005 TIR
Sulfone Dimensions
Min. Min. Max Flash
Size A B C D E F G H I J
Wall ID and Mismatch
⁄ in.
38 0.047 0.268 0.382 0.433 0.472 0.407 0.051 0.108 0.051 0.305 0.108 0.266 0.005
0.402 0.441 0.480 0.427 0.067 0.128 0.067 0.325 0.128 0.306
⁄ in.
12 0.057 0.385 0.520 0.571 0.610 0.545 0.051 0.108 0.051 0.384 0.147 0.305 0.005
0.540 0.579 0.618 0.565 0.067 0.128 0.067 0.404 0.167 0.345
⁄ in.
58 0.057 0.494 0.628 0.689 0.740 0.663 0.051 0.147 0.051 0.462 0.187 0.384 0.005
0.648 0.697 0.748 0.683 0.067 0.167 0.067 0.482 0.207 0.424
⁄ in.
34 0.057 0.590 0.735 0.787 0.866 0.762 0.051 0.187 0.051 0.502 0.226 0.423 0.005
0.755 0.795 0.874 0.782 0.067 0.207 0.067 0.522 0.246 0.463
1 in. 0.072 0.788 0.972 1.024 1.102 0.978 0.051 0.226 0.051 0.620 0.266 0.541 0.005
0.992 1.032 1.110 0.998 0.067 0.246 0.067 0.640 0.286 0.581
1-1⁄4 in. 0.075 0.970 1.139 1.266 1.352 1.217 0.064 0.279 0.064 0.761 0.328 0.664 0.005
1.159 1.276 1.362 1.237 0.080 0.299 0.080 0.781 0.348 0.704
1-1⁄2 in. 0.095 1.084 1.308 1.374 1.486 1.329 0.077 0.331 0.077 0.899 0.388 0.785 0.005
1.328 1.382 1.494 1.349 0.093 0.351 0.093 0.919 0.408 0.825
2 0.128 1.484 1.800 1.958 2.079 1.891 0.093 0.467 0.093 1.137 0.521 1.050
0.005
1.780 1.950 2.071 1.871 0.077 0.447 0.077 1.117 0.501 1.010

FIG. 2 Sulfone Insert Dimensions and Tolerances

FIG. 3 Flash and Mismatch Created by Imperfection in Die Half Interfaces

head is approximately in line with the centerline of the tubing, and ring from the fitting and trim 2 in. from the tubing. Using
operate the tool until the tubing and reinforcing ring are fully a new reinforcing ring, repeat the procedure in 10.3.1.
expanded. After completing the expansion process, remove the
expansion tool and insert the cold expansion fitting until the 11. Reinforcing Ring Testing Methods
tubing hits the shoulder of the fitting or the tube stop. Hold the
11.1 Density—Determine the density of the reinforcing ring
fitting in place until the tubing contracts sufficiently to hold the
material in accordance with Test Method D1505, or Test
fitting in place.
Method D792, using three specimens.
10.3.2 Improper Connections—If the insert fitting was not
fully inserted to its shoulder or tube stop or the reinforcing ring 11.2 Degree of Cross-Linking—Determine the degree of
was not placed in accordance with 10.3.1, remove the tubing cross-linking in accordance with Test Method D2765, Method

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Tube Size Inside Diameter (A) Max. out of Round Wall Thickness (B) Width (C)
3⁄8 in. 0.486 ± 0.004 0.012 0.123 ± 0.006 0.540 ± 0.020
1⁄2 in. 0.633 ± 0.003 0.012 0.123 ± 0.005 0.630 ± 0.020
5⁄8 in. 0.757 ± 0.003 0.012 0.123 ± 0.005 0.787 ± 0.020
3⁄4 in. 0.882 ± 0.004 0.016 0.123 ± 0.005 0.866 ± 0.020
1 in. 1.134 ± 0.004 0.020 0.143 ± 0.006 1.102 ± 0.030
1-1⁄4 in. 1.382 ± 0.004 0.020 0.138 ± 0.006 1.349 ± 0.040
1-1⁄2 in. 1.634 ± 0.004 0.020 0.138 ± 0.006 1.605 ± 0.040
2 in. 2.136 ± 0.004 0.025 0.236 ± 0.012 1.968 ± 0.040

NOTE 1—All dimensions shall be measured with appropriate micrometers, such as pin or ball micrometers for wall thickness and outside diameter
micrometers with flat anvils to measure outside diameter and width of rings.
NOTE 2—The maximum out of roundness of the PEX reinforcing ring shall not inhibit assembling with the tubing and fitting.
NOTE 3—Rings shall be free of burrs and inclusions.
FIG. 4 PEX Reinforcing Ring Dimensions, in.

TABLE 1 Maximum Expansion Head Dimensions obvious change in the shape or color of the samples, observed
Tube Size, in. Maximum Diameter Expanded, in. (mm) visually. The start of melting of surfaces, drip formation, or
3 ⁄8 0.579 in. (14.7 mm)
1 ⁄2
cracks indicates a shape change. Color change must be
0.710 in. (18.0 mm)
5 ⁄8 0.866 in. (22.0 mm) significant if it shall be counted as a failure. Observation of the
3 ⁄4 1.025 in. (26.0 mm) tube samples must be made at intervals making it possible to
1 1.260 in. (32.0 mm) read the time-to-failure within 15 % of the total testing time.
1-1⁄4 1.417 in. (36.0 mm)
1-1⁄2 1.713 in. (43.5 mm) Measure the time-to-failure of the unboiled sample (t1) and the
2 in. 2.660 in. (67.5mm) boiled sample (t2).

12. Product Marking

B except for the following: during sample preparation, place a 12.1 Cold Expansion Fitting:
reinforcing ring in a lathe with automatic feeding. Shave a strip 12.1.1 Quality of Marking—The marking shall be applied to
approximately 0.004 in.-thick that consists of the full thickness the fittings in such a manner that it remains legible after
of the ring. For the purpose of this specification, the degree of installation and inspection.
cross-linking (V) is defined as 100 % minus the extract percent 12.1.2 Content of Marking:
= V. 12.1.2.1 Manufacturer’s name or trademark, or both,
11.3 Stabilizer Migration Resistance—Cut two 0.4-in. (10- 12.1.2.2 This designation, F1960,
mm) long samples from the reinforcing ring. Store one of the 12.1.2.3 Certification mark or seal of the laboratory making
samples covered at room temperature for 1000 h. Place the the evaluation for this purpose, and
other sample in a round-bottom flask with large-mouth, 12.1.2.4 Nominal size.
ground-glass or cork joint. The flask size shall be 500 mL for 12.1.3 Where recessed marking is used on the fittings, in no
each test sample. Fill with distilled water. Put the flask in a case shall the marking cause cracks or reduce the wall
heating mantle to heat the flask to boil water. Put a reflux thickness below the minimum specified.
condenser with ground-glass or cork joint to fit into the flask. 12.2 PEX Reinforcing Rings—The product shall be marked
Boil for 1000 h but change the distilled water at even intervals with the following information:
two times per week. Place the two samples hanging on a thin 12.2.1 Manufacturer’s name or trademark, or both,
steel rod (approximately 0.1-in. (2.5-mm) diameter) in an oven 12.2.2 Nominal size,
at 311°F (155°C) in accordance with Practice D3035. Let the 12.2.3 Certification mark or seal of the laboratory making
samples hang in the oven until both have failed. Failure is an the evaluation for this purpose, and

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12.2.4 This designation, F1960. with this specification and has been found to meet the
requirements of this specification.
13. Quality Assurance
13.1 When the product is marked with this designation 14. Keywords
(ASTM F1960), the manufacturer affirms that the product was 14.1 cold expansion fittings; cross-linked polyethylene; hot
manufactured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance and cold water distribution; PEX; PEX reinforcing rings

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

POTABLE WATER REQUIREMENT

This requirement applies whenever a regulatory authority or user calls for product to be used to
convey or be in contact with potable water.

S1.1 Products intended for the transport of potable water NSF Standard No. 14 by an acceptable certifying organization
shall be evaluated, tested, and certified for compliance with when required by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
ANSI/NSF Standard No. 61 or the health effects portion of

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee F17 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (F1960–10)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved June 1, 2011)

(1) B967/B967M added to Referenced Documents. (3) Additional Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C35330, C46400,
(2) Additional Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C49260, and C49340 C48600, C49260, and C49340 were added to 5.1.1.2.
were added to 5.1.1.1.

Committee F17 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (F1960–09a)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Aug. 1, 2010.)

(1) Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 were revised.

Committee F17 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (F1960–09)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Dec. 1, 2009.)

(1) Added alloy UNS No. C27450 to 5.1.1.1 and 5.1.1.2.

Committee F17 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (F1960–08)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved April 1, 2009.)

(1) Added alloy UNS No. C89836 to 5.1.1.3.

Committee F17 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (F1960–07a)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2008)

(1) Revised 5.1.1.1, 5.1.1.2, 5.1.1.3 and 5.3. (3) Revised Fig. 4.
(2) Revised Fig. 2.

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