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MDPE PIPE and FITTINGS DATA SHEET
DriscoPlex® 6500 Pipe and Fittings meet or exceed: DriscoPlex® 6500 Yellow MDPE Pipe and Fittings for
ASTM D2513, D2683, D3261 Natural Gas Distribution, LPG and
CAN/CSA-B137.4 Propane Gas Distribution, Yard Gas
UPC Iron Pipe Size OD (IPS) ½” to 24”,
ASTM D3350, cell classification PE234373E and PE234375E Copper Tube Size OD (CTS) ½” to 1 ¼”
Coils available up through 6”
PPI TR-4 designations PE2708 (PE2406) and PE80
PPI TN-30 Outdoor Storage up to Three (3) Years per ASTM D2513
(1)
NOMINAL PIPE PROPERTIES UNIT TEST METHOD VALUE
3
Density gms / cm ASTM D1505 0.939 (yellow)
Melt Index (MI) Condition 190°C / 2.16kg gms / 10 min ASTM D1238 0.18
Hydrostatic Design Basis 73°F (23°C) psi ASTM D2837 1250
Hydrostatic Design Basis 140°F (60°C) psi ASTM D2837 1000
Minimum Required Strength MPa (psi) ISO 9080 8.0 (116)
(3)
Rapid Crack Propagation (Pc) 0°C (32°F) Bar (psi) ISO 13478 8.5 (123)
Color; UV Stabilizer [E] -- ASTM D3350 Yellow; UV stabilized
Pipe Test Category -- ASTM D2513 CEE
(1) (2)
NOMINAL MATERIAL PROPERTIES UNIT TEST METHOD VALUE
Flexural Modulus at 2% secant psi ASTM D790 >90,000
Tensile Strength at Yield psi ASTM D638 Type IV 2,800
Elongation at Break 2 in / min., Type IV bar % ASTM D638 >800
Hardness Shore D ASTM D2240 63
PENT hrs ASTM F1473 >2,000
Vicat Softening Temperature °F ASTM D1525 227
Brittleness Temperature °F ASTM D746 < -103
1. This is not a product specification and does not guarantee or establish specific minimum or
maximum values or manufacturing tolerances for material or piping products to be supplied.
2. Values obtained from tests of specimens taken from piping product may vary from these typical
values.
3. Determination made on 8" DR-11 pipes for Full Scale test. Pc calculated in accordance with ISO
13478.
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This data sheet provides typical properties for Performance Pipe DriscoPlex® pipe and fittings. Before using this product, the user is advised and cautioned to make their own determination and assessment of
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PE2708 (PE2406)
Standard Size and Dimension Sheet
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NOTE: The sizes and packaging shown represent typical Performance Pipe products. Other sizes and/or packaging may be available.
Contact Performance Pipe for additional information. Pipe weights are calculated in accordance with PPI TR-7. Dimensions and weights are
subject to change without notice.
CTS = COPPER TUBE SIZE
Minimum Nominal MAOP (psig Number Number
Nominal Weight Coil/ Nominal Packing Pallet /
Part Wall Outside Dimension per CFR Part Coils/Joints Pallet / 48 ft.
Size per Joint Dimensions Bundle
Number (Inches) Diameter Ratio 192 @ 73.4° Per Pallet or Bundles Truck
(Inches) 100 ft. (feet) ID/OD/Width Footage
(Inches) F or less) Bundle Per Truck
1002425 1/2" 0.090 0.625 7.0 100 6.5 1,000’ 30" / 44" / 6" 12 12,000’ 26 312,000’
1002445 1" 0.099 1.125 11.5 76 14.0 500' 30" / 42" / 11" 8 4,000' 26 104,000'
IPS = IRON PIPE SIZE
Nominal MAOP (psig Number Number
Nominal Minimum Weight Coil/ Nominal Packing Pallet /
Part Outside Dimension per CFR Part Coils/Joints Pallet / 48 ft.
Size Wall per Joint Dimensions Bundle
Number Diameter Ratio 192 @ 73.4° Per Pallet or Bundles Truck
(Inches) (Inches) 100 ft. (feet) ID/OD/Width Footage
(Inches) F or less) Bundle Per Truck
1002239 3/4" 0.095 1.050 11 80 12 500' 30" / 44" / 10" 7 3,500’ 26 91,000'
1002249 1" 0.120 1.315 11 80 19 500' 30" / 44" / 12" 6 3,000' 26 78,000'
1002263 1 1/4" 0.166 1.660 10 89 33 500' 48" / 72" / 7½" 12 6,000' 7 42,000'
1002284 2" 0.216 2.375 11 80 63 500' 52" / 78" / 13" 7 3,500' 7 24,500'
1002323 40’ soft bundles 50 2,000’ 14 28,000’
3" 0.304 3.500 11.5 76 131
1002318 500’ 70” / 96” / 23¾” 4 2,000’ 6 12,000’
1002349 40' soft bundles 29 1,160’ 14 16,240’
1088779 4" 0.391 4.500 11.5 76 217 600’ 70” / 93” / 49½” upright 12 7,200’
1010590 1,000’ 84” / 116” / 49” upright 8 coils 8,000’
1002367 40' soft bundles 13 520’ 14 7,280'
0.576 11.5 76 471
1002363 500’ 84” / 120” / 50” upright 8 coils 4,000’
6" 6.625
1002373 40' soft bundles 13 520’ 14 7,280'
0.491 13.5 64 407
1002368 500’ 84” / 120” / 50” upright 8 coils 4,000’
1002384 0.750 11.5 76 798
8" 8.625 40' soft bundles 9 360’ 10 3,600'
1071013 0.639 13.5 64 690
1007003 12" 0.944 12.750 13.5 64 1507 40' bulk packs 8 jts/layer 320' 6 1,920'
NOTE: The August revision was strictly for ease in reading columns for minimum wall and DR. No specific data was changed.
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MODEL SPECIFICATION
The user may choose to adopt part or all of this Model Specification; however, the user should ensure that all parts used
are appropriate for the user’s purpose. See notice below.
1 General Terms and Conditions
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1.1 Scope. This specification covers requirements for DriscoPlex 6500 PE2708 (PE2406) polyethylene pipe
and fittings for underground gas distribution systems. All work shall be performed in accordance with these
specifications.
1.2 Engineered and Approved Plans. Underground gas distribution piping construction shall be performed in
accordance with engineered construction plans for the work prepared under the direction of a Professional
Engineer. Plans shall conform to the standards and regulations for gas distribution piping. Pipe, fittings, and
the installation shall meet the applicable requirements of the U. S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline
Safety Regulations, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, and Part 192. Private systems shall meet
relevant requirements of NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, or NFPA 58, or ASME B31.8.
1.3 Referenced Standards. Where all or part of a Federal, ASTM, ANSI, NFPA, etc., standard specification is
incorporated by reference in these Specifications, the reference standard shall be the latest edition and
revision.
1.4 Licenses and Permits. A licensed and bonded Contractor shall perform all underground gas distribution
piping construction work. The Contractor shall secure all necessary permits before commencing
construction.
1.5 Inspections. All work shall be inspected by an Authorized Representative of the Owner or Operator who
shall have the authority to halt construction if, in his opinion, these specifications or standard construction
practices are not being followed. Whenever any portion of these specifications is violated, the Project
Engineer or his Authorized Representative shall, by written notice, order further construction to cease until
all deficiencies are corrected. A copy of the order shall be filed with the Contractor's license application for
future review. If the deficiencies are not corrected, performance shall be required of the Contractor's surety.
2 Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
2.1 Qualification of Manufacturers. The Manufacturer shall have manufacturing and quality control facilities that
are capable of producing and assuring the quality of the pipe and fittings required by these Specifications.
The Manufacturer's production facilities shall be open for inspection by the Customer or his Authorized
Representative. The pipe and fitting manufacturer shall be ISO Certified in accordance with the current
edition of ISO 9001 and a documented quality management system that defines product specifications and
manufacturing and quality assurance procedures that assure conformance with customer and applicable
regulatory requirements. Upon request, the manufacturer shall provide a current Certificate of Compliance
form and independent ISO 9000 Registrar.
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NOTICE. This publication is intended for use as a guide to support the designer of piping systems, but it should not be used in place of the advice of a professional engineer.
Performance Pipe has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of this publication, but it may not provide all necessary information, particularly with respect to
special or unusual applications. This publication may be changed from time to time without notice. Contact Performance Pipe to determine if you have the most current
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2.2 Approved Manufacturers. Manufacturers that are qualified and approved by the Project Engineer are listed
below. Products from unapproved manufacturers are prohibited. Performance Pipe, a division of Chevron
Phillips Chemical Company LP
2.3 Materials. Materials used for the manufacture of polyethylene pipe and fittings shall be PE 2708 (PE2406)
medium density polyethylene meeting cell classification 234373E per ASTM D 3350; and shall be Listed in
PPI (Plastics Pipe Institute) TR-4 with standard grade HDB ratings of 1250 psi at 73°F, and 1000 psi at
140°F. All pipe and fittings materials shall be opaque yellow in color. Materials shall be stabilized against
ultraviolet deterioration and shall be suitable for unprotected outdoor storage for at least four (4) years.
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2.4 Polyethylene Pipe. Pipe shall be DriscoPlex 6500 PE 2708 (PE2406) polyethylene pipe, and shall be
manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest published edition of ASTM D 2513.
2.5 Polyethylene Fittings. Polyethylene heat fusion fittings shall be manufactured and tested by the pipe
manufacturer in accordance with ASTM D 2513 and D.O.T. requirements.
2.6 Manufacturer's Quality Control. The pipe and fitting manufacturer shall have an established quality control
program responsible for inspecting incoming and outgoing materials. Incoming polyethylene materials shall
be inspected for density, melt flow rate, UV protection and contamination. The supplier shall certify the cell
classification properties of incoming material. Incoming materials shall be approved by Quality Control
before processing into finished goods.
2.6.1 Outgoing materials shall be checked for diameter, wall thickness, roundness, concentricity, toe-in,
inside and outside surface finish, markings, and end cut. Quality control shall verify production
checks, and test for density, melt flow rate, hoop tensile strength and ductility. X-ray inspection
procedures shall be used to inspect molded fittings for voids, and knit line strength shall be tested.
All fabricated fittings shall be inspected for joint quality and alignment. Representative tests to verify
long-term performance shall include slow crack growth, pipe inside surface ductility, and ambient
and elevated temperature sustained pressure testing.
2.6.2 Permanent Records. The Manufacturer shall maintain records of manufacturing location, pipe
production and resin lots for at least 50 years.
2.7 Compliance Tests. The Manufacturer shall certify the inspection and testing of the materials and products.
In case of conflict with Manufacturer's certifications, the Contractor, Project Engineer, or Operator may
request retesting by the Manufacturer or have retests performed by an outside testing service. All retesting
shall be at the requestor's expense, and shall be performed in accordance with the Specifications.
3 Joining
3.1 Heat Fusion Joining. Butt, socket, and saddle fusion joints in polyethylene gas piping shall be made using
procedures that have been qualified and approved by the Operator in accordance with Title 49, CFR, and
Part 192.283.
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NOTICE. This publication is intended for use as a guide to support the designer of piping systems, but it should not be used in place of the advice of a professional engineer.
Performance Pipe has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of this publication, but it may not provide all necessary information, particularly with respect to
special or unusual applications. This publication may be changed from time to time without notice. Contact Performance Pipe to determine if you have the most current
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3.1.1 In accordance with CFR. 49, part 192, Section 192.285, the Operator shall ensure that all persons
making heat fusion joints have been qualified to make joints in accordance with the Operator’s
Approved Qualified Fusion Procedures. The Operator shall maintain records of qualified personnel,
and shall certify that qualification training was received not more than 12 months before
commencing construction. The Contractor shall ensure that all persons making heat fusion joints
are qualified in accordance with this section.
3.1.2 The Manufacturer shall offer qualified fusion procedures and training materials for the use of the
Operator.
3.1.3 Butt Fusion of Unlike Wall Thickness. Butt fusion shall be performed between pipe ends, or pipe
ends and fitting outlets that have the same outside diameter and are not different in wall thickness
by more than one Standard DR, for example, SDR 9 (9.3, 9.33) to SDR 11 (11.5), or SDR 11 (11.5)
to SDR 13.5. Transitions between unlike wall thickness greater than one SDR shall be made with a
transition nipple (a short length of the heavier wall pipe with one end machined to the lighter wall) or
by mechanical means or electrofusion. Standard DR’s for polyethylene pipe are 7.3, 9, 11, 13.5, 17
and 21.
3.2 Joining by Other Means. Polyethylene gas pipe and fittings may be joined together or to other materials by
transition fittings, fully restrained mechanical couplings, or electrofusion. These devices shall be designed
for joining polyethylene to another material and shall be approved by the Operator for use in his gas
distribution system. When joining by other means, the installation instructions of the joining device
manufacturer shall be observed.
3.2.1 When mechanical OD compression couplings are used, polyethylene gas pipe shall be reinforced
with a stiffener in the pipe bore. Stiffeners shall be properly sized for the diameter and wall
thickness of polyethylene pipe being joined. For service pipe connections, the stiffener length shall
match the pipe end penetration depth into the coupling.
4 Installation
4.1 General. Polyethylene gas distribution piping shall be installed be in accordance with CFR 49, Part 192,
Subpart G (mains), Subpart H (service lines), applicable codes and regulations and ASTM D 2774.
4.1.1 When delivered, a receiving inspection shall be performed, and any shipping damage shall be
reported to the Manufacturer within 7 days.
4.2 Burial Depth. All polyethylene gas distribution piping shall be installed in accordance with applicable federal,
state and local codes and shall have at least 12" of cover in private property, and at least 18 inches of cover
in streets and roads.
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NOTICE. This publication is intended for use as a guide to support the designer of piping systems, but it should not be used in place of the advice of a professional engineer.
Performance Pipe has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of this publication, but it may not provide all necessary information, particularly with respect to
special or unusual applications. This publication may be changed from time to time without notice. Contact Performance Pipe to determine if you have the most current
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4.3 Excavation. Trench excavations shall conform to the plans and drawings, as otherwise authorized in writing
by the Project Engineer or his Approved Representative, and in accordance with all applicable codes. The
Contractor shall remove excess groundwater. Where necessary, trench walls shall be shored or reinforced,
and all necessary precautions shall be taken to ensure a safe working environment.
4.4 Foundation & Bedding. Pipe shall be laid on grade and on a stable foundation. Unstable trench bottom soils
shall be removed, and a 6" foundation or bedding of compacted Class I material shall be installed to pipe
bottom grade. A trench cut in rock or stony soil shall be excavated to 6" below pipe bottom grade, and
brought back to grade with compacted Class I bedding. All ledge rock, boulders and large stones shall be
removed.
4.5 Pipe Handling. Pipe shall be handled in a safe manner that avoids damage to the product. When lifting with
slings, only wide fabric choker slings capable of safely carrying the load, shall be used to lift, move, or lower
pipe and fittings. Wire rope or chain shall not be used. Slings shall be of sufficient capacity for the load and
shall be inspected before use. Worn or damaged equipment shall not be used.
4.6 Backfilling. Embedment material soil type and particle size shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2774.
Embedment shall be placed and compacted to at least 90% Standard Proctor Density in 6" lifts to at least 6"
above the pipe crown. During embedment placement and compaction, care shall be taken to ensure that
the haunch areas below the pipe springline are completely filled and free of voids.
4.7 Protection against shear and bending loads. In accordance with ASTM D 2774, connections shall be
protected where an underground polyethylene branch or service pipe is joined to a branch fitting such as a
service saddle, branch saddle or tapping tee on a main pipe, and where pipes enter or exit casings or walls.
The area surrounding the connection shall be embedded in properly placed, compacted backfill, preferably
in combination with a protective sleeve or other mechanical structural support to protect the polyethylene
pipe against shear and bending loads.
4.8 Final Backfilling. Final backfill shall be placed and compacted to finished grade. Native soils may be used
provided the soil is free of debris, stones, boulders, clumps, frozen clods or the like larger than 8" in their
largest dimension.
5 Testing
5.1 Fusion Quality. The Contractor shall ensure the field set-up and operation of the fusion equipment, and the
fusion procedure used by the Contractor’s fusion operator while on site. Upon request by the Owner, the
Contractor shall verify field fusion quality by making and testing a trial fusion. The trial fusion shall be
allowed to cool completely; then test straps shall be cut out and bent strap tested in accordance with ASTM
D 2657. If the bent strap test of the trial fusion fails at the joint, the field fusions represented by the trial
fusion shall be rejected. The Contractor at his expense shall make all necessary corrections to equipment,
set-up, operation and fusion procedure, and shall re-make the rejected fusions.
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NOTICE. This publication is intended for use as a guide to support the designer of piping systems, but it should not be used in place of the advice of a professional engineer.
Performance Pipe has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of this publication, but it may not provide all necessary information, particularly with respect to
special or unusual applications. This publication may be changed from time to time without notice. Contact Performance Pipe to determine if you have the most current
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5.2 Leak Testing. Leak testing shall be conducted in accordance with Performance Pipe Technical Note 802
Leak Testing.
5.2.1 Polyethylene gas distribution systems that are subject to D.O.T. Pipeline Safety Regulations shall
be tested in accordance CFR 49, Part 192, Sections 192.509, 192.511, or 192.513 as applicable.
5.2.2 The Contractor shall take all precautions to eliminate hazards to persons near lines being tested.
Pipes being tested shall be supervised at all times.
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NOTICE. This publication is intended for use as a guide to support the designer of piping systems, but it should not be used in place of the advice of a professional engineer.
Performance Pipe has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of this publication, but it may not provide all necessary information, particularly with respect to
special or unusual applications. This publication may be changed from time to time without notice. Contact Performance Pipe to determine if you have the most current
edition.
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