An American National Standard

Designation: F 1545 – 97 (Reapproved 2003)

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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-

1.1 This specification covers factory-made plastic-lined fer- priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
rous metal pipe, fittings, and flanges intended primarily for bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
conveying corrosive fluids. Requirements for materials, work- 2. Referenced Documents
manship, dimensions, design, fabrication, working pressure
and temperatures, test methods, qualification requirements, and 2.1 ASTM Standards:
markings are included. A 48/A 48M Specification for Gray Iron Castings2
1.1.1 This specification does not define the suitability of A 53/A 53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
different liner materials to various chemical and operating Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded and Seamless3
environments. Refer to the manufacturer’s chemical resistance A 105/A 105M Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for
data for suitability recommendations. Piping Applications3
1.1.2 This specification does not include products coated A 106 Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for
with plastics. High-Temperature Service3
1.2 This specification covers plastic-lined pipe, flanges, and A 126 Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves,
fittings as listed in Table 1. Pressure limitations shall be in Flanges, and Pipe Fittings2
accordance with ANSI/ASME B16 Standards, except reduced A 135 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel
pressure limitations may be established by the manufacturer, Pipe3
considering both pressure and temperature limitations of the A 182/A 182M Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy-
ferrous metal housing and the sealing ability of the liner. Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts
for High-Temperature Service3
NOTE 1—In this specification, propylene plastics cover those materials A 216/A 216M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon,
defined as both polypropylene plastics and propylene plastics in Termi-
Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Ser-
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 vice3
abbreviation for polypropylene. A 234/A 234M Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought
Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High
1.3 The plastic-lined flanged pipe and fitting assemblies are
Temperature Service3
limited to temperatures shown in Table 2. End users should
A 278/A 278M Specification for Gray Iron Castings for
consult with manufacturers as to the likely result of using a
Pressure-Containing Parts for Temperatures Up to 650°F
particular lined piping component at temperatures below the
(350°C)2
rated minimum.
A 312/A 312M Specification for Seamless and Welded Aus-
NOTE 2—The temperature limitations are based on noncorrosive test tenitic Stainless Steel Pipes3
conditions. Use in specific aggressive environments may alter temperature A 351/A 351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic,
limitations. In such instances, specific temperature limits shall be estab- Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex), for Pressure-Containing
lished by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
Parts3
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded A 395/A 395M Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Tempera-
for information only. tures2
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the A 403/A 403M Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stain-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the less Steel Piping Fittings3
A 513 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon
and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing3
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.11 on
Composites.
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Current edition approved Aug. 10, 2003. Published September 2003. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.02.
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as F 1545 – 97e1. 3
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01.

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A 536 Specification for Ductile Iron Castings2 4. Materials
A 587 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Low-
4.1 Lining:
Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical Industry3
D 729 Specification for Vinylidene Chloride Molding Com- 4.1.1 Material—The lining shall be made from a resin
pounds4 conforming to one of the requirements in Table 3.
D 792 Test Method for Specific Gravity (Relative Density) 4.1.2 Mechanical Properties—The minimum tensile
and Density of Plastics by Displacement5 strength and minimum elongation at break when tested in
D 1457 Specification for PTFE Molding and Extrusion accordance with the specifications outlined in 4.1.1 shall
Materials6 conform to Table 4, except the test specimens shall be obtained
D 1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density- from extruded or molded liners. Sample orientation is not
Gradient Technique4 critical except for PTFE liners made using the paste extrusion
D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to process. For paste-extruded PTFE liners, test specimens with
Plastics4 their major axis cut longitudinally shall meet the mechanical
D 2116 Specification for FEP-Fluorocarbon Molding and property criteria listed in Table 4, and specimens cut circum-
Extrusion Materials4 ferentially shall have a minimum tensile strength at break of
D 3159 Specification for Modified ETFE-Fluoropolymer 2500 psi (17.3 MPa) and a minimum elongation of 200 %.
Molding and Extrusion Materials7
D 3222 Specification for Unmodified Poly(Vinylidene 4.1.3 Specific Gravity—Specific gravity for polytetrafluoro-
Fluoride) (PVDF) Molding, Extrusion, and Coating Mate- ethylene (PTFE) resins, when tested in accordance with Test
rials7 Methods D 792 or D 1505, shall be as follows:
D 3307 Specification for Perflouroalkoxy (PFA)- Lining Material, Resin Type Specific Gravity

Fluorocarbon Molding and Extrusion Materials7 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Types I and 2.14 to 2.19
D 4101 Specification for Propylene Plastic Injection and IV
Extrusion Materials7 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Type III 2.13 to 2.21

D 4894 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) 4.2 Ferrous Pipe and Fittings:
Granular Molding and Ram Extrusion Materials8
4.2.1 Mechanical Properties—The mechanical properties of
D 4895 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Resins Produced from Dispersion8 the pipes and fittings shall conform to the appropriate specifi-
D 5575 Specification for Copolymers of Vinylidene Fluo- cations listed in Table 5, except as they are influenced by
ride (VDF) with Other Fluorinated Monomers8 accepted methods of processing in the industry (for example,
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems9 Van Stone flaring, bending, swaging, welding, and threading).
2.2 ANSI/ASME Standards: The carbon steel pipe and wrought fittings shall be welded or
B 16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges Flanged Fittings10 seamless steel, Schedule 40 or 80, except Schedule 30 pipe
B 16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings10 may be used in 8, 10, and 12-in. nominal size. Schedule 20 or
B 16.9 Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fit- standard wall may be used in nominal sizes 12 in. and larger.
tings10 4.2.2 Finish—The interior surfaces of all housings shall be
B 16.28 Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows clean and free of mold burrs, rust, scale, or other protrusions,
and Returns which may adversely affect the integrity or performance of the
B 16.42 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings— lining.
Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
4.2.3 General—All pipe and fitting end connections shall be
Code10
manufactured to provide a minimum 1⁄8-in. radius or chamfer in
2.3 Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) Stan-
the transition from pipe wall to flange or lap face. This radius
dard:
MSS SP-43 Wrought Stainless Steel Butt-Welding Fit- or chamfer is required to reduce stress concentrations in the
tings11 plastic liner as it is flared or molded over the flange face or stub
end. For PTFE-lined pipe and fittings, a 1⁄8-in. minimum radius
3. Terminology must be provided. A perforated metal collar which seats over
3.1 General—The definitions used are in accordance with the flange chamfer may be used to provide this required radius.
Terminologies F 412 and D 1600, unless otherwise indicated. 4.2.4 Dimensional—Flanges and fittings used for plastic-
lined pipe shall conform dimensionally (Note 3) to the follow-
ing industry ferrous flange and fitting dimensional standards:
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
5 Metallurgy Specification
Discontinued. See 1999 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Steel ANSI
6
Discontinued. See 1995 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. B 16.5
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02. Ductile iron ANSI
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03. B 16.42
9
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04. Cast iron ANSI
10
Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME B 16.1
International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990.
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Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and
Fittings Industry, Inc., 127 Park St. N.E., Vienna, VA 22180. NOTE 3—Center-to-face dimensions include the plastic lining.

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4.2.5 Welding—All metal welding shall be done by welders 5.4 Workmanship:
or welding operators using welding procedures qualified under 5.4.1 Pipe and fittings shall show no evidence of pinholes,
the provisions of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code porosity, or cracks when inspected in accordance with 5.5.2.
(Section IX). The linings shall fit snugly inside the pipe and fitting housings.
Any bulges or other obvious indications of poor contact with
5. Requirements the housing shall be cause for rejection.
5.1 Dimensions: 5.4.2 The gasket seating surface of the lining shall be free of
5.1.1 Housing—Housing installation dimensions are as re- surface defects that could impair sealing effectiveness.
quired in the applicable material specification in accordance Scratches, dents, nicks, or tool marks on the seating surface
with 4.2.4. shall not be deeper than 10 % of the face thickness.
5.1.2 Plastic Wall Thickness—Pipe and fitting liners shall 5.5 Performance:
have a minimum wall thickness and face thickness in accor- 5.5.1 Qualification—Lined pipe and fittings must be ca-
dance with Table 6. pable of meeting the qualification requirements specified in
5.1.3 Lining Flare Diameter—The outside diameter of the Section 6.
flare covering the gasket portion of the flange or the full face 5.5.2 Inspection—Each spool and fitting, prior to shipment,
of the lap-joint stub end shall not be less than the diameter shall be hydrostatically or electrostatically tested in accordance
specified in Table 7. The flared portion of the lining shall be with Section 7 and shall subsequently be inspected visually to
concentric with the flared portion of the pipe within 1⁄16 in. (1.6 verify conformance to the requirements of 5.4.
mm). 6. Test Methods
5.1.4 Tolerances—Tolerances for pipe, flanges, and fittings
shall be in accordance with Table 8. Bolt holes in both flanges 6.1 High-Temperature Test:
on a fixed flange spool shall straddle the same center line to 6.1.1 Cycle representative production samples of lined pipe
facilitate alignment. Finished lined (plastic flare to plastic flare) and fittings in an oven from room temperature to the test
fabricated fittings shall conform to the nominal center-to-face temperature of the liner type (Table 9) to determine the ability
dimensions as specified in ANSI B 16.1, B 16.42, or B 16.5 of the lined components to withstand heat aging and tempera-
with the applicable tolerances. ture cycling. Test a minimum of two pipe spools, tees, and 90°
5.2 Flange Construction: 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
this test for a total of three cycles.
NOTE 4—No welding shall be done on lined components in the field. 6.1.3 Inspection—Inspect lined pipe and fittings after each
5.2.4 Modified slip-on flanges used as lap-joint flanges may cycle for distortion or cracks in the lining. At the completion of
be used with flared laps formed by flaring the pipe. The the third cycle, subject tested specimens to the hydrostatic or
backing flange for the flared metallic lap shall have a 1⁄8-in. electrostatic test described in Section 7.
bevel or 1⁄8-in. corner radius at the bore to provide clearance for 6.2 Low-Temperature Test:
the fillet of the flared lap. The outside diameter of the flared lap 6.2.1 After the high-temperature test, subject the same parts
shall be in accordance with the dimension of an ANSI B 16.9 used for 6.1 to a cold test at 0°F (−18°C) for a minimum of 48
lap-joint stub end. h. New parts may also be used.
5.2.5 Lap-joint (or Van Stone) flanged ends may be manu- 6.2.2 Procedure—Install companion flanges at the manufac-
factured by standard forming techniques or by using fully turer’s recommended torque value, and affix a thermocouple to
welded Type A MSS SP-43 or ANSI B 16.9 lap-joint stub ends. the ferrous housing to measure the temperature. Pipe spools
Van Stone flares shall have a fillet radius compatible with the shall be at least 3 ft (1 m) long. After 48 h at or below 0°F
corner radius of the mating flange and shall not contain any (−18°C), as indicated by the thermocouple, allow the parts to
cracks or buckles. Van Stone flares and stub ends shall have a warm to a minimum of 60°F (16°C).
radius to provide a smooth transition for the plastic flare. Only 6.2.3 Inspection—Inspect lined pipe and fittings for distor-
lap joint flanges in accordance with ANSI B 16.42 and B 16.5 tion or cracks in the lining. Subject tested specimens in the
shall be used. hydrostatic or electrostatic test described in Section 7.
5.3 Venting—Each pipe and fitting shall be provided with a 6.3 Steam-Cold Water Cycling Test:
venting system that will release any pressure between the liner 6.3.1 Subject representative production samples of lined
and the housing. pipe and fittings to steam-cold water cycling to determine the
ability of the lined components to withstand rapid temperature
NOTE 5—One or more holes in the housing, or a helical groove system
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
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air, cold water, and for drainage. Install the flange using the NOTE 10—The external pressure method to simulate higher than full
manufacturer’s recommended torque value. Pipe spool length vacuum can be used to establish the failure threshold when full vacuum is
shall be 10 ft (3 m) minimum. Mount the sample in such a achieved. With the use of pressure taps, a pressure is applied between the
plastic liner outside diameter and the pipe inside diameter.
manner as to permit complete drainage and venting. Then
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
the cause of failure and repeat the specified test.
6.3.2.4 Vent and introduce air to purge the sample for a
minimum of 1 min making certain that it is completely drained 7. Inspection Tests
of water.
7.1 Hydrostatic Pressure Test—The internal test pressure
6.3.3 Inspection—There shall be no evidence of leakage
shall be 250 psi (1.7 MPa) minimum for Class 125 (0.9-MPa)
from the venting system or from behind the plastic faces during
components and 425 psi (2.9 MPa) minimum for Class 150
the 100 cycles. At the completion of the test, the liner shall
(1.0-MPa) and Class 300 (2.1-MPa) components. Conduct the
exhibit no buckling or cracking. On PFA, PTFE, and FEP,
test at ambient temperature. Completely fill the pipe and fitting
formation of water blisters shall not be cause for rejection.
with clean water and bleed the system free of all air prior to the
NOTE 7—These surface blisters are formed due to absorption of the application of pressure. Reach full test pressure within 1 min
steam vapors by the liner and subsequent condensation in the liner. The and maintain for a further 3 min. Observe the pressure gage
blisters do not adversely affect liner performance. 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 8. Finish
size. Conduct tests at room temperature, at the manufacturer’s
maximum recommended service temperature, and at one inter- 8.1 The outside surface of all lined pipe and fittings, other
mediate temperature level. Full vacuum is defined as 29.6 in. than stainless steel, shall be coated with a corrosion-resistant
Hg corrected to sea level. primer over a properly prepared surface.

NOTE 8—Vacuum temperature ratings for pipe and fittings are pub- 9. Quality Assurance
lished in the manufacturer’s literature. 9.1 When the product is marked with this designation, F
NOTE 9—The vacuum test is performed on pipe and fittings that have 1545, the manufacturer affirms that the product was manufac-
not been exposed to prior service. Use in specific environments may alter tured, inspected, sampled and tested in accordance with this
the vacuum-temperature ratings.
specification and has been found to meet the requirements of
6.4.2 Procedure—For pipe spools, specimen lengths shall this specification
be at least 10 pipe diameters. Install a flange incorporating a
sight glass at one end and a flange suitable for drawing a 10. Marking
vacuum at the other end. Affix a thermocouple to the ferrous 10.1 Quality Assurance—When the product is marked with
housing to measure the temperature. Heat the specimens this ASTM designation, it affirms that the product was manu-
uniformly externally with the sight glass end visible. Begin the factured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance with this
test after the desired ferrous housing temperature has been specification and has been found to meet its requirements
reached. Hold a selected initial vacuum level for 8 h, and if no 10.2 Quality of Marking—The markings shall be applied to
failure occurs, increase the vacuum by 5 in. Hg. Repeat this the pipe in such a manner that it remains legible (easily read)
every 8 h until failure or full vacuum is reached. Failure is after installation and inspection have been completed.
defined as any buckling or collapse of the liner. If failure 10.3 The pipe and fittings shall be marked with the follow-
occurs at the initial vacuum level selected, test a new test ing information:
specimen at a lower vacuum level to determine the failure 10.3.1 Nominal pipe size,
threshold. The vacuum failure threshold is defined as 1 in. Hg 10.3.2 Liner material identification,
below that at which failure occurs. 10.3.3 Manufacturer’s name (or trademark),

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10.3.4 Length (on pipe only), and 11. Packaging
10.3.5 ASTM designation. 11.1 The gasket face of each spool shall be protected by end
10.4 Other information such as order numbers, part num- plates or other suitable protective means.
bers, item numbers, and so forth shall be provided at the 11.2 Fittings shall have the same protective covers on the
request of the purchaser. gasket faces unless protected by other means, such as indi-
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
metal flanges; plastic-lined ferrous metal pipe

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)
11⁄2 211⁄16 (68.3)
2 37⁄16 (87.3)
3 45⁄8 (117.5)
4 515⁄16 (150.8)
6 8 (203.2)
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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