ASTM D2657-07(2023)
Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings

Standard No.

ASTM D2657-07(2023)

Release Date

2023

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM D2657-07(2023)

Scope

1.1 This practice describes general procedures for making joints with polyolefin pipe and fittings (excluding polyethylene pipe and fittings) by means of heat fusion joining techniques in either a shop or field environment. These procedures are general ones. Specific instructions for heat fusion joining are obtained from product manufacturers. See Practice F2620 for heat fusion joining of polyethylene pipe and fittings. 1.2 The techniques covered are applicable only to joining polyolefin pipe and fittings of related polymer chemistry, for example, polypropylenes to polypropylenes, or polybutylenes to polybutylenes. Material, density, and flow rate shall be taken into consideration in order to develop uniform melt viscosities and formation of a good fusion bond when joining the same material to itself or to other materials of related polymer chemistry. 1.3 Parts that are within the dimensional tolerances given in present ASTM specifications are required to produce sound joints between polyolefin pipe and fittings when using the joining techniques described in this practice. 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.5 The text of this practice references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the practice. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See specific safety precautions in 3.1.1, 5.2, 8.2.3.1, Note 8 and Note 9, and A1.1. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D2657-07(2023) Referenced Document

• ASTM F1056 Standard Specification for Socket Fusion Tools for Use in Socket Fusion Joining Polyethylene Pipe or Tubing and Fittings
• ASTM F2620 Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings

ASTM D2657-07(2023) history

• 2023 ASTM D2657-07(2023) Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
• 2007 ASTM D2657-07(2015) Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
• 2007 ASTM D2657-07 Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
• 2003 ASTM D2657-03 Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
• 1997 ASTM D2657-97 Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings