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Designation: F1545 − 15a

Standard Specification for

Plastic-Lined Ferrous Metal Pipe, Fittings, and Flanges1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1545; 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. Scope* 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1.1 This specification covers factory-made plastic-lined fer- safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
rous metal pipe, fittings, and flanges intended primarily for responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
conveying corrosive fluids. Requirements for materials, priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
workmanship, dimensions, design, fabrication, working pres- bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
sure and temperatures, test methods, qualification
2. Referenced Documents
requirements, and markings are included.
1.1.1 This specification does not define the suitability of 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
different liner materials to various chemical and operating A48/A48M Specification for Gray Iron Castings
environments. Refer to the manufacturer’s chemical resistance A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
data for suitability recommendations. Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

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1.1.2 This specification does not include products coated A105/A105M Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for
with plastics. Piping Applications
A106/A106M Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe
1.2 This specification covers plastic-lined pipe, flanges, and
for High-Temperature Service
fittings as listed in Table 1. Pressure limitations shall be in
A126 Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves,
accordance with ASME B16 Standards, except reduced pres-
Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
sure limitations may be established by the manufacturer,
A135/A135M Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded
considering both pressure and temperature limitations of the
Steel Pipe
ferrous metal housing and the sealing ability of the liner.
A182/A182M Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and
NOTE 1—In this specification, propylene plastics cover those materials Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves
defined as both polypropylene plastics and propylene plastics in Termi- and Parts for High-Temperature Service
nology F412. Both materials are identified as “PP” on the product. Note
that this is at variance with Terminology D1600, where “PP” is the
A216/A216M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suit-
abbreviation for polypropylene. able for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service
A234/A234M Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought

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1.3 The plastic-lined flanged pipe and fitting assemblies are
Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High
limited to temperatures shown in Table 2. End users should
Temperature Service
consult with manufacturers as to the likely result of using a
A278/A278M Specification for Gray Iron Castings for
particular lined piping component at temperatures below the
Pressure-Containing Parts for Temperatures Up to 650°F
rated minimum.
(350°C)
NOTE 2—The temperature limitations are based on noncorrosive test A312/A312M Specification for Seamless, Welded, and
conditions. Use in specific aggressive environments may alter temperature Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
limitations. In such instances, specific temperature limits shall be estab-
lished by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
A351/A351M Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for
Pressure-Containing Parts
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded A395/A395M Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Tempera-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only tures
and are not considered standard. A403/A403M Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless
Steel Piping Fittings
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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
2
Composite. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2015. Published June 2015. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F1545 – 15. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F1545–15A. the ASTM website.

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A513/A513M Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded 4. Materials
Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing 4.1 Lining:
A536 Specification for Ductile Iron Castings 4.1.1 Material—The lining shall be made from a resin
A587 Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Low- conforming to one of the requirements in Table 3.
Carbon Steel Pipe for the Chemical Industry 4.1.2 Mechanical Properties—The minimum tensile
D729 Specification for Vinylidene Chloride Molding Com- strength and minimum elongation at break when tested in
pounds (Withdrawn 2000)3 accordance with the specifications outlined in 4.1.1 shall
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela- conform to Table 4, except the test specimens shall be obtained
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement from extruded or molded liners. Sample orientation is not
D1457 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) critical except for PTFE liners made using the paste extrusion
Molding and Extrusion Materials (Withdrawn 1996)3 process. For paste-extruded PTFE liners, test specimens with
D1505 Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density- their major axis cut longitudinally shall meet the mechanical
Gradient Technique property criteria listed in Table 4, and specimens cut circum-
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas- ferentially shall have a minimum tensile strength at break of
tics 2500 psi (17.3 MPa) and a minimum elongation of 200 %.
D2116 Specification for FEP-Fluorocarbon Molding and 4.1.3 Specific Gravity—Specific gravity for polytetrafluoro-
Extrusion Materials ethylene (PTFE) resins, when tested in accordance with Test
D3159 Specification for Modified ETFE-Fluoropolymer Methods D792 or D1505, shall be as follows:
Molding and Extrusion Materials
Lining Material, Resin Type Specific Gravity
D3222 Specification for Unmodified Poly(Vinylidene Fluo-
ride) (PVDF) Molding Extrusion and Coating Materials Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Types I and 2.14 to 2.19
D3307 Specification for Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA)- IV
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Type III 2.13 to 2.21
Fluorocarbon Resin Molding and Extrusion Materials

No further reproduction or networking is permitted.

D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fit- 4.2 Ferrous Pipe and Fittings:
tings Materials 4.2.1 Mechanical Properties—The mechanical properties of
D4101 Specification for Polypropylene Injection and Extru- the pipes and fittings shall conform to the appropriate specifi-
sion Materials cations listed in Table 5, except as they are influenced by
D4894 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) accepted methods of processing in the industry (for example,
Granular Molding and Ram Extrusion Materials Van Stone flaring, bending, swaging, welding, and threading).
D4895 Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) The carbon steel pipe and wrought fittings shall be welded or
Resin Produced From Dispersion seamless steel, Schedule 40 or 80, except Schedule 30 pipe
D5575 Classification System for Copolymers of Vinylidene may be used in 8, 10, and 12-in. nominal size. Schedule 20 or
Fluoride (VDF) with Other Fluorinated Monomers standard wall may be used in nominal sizes 12 in. and larger.
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems 4.2.2 Finish—The interior surfaces of all housings shall be
F714 Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR- clean and free of mold burrs, rust, scale, or other protrusions,
PR) Based on Outside Diameter which may adversely affect the integrity or performance of the
lining.

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2.2 ASME Standards:
4.2.3 General—All pipe and fitting end connections shall be
B16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges Flanged Fittings4
manufactured to provide a minimum 1⁄8-in. radius or chamfer in
B16.5 Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings4
the transition from pipe wall to flange or lap face. This radius
B16.9 Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings4
or chamfer is required to reduce stress concentrations in the
B16.28 Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows
plastic liner as it is flared or molded over the flange face or stub
and Returns
end. A perforated metal collar which seats over the flange
B16.42 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings—
chamfer may be used to provide this required radius.
Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code4
4.2.4 Dimensional—Flanges and fittings used for plastic-
2.3 Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) Standard: lined pipe shall conform dimensionally (Note 3) to the follow-
MSS SP-43 Wrought Stainless Steel Butt-Welding Fittings5 ing industry ferrous flange and fitting dimensional standards:
Metallurgy Specification
3. Terminology
Steel ASME B16.5
3.1 General—The definitions used are in accordance with Ductile iron ASME B16.42
Cast iron ASME B16.1
Terminologies F412 and D1600, unless otherwise indicated.
NOTE 3—Center-to-face dimensions include the plastic lining.
4.2.5 Welding—All metal welding shall be done by welders
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on or welding operators using welding procedures qualified under
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4
Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME the provisions of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http:// (Section IX).
www.asme.org.
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Available from Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings 5. Requirements
Industry (MSS), 127 Park St., NE, Vienna, VA 22180-4602, http://www.mss-
hq.com. 5.1 Dimensions:

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5.1.1 Housing—Housing installation dimensions are as re- The linings shall fit snugly inside the pipe and fitting housings.
quired in the applicable material specification in accordance Any bulges or other obvious indications of poor contact with
with 4.2.4. the housing shall be cause for rejection.
5.1.2 Plastic Wall Thickness—Pipe and fitting liners shall 5.4.2 The gasket seating surface of the lining shall be free of
have a minimum wall thickness and face thickness in accor- surface defects that could impair sealing effectiveness.
dance with Table 6. Scratches, dents, nicks, or tool marks on the seating surface
5.1.3 Liner Flange Hub-or-Flare Diameter—The outside shall not be deeper than 10 % of the face thickness, nor, across
diameter of the flare covering the gasket portion of the flange the full width of the hub’s plastic face.
or the full face of the lap-joint stub end shall not be less than 5.5 Performance:
the diameter specified in Table 7. The flared portion of the 5.5.1 Qualification—Lined pipe and fittings shall meet the
lining shall be concentric with the flared portion of the pipe qualification requirements specified in 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4
within 1⁄16 in. (1.6 mm). Alternately, machined plastic stub-end when tested. Qualification testing shall be conducted for each
hubs bonded to the installed plastic liner of the same material, liner material including PTFE liner material formulation. Any
may be used with the metallic raised-face flange or lap-joint changes to manufacturing or design of lined pipe and fittings
flange which affect the fit between the liner and the housing (either
5.1.4 Tolerances—Tolerances for pipe, flanges, and fittings pipe or fitting) shall be subjected to qualification testing as
shall be in accordance with Table 8. Bolt holes in both flanges specified in 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4.
on a fixed flange spool shall straddle the same center line to
facilitate alignment. Finished lined (plastic flare to plastic flare) NOTE 7—Qualification testing results will be retained for audit purposes
for a period of time consistent with the manufacturer’s quality plan.
fabricated fittings shall conform to the nominal center-to-face
dimensions as specified in ASME B16.1, B16.42, or B16.5 5.5.2 Inspection—Each spool and fitting, prior to shipment,
with the applicable tolerances. shall be hydrostatically or electrostatically tested in accordance
with Section 7 and shall subsequently be inspected visually to

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5.2 Flange Construction: verify conformance to the requirements of 5.4.
5.2.1 Threaded flanges shall be secured in position to
prevent inadvertent turning of the flange. 6. Test Methods
5.2.2 Socket-type flanges, except threaded, shall be fully
back-welded to the pipe housing and the inside surfaces of the 6.1 High-Temperature Test:
socket flanges shall be ground smooth. 6.1.1 Cycle representative production samples of lined pipe
5.2.3 Slip-on flanges shall be fully back-welded. and fittings in an oven from room temperature to the test
temperature of the liner type (Table 9) to determine the ability
NOTE 4—No welding shall be done on lined components in the field. of the lined components to withstand heat aging and tempera-
5.2.4 Modified slip-on flanges used as lap-joint flanges may ture cycling. Test a minimum of two pipe spools, tees, and 90°
be used with flared laps formed by flaring the metallic pipe. elbows in each size.
The backing flange for the flared metallic lap shall have at least 6.1.2 Procedure—Install companion flanges at the manufac-
a 1 ⁄8-in. bevel or 1⁄8-in. corner radius at the bore to provide turer’s recommended torque value, and affix a thermocouple in
clearance for the fillet of the flared lap. The outside diameter of the ferrous housing to measure the temperature. Pipe spools

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the flared lap shall be in accordance with the dimension of an shall be at least 3 ft (1 m) long. After 3 h in an oven at the test
ASME B16.9 lap-joint stub end. temperature (Table 9) as indicated by the thermocouple, air
5.2.5 Lap-joint (or Van Stone) flanged ends may be manu- cool the lined components to 122°F (50°C) maximum. Repeat
factured by standard forming techniques or by using fully this test for a total of three cycles.
welded Type A MSS SP-43 or ASME B16.9 lap-joint stub 6.1.3 Inspection—Inspect lined pipe and fittings after each
ends. Van Stone flares shall have a fillet radius compatible with cycle for distortion or cracks in the lining. At the completion of
the corner radius of the mating flange and shall not contain any the third cycle, subject tested specimens to the hydrostatic or
cracks or buckles. Van Stone flares and stub ends shall have a electrostatic test described in Section 7.
radius to provide a smooth transition for the plastic flare. Only 6.2 Low-Temperature Test:
lap joint flanges in accordance with ASME B16.42 and B16.5 6.2.1 After the high-temperature test, subject the same parts
shall be used. used for 6.1 to a cold test at 0°F (−18°C) for a minimum of 48
5.3 Venting—Each lined pipe and fitting shall be provided h. New parts may also be used.
with a venting system that will release any annular pressure 6.2.2 Procedure—Install companion flanges at the manufac-
between the polymer liner and the host metallic component. turer’s recommended torque value, and affix a thermocouple to
the ferrous housing to measure the temperature. Pipe spools
NOTE 5—One or more holes in the housing, or a helical groove system shall be at least 3 ft (1 m) long. After 48 h at or below 0°F
inside the housing, that connects flange vents, has provided adequate
venting. (−18°C), as indicated by the thermocouple, allow the parts to
NOTE 6—Venting is not required with PVDF, PP, ETFE, or PVDC warm to a minimum of 60°F (16°C).
liners. 6.2.3 Inspection—Inspect lined pipe and fittings for distor-
5.4 Workmanship: tion or cracks in the lining. Subject tested specimens in the
5.4.1 Pipe and fittings shall show no evidence of pinholes, hydrostatic or electrostatic test described in Section 7.
porosity, or cracks when inspected in accordance with 5.5.2. 6.3 Steam-Cold Water Cycling Test:

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6.3.1 Subject representative production samples of lined every 8 h until failure or full vacuum is reached. Failure is
pipe and fittings to steam-cold water cycling to determine the defined as any buckling or collapse of the liner. If failure
ability of the lined components to withstand rapid temperature occurs at the initial vacuum level selected, test a new test
changes. Test a minimum of two pipe spools, tees, and 90° specimen at a lower vacuum level to determine the failure
elbows in each size. threshold. The vacuum failure threshold is defined as 1 in. Hg
6.3.2 Procedure—Assemble lined pipe and fittings with below that at which failure occurs.
suitable flanges having provision for the introduction of steam NOTE 11—The external pressure method to simulate higher than full
air, cold water, and for drainage. Install the flange using the vacuum can be used to establish the failure threshold when full vacuum is
manufacturer’s recommended torque value. Pipe spool length achieved. With the use of pressure taps, a pressure is applied between the
shall be 10 ft (3 m) minimum. Mount the sample in such a plastic liner outside diameter and the pipe inside diameter.
manner as to permit complete drainage and venting. Then 6.4.3 The vacuum rating shall be 80 % of the failure
subject the sample to 100 consecutive steam-cold-water cycles, threshold value.
each consisting of the following in the sequence given: 6.4.4 At the test completion and after establishing the
6.3.2.1 Circulate gage saturated steam at the pressure listed vacuum rating, place a duplicate specimen in an oven at the test
in Table 10 through the sample until the ferrous housing skin temperature. Apply the rated vacuum to the specimen after the
temperature adjacent to the flange at the outlet end of the desired skin temperature has been reached. Achieve the rated
sample has not changed more than 5°F (3°C) in 10 min. vacuum within 2 min and apply continuously for 48 h. If no
6.3.2.2 Close off the steam. liner buckling or collapse occurs, the rated vacuum shall be
6.3.2.3 Circulate water at a maximum temperature of 77°F considered acceptable.
(25°C). Circulate the cooling water until the ferrous housing
6.5 Retest—When a test specimen fails to meet the require-
skin temperature adjacent to the flange at the outlet end of the
ments of either 6.1.3, 6.2.3, 6.3.3, 6.3.4, 6.4.2, or 6.4.4, correct
sample measures 122°F (50°C) or lower.
the cause of failure and repeat the specified test.
6.3.2.4 Vent and introduce air to purge the sample for a

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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 or 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 8—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. The lined component passes inspection
static test described in Section 7 or, after drying, to the when it holds the required pressure without leakage for the
electrostatic test described in Section 7. required time at the specified temperature.

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6.4 Vacuum Testing: 7.2 Electrostatic Test—Conduct the test with a nondestruc-
6.4.1 Test representative samples of lined pipe and fittings tive high-voltage tester at an output voltage of 10 kV. A visible
to determine the vacuum ratings of the lined components. Test or audible spark, or both, that occurs at the probe when
a minimum of two pipe spools, tees, and 90° elbows in each electrical contact is made with the housing because of a defect
size. Conduct tests at room temperature, at the manufacturer’s in the liner shall be cause for rejection. The lined component
maximum recommended service temperature, and at one inter- passes inspection when no spark is observed or detected.
mediate temperature level. Full vacuum is defined as 29.6 in.
Hg corrected to sea level. 8. Finish
NOTE 9—Vacuum temperature ratings for pipe and fittings are published
8.1 The outside surface of all lined pipe and fittings, other
in the manufacturer’s literature. than stainless steel, shall be coated with a corrosion-resistant
NOTE 10—The vacuum test is performed on pipe and fittings that have primer over a properly prepared surface.
not been exposed to prior service. Use in specific environments may alter
the vacuum-temperature ratings. 9. Quality Assurance
6.4.2 Procedure—For pipe spools, specimen lengths shall 9.1 When the product is marked with this designation,
be at least 10 pipe diameters. Install a flange incorporating a F1545, the manufacturer affirms that the product was qualified,
sight glass at one end and a flange suitable for drawing a manufactured, inspected, sampled and tested in accordance
vacuum at the other end. Affix a thermocouple to the ferrous with this specification and has been found to meet the
housing to measure the temperature. Heat the specimens requirements of this specification
uniformly externally with the sight glass end visible. Begin the
test after the desired ferrous housing temperature has been 10. Marking
reached. Hold a selected initial vacuum level for 8 h, and if no 10.1 Quality Assurance—When the product is marked with
failure occurs, increase the vacuum by 5 in. Hg. Repeat this this ASTM designation, it affirms that the product was

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qualified, manufactured, inspected, sampled, and tested in 10.5 Pipe liner identification shall be provided on a band
accordance with this specification and has been found to meet utilizing raised letters. The band shall typically be located near
its requirements the flange.
10.2 Quality of Marking—The markings shall be applied to
the pipe in such a manner that it remains legible (easily read) 11. Packaging
after installation and inspection have been completed. 11.1 The gasket face of each spool shall be protected by end
10.3 The pipe and fittings shall be marked with the follow- plates or other suitable protective means.
ing information:
10.3.1 Nominal pipe size, 11.2 Fittings shall have the same protective covers on the
10.3.2 Liner material identification, gasket faces unless protected by other means, such as indi-
10.3.3 Manufacturer’s name (or trademark), vidual boxing.
10.3.4 Length (on pipe only), and
10.3.5 ASTM designation. 12. Keywords
10.4 Other information such as order numbers, part 12.1 plastic-lined ferrous metal fittings; plastic-lined ferrous
numbers, item numbers, and so forth shall be provided at the metal flanges; plastic-lined ferrous metal pipe
request of the purchaser.

TABLE 1 Specification Coverage

Material ASME Class Nominal Pipe Size, in. (mm)
Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene 150/300 1 to 10 (25 to 254)
Copolymer (ETFE)

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Perfluoro (Alkoxyalkane) 150/300 ⁄ to 12 (13 to 305)
12

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 ⁄ to 24 (13 to 610)
12

Propylene and Polypropylene (PP) 125/150/300 ⁄ to 16 (13 to 406)

12

Polyethylene 150/300 ⁄ to 48 (13 to 1200)

12

TABLE 2 Temperature Specifications

Material Temperature Range, °F (°C)

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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)
Polyethylene (HDPE) -20 to 180 (-29 to 82)
A
Storage or handling below 20°F (−7°C) of uninstalled 4, 6, and 8-in. components
should be avoided. Check flange face ‘cold-flow’ modulus, and check chemical
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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 D4101 Type I and II orange <30 % glass fiber
Poly(Vinylidene Chloride) (PVDC) ASTM D729 gray <20 % glass fiber
Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF) ASTM D3222 black
Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) Copolymer (PVDF) ASTM D5575 black
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ASTM D1457 white
ASTM D4894
ASTM D4895
Perfluoro (Ethylene-Propylene) Copolymer (FEP) ASTM D2116 Type III green
Perfluoro (Alkoxyalkane) Copolymer (PFA) ASTM D3307 Type II natural
Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer (ETFE) ASTM D3159 Type I natural
Polyethylene ( HDPE ) ASTM D3350 PE445574C or D or E Black, or any color
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

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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)
Polyethylene 3500 (24.1)A 400A
A
Minimum tensile strength and minimum elongation at yield.

TABLE 5 Approved Ferrous Metal Material Standards (ASTM), for

Flanges and Fittings

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Lining Material Pipe Flange Fitting
Specifications Specifications Specifications
PVDF, PTFE, FEP, ETFE, A53/A53M A105/A105M A105/A105M
and PFA A106/A106M
A135/A135M A182/A182M A182/A182M
A312/A312M A216/A216M A216/A216M
A513/A513M A395/A395M A234/A234M
A587 A536 (60-40-18) A351/A351M
A395/A395M
A403/A403M
A536 (60-40-18)
PP and PVDC and HDPE A53/A53M A105/A105M A48/A48M
A106/A106M A105/A105M
A135/A135M A182/A182M A126
A312/A312M A216/A216M
A513/A513M A395/A395M A182/A182M
A587 A536 A216/A216M
A234/A234M
A278/A278M
A351/A351M
A395/A395M
A403/A403M
A536

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TABLE 6 Minimum Liner Wall Thickness, in. (mm)A,B
Size, in., Liner Material
NPS PTFE PVDF PP PFA FEP PVDC ETFE HDPEC
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) 0.120 (3.17)
1.5 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) 0.120 (3.17)
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) 0.150 (3.81)
2.5 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) 0.150 (3.81)
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) 0.175 (4.45)
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) 0.200 (5.08)
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) 0.220 (5.60)
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) 0.250 (6.34)
10 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.125 (3.18) 0.100 (2.54) 0.100 (2.54) ... ... 0.320 (8.13)
12 0.125 (3.18) ... 0.125 (3.18) ... 0.100 (2.54) ... ... 0.380 (9.65)
14 0.125 (3.18) ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.437 (11.10)
16 0.125 (3.18) ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.500 (12.70)
18 0.125 (3.18) ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.563 (14.30)
20 0.150 (3.81) ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.625 (15.87)
24 0.150 (3.81) ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.750 (19.05)
26 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.875 (22.22)
28 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0.875 (22.22)
30 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.00 (25.40)
32 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.00 (25.40)
36 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.125 (28.57)
42 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.375 (34.92)
48 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.625 (41.27)
A
Minimum liner face thickness shall be 80 % of minimum liner wall thickness.
B
Polymer liner minimum wall thickness may be increased to compensate for effects of temperature, oil saturation, chemical contact, siphon, annular pressure rise, etc.
C
HDPE tubular liner is typically extruded to the custom pipe specifications of ASTM Specification F714, in accordance with paragraph 5.2.5 Special Sizes.

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TABLE 7 Liner Flange Hub-or-Flare Outside DiameterA,B
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)

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20 221⁄4 (565.2)
24 261⁄4 (666.8)
26 283⁄4 (730.25)
28 31 (787.40)
30 323⁄4 ( 831.85)
32 35 ( 889)
36 391⁄8 (993.78)
42 46 (1168.40)
48 52 (1320.80)
A
Hub OD for flared polymer liner or machined polymer stub-end heat-fused to
polymer liner pipe.
B
Plastic flange face Hub OD may be larger for higher pressure-class steel liners
(that is, class 300 metal flanges).

TABLE 8 Tolerances for Pipe, Flanges, and Fittings, in. (mm)

Pipe Length ±1⁄8 (±3.2)
Fixed flange bolt hole alignment ±1⁄16 (±1.6)
Flange perpendicularity (with pipe 3⁄32 in./ft (7.8 mm/m) of diameter

centerline)
Flanges:
All dimensions see ASME B16.42 or ASME B 16.5
Fittings:
All dimensions see ASME B 16.1, B16.5 or B16.42

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TABLE 9 Test Temperatures, °F (°C)
PVDC PP PVDF FEP PTFE PFA ETFE HDPE
175 ± 5 225 ± 5 275 ± 5 300 ± 5 500 ± 5 500 ± 5 300 ± 5 140 ± 5
(79 ± 3) (107 ± 3) (135 ± 3) (149 ± 3) (260 ± 3) (260 ± 3) (149 ± 3) (60 ± 3)

TABLE 10 Steam Test Pressures, psig (kPa)

PVDC PP PVDF FEP PTFE PFA ETFE HDPE
A B
4±1 30 ± 2 50± 3 125 ± 5 125 ± 5 50 ± 3
B
(28 ± 7) (207 ± 15) (300 ± 20) (862 ± 35) (862 ± 35) (300 ± 20)
A
The thermocycling test for PVDC lined pipe and fittings should be run using water
at 175 ± 5°F (79 ± 3°C).
B
The Thermo-cycling test for HDPE lined pipe and fittings should be run using hot
water at 150F ± 5F.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee F17 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (F1545 –15)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2015)

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(1) Deleted references to ANSI in the designation of ASME (4) Made editorial adjustments requested by the voting mem-
B16 standards. bership.
(2) Provided for plastic liners of all colors. (5) Provided for machined and fusion joined plastic flange
(3) Added High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Liner with hubs in addition to flared hubs.
minimum wall thickness to Tables 1-7.

Committee F17 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(F1545 – 97(2009)) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved March 15, 2015)

(1) Revision of 5.5.1 regarding qualification requirements. (3) Revision of 9.1 to clarify that qualification testing is part of
(2) Addition of Note 7 regarding retention of testing results. quality assurance.

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