Abstract

This specification covers rubber rings used as seals for asbestos-cement pipe joints. Material under this specification consists of natural or synthetic rubber rings, or both, for use in applications requiring non-oil resistant rings, and synthetic rubber rings for use in applications requiring oil-resistant rings. The ring shall be manufactured from a properly vulcanized virgin rubber compound, that is, rubber containing no scrap, reclaim, or rubber substitutes, with dimensions that shall conform to the requirements specified. The ring must also possess a surface that is smooth and free of pitting, cracks, blisters, air marks, and other imperfections, and a body free of porosity and air pockets. Tests for tensile strength, elongation, stress at elongation, hardness, compression set, low-temperature flexibility, volume change, and appearance change shall be performed and shall conform to the requirements specified.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers rubber rings used to seal the joints of asbestos-cement pipe conforming to Specifications C296 , C428 , , and C668 .

1.2 A specification is given for ( 1 ) natural or synthetic rubber rings, or both, where resistance to oil or solvents is not required, and ( 2 ) synthetic rubber rings for services involving resistance to oil or solvents.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 Warning Breathing of asbestos dust is hazardous. Asbestos and asbestos products present demonstrated health risks for users and for those with whom they come into contact. In addition to other precautions, when working with asbestos-cement products, minimize the dust that results. For information on the safe use of chrysotile asbestos, refer to Safe Use of Chrysotile: A Manual on Preventive and Control Measures.

1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 9, of this standard: 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C296 Specification for Asbestos-Cement Pressure Pipe

C428 Specification for Asbestos-Cement Nonpressure Sewer Pipe

C644 Specification for Asbestos-Cement Non-Pressure Small Diameter Sewer Pipe; Replaced by C 428

C668 Specification for Asbestos-Cement Transmission Pipe

D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property--Compression Set

D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers--Tension

D471 Test Method for Rubber Property--Effect of Liquids

D573 Test Method for Rubber--Deterioration in an Air Oven

D865 Test Method for Rubber--Deterioration by Heating in Air (Test Tube Enclosure)

D1415 Test Method for Rubber Property--International Hardness

D2137 Test Methods for Rubber Property--Brittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics

D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property--Durometer Hardness

Other Document

Keywords

asbestos-cement pipe; non-oil resistant; oil-resistant; rubber rings; Asbestos-cement pipe--specifications; Rubber--specifications; Rubber rings; Rubber seals--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 23.040.80 (Seals for pipe and hose assemblies)

DOI: 10.1520/D1869-95R10

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ASTM D1869