Evaluation of Plastic Pipe Fittings used in Duct Systems
SGS U.S. Testing Company Inc.
SGS U.S. Testing Company Inc.
1341 North 108th East Avenue
Tel: 918-437-8333
Fax: 918-437-8487
July 9, 1998
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Report Number: 109962-1
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CLIENT:
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JB Engineering & Code Consulting
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1661 Cardinal Drive
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Munster, IN 46321
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Attn: Julius Ballanco
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SUBJECT:
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Evaluation of Plastic Pipe Fittings used in Duct Systems.
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SAMPLE ID:
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19 plastic pipe fittings were received from the client on 5/28/98. The samples were received in good condition.
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PROCEDURE:
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The fittings were evaluated in accordance with ASTM D 2665-97, Section 6.3.2. The fittings were loaded with 750lbf/ft of centerline length. The fittings were then checked for cracking or any other signs of failure.
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TEST DATE:
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6/29/1998
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RESULTS:
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The test data and results are on the following page.
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CONCLUSION:
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The fittings do comply with the requirements of ASTM D 2665-97, Section 6.3.2 (which exceeds ASTM D 2412).
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CERTIFICATION:
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The tests reported here were conducted under the continuous, direct supervision of SGS U.S. Testing Company Inc., Tulsa, OK.
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Signed for the Company
Jeff Simmons Dept. Manager/Product Evaluation
RESULTS:
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Specimen
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Load, lbf/ft
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Failure
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16" 45º Elbow
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750
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None
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16"-14" Concentric Reducer
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750
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None
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16" End Cap
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750
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None
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14" Starting Collar
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750
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None
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14"-12" Concentric Reducer
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750
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None
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12" End Cap
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750
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None
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10" End Cap
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750
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None
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10" Coupling
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750
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None
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8" 45º Elbow
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750
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None
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8" 90º Elbow
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750
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None
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6" Coupling
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750
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None
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6" Starting Collar
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750
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None
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6"-4" Concentric Reducer
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750
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None
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6" 90º Black Max Elbow
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750
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None
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4" Starting Collar
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750
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None
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4"-14"-8" Black Max Boot Box
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750
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None
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4"-12"-6" Black Max Boot Box
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750
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None
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4"-10"-6" Black Max Boot Box
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750
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None
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4"-10"-4" Black Max Boot Box
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750
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None
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