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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

Report Number: 109962-1

CLIENT: JB Engineering & Code Consulting
1661 Cardinal Drive
Munster, IN 46321

Attn: Julius Ballanco
SUBJECT: Evaluation of Plastic Pipe Fittings used in Duct Systems.
SAMPLE ID: 19 plastic pipe fittings were received from the client on 5/28/98. The samples were received in good condition.
PROCEDURE: 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.
TEST DATE: 6/29/98
RESULTS: The test data and results are on the following page.
CONCLUSION: The fittings do comply with the requirements of ASTM D 2665-97, Section 6.3.2 (which exceeds ASTM D 2412).
CERTIFICATION: The tests reported here were conducted under the continuous, direct supervision of SGS U.S. Testing Company Inc., Tulsa, OK.

Signed for the Company

Jeff Simmons
Dept. Manager/Product Evaluation

RESULTS:

Specimen Load, lbf/ft Failure
16" 45º Elbow 750 None
16"-14" Concentric Reducer 750 None
16" End Cap 750 None
14" Starting Collar 750 None
14"-12" Concentric Reducer 750 None
12" End Cap 750 None
10" End Cap 750 None
10" Coupling 750 None
8" 45º Elbow 750 None
8" 90º Elbow 750 None
6" Coupling 750 None
6" Starting Collar 750 None
6"-4" Concentric Reducer 750 None
6" 90º Black Max Elbow 750 None
4" Starting Collar 750 None
4"-14"-8" Black Max Boot Box 750 None
4"-12"-6" Black Max Boot Box 750 None
4"-10"-6" Black Max Boot Box 750 None
4"-10"-4" Black Max Boot Box 750 None



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