CONQUEST® Flangeless Piping Testing and Verification Data for CONQUEST Flangeless Piping Systems 1" to 4" Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Lined Systems To verify the integrity of the CONQUEST flangeless connection, Resistoflex conducted tests on three separate components of the connection: The mechanical coupling, which has been developed by LOKRINGTM for use with RESISTOFLEX Plastic-Lined Piping. The liner butt weld. The CONQUEST flangeless connection as a whole. A summary of these tests and results are contained in this technical data sheet. Testing of the RESISTOFLEX/LOKRINGTM Mechanical Coupling A. Coupling Bend Test Test Procedure - Mechanical couplings were used to join two sections of plastic-lined pipe from RESISTOFLEX Plastic-Lined Piping Products. These newly created sections of joined pipe were then subjected to a full reverse bend test. These tests were performed by the Lokring Corporation at their facility in Foster City, California. The load applied to the bend was the equivalent to subjecting the pipe to a minimum stress of 30 psi (2070 bar). The minimum number of cycles required to pass the test was set at 7,000 cycles. The test was carried out until either 7,000 cycles were completed or coupling failure was observed. Results - All four pipe sizes tested passes the minimum requirement of 7,000 cycles. The test on the 1" (25 mm) size was allowed to continue in order to determine approximately how many full reversing cycles the pipe could actually withstand. The test terminated after 71,089 cycles and still no failure was observed.

Table 1 - Bend Test Results Pipe Size inches (mm) Number of Cycles Result 1 (25) 71,089 Pass 1-1/2 (40) 7,399 Pass 2 (50) 7,251 Pass 3 (80) 7,500 Pass

Table 2 - Coupling Burst Test Results Pipe Size inches (mm) Burst Pressure psi (Bar) Result 2 (50) 7,500 (518) Pipe Rupture 3 (80) 10,000 (690) Pipe Rupture 4 (100) 5,200 (360) Pipe Rupture

C. Coupling Torsion Test Test Procedure - Pipe samples were produced by connecting two sections of plastic-lined pipe from RESISTOFLEX Plastic-Lined Piping Products with mechanical couplings. Three samples of each size were produced and testing was performed by Lokring Corporation in Foster City, California. The minimum torques required to pass the test were set at 450 ft-lbs (610 N-m), 750 ft-lbs (1017 N-m) and 1,000 ft-lbs (1356 N-m) for each pipe size, respectively. Lokring Corporation conducted initial torque testing up to 600 ft-lbs (813 N-m), which is the maximum torque Capability of their apparatus. Torque was then applied until either the maximum torque capability of 600 ft-lbs (813 N-m) was reached or movement of the pipe in the coupling was detected. The test samples were then shipped to E.J. Daiber Company, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio in order to complete the testing at torques greater than 600 ft-lbs (813 N-m). Here, the samples were fixed between a torque transducer and pneumatic torque generator. Torque was increased until movement was detected. The average torque at which movement was detected for the three test specimens of each size was then recorded. Results - All samples passed torque tests up to 600 ft-lbs (813 N-m) conducted by Lokring Corporation. In torque tests conducted by E.J. Daiber Company, Inc., all samples exceeded the minimum torque requirements before movement of the pipe in the coupling was detected. The average torque size is shown in Table 3. The 3" was also tested by Lokring Corporation and passed the 600 ft-lbs (813 N-m) requirement.

Table 3 - Torsion Test Results Pipe Size inches (mm) Min. Torque Requirement ft-lbs (N-m) Average Torque Test Results ft-lbs (N-m) Result 1 (25) 450 (610) 848 (1150) Pass 1-1/2 (40) 750 (1017) 942 (1277) Pass 2 (50) 1,000 (1356) 1,159 (1571) Pass

Table 4 - Burst Test Results Pipe Size inches (mm) Liner Type Minimum Burst Pressure Requirement psi (bar) Burst Pressure Range, psi (bar) 1 (25) PTFE 1,100 (76) 4,500 (310)† 2 (50) PTFE 1,100 (76) 4,500 (310)† 4 (100) PTFE 1,100 (76) 4,500 (310)† †Gaskets on flared ends failed without compromising the weld integrity.

B. Liner Butt Weld Pressure Fatigue Test Test Procedure - Test samples were 36" (914 mm) long and were butt-welded together at their mid-point. The samples were connected to a high-pressure piston pump capable of producing 1,400 psi (97 bar). Description of pressure fatigue test cycle: increase internal pressure to 550 psi (38 bar), hold for 10 seconds, reduce pressure to 50 psi (3.4 bar), hold for 5 seconds, then increase to 550 psi (38 bar) to repeat the cycle. The minimum requirement to pass the test was set at 7,000 cycles. Results - All samples withstood the minimum 7,000 cycles without displaying any evidence of failure. All tests were allowed to continue in order to determine approximately how many pressure fatigue cycles the butt weld could actually withstand. The test was terminated after 100,000 cycles and still no failure was observed. The samples were sectioned for a visual inspection after each test. The inspection revealed that all welds were 100% intact and were not compromised in any way by the fatigue testing.

Table 5 - Pressure Fatigue Test Results Pipe Size, Inches (mm) Liner Type Minimum Number of Cycles Required Actual Number of Cycles Required 1 (25) PTFE 7,000 100,000 2 (50) PTFE 7,000 100,000 4 (100) PTFE 7,000 100,000 C. Testing of CONQUEST® connection To test the integrity of the CONQUEST® connection, it was subjected to tests in two separate categories: ASTM Steam/Cold Water and Cold Temperature. 1. ASTM Steam/Cold Water Test Procedure - Testing was performed on RESISTOFLEX Plastic-Lined Pipe in a test lab by RESISTOFLEX Plastic-Lined Piping Products at their Bay City, Michigan facility. Tests were conducted on two sets of 1", 1-1/2", 2", 3", and 4" welded diameter PTFE-lined pipe spools. Plastic-lined pipe spools were subjected to the appropriate ASTM Steam/Cold Water test for lined pipe. Each spool was 20 feet (12.2 m) long, consisting of two 10-foot (6.1 m) lengths joined by CONQUEST® flangeless connection at the mid-point. The test spools contained the standard flanged connection at each end. The test involved subjecting the spool to 100 alternating cycles of heating with steam, then cooling with water. Results - All spools passed the requirements of the ASTM Steam/Cold Water test. These samples were sectioned for a visual inspection after each test. The inspection revealed that all welds were 100% intact and were not compromised in any way by the Steam/Cold Water testing. 2. Cold Temperature Test Test Procedure - Testing was performed on RESISTOFLEX Plastic-Lined Pipe in a test lab by RESISTOFLEX Plastic-Lined Piping Products at their Bay City, Michigan facility. Spools were fabricated by joining two 10-foot (3 m) sections with a CONQUEST® flangeless connection at the mid-point. Testing included 1", 1-1/2", 2", 3", and 4" diameter welded PTFE-lined pipe spools. The test involved inserting a sample into a freezer with a -40°F (-40°C) capability and cooling it until either the liner failed or the maximum low temperature was reached. Description of test procedure: Insert sample into freezer with temperature set at 20°F (-7°C) and hold for a minimum of 8 hours. Visually inspect each sample and, if no liner failure has occurred, reduce the temperature in 10°F (6°C) increments and hold at each increment for a minimum of 8 hours. Visually inspect each sample after each 8-hour interval. Results - All spools withstood a low freezer temperature of -20°F (-29°C). The samples were sectioned for a visual inspection after each test. The inspection revealed that all welds were 100% intact and were not compromised in any way by the freeze testing. "This page is a machine translation of the source page, which is written in English. This translation is intended to provide a general idea of the page's content, and is not guaranteed for accuracy." Home | About Us | Contact Us | Careers | Terms and Conditions | Links Feedback | Privacy Statement | Terms of Use © Copyright 2000 Crane Co. All rights reserved.