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Proposed standard WK58343, Specification for Cold-Expansion Fittings with PEX Compression Sleeves for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing, is currently being developed by ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems ( F17 ). The standard would help support fittings and sleeves for PEX piping systems capable of high pressures and temperatures. The new cold-expansion fittings and PEX…, ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-16, 2017, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, David Nickelson, Rehau Construction LLC, Leesburg, Va., tel +1.703.777.5255; david.nickelson@rehau.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org R elease #10301
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After two successful pilots, ASTM International, a global standards organization, is expanding its Emerging Professionals program . The program will provide free airfare and lodging this year for up to 24 participants to attend a leadership development workshop held during an ASTM International conference – “committee week” – where technical experts in their industries create and revise…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10276
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A new ASTM International standard will empower producers of certain kinds of plastic tubes to conduct better, faster quality control testing at a lower cost and with greater accuracy. Due to its enhanced properties, cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) is increasingly used to make plastic tubes for building systems as well as for the oil, gas, chemical, sewage, and water industries. The new standard (…, ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 15-17, 2016, November Committee Week, Orlando, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Robert Samplonius, Kafrit NA Ltd., British Columbia, Canada, tel +1.604.607.6730; samplonius@kafrit.ca, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10167
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A new standard will help test technology that is used in many electronic devices. According to ASTM members Lin Tingyu (National Center for Advanced Packaging) and Hi Jinjiang (Grikin Advanced Materials Co. Ltd.), the new standard will provide a baseline of quality, reliability, and process for manufacturers of “sputtering targets,” which are often used for thin-film deposition, etching, and…, ASTM Committee F01 on Electronics Next Meeting:, January 31, 2017, January Committee Week, Norfolk, Va., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Lin Tingyu, National Center for Advanced Packaging, Wuxi, Jiangsu province, China, tel +1.535.805.3318; tingyulin@ncp-cn.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Kelly Paul, tel +1.610.832.9745; kpaul@astm.org Release #10163
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Herbert Koch, quality manager at Harris Steel Company, Cicero, Illinois, USA has received the Kenneth J. Boedecker, Jr. Distinguished Service Award from ASTM International Committee A05 on Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products. A member since 1985, Koch has been the recipient of many awards including the Award of Merit in 2012 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015. In addition to his…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10138
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The polyethylene piping industry continues to increase the size of pipe diameters and pipe wall thicknesses used in the transportation of gas, water, and oil. The original reverse bend test in F2620 is of limited capability when testing heat fusion joints in wall pipe systems that are heavier with larger diameters. A new standard (soon to be published as F3183, Practice for Guided Side Bend…, ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-17, 2016, November Committee Week, Orlando, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Steve Sandstrum, tel +1.502.318.6754; steve.sandstrum@isco-pipes.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10091
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Michael Kerner, code development manager with ClarkDietrich Building Systems, in West Chester, Ohio, has received the Kenneth J. Boedecker, Jr. Distinguished Service Award from ASTM International Committee A05 on Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products . The committee noted Kerner’s continuous and outstanding contributions to the development of standards on metallic-coated iron and steel.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10081
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A new ASTM International standard will help train workers who operate heat fusion equipment (HFE) to fuse plastic pipes. This standard could help enhance safety for workers, ensure longevity of pipes, and strengthen infrastructure overall. Until now, there was not a guideline for properly training workers nor a description of requirements to qualify as an operator. (Many companies relied on HFE…, Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-17, 2016, November Committee Week, Orlando, FL., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jim Craig, Jim Craig Consulting, LLC; tel +1.918.720.3670; jcraig211@cox.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10077
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A newly proposed standard ( WK54335 , Specification for Cellular Wall Polypropylene (PP) Chambers) concerning storm water collection chambers is being developed. With cellular wall PP chambers being installed as part of road and parking lot construction, wheel load and soil weight place significant structural demand on the product. A structurally sound product is essential to ensure the safety of…, Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems Next Meeting:, Nov. 14-17, 2016, November Committee Week, Orlando, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, David Mailhot, Stormtech, South Coventry, Conn., tel +1.860.391.3672; david.mailhot@ads-pipe.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10074
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Margaret A. Farabaugh, technical services engineer, The Techs, A Division of Steel Dynamics, Turtle Creek, Pa., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee A05 on Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products . Formed in 1906, A05 has over 270 members representing 21 countries, and includes 8 technical subcommittees that oversee more than 70 standards related to iron and steel products…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10044