This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards Guides and Remendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Committee. Designation:F2159-20 An American National Standard INTERNATIONAL Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring or Alternate Stainless Steel Clamps for SDR9 Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX)Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT)Tubing This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2159:the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or in the case of revision the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon (e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval. 1.Scope* are intended for use in general fluid transport including 1.1 This specification establishes requirements for sulfone hydronics and irrigations systems. plastic insert fittings and copper crimp rings or alternate 1.2 Included are the requirements for material molded part stainless steel clamps for four sizes Nominal Tubing Sizes properties performance workmanship dimensions and mark- (NTS)(3% 2 34 and 1)of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX)ings to be used on the fittings and rings. tubing that meet the requirements for Specificat...