ASME B16.50 : 2013

Table of Contents

Foreword
Committee Roster
Correspondence With the B16 Committee
Summary of Changes
1 Scope
2 General
3 Pressure-Temperature Ratings
4 Terminology
5 Marking
6 Material
7 Laying Lengths
8 Tube Stops
9 Inspection Tolerance
10 Threaded Ends
11 Alignment
12 Gaging
Mandatory Appendices
I - U.S. Customary Equivalents
II - References
Nonmandatory Appendices
A - Fitting Rating
B - Quality System Program

Abstract

Ascertains requirements for wrought copper and wrought copper alloy braze joint seamless fittings designed for use with seamless copper tube.

Scope

This Standard establishes requirements for wrought copper and wrought copper alloy braze-joint seamless fittings designed for use with seamless copper tube conforming to ASTM Standard Specification, B88 (Water and General Plumbing Systems), B280 (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service), and B819 (Medical Gas Systems). This Standard covers joints assembled with brazing materials conforming to ANSI/AWS A5.8. This Standard is allied to ASME standards B16.18 and 16.22. It provides requirements for fitting-ends suitable for brazing. This Standard covers (a) pressure–temperature ratings(b) abbreviations for end connections (c) size and method of designating openings of fittings(d) marking (e) material (f) dimensions and tolerances (g) testing

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Pages
ISBN
Superseded By	B16.50 : 2018