This manual provides technical and installation information for medium-density polyethylene (MDPE) yellow gas ASTM D2513 pipe products.
The document serves as a technical and installation guide for the JM Eagle UAC 2000 product line, which consists of yellow polyethylene (PE 2406/PE 2708) pipes and fittings. It outlines code compliance with ASTM D2513 and details the physical properties of the material, including density, melt index, and environmental stress crack resistance. The guide emphasizes the importance of proper installer training for long-term system performance in gas distribution services.
| Material Designation Code | PE 2406/PE 2708 |
|---|---|
| Cell Classification | PE 234373E |
| Density | 0.943/cc |
| Melt Index | 0.2 g/10 min. |
| Yield Strength | 2800 psi |
| Ultimate Elongation | > 800% |
| Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (Molded Plaque) | > 5000 hrs. |
| Flexural Modulus | 100,000 psi |
| Vicat Softening Point | 248°F |
| Brittleness Temperature | < -130°F |
| Hardness, Shore D | 63 |
| Thermal Expansion | 9x10 -5 in/in/°F |
The material designation code is PE 2406/PE 2708.
The system can be joined by socket fusion, butt fusion, saddle fusion, mechanical fittings, or electrofusion.
The HDB is 1250 psi at 73°F.
Yes, all UAC 2000 pipe and fittings meet the requirements specified in ASTM D2513.