ASME B16.50-2021

ASME B16.50-2021 PDF

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, B 88 (Water and General Plumbing Systems), B 280 (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service), and B 819 (Medical Gas Systems).

This Standard covers joints assembled with brazing materials conforming to AWS A5.8M/A5.8.

This Standard is allied to ASME B16.18 and ASME B16.22. 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