EN 1254-6:2021
(Main)Copper and copper alloys - Plumbing fittings - Part 6: Push-fit fittings for use with metallic tubes, plastics and multilayer pipes
Copper and copper alloys - Plumbing fittings - Part 6: Push-fit fittings for use with metallic tubes, plastics and multilayer pipes
This document specifies product characteristics, assessment methods, compliance criteria of test results and a designation system for push-fit fittings for the purpose of joining tubes of copper, plated copper, multilayer pipes and plastics pipes. The fitting ends have a nominal diameter from 6 mm to 54 mm. The fittings are designed for a service lifetime up to fifty years.
This document is applicable to push-fit fittings for joining one or more of the following tubes or pipes:
- copper tubes to EN 1057.
The fittings are used up to the operating temperatures and corresponding maximum operating pressures as indicated in Annex A.
This document applies to copper alloy fittings. A non-exhaustive list of these copper alloys is given in CEN/TS 13388.
Adaptor fittings may combine push-fit ends with fitting ends defined in the other parts of EN 1254.
Push-fit fittings for metallic tubes may also have flanged end connections according to EN 1092-3.
Push-fit fittings may also have a plated or other decorative surface coating.
Fittings can be produced by machining, metal forming, casting, or fabrication.
Products covered by this document are intended to be used in liquid applications:
- hot, cold or combined hot and cold water, including systems according to EN 806;
- closed heating systems according to EN 12828;
- cooling systems;
- drainage systems;
- fire protection systems including sprinkler systems according to EN 12845.
Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Fittings - Teil 6: Einsteckfittings für den Einsatz mit Metall-, Kunststoff- und Mehrschichtverbundrohren
Dieses Dokument legt Produkteigenschaften, Bewertungsverfahren, Übereinstimmungskriterien der Prüfergebnisse und ein Bezeichnungssystem für Einsteckfittings zum Verbinden von Kupferrohren, Rohren aus galvanisch beschichtetem Kupfer, Kunststoff- und Mehrschichtverbundrohren fest. Die Fittingenden haben einen Nenndurchmesser von 6 mm bis 54 mm. Die Fittings sind für eine Lebensdauer von bis zu fünfzig Jahren ausgelegt.
Dieses Dokument ist anzuwenden für Einsteckfittings zum Verbinden eines oder mehrerer der folgenden Rohre:
— Kupferrohre nach EN 1057.
Die Fittings werden bis zu den in Anhang A angegebenen Betriebstemperaturen und entsprechenden maximalen Betriebsdrücken eingesetzt.
Dieses Dokument ist anzuwenden für Fittings aus Kupferlegierungen. Eine nicht vollständige Liste dieser Kupferlegierungen ist in CEN/TS 13388 enthalten.
Übergangsfittings dürfen Einsteckenden mit in den anderen Teilen der EN 1254 definierten Fittingenden kombinieren.
Einsteckfittings für Metallrohre dürfen auch Flanschendanschlüsse nach EN 1092 3 aufweisen.
Einsteckfittings dürfen auch galvanische oder andere dekorative Oberflächenüberzüge aufweisen.
Fittings können durch maschinelles Bearbeiten, Umformen, Gießen oder Fügen von Vormaterial hergestellt werden.
Die unter dieses Dokument fallenden Produkte sind für den Einsatz in Flüssigkeitsanwendungen bestimmt:
— warmes, kaltes oder kombiniertes Warm- und Kaltwasser, einschließlich Systeme nach EN 806;
— geschlossene Heizungsanlagen nach EN 12828;
— Kühlsysteme;
— Entwässerungssysteme;
— Brandbekämpfungsanlagen einschließlich Sprinkleranlagen nach EN 12845.
Cuivre et alliages de cuivre - Raccords - Partie 6 : Raccords instantanés pour tubes métalliques, en matières plastiques et multicouches
Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques de produit, les méthodes d'évaluation, les critères de
conformité des résultats d'essais et un système de désignation pour les raccords instantanés pour
l'assemblage de tubes en cuivre, en cuivre plaqué, de tubes multicouches et de tuyaux en matières
plastiques. Les extrémités de raccords ont un diamètre nominal compris entre 6 mm et 54 mm. Les
raccords sont conçus pour une durée de vie en service supérieure à 50 ans.
Le présent document est applicable aux raccords instantanés permettant de raccorder un ou plusieurs
tubes ou tuyaux des types suivants :
- tubes en cuivre conformes à l’EN 1057.
Les raccords sont utilisés jusqu'aux températures de service et aux pressions maximales de service
correspondantes indiquées à l'Annexe A.
Le présent document s'applique aux raccords en alliage de cuivre. Une liste non exhaustive de ces alliages
de cuivre figure dans la CEN/TS 13388.
Les raccords adaptateurs peuvent combiner des extrémités instantanées avec des extrémités de raccord
définies dans les autres parties de l’EN 1254.
Les raccords instantanés pour tubes métalliques peuvent également comporter des raccordements à
brides conformément à l’EN 1092-3.
Les raccords instantanés peuvent également avoir une surface plaquée ou un autre revêtement de surface
décoratif.
Les raccords peuvent être fabriqués par usinage, formage des métaux, moulage ou mécanosoudage.
Les produits couverts par le présent document sont destinés à être utilisés dans les applications liquides :
- les systèmes d'eau chaude, d'eau froide ou d'eau chaude et d'eau froide combinées, y compris les
systèmes conformes à l’EN 806 ;
- les systèmes de chauffage fermés conformes à l'EN 12828 ;
- les systèmes de refroidissement ;
- les systèmes de purge ;
- les systèmes de protection contre l'incendie, y compris les systèmes d'extinction de type sprinkleur
conformes à l’EN 12845.
Baker in bakrove zlitine - Fitingi - 6. del: Fitingi s priključki "push-fit" za spajanje s kovinskimi, plastičnimi in večplastnimi cevmi
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 1254-6:2014
Baker in bakrove zlitine - Fitingi - 6. del: Fitingi s priključki "push-fit" za spajanje s
kovinskimi, plastičnimi in večplastnimi cevmi
Copper and copper alloys - Plumbing fittings - Part 6: Push-fit fittings for use with metallic
tubes, plastics and multilayer pipes
Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Fittings - Teil 6: Einsteckfittings für den Einsatz mit
Metall-, Kunststoff- und Mehrschichtverbundrohren
Cuivre et alliages de cuivre - Raccords - Partie 6 : Raccords instantanés pour tubes
métalliques, en matières plastiques et multicouches
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1254-6:2021
ICS:
23.040.40 Kovinski fitingi Metal fittings
77.150.30 Bakreni izdelki Copper products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 1254-6
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.040.40 Supersedes EN 1254-6:2012
English Version
Copper and copper alloys - Plumbing fittings - Part 6:
Push-fit fittings for use with metallic tubes, plastics and
multilayer pipes
Cuivre et alliages de cuivre - Raccords - Partie 6 : Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Fittings - Teil 6:
Raccords instantanés pour tubes métalliques, en Einsteckfittings für den Einsatz mit Metall-, Kunststoff-
matières plastiques et multicouches und Mehrschichtverbundrohren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 November 2020.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Product characteristics . 8
4.1 Internal pressure . 8
4.2 Tightness . 8
4.3 Resistance to high temperature (for heating networks) . 9
4.4 Release of dangerous substances . 9
4.5 Durability . 10
4.6 Wall thickness at threaded portions of adaptor fittings . 10
4.7 Dimensions of tail pipe ends for swivel fittings . 10
4.8 Threaded end dimensions . 11
4.9 Other adapter ends (not defined in EN 1254-20:2021) . 11
4.10 Bore dimensions . 11
4.11 Identity of elastomeric sealing material . 11
4.12 Tube / pipe abutment . 11
4.13 Alignment of the fitting ends . 11
4.14 Shapes for tightening systems . 12
4.15 Surface condition . 12
4.16 Disconnection and re-use (for fittings capable of being disconnected) . 12
4.17 Plated or coated surfaces . 12
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods . 12
5.1 General . 12
5.2 Internal hydrostatic pressure test . 12
5.3 Tightness . 13
5.4 Durability . 16
5.5 Wall thickness at threaded portions of adaptor fittings . 17
5.6 Dimensions of tail pipe ends for swivel fittings . 18
5.7 Threaded end dimensions . 18
5.8 Bore dimensions . 18
5.9 Identity of elastomeric sealing material for liquid applications . 18
5.10 Alignment of the fitting ends . 18
5.11 Disconnection and re-use (for fittings capable of being disconnected) . 18
6 Evaluation of conformity . 19
6.1 General . 19
6.2 Type testing . 19
6.3 Test reports . 22
6.4 Factory production control (FPC) . 22
7 Designation. 25
8 Marking, labelling and packaging . 25
8.1 General . 25
8.2 Dezincification resistant copper zinc alloys . 25
Annex A (normative) Operating temperatures and design pressures . 26
Bibliography . 28
European foreword
This document (EN 1254-6:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 133 “Copper and
copper alloys”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2021, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 1254-6:2012.
The main changes to EN 1254-6:2012 are:
— improved alignment with plastic and multilayer pipe standards for hot and cold water applicartions;
— separation of test methods into part 20.
This part of the standard (EN 1254-6) should be read in conjunction with EN 1254-20:2021.
EN 1254 comprises the following parts under the general title “Copper and copper alloys — Plumbing
fittings”:
— Part 1: Capillary fittings for soldering or brazing to copper tubes
— Part 2: Compression fittings for use with copper tubes
— Part 3: Compression fittings for use with plastics and multilayer pipes
— Part 4: Threaded fittings
— Part 5: Capillary fittings with short ends for brazing to copper tubes
— Part 6: Push-fit fittings for use with metallic tubes, plastics and multilayer pipes
— Part 7: Press fittings for use with metallic tubes
— Part 8: Press fittings for use with plastics and multilayer pipes
— Part 20: Definitions, thread dimensions, test methods, reference data and supporting information
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
Products complying with this document may be used for several fluids including the transport of water
intended for human consumption if they comply with the relevant national, regional or local regulatory
provisions applicable in the place of use.
1 Scope
This document specifies product characteristics, assessment methods, compliance criteria of test results
and a designation system for push-fit fittings for the purpose of joining tubes of copper, plated copper,
multilayer pipes and plastics pipes. The fitting ends have a nominal diameter from 6 mm to 54 mm. The
fittings are designed for a service lifetime up to fifty years.
This document is applicable to push-fit fittings for joining one or more of the following tubes or pipes:
— copper tubes to EN 1057.
The fittings are used up to the operating temperatures and corresponding maximum operating pressures
as indicated in Annex A.
This document applies to copper alloy fittings. A non-exhaustive list of these copper alloys is given in
CEN/TS 13388.
Adaptor fittings may combine push-fit ends with fitting ends defined in the other parts of EN 1254.
Push-fit fittings for metallic tubes may also have flanged end connections according to EN 1092-3.
Push-fit fittings may also have a plated or other decorative surface coating.
Fittings can be produced by machining, metal forming, casting, or fabrication.
Products covered by this document are intended to be used in liquid applications:
— hot, cold or combined hot and cold water, including systems according to EN 806;
— closed heating systems according to EN 12828;
— cooling systems;
— drainage systems;
— fire protection systems including sprinkler systems according to EN 12845.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 681-1:1996, Elastomeric seals - Ma
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