EN 681-1:1996
(Main)Elastomeric seals - Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
Elastomeric seals - Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
This standard specifies requirements for materials used in vulcanized rubber seals for: a) cold potable water supply (up to 45°C); 2) hot potable and non-potable water supply (up to 110°C); 3) drainage, sewerage and rainwater systems (continuous flow up to 45°C and intermittent flow up to 95°C). The different designations of seals specified are defined according to their type, application and requirements.
Elastomer-Dichtungen - Werkstoff-Anforderungen für Rohrleitungs-Dichtungen für Anwendungen in der Wasserversorgung und Entwässerung - Teil 1: Vulkanisierter Gummi
Diese Norm spezifiziert die Anforderungen an die Werkstoffe, die in vulkanisierten Gummi-Dichtringen für 1) Versorgung mit kaltem Trinkwasser (bis 45°C); 2) Versorgung mit heissem Trink- und Brauchwasser (bis 110°C); 3) Systeme zur Entwässerung, Kanalisation und Regenwasserableitung (ununterbrochener Durchfluss bis 45°C und zeitweilig bis 90°C) verwendet werden. Die verschiedenen Bezeichnungen der spezifizierten Dichtmittel sind nach Typ, Anwendungen und Anforderungen definiert.
Garnitures d'étanchéité en caoutchouc - Spécification des matériaux pour garnitures d'étanchéité pour joints de canalisations utilisées dans le domaine de l'eau et de l'évacuation - Partie 1: Caoutchouc vulcanisé
Cette norme détermine les spécifications pour les matériaux utilisés dans les garnitures d'étanchéité en caoutchouc vulcanisé pour: 1) l'eau froide potable (jusqu'à 45°C); 2) l'eau chaude potable et non potable (jusqu'à 110°C); 3) les réseaux de rainage, d'assainissement et d'eaux pluviales, (en service continu jusqu'à 45°C et intermittent jusqu'à 95°C). Les différentes désignations de garnitures d'étanchéité spécifiées sont définies conformément à leurs types, applications et exigences.
Elastomerna tesnila – Zahteve za materiale za tesnila za uporabo v napeljavah za vodo in kanalizacijo – 1. del: Vulkanizirana guma
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 16-Apr-1996
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 208 - Elastomeric seals for joints in pipework and pipelines
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 208 - Elastomeric seals for joints in pipework and pipelines
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 09-May-2022
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 12-Mar-2011
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 681-1:1996 (CEN) specifies material requirements for elastomeric seals made from vulcanized rubber used as pipe joint seals in water and drainage systems. The standard defines the appropriate material properties and designations for seals used in cold and hot potable water, non-potable water, and drainage, sewerage and rainwater applications, with clear temperature limits and service conditions.
Key topics and requirements
- Material scope: Focuses exclusively on vulcanized rubber materials for pipe joint seals (Part 1 of EN 681).
- Service temperature classes:
- Cold potable water supply: up to 45°C
- Hot potable and non‑potable water supply: up to 110°C
- Drainage, sewerage, rainwater systems: continuous flow up to 45°C and intermittent flow up to 95°C
- Designation system: Seal types and designations are defined according to type, application and specific requirements, enabling manufacturers and specifiers to match material grades to intended service.
- Application-focused material requirements: Ensures materials used in seals meet the performance expectations for contact with potable water, hot water, and wastewater environments.
- Standards context: Part 1 is specific to vulcanized rubber; related parts address other elastomeric materials or aspects of seal design (see Related Standards).
(Note: EN 681-1:1996 sets material requirements and designation principles; specific test methods, dimensional standards or installation practices are addressed in other standards or parts.)
Practical applications
EN 681-1:1996 is applied where reliable sealing and hygiene or performance under temperature stress are required:
- Water utility pipe joints for cold and hot potable water systems
- Plumbing and sanitary installations handling hot water
- Sewerage, drainage and rainwater piping systems with continuous or intermittent flows
- Manufacturing and quality control of gaskets, O‑rings and profile seals for pipelines
- Specification and procurement documents for infrastructure, building services and wastewater networks
Who uses this standard
- Seal and gasket manufacturers - material selection and product designation
- Plumbing and civil engineers - specifying compliant seals for projects
- Water utility and infrastructure operators - ensuring compatibility with service conditions
- Regulatory bodies and compliance teams - verifying materials for potable water contact
- Test laboratories and quality assurance - confirming material conformity to EN 681‑1 requirements
Related standards
- Other parts of EN 681 (for different elastomeric materials or additional requirements)
- Complementary pipe, joint and installation standards from CEN and national bodies
Keywords: EN 681-1:1996, elastomeric seals, vulcanized rubber, pipe joint seals, potable water, drainage, sewerage, rainwater systems, material requirements, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 681-1:1996 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Elastomeric seals - Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber". This standard covers: This standard specifies requirements for materials used in vulcanized rubber seals for: a) cold potable water supply (up to 45°C); 2) hot potable and non-potable water supply (up to 110°C); 3) drainage, sewerage and rainwater systems (continuous flow up to 45°C and intermittent flow up to 95°C). The different designations of seals specified are defined according to their type, application and requirements.
This standard specifies requirements for materials used in vulcanized rubber seals for: a) cold potable water supply (up to 45°C); 2) hot potable and non-potable water supply (up to 110°C); 3) drainage, sewerage and rainwater systems (continuous flow up to 45°C and intermittent flow up to 95°C). The different designations of seals specified are defined according to their type, application and requirements.
EN 681-1:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.05 - Pipeline and its parts for external sewage systems; 23.040.80 - Seals for pipe and hose assemblies. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 681-1:1996 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 681-1:1996/A1:1998, EN 681-1:1996/A2:2002, EN 681-1:1996/A3:2005, EN 681-1:1996/AC:2002, FprEN 681-1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 681-1:1996 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC, 93/38/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/15. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2000
Elastomerna tesnila – Zahteve za materiale za tesnila za uporabo v napeljavah za
vodo in kanalizacijo – 1. del: Vulkanizirana guma
Elastomeric seals - Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and
drainage applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
Elastomer-Dichtungen - Werkstoff-Anforderungen für Rohrleitungs-Dichtungen für
Anwendungen in der Wasserversorgung und Entwässerung - Teil 1: Vulkanisierter
Gummi
Garnitures d'étanchéit
...
記事のタイトル：EN 681-1:1996 - ゴム製シール - 水および排水用パイプジョイントシールに使用される材料要件 - 第1部：加硫ゴム 記事内容：この規格は、以下の条件で使用される加硫ゴム製シールの材料要件を定めています：1）冷たい飲料水供給（最大45°C）；2）熱い飲料水および非飲料水供給（最大110°C）；3）排水、下水道、雨水システム（連続流動最大45°C、間欠的な流動最大95°C）。指定されたシールの異なる名称は、その種類、応用、要件に基づいて定義されます。
The article discusses the EN 681-1:1996 standard, which sets requirements for materials used in vulcanized rubber seals for various applications. These include cold potable water supply, hot potable and non-potable water supply, and drainage, sewerage, and rainwater systems. The standard defines different types of seals based on their designations, applications, and specific requirements.
제목: EN 681-1:1996 - 고무밀폐링 - 상수 및 배수용 파이프 결합링에 사용되는 재료 요구사항 - 제1부: 가황 고무 내용: 이 표준은 다음과 같은 상태에서 사용되는 가황 고무 밀폐링의 재료 요구사항을 명시합니다: 1) 45°C까지의 냉수 공급; 2) 110°C까지의 온수 공급(음용 및 비음용); 3) 45°C까지의 계속 유동 및 95°C까지의 간헐 유동을 갖는 배수, 하수 및 우수 시스템. 지정된 밀폐링의 다른 표기는 유형, 응용 및 요구사항에 따라 정의됩니다.
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