EN 16296:2012

Imperfections in thermoplastics welded joints - Quality levels

This European Standard provides quality levels for imperfections in thermoplastics welded joints. It applies to material thickness above 2,0 mm.
Three quality levels are given in order to permit application for a wide range of welded fabrication. They are designated by symbols B, C and D, where B is the most stringent. The quality levels refer to production quality and not to the fitness-for-purpose (see 3.2) of the manufactured product.
This European Standard applies to the following thermoplastic materials:
Table 1
Abbreviation   Material description
ABS   Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic
ECTFE   Ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer
FEP   Fluorinated ethylene propylene
PB   Polybutylene
PE   Polyethylene
PFA   Perfluoroalkoxy
PP-B   Polypropylene block copolymer
PP-H   Polypropylene homopolymer
PP-R   Polypropylene random copolymer
PVC-C   Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
PVC-U   Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (rigid PVC)
PVDF   Polyvinylidene fluoride
and to the following welding processes:
- Heated tool welding;
- Electrofusion welding;
- Hot gas welding using filler rod only;
- Extrusion welding;
- Solvent welding of pipes.

Unregelmäßigkeiten an Schweißverbindungen von thermoplastischen Kunststoffen - Qualitätsstufen

Diese Europäische Norm legt Qualitätsstufen für Unregelmäßigkeiten an Schweißverbindungen von thermoplastischen Kunststoffen fest. Sie gilt für Materialdicken über 2,0 mm.
Um eine Anwendung an eine große Auswahl von Schweißerzeugnissen zu ermöglichen, sind drei Qualitäts-stufen festgelegt. Diese sind durch Symbole B, C und D gekennzeichnet, wobei B die höchste Qualitätsstufe ist. Die Qualitätsstufen beziehen sich auf die Fertigungsqualität und nicht auf die Gebrauchstauglichkeit (siehe 3.2) des hergestellten Produkts.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für folgende thermoplastische Materialien:
und folgende Schweißverfahren:
   Heizelementschweißen;
   Heizwendelschweißen;
   Warmgasschweißen, ausschließlich unter Anwendung von Schweißstab;
   Extrusionsschweißen;
   Quellschweißen von Rohren.

Défauts dans les assemblages soudés en thermoplastiques - Niveaux de qualité

La présente Norme européenne propose des niveaux de qualité pour évaluer les défauts des assemblages soudés en thermoplastiques. Elle s'applique aux matériaux présentant une épaisseur supérieure à 2,0 mm.
La présente Norme propose trois niveaux de qualité, afin de permettre son application à un vaste éventail d'assemblages soudés. Ils sont désignés par les symboles B, C et D, B étant le niveau le plus contraignant. Les niveaux de qualité s'appliquent à la qualité de la production et non pas à l'aptitude à l'emploi (voir 3.2) du produit fabriqué.
La présente Norme européenne s'applique aux matériaux thermoplastiques suivants :
et aux procédés de soudage suivants :
   Soudage par outil chauffant ;
   Électrosoudage ;
   Soudage au gaz chaud avec baguette d’apport uniquement ;
   Soudage par extrusion ;
   Collage au solvant de tubes.

Nepravilnosti v zvarjenih spojih plastomerov - Stopnje kakovosti

Ta evropski standard opisuje stopnje kakovosti nepravilnosti v zvarjenih spojih plastomerov. Velja za debelino materiala nad 2,0 mm. Za uporabo širokega nabora varjenih izdelkov so določene tri stopnje kakovosti. Označene so s simboli B, C in D, pri čemer je B najstrožji. Stopnje kakovosti se nanašajo na kakovost izdelave in ne na primernost za namen proizvedenega izdelka. Ta evropski standard velja za naslednje plastomere in postopke varjenja: – varjenje z vročim zrakom; – elektrofuzijsko varjenje; – varjenje z vročimi ploščami z uporabo varilnih elektrod; – ekstrudersko varjenje; – varjenje cevi s topilom.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 30-Oct-2012
• Withdrawal Date: 11-May-2021
• ICS: 25.160.40 - Welded joints and welds
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 249/WG 16 - Welding of thermoplastics
• Current Stage: 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
• Completion Date: 12-May-2021
• Ref Project: SIST EN 16296:2014 - Imperfections in thermoplastics welded joints - Quality levels

Relations

• Replaced By: EN 16296:2021 - Imperfections in thermoplastics welded joints - Quality levels
• Effective Date: 19-May-2021

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Nepravilnosti v zvarjenih spojih plastomerov - Stopnje kakovostiUnregelmäßigkeiten an Schweißverbindungen von thermoplastischen Kunststoffen - QualitätsstufenDéfauts dans les assemblages soudés en thermoplastiques - Niveaux de qualitéImperfections in thermoplastics welded joints - Quality levels83.080.20PlastomeriThermoplastic materials25.160.40Varjeni spoji in variWelded jointsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16296:2012SIST EN 16296:2014en,fr,de01-maj-2014SIST EN 16296:2014SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
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EN 16296
October 2012 ICS 25.160.40 English Version
Imperfections in thermoplastics welded joints - Quality levels
Défauts dans les assemblages soudés en thermoplastiques - Niveaux de qualité
Unregelmäßigkeiten an Schweißverbindungen von thermoplastischen Kunststoffen - Qualitätsstufen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 September 2012.
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The quality levels given in this standard are intended to provide basic reference data and are not specifically related to any particular application. They refer to the types of welded joints in a fabrication and not to the complete product or component itself. It is possible, therefore, that different quality levels are applied to individual welded joints in the same product or component. The choice of quality level for any application should take account of design considerations, subsequent processing, mode of stressing (e.g. static, dynamic), service conditions (e.g. pressure, temperature, environment) and consequences of failure. Economic factors are also important and should include not only the cost of welding but also of inspection, test and repair. Although this European Standard includes types of imperfections relevant to the processes given in Clause 1, only those which are applicable to the process and application in question need to be considered. Imperfections are quoted in terms of their actual dimensions. However their detection and evaluation may require the use of one or more methods of non-destructive testing. It should be noted that the detection and sizing of imperfections is dependent on the inspection methods and the extent of testing specified in the application standard or contract. The need for detection is not the subject of this standard. This European Standard is directly applicable to visual examination of welds or test specimens. It does not include details of recommended methods of detection and sizing. The indication provided by non-destructive testing should not be used directly for the evaluation of quality levels. Therefore, it needs to be supplemented by requirements for examinations, inspection and testing.
PFA Perfluoroalkoxy PP-B Polypropylene block copolymer PP-H Polypropylene homopolymer PP-R Polypropylene random copolymer PVC-C Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride PVC-U Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (rigid PVC) PVDF Polyvinylidene fluoride
and to the following welding processes:  Heated tool welding;  Electrofusion welding;  Hot gas welding using filler rod only;  Extrusion welding; SIST EN 16296:2014

Symbol
Requirement B Stringent C Intermediate D Moderate
The purpose of this standard is to define quality levels based on typical imperfections, which might occur in normal fabrications and are classified in EN 14728. It may be used within a quality system for the production of factory welded joints. It provides three sets of dimensional values from which a selection can be made for a particular application. The quality level necessary in each case should be defined by the application standard or the fabricator in conjunction with the user and/or other parties concerned. The level should be prescribed before the start of production, preferably at the enquiry or order stage. For specific applications, additional requirements not covered by this standard may need to be prescribed. These additional requirements shall be defined as quality level A. SIST EN 16296:2014

diameter ≤ 5 % of wall thickness Permissible if diameter of largest cavity ≤ 10 % of wall thickness Permissible if diameter of largest cavity ≤ 15 % of wall thickness 2DAAA Craze Not permissible Not permissible Not permissible 3AAAA Inclusion
Isolated inclusion permissible if maximum dimension ≤ 5 % of wall thickness Isolated and rows of inclusions permissible if maximum dimension ≤ 10 % of wall thickness Isolated and rows of inclusions permissible if maximum dimension ≤ 15 % of wall thickness 3KAAA Degraded polymer Not permissible Not permissible Not permissible 4BAAA Lack of fusion Not permissible Not permissible
Not permissible 5AAAA Imperfect shape Mechanical testing of sample welds is recommended Mechanical testing of sample welds is recommended Mechanical testing of sample welds is recommended 5EJAA Linear misalignment Permissible if misalignment is not greater than 10 % of the wall thickness Permissible if misalignment is not greater than 15 % of the wall thickness Permissible if misalignment is not greater than 20 % of the wall thickness 5EKAA Angular misalignment Permissible if misalignment is not greater than 0,2°
Permissible if misalignment is not greater than 0,4° Permissible if misalignment is not greater than 0,8° 5HAAA Irregular surface Not permissible Not permissible
Not permissible
6EAAA Excessive upset Not permissible Not permissible Not permissible 6HAAA 6HAAC Excessive asymmetry of welds Permissible if smaller half of weld bead is not less than 70 % of Permissible if smaller half of weld bead is not less than 60 % of Permissible if smaller half of weld bead is not less than 50 % of SIST EN 16296:2014

Not permissible
9CAAA Tool mark Locally permissible if bottom of notch is not acute and the notch depth is less than 10 % of the wall thickness and not greater than 0,5 mm Locally permissible if bottom of notch is not acute
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