SIST 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 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 size range 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; copper composite according to UNI 11342, plastic and multilayer pipes covered by EN 15015.
The fittings are used up to the operating temperatures and 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 standard are intended to be used in liquid applications:
- hot, cold or combined hot and cold water systems according to EN 806;
- closed heating systems according to EN 12828 and cooling systems;
- drainage systems;
- 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, Konformitätskriterien und ein Bezeichnungssystem für Einsteckfittings zum Verbinden von Kupferrohren, Rohren aus galvanisch beschichtetem Kupfer, Kunststoff- und Mehrschichtverbundrohren fest. Die Fittingenden haben einen Größenbereich von 6 mm bis 54 mm. Die Fittings sind für eine Lebensdauer von bis zu fünfzig Jahren ausgelegt.
Dieses Dokument gilt für Einsteckfittings zum Verbinden eines oder mehrerer der folgenden Rohre:
- Kupferrohre nach EN 1057; Kupferverbundwerkstoffe nach UNI 11342, Kunststoff- und Mehrschichtverbundrohre nach EN 15015.
Die Fittings werden bis zu den in Anhang A angegebenen Betriebstemperaturen und maximalen Betriebsdrücken eingesetzt.
Dieses Dokument gilt 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 Bearbeiten, Metallumformen, Gießen oder Fertigen hergestellt werden.
Die unter diese Norm fallenden Produkte sind für den Einsatz in Flüssigkeitsanwendungen bestimmt:
- Warm-, Kalt- oder kombinierte Warm-/Kaltwassersysteme nach EN 806;
- geschlossene Heizsysteme nach EN 12828 und Kühlsysteme;
- Entwässerungssysteme;
- 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 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 plastique. Les extrémités de raccords ont une gamme de dimensions comprise 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 ; composite cuivre conformes à l’UNI 11342, tubes en plastiques et multicouches couverts par l’EN 15015.
Les raccords sont utilisés jusqu'aux températures de service et aux pressions de service maximales 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 la présente norme 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 conformes à l’EN 806 ;
- les systèmes de chauffage fermés conformes à l'EN 12828 et les systèmes de refroidissement ;
- les systèmes de purge ;
- 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 1254-6:2021
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
SIST EN 1254-6:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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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.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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
United Kingdom.
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© 2021 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1254-6:2021 E
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 - Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage
applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
EN 1057:2006+A1:2010, Copper and copper alloys - Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in
sanitary and heating applications
EN 1254-20:2021, Copper and copper alloys - Plumbing fittings - Part 20: Definitions, thread dimensions,
test methods, reference data and supporting information
EN 10226-3, Pipes threads where pressure tight joint are made on the threads - Part 3: Verification by
means of limit gauges
EN 12201-2, Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drainage and sewerage under pressure -
Polyethylene (PE) - Part 2: Pipes
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EN 12201-5, Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drainage and sewerage under pressure -
Polyethylene (PE) - Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system
EN 12502-2, Protection of metallic materials against corrosion - Guidance on the assessment of corrosion
likelihood in water distribution and storage systems - Part 2: Influencing factors for copper and copper alloys
EN ISO 3501, Plastics piping systems - Mechanical joints between fittings and pressure pipes - Test method
for resistance to pull-out under constant longitudinal force (ISO 3501)
EN ISO 3503, Plastics piping systems - Mechanical joints between fittings and pressure pipes - Test method
for leaktightness under internal pressure of assemblies subjected to bending (ISO 3503)
EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1)
EN ISO 6507-1, Metallic materials - Vickers hardness test - Part 1: Test method (ISO 6507-1)
EN ISO 13056, Plastics piping systems - Pressure systems for hot and cold water - Test method for
leaktightness under vacuum (ISO 13056)
EN ISO 15874-2, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polypropylene (PP) - Part 2:
Pipes (ISO 15874-2)
EN ISO 15874-5, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polypropylene (PP) - Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 15874-5)
EN ISO 15875-2, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Crosslinked polyethylene (PE-
X) - Part 2: Pipes (ISO 15875-2)
EN ISO 15875-5, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Crosslinked polyethylene (PE-
X) - Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 15875-5)
EN ISO 15876-2, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polybutene (PB) - Part 2: Pipes
(ISO 15876-2)
EN ISO 15876-5, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polybutene (PB) - Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 15876-5)
EN ISO 15877-2, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Chlorinated poly(vinyl
chloride) (PVC-C) - Part 2: Pipes (ISO 15877-2)
EN ISO 15877-5, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Chlorinated poly(vinyl
chloride) (PVC-C) - Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 15877-5)
EN ISO 19892, Plastics piping systems - Thermoplastics pipes and fittings for hot and cold water - Test
method for the resistance of joints to pressure cycling (ISO 19892)
EN ISO 19893, Plastics piping systems - Thermoplastics pipes and fittings for hot and cold water - Test
method for the resistance of mounted assemblies to temperature cycling (ISO 19893)
EN ISO 21003-2, Multilayer piping systems for hot and cold water installations inside buildings - Part 2:
Pipes (ISO 21003-2)
EN ISO 21003-5, Multilayer piping systems for hot and cold water installations inside buildings - Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 21003-5)
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EN ISO 22391-2, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polyethylene of raised
temperature resistance (PE-RT) - Part 2: Pipes (ISO 22391-2)
EN ISO 22391-5, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polyethylene of raised
temperature resistance (PE-RT) - Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 22391-5)
ISO 7-2, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads - Part 2: Verification by means of
limit gauges
ISO 228-2, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads - Part 2: Verification by
means of limit gauges
ISO 2859-1:1999, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by
acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection
ISO 9080, Plastics piping and ducting systems - Determination of the long-term hydrostatic strength of
thermoplastics materials in pipe form by extrapolation
ISO 9924-1, Rubber and rubber products - Determination of the composition of vulcanizates and uncured
compounds by thermogravimetry - Part 1: Butadiene, ethylene-propylene copolymer and terpolymer,
isobutene-isoprene, isoprene and styrene-butadiene rubbers
ISO 10508, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Guidance for classification and
design
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1254-20:2021 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
4 Product characteristics
4.1 Internal pressure
When tested according to the method in 5.2 fittings shall show no signs of leakage or permanent
distortion.
4.2 Tightness
4.2.1 Integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure
This requirement only applies to fitting bodies with an 'as cast' microstructure (excluding continuously
cast materials) or fabricated by welding or brazing.
When tested according to the method in 5.3.1 fitting bodies shall show no visual indication of leakage.
4.2.2 Leak tightness under internal hydrostatic pressure
Fittings assessed as indicated in 4.1 are considered to be leak tight under internal hydrostatic pressure.
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4.2.3 Resistance to pull-out
When tested according to the method in 5.3.2 the joint assemblies shall withstand the pull-out force
without being separated and when subsequently tested according to the internal hydrostatic pressure
test described in 5.2 fittings shall show no signs of leakage or permanent distortion.
4.2.4 Leak tightness under vibration
This requirement only applies for jointing with metallic tubes.
When tested according to the method in 5.3.3 fittings shall show no signs of leakage.
4.2.5 Leak tightness under static flexural force
This requirement only applies for jointing with metallic tubes and is not applicable on threaded ends.
When tested according to the method in 5.3.4 fittings shall show no signs of leakage or permanent
distortion.
4.2.6 Leak tightness under internal hydrostatic pressure while subject to bending
This requirement only applies for jointing with multilayer or plastics pipes.
When tested according to the method in 5.3.5 fittings shall show no signs of leakage or permanent
distortion.
4.2.7 Leak tightness under vacuum.
When tested according to the method in 5.3.6 the change in pressure shall not be greater than 0,05 bar at
the conclusion of the test.
4.2.8 Leak tightness under temperature cycling
When tested according to the method in 5.3.7 fittings shall show no signs of leakage.
4.3 Resistance to high temperature (for heating networks)
The main aspect for the resistance to high temperature depends on the elastomeric sealing element.
Therefore the elastomer shall have the appropriate characteristics as specified in EN 681-1. The
elastomeric sealing elements shall conform to the requirements of EN 681-1:1996, Table 3 for continuous
hot water supply up to 110 °C except for Isoprene-Isobutylene Copolymer (IIR) where a volume change
in water up to and including 15 % is permitted.
4.4 Release of dangerous substances
National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and
sometimes content, when construction products covered by this document are placed on those markets.
In the absence of European harmonized test methods, verification and declaration on release/content
should be done taking into account national provisions in the place of use.
NOTE An informative database covering European and national provisions on dangerous substances is
available at the Construction website on EUROPA accessed through: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-
databases/cp-ds.
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4.5 Durability
4.5.1 Durability of internal pressure: Resistance to stress corrosion
Fittings manufactured from copper and copper-tin-zinc alloys (CuSnZnPb) shall be considered to be
resistant to stress corrosion according to EN 12502-2 and copper-zinc-silicon alloys containing ≥ 2 % Si
are also considered to be resistant.
Fittings manufactured from CuZn-alloys shall be considered to be resistant to stress corrosion when the
product has a hardness HBW 2,5/62,5 ≤ 110 measured according to EN ISO 6506-1 or a hardness
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HV ≤ 134 measured according to EN ISO 6507-1.
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Fittings manufactured from copper alloys with a zinc content of 10 % or greater not mentioned above
shall be tested and assessed according to 5.4.1, and shall show no evidence of cracking.
4.5.2 Durability of tightness
4.5.2.1 Resistance to dezincification
The resistance to dezincification of alloy fittings can be obtained by the correct material selection and
processing of that material.
Alloys containing 15 % or less zinc provide a good resistance to dezincification and don't need to be
tested.
Representative material samples, prior to machining, shall be tested. When tested according to 5.4.2.1,
the mean and maximum depth of dezincification in any direction shall be expressed in µm and shall meet
the acceptance criteria listed below for resistance to dezincification:
— for grade A: maximum 200 µm;
— for grade B: mean not to exceed 200 µm and maximum not to exceed 400 µm.
If any of the test pieces do not meet the criteria for the chosen grade, a second lot of test samples from
the same batch shall be selected and the test repeated. If any of the second lot of test pieces fails, then the
batch represented shall be deemed not to conform to the requirements of this document.
4.5.2.2 Resistance to pressure cycling
When tested according to the method in 5.4.2.2 fittings shall show no signs of leakage.
4.5.3 Durability of resistance to high temperature (for heating networks)
When tested according to the method in 5.4.3 to one or more of the specified test durations, the
compression set of the sealing element shall be expressed as a percentage.
4.6 Wall thickness at threaded portions of adaptor fittings
This requirement only applies to adaptor fittings with an interface thread.
When assessed according to the method specified in 5.5 the minimum wall thickness at the interface
thread shall be as expressed in EN 1254-20:2021, 4.1 for the relevant diameters.
4.7 Dimensions of tail pipe ends for swivel fittings
This requirement only applies to tail pipe ends for swivel fittings.
When assessed according to the method specified in 5.6 the dimensions shall be as expressed in
EN 1254-20:2021, 4.2 for the thread size.
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4.8 Threaded end dimensions
This requirement only applies to fitting bodies with threaded ends.
When assessed according to the method specified in 5.7 the thread shall be in accordance with
EN 1254-20:2021, 4.4.
4.9 Other adapter ends (not defined in EN 1254-20:2021)
Other adapter ends, when assembled in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and pressure
tested according to the method in 5.2 shall show no signs of leakage or permanent distortion. When re-
tested in accordance with the test method in 5.2 after disconnection and reconnection, it shall again show
no signs of leakage or permanent distortion. If after disconnection the sealing element shows signs of
damage, it shall be replaced before the second test.
4.10 Bore dimensions
To minimize flow resistance, minimum bore dimensions are required.
When assessed according to the method in 5.8, the minimum bore, including any internal tube support,
shall be greater or equal to the values expressed in EN 1254-20:2021, 4.5, for the relevant nominal
diameters.
Where an internal support is not required, the minimum bore of the fitting shall be greater than or equal
to the min bore of the corresponding pipe.
For unequal ended or adaptor fittings, the smallest diameter shall apply provided that this diameter does
not restrict other outlets.
4.11 Identity of elastomeric sealing material
During type testing, the method in 5.9 shall be used to establish the master reference thermogram for the
chosen sealing material.
The results of subsequent tests of the sealing material, carried out according to the method in 5.9, shall
be compared to the master reference thermogram to establish that the material is the same; any
differences shall be investigated. Results shall be retained for future comparison.
The identity relates to the elastomeric material and is independent of the fitting type, size or pattern.
4.12 Tube / pipe abutment
This requirement does not apply to threaded ends.
Fitting ends are usually manufactured with an abutment to limit tube or pipe insertion and to retain a
loose supporting sleeve, if used.
Fittings may be produced for special purposes, particularly useful for repairs, where the fitting ends do
not incorporate abutments, allowing the fitting to slide along the tube or pipe.
The dimensions of the abutment shall be such that it will stop the smallest possible tube according to
EN 1057:2006+A1:2010, Table 4 or pipe. The abutment shall also satisfy the minimum bore requirement
as stated in 4.10.
4.13 Alignment of the fitting ends
When tested according to the method in 5.10, the alignment of the fitting ends with reference to the
specified axis shall be within ± 2°.
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4.14 Shapes for tightening systems
When visually inspected, fittings with threads shall have a shape or suitable features for the transmission
of tightening torques.
4.15 Surface condition
When visually inspected, fittings shall be free from sharp edges or burrs.
4.16 Disconnection and re-use (for fittings capable of being disconnected)
This requirement only applies to fittings capable of being disconnected.
When assessed accor
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-september-2019
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, tuyeaux en plastique et tubes multicouches
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 1254-6
ICS:
23.040.40 Kovinski fitingi Metal fittings
77.150.30 Bakreni izdelki Copper products
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 1254-6
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2019
ICS 23.040.40 Will supersede 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, tuyeaux Einsteckfittings für den Einsatz mit Metall-, Kunststoff-
en plastique et tubes multicouches und Mehrschichtverbundrohren
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 133.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North
Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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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 . 9
4.2.1 Integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure . 9
4.2.2 Leak tightness under internal hydrostatic pressure . 9
4.2.3 Resistance to pull-out . 9
4.2.4 Leak tightness under vibration . 9
4.2.5 Leak tightness under static flexural force . 9
4.2.6 Leak tightness under internal hydrostatic pressure while subject to bending. 9
4.2.7 Leak tightness under vacuum . 9
4.2.8 Leak tightness under temperature cycling . 9
4.3 Resistance to high temperature (for heating networks) . 9
4.4 Release of dangerous substances . 9
4.5 Durability . 10
4.5.1 Durability of internal pressure . 10
4.5.2 Durability of tightness . 10
4.5.3 Durability of resistance to high temperature (for heating networks). 10
4.6 Wall thickness at threaded portions of adaptor fittings . 11
4.7 Dimensions of tail pipe ends for swivel fittings . 11
4.8 Threaded end dimensions . 11
4.9 Other adapter ends (not defined in prEN 1254-20:2019) . 11
4.10 Bore dimensions . 11
4.10.1 Minimum bore area through fittings without a supporting sleeve . 11
4.10.2 Minimum bore area through fittings with an integral or separate supporting sleeve . 12
4.11 Identity of elastomeric sealing material . 13
4.12 Tube / pipe abutment . 14
4.13 Alignment of the fitting ends . 14
4.14 Shapes for tightening systems . 14
4.15 Surface condition . 14
4.16 Disconnection and re-use (for fittings capable of being disconnected) . 14
4.17 Plated or coated surfaces . 14
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods . 14
5.1 General . 14
5.1.1 Preparation of fittings for testing. 14
5.1.2 Test temperature . 15
5.2 Internal hydrostatic pressure test . 15
5.3 Tightness . 15
5.3.1 Integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure . 15
5.3.2 Resistance to pull-out . 15
5.3.3 Leak tightness under vibration (metallic tube only) . 16
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5.3.4 Leak tightness under static flexural force (metallic tube only) . 16
5.3.5 Leak tightness under internal hydrostatic pressure while subjected to bending
(plastics pipe only) . 16
5.3.6 Leak tightness under vacuum . 17
5.3.7 Leak tightness under temperature cycling . 17
5.4 Durability. 18
5.4.1 Durability of internal pressure . 18
5.4.2 Durability of tightness . 18
5.4.3 Durability of resistance to high temperature (for heating networks) . 19
5.5 Wall thickness at threaded portions of adaptor fittings . 19
5.5.1 Type testing . 19
5.5.2 FPC testing . 20
5.6 Dimensions of tail pipe ends for swivel fittings . 20
5.7 Threaded end dimensions . 20
5.8 Bore dimensions . 20
5.9 Identity of elastomeric sealing material for liquid applications . 20
5.10 Alignment of the fitting ends . 20
5.11 Disconnection and re-use (for fittings capable of being disconnected) . 20
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP . 21
6.1 General . 21
6.2 Type testing . 21
6.2.1 General . 21
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria . 22
6.2.3 Test reports . 24
6.3 Factory production control (FPC) . 24
6.3.1 General . 24
6.3.2 Requirements . 24
6.3.3 Product specific requirements . 27
6.3.4 Procedure for modifications . 28
6.3.5 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced
in very low quantity . 28
7 Classification, designation and coding . 29
8 Marking, labelling and packaging . 29
8.1 General . 29
8.2 Dezincification resistant copper zinc alloys . 30
Annex A (normative) Intended operating temperatures and design pressures . 31
Bibliography . 33
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European foreword
This document (prEN 1254-6:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 133 “Copper
and copper alloys”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is a working document.
This document will supersede EN 1254-6:2012.
This part of the standard (EN 1254-6) should be read in conjunction with prEN 1254-20:2019.
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
The main changes to EN1254-6:2012 are:
— improved alignment with plastic and multilayer pipe standards for hot and cold water applicartions;
— separation of test methods into part 20.
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Introduction
Products complying with this European standard may be used for the transport of water intended for
human consumption if they comply with the relevant national, regional or local regulatory provisions
applicable in place of use.
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1 Scope
This document specifies product characteristics, assessment methods, compliance criteria 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 size range 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; copper composite according to UNI 11342, plastic and multilayer pipes
covered by EN 15015.
The fittings are used up to the operating temperatures and 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 standard are intended to be used in liquid applications:
— hot, cold or combined hot and cold water systems according to EN 806;
— closed heating systems according to EN 12828 and cooling systems;
— drainage systems;
— 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 — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage
applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
EN 723, Copper and copper alloys — Combustion method for determination of the carbon content on the
inner surface of copper tubes or fittings
EN 806 (series), Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption
EN 1057:2006+A1:2010, Copper and copper alloys — Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in
sanitary and heating applications
EN 1092-3, Flanges and their joints — Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated - Part 3: Copper alloy flanges
prEN 1254-20:2019, Copper and copper alloys — Plumbing fittings — Part 20: Definitions, thread
dimensions, test methods, reference data and supporting information
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EN 10226-3, Pipes threads where pressure tight joint are made on the threads — Part 3: Verification by
means of limit gauges
EN 12502-2, Protection of metallic materials against corrosion - Guidance on the assessment of corrosion
likelihood in water distribution and storage systems — Part 2: Influencing factors for copper and copper
alloys
EN 12828, Heating systems in buildings — Design for water-based heating systems
EN 12845, Fixed firefighting systems — Automatic sprinkler systems — Design, installation and
maintenance
EN 15015, Plastics piping systems — Systems for hot and cold water not intended for human consumption
— Performance characteristics for pipes, fittings and their joints
EN ISO 3501, Plastics piping systems — Mechanical joints between fittings and pressure pipes — Test
method for resistance to pull-out under constant longitudinal force (ISO 3501)
EN ISO 3503, Plastics piping systems — Mechanical joints between fittings and pressure pipes — Test
method for leaktightness under internal pressure of assemblies subjected to bending (ISO 3503)
EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic materials — Brinell hardness test — Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1)
EN ISO 6507-1, Metallic materials — Vickers hardness test — Part 1: Test method (ISO 6507-1)
EN ISO 13056, Plastics piping systems — Pressure systems for hot and cold water — Test method for
leaktightness under vacuum (ISO 13056)
EN ISO 15874-2, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Polypropylene (PP) — Part
2: Pipes (ISO 15874-2:2013)
EN ISO 15874-5, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Polypropylene (PP) — Part
5: Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 15874-5)
EN ISO 15875-2, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Crosslinked polyethylene
(PE-X) — Part 2: Pipes (ISO 15875-2)
EN ISO 15875-5, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Crosslinked polyethylene
(PE-X) — Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 15875-5)
EN ISO 15876-2, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Polybutene (PB) — Part 2:
Pipes (ISO 15876-2)
EN ISO 15876-5, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Polybutene (PB) — Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 15876-5)
EN ISO 15877-2, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Chlorinated poly(vinyl
chloride) (PVC-C) — Part 2: Pipes (ISO 15877-2)
EN ISO 15877-5, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Chlorinated poly(vinyl
chloride) (PVC-C) — Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 15877-5)
EN ISO 19892, Plastics piping systems — Thermoplastics pipes and fittings for hot and cold water — Test
method for the resistance of joints to pressure cycling (ISO 19892)
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EN ISO 19893, Plastics piping systems — Thermoplastics pipes and fittings for hot and cold water — Test
method for the resistance of mounted assemblies to temperature cycling (ISO 19893)
EN ISO 21003-2, Multilayer piping systems for hot and cold water installations inside buildings — Part 2:
Pipes (ISO 21003-2)
EN ISO 21003-5, Multilayer piping systems for hot and cold water installations inside buildings — Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 21003-5)
EN ISO 22391-2, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Polyethylene of raised
temperature resistance (PE-RT) - Part 2: Pipes (ISO 22391-2)
EN ISO 22391-5, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations - Polyethylene of raised
temperature resistance (PE-RT) — Part 5: Fitness for purpose of the system (ISO 22391-5)
ISO 7-2, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads — Part 2: Verification by means
of limit gauges
ISO 228-2, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads — Part 2: Verification by
means of limit gauges
ISO 2859-1:1999, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by
acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection
ISO 6957:1988, Copper alloys — Ammonia test for stress corrosion resistance
ISO 9080, Plastics piping and ducting systems — Determination of the long-term hydrostatic strength of
thermoplastics materials in pipe form by extrapolation
ISO 9924-1, Rubber and rubber products — Determination of the composition of vulcanizates and uncured
compounds by thermogravimetry — Part 1: Butadiene, ethylene-propylene copolymer and terpolymer,
isobutene-isoprene, isoprene and styrene-butadiene rubbers
ISO 10508, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Guidance for classification and
design
UNI 11342, Copper and copper alloys - Composite, seamless copper-PE, tubes for fluid distribution
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in prEN 1254-20:2019 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
4 Product characteristics
4.1 Internal pressure
When tested according to the method in 5.2 fittings shall show no signs of leakage or permanent
distortion.
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4.2 Tightness
4.2.1 Integrity of fabricated fitting bodies or having an 'as cast' microstructure
This requirement only applies to fitting bodies with an 'as cast' microstructure (excluding continuously
cast materials) or fabricated by welding or brazing.
When tested according to the method in 5.3.1 fitting bodies shall show no visual indication of leakage.
4.2.2 Leak tightness under internal hydrostatic pressure
Fittings assessed as indicated in 4.1 are considered to be leak tight under internal hydrostatic pressure.
4.2.3 Resistance to pull-out
When tested according to the method in 5.3.2 the joint assemblies shall withstand the pull-out force
without being separated and shall show no signs of leakage when subjected to the subsequent leak
tightness under internal hydrostatic pressure test as described in 5.2.
4.2.4 Leak tightness under vibration
This requirement only applies for jointing with metallic tubes.
When tested according to the method in 5.3.3 fittings shall show no signs of leakage.
4.2.5 Leak tightness under static flexural force
This requirement only applies for jointing with metallic tubes and is not applicable on threaded ends.
When tested according to the method in 5.3.4 fittings shall show no signs of leakage or permanent
distortion.
4.2.6 Leak tightness under internal hydrostatic pressure while subject to bending
This requirement only applies for jointing with multilayer or plastics pipes.
When tested according to the method in 5.3.5 fittings shall show no signs of leakage or permanent
distortion.
4.2.7 Leak tightness under vacuum
When tested according to the method in 5.3.6 the change in pressure shall not be greater than 0,05 bar at
the conclusion of the test.
4.2.8 Leak tightness under temperature cycling
When tested according to the method in 5.3.7 fittings shall show no signs of leakage.
4.3 Resistance to high temperature (for heating networks)
The main aspect for the resistance to high temperature depends on the elastomeric sealing element.
Therefore the elastomer shall have the appropriate characteristics as specified in EN 681-1. The
elastomeric sealing elements shall conform to the requirements of EN 681-1:1996, Table 3 for continuous
hot water supply up to 110 °C except for Isoprene-Isobutylene Copolymer (IIR) where a volume change
in water up to and including 15 % is permitted.
4.4 Release of dangerous substances
National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and
sometimes content, when construction products covered by this standard are placed on those markets.
In the absence of European harmonized test methods, verification and declaration on release/content
should be done taking into account national provisions in the place of use.
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4.5 Durability
4.5.1 Durability of internal pressure
4.5.1.1 Resistance to stress corrosion
Fittings manufactured from copper and copper-tin-zinc alloys (CuSnZnPb) shall be considered to be
resistant to stress corrosion according to EN 12502-2 and copper-zinc-silicon alloys containing ≥ 2 % Si
are also considered to be resistant.
Fittings manufactured from CuZn-alloys shall be considered to be resistant to stress corrosion when the
product has a hardness HBW 2,5/62,5 ≤ 110 measured according to EN ISO 6506-1 or a hardness
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HV ≤ 134 measured according to EN ISO 6507-1.
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Fittings manufactured from copper alloys with a zinc content of 10 % or greater not mentioned above
shall be tested and assessed according to 5.4.1.1, and shall show no evidence of cracking.
4.5.2 Durability of tightness
4.5.2.1 Residual carbon contamination in the bore
This requirement only applies to copper fittings. This requirement does not apply to copper alloy fittings.
4.5.2.1.1 Carbon film
When tested according to 5.4.2.1 there shall not be any visible carbon film.
4.5.2.1.2 Total carbon
When tested according to 5.4.2.2 the maximum total carbon level on internal sur
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