SIST EN 681-1:2000

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: 31-Mar-2000
• ICS: 23.040.80 - Seals for pipe and hose assemblies
• Technical Committee: SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Apr-2000
• Due Date: 01-Apr-2000
• Completion Date: 01-Apr-2000
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Directive: 93/38/EEC - Procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors
• Mandate: M/BC/CEN/88/15 - Standardization request to CEN/CENELEC in the field of Water supply, drainage and sewerage
• Ref Project: EN 681-1:1996 - Elastomeric seals - Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber

Relations

• Amended By: SIST EN 681-1:2000/A2:2002 - Elastomeric seals - Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Amended By: SIST EN 681-1:2000/A3:2005 - Elastomeric seals - Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Amended By: SIST EN 681-1:2000/A1:2000 - Elastomeric seals - Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Corrected By: SIST EN 681-1:2000/AC:2004 - Elastomeric seals - Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
• Effective Date: 12-Mar-2011
• Revises: kSIST FprEN 681-1:2017 - Elastomeric seals - Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Revised: kSIST FprEN 681-1:2017 - Elastomeric seals - Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
• Effective Date: 17-Dec-2014

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.

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
...