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(Main)Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 7: Guidance for the assessment of conformity
Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 7: Guidance for the assessment of conformity
This Technical Specification gives guidance for the assessment of conformity of compounds, products, joints and assemblies in accordance with the applicable part(s) of EN 1555 intended to be included in the manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of certification procedures. It is recommended that the quality management system conforms to or is no less stringent than the relevant requirements to EN ISO 9001 [2]. NOTE 1 If certification is involved, the certification and inspection body is preferably compliant with EN 45011 [3], EN 45012 [4] or EN ISO/IEC 17020 [5], as applicable. In conjunction with Parts 1 to 5 of EN 1555 (see Foreword), this Technical Specification is applicable to polyethylene (PE) plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. It is applicable to PE pipes, fittings, and valves, their joints and to joints with components of other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar1);
b) an operating temperature of 20 °C as reference temperature.
NOTE 2 For other operating temperatures, derating coefficients can be used; see EN 1555-5. For mechanical fittings conforming to ISO 10838-1 [6], ISO 10838-2 [7] or ISO 10838-3 [8], as applicable, guidance for assessment of conformity is not given in this part of EN 1555. When requested, a quality plan based on the tests mentioned in ISO 10838-1 [6], ISO 10838-2 [7] or ISO 10838-3 [8], as applicable, should be set up in agreement between user and manufacturer. EN 1555 covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours and additives.
NOTE 3 It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects, taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.
Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Gasversorgung - Polyethylen (PE) - Partie 7 : Empfehlungen für die Beurteilung der Konformität
Diese Technische Spezifikation enthält Leitlinien für die Bewertung der Konformität von Formmassen, Erzeugnissen, Verbindungen und Bauteilkombinationen in Übereinstimmung mit dem (den) zutreffenden Teil(en) von EN 1555, der (die) dazu vorgesehen ist (sind), als Bestandteil des Qualitätssicherungssystems und zur Ein¬führung von Zertifizierungsverfahren in den Qualitätsplan des Herstellers einbezogen zu werden.
Als Empfehlung gilt, dass das Qualitätssicherungssystem entweder die einschlägigen Anforderungen von EN ISO 9001 [2] oder mindestens gleich strenge Anforderungen erfüllen sollte.
ANMERKUNG 1 Falls eine Zertifizierung durchgeführt wird, sollte(n) die Zertifizierungs- und Überwachungsstelle(n) vorzugsweise der zutreffenden Norm EN 45011 [3], EN 45012 [4] oder EN ISO/IEC 17020 [5] entsprechen.
Zusammen mit den Teilen 1 bis 5 der EN 1555 (siehe Vorwort) gilt diese Technische Spezifikation für Kunststoff-Rohrlei¬tungssysteme aus Polyethylen (PE) für die Gasversorgung. Es gilt für Rohre, Formstücke und Armaturen aus PE, deren Verbindungen untereinander sowie für Verbindungen mit Rohrleitungsteilen aus anderen Werk¬stoffen, die für den Einsatz unter den folgenden Bedingungen vorgesehen sind:
a) Der maximal zulässige Betriebsdruck, MOP, beträgt nicht mehr als 10 bar );
b) es gilt eine Betriebstemperatur von 20 °C als Bezugstemperatur.
ANMERKUNG 2 Für andere Betriebstemperaturen können Minderungsfaktoren verwendet werden, siehe EN 1555 5.
Für Formstücke für mechanische Verbindungen, die der zutreffenden Norm ISO 10838 1 [6], ISO 10838 2 [7] oder ISO 10838 3 [8] entsprechen, sind in diesem Teil von EN 1555 keine Empfehlungen für die Konformitäts-bewertung enthalten. Wird eine solche Bewertung gefordert, sollte im Einvernehmen zwischen Anwender und Hersteller ein Qualitätssicherungsplan erstellt werden, der auf den in der zutreffenden Norm ISO 10838 1 [6], ISO 10838 2 [7] oder ISO 10838 3 [8] genannten Prüfungen basiert.
EN 1555 deckt einen Bereich maximal zulässiger Betriebsdrücke ab und legt Anforderungen an die Einfär¬bung von Rohrleitungsteilen sowie die Verwendung von Zusatzstoffen fest.
ANMERKUNG 3 Der Käufer bzw. Auftraggeber ist unter Berücksichtigung der eigenen Anforderungen sowie der gelten¬den nationalen Festlegungen und Verlegepraktiken oder vorschriften für die entsprechende Auswahl dieser Kriterien verantwortlich.
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour la distribution de combustibles gazeux - Polyéthylène (PE) - Teil 7: Guide pour l'évaluation de la conformité
La présente Spécification technique fournit un guide pour l’évaluation de la conformité des compositions, produits, assemblages et montages conformes à la partie (aux parties) applicable(s) de l’EN 1555, destiné à être inclus dans le plan qualité du fabricant dans le cadre du système de management de la qualité et pour l’établissement de procédures de certification.
Il est recommandé que le système de management de la qualité soit conforme aux exigences pertinentes de l’EN ISO 9001 [2] ou au moins aussi strict que ces exigences.
NOTE 1 En cas de certification, il est recommandé que l’organisme de certification et de contrôle soit de préférence en conformité avec l’EN 45011 [3], l’EN 45012 [4] ou l’EN ISO/CEI 17020 [5], suivant le cas.
Conjointement avec les Parties 1 à 5 de l’EN 1555 (voir l’Avant-propos), la présente Spécification technique s’applique aux systèmes de canalisations en polyéthylène (PE) pour la distribution de combustibles gazeux. Elle s’applique aux tubes, raccords et robinets en PE, à leurs assemblages et à leurs assemblages avec des composants en d’autres matières, destinés à être utilisés dans les conditions suivantes :
a) une pression maximale de service, MOP, jusqu’à et y compris 10 bar ) ;
b) une température de service de 20 °C comme température de référence.
NOTE 2 Pour d’autres températures de service, des facteurs de réduction peuvent être utilisés ; voir l’EN 1555-5.
Pour les raccords mécaniques conformes à l’ISO 10838-1 [6], l’ISO 10838-2 [7] ou l’ISO 10838-3 [8], suivant le cas, le guide pour l’évaluation de la conformité n’est pas donné dans cette partie de l’EN 1555. Si cela est nécessaire, il convient qu’un plan qualité basé sur les essais mentionnés dans l’ISO 10838-1 [6], l’ISO 10838 2 [7] ou l’ISO 10838-3 [8], suivant le cas, soit établi d’un commun accord entre l’utilisateur et le fabricant.
L’EN 1555 concerne une gamme de pressions maximales de service et donne les exigences concernant la couleur et les additifs.
NOTE 3 Il est de la responsabilité de l’acheteur ou du prescripteur de faire le choix approprié de ces différents aspects, en prenant en compte les exigences particulières et les réglementations nationales correspondantes ainsi que les pratiques ou codes de pose.
Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov za oskrbo s plinastimi gorivi - Polietilen (PE) - 7. del: Smernice za ugotavljanje skladnosti
Ta tehnična specifikacija vsebuje navodila za ugotavljanje skladnosti materialov, izdelkov, spojev in sestavov z ustreznimi deli standarda EN 1555, ki naj bi se vključila v poslovnik kakovosti proizvajalca kot del sistema vodenja kakovosti, vsebuje pa tudi navodila za vzpostavitev postopka certificiranja. Priporoča se, da je sistem vodenja kakovosti skladen s standardom EN ISO 9001 [2] oziroma da ni manj strog od ustreznih zahtev iz tega standarda. OPOMBA 1: Pri certificiranju se priporoča, da je certifikacijski in inšpekcijski organ akreditiran v skladu s standardom EN 45011 [3], EN 45012 [4] ali EN ISO/IEC 17020 [5]. V povezavi z deli od 1 do 5 standarda EN 1555 (glej Predgovor) se ta tehnična specifikacija uporablja za polietilenske (PE) cevne sisteme iz polimernih materialov za oskrbo s plinastimi gorivi. Uporablja se za polietilenske cevi, fitinge in ventile ter njihove spoje in spoje s komponentami iz drugih materialov, namenjene uporabi v naslednjih pogojih:
a) najvišji obratovalni tlak (MOP) do vključno 10 barov1);
b) obratovalna temperatura 20 °C kot referenčna temperatura.
OPOMBA 2: Za druge obratovalne temperature je mogoče uporabiti redukcijske koeficiente; glej standard EN 1555-5. Ta del standarda EN 1555 ne podaja navodil za ugotavljanje skladnosti za mehanične fitinge, ki ustrezajo standardu ISO 10838-1 [6], ISO 10838-2 [7] ali ISO 10838-3 [8]. Uporabnik in proizvajalec na zahtevo sporazumno uvedeta poslovnik kakovosti na podlagi preskusov iz standarda ISO 10838-1 [6], ISO 10838-2 [7] ali ISO 10838-3 [8]. Standard EN 1555 zajema razpon najvišjih obratovalnih tlakov in določa zahteve glede barv in aditivov.
OPOMBA 3: Za ustrezno izbiro teh vidikov je odgovoren kupec ali projektant, pri čemer mora upoštevati posebne zahteve ter vse pomembne nacionalne predpise in prakse ali kodekse vgradnje.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST-TS CEN/TS 1555-7:2013
01-april-2013
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Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov za oskrbo s plinastimi gorivi - Polietilen
(PE) - 7. del: Smernice za ugotavljanje skladnosti
Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 7:
Guidance for the assessment of conformity
Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Gasversorgung - Polyethylen (PE) - Partie 7 :
Empfehlungen für die Beurteilung der Konformität
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour la distribution de combustibles gazeux -
Polyéthylène (PE) - Teil 7: Guide pour l'évaluation de la conformité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 1555-7:2013
ICS:
83.140.30 Cevi, fitingi in ventili iz Plastics pipes, fittings and
polimernih materialov valves
91.140.40 Sistemi za oskrbo s plinom Gas supply systems
SIST-TS CEN/TS 1555-7:2013 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CEN/TS 1555-7
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
January 2013
ICS 23.040.01; 91.140.40 Supersedes CEN/TS 1555-7:2003
English Version
Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels -
Polyethylene (PE) - Part 7: Guidance for the assessment of
conformity
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour la distribution Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Gasversorgung -
de combustibles gazeux - Polyéthylène (PE) - Partie 7: Polyethylen (PE) - Teil 7 : Empfehlungen für die
Guide pour l'évaluation de la conformité Beurteilung der Konformität
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 11 September 2012 for provisional application.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to submit their
comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.
CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS available
promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in parallel to the CEN/TS)
until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
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Contents Page
Foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Abbreviated terms . 10
5 General . 10
6 Testing and inspection . 10
6.1 Grouping . 10
6.1.1 General . 10
6.1.2 Size groups. 11
6.1.3 Fitting groups . 11
6.1.4 Fitting types . 11
6.2 Type testing . 11
6.3 Batch release tests . 19
6.4 Process verification tests . 22
6.5 Audit tests . 25
6.6 Indirect tests . 28
6.7 One-off products and products produced in very low quantity . 28
6.8 Large diameter products. 28
6.9 Documentation . 29
6.9.1 Type test results . 29
6.9.2 Test records . 29
6.9.3 Technical file for certification purposes . 29
Annex A (normative) Change of compound . 30
A.1 General . 30
A.2 Change . 30
A.2.1 Change of base polymer . 30
A.2.2 Change of grade . 30
A.2.3 Change of pigment . 30
A.2.4 Change of additives other than pigments . 30
A.3 Type testing required for re-evaluation . 30
A.3.1 Changes A.2.1 and A.2.3.1 . 30
A.3.2 Changes A.2.2.1, A.2.2.2, A.2.2.3, A.2.3.2, A.2.4.1, A.2.4.2 and A.2.4.3 . 31
Annex B (informative) Basic test matrix for PE compounds and piping products. 32
Bibliography. 34
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Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 1555-7:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155 “Plastics
piping systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN/TS 1555-7:2003.
EN 1555 is composed of the following parts:
EN 1555-1, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 1:
General;
EN 1555-2, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 2: Pipes;
EN 1555-3, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 3:
Fittings;
EN 1555-4, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 4:
Valves;
EN 1555-5, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system;
CEN/TS 1555-7, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels — Polyethylene (PE) — Part 7:
Guidance for the assessment of conformity (the present Technical Specification).
This issue of CEN/TS 1555-7 takes into account the technical changes made in the revision of EN 1555-1, -2,
-3, -5 and -4, published in 2010 and respectively in 2011. Guidance for the assessment of conformity given in
this document has been revised to reflect the changes made to test methods and requirements given in EN
1555-1, -2, -3, -4 and -5. Two new types of pipe have been introduced, i.e. coextruded pipes and peelalable
layer pipes. The sampling procedures and sampling frequencies for these types of pipes have been
introduced into the tables for TT, BRT, PVT and AT tests for pipes.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
Figures 1 and 2 are intended to provide general information on the concept of testing and organisation of
those tests used for the purpose of the assessment of conformity. For each type of test, i.e. type testing (TT),
batch release test (BRT), process verification test (PVT), and audit test (AT), this part of EN 1555 details the
applicable characteristics to be assessed as well as the frequency and sampling of testing.
A typical scheme for the assessment of conformity of compounds, pipes, fittings, valves, joints or assemblies
by manufacturers is given in Figure 1.
Figure 1 — Typical scheme for the assessment of conformity by a manufacturer
A typical scheme for the assessment of conformity of compounds, pipes, fittings, valves, joints or assemblies
by manufacturers, including certification, is given in Figure 2.
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Figure 2 — Typical scheme for the assessment of conformity by a manufacturer, including
certification
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1 Scope
This Technical Specification gives guidance for the assessment of conformity of compounds, products, joints
and assemblies in accordance with the applicable part(s) of EN 1555 intended to be included in the
manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of certification
procedures.
It is recommended that the quality management system conforms to or is no less stringent than the relevant
requirements to EN ISO 9001 [2].
NOTE 1 If certification is involved, the certification and inspection body is preferably compliant with EN 45011 [3],
EN 45012 [4] or EN ISO/IEC 17020 [5], as applicable.
In conjunction with Parts 1 to 5 of EN 1555 (see Foreword), this Technical Specification is applicable to
polyethylene (PE) plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. It is applicable to PE pipes, fittings,
and valves, their joints and to joints with components of other materials intended to be used under the
following conditions:
1)
a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar ;
b) an operating temperature of 20 °C as reference temperature.
NOTE 2 For other operating temperatures, derating coefficients can be used; see EN 1555-5.
For mechanical fittings conforming to ISO 10838-1 [6], ISO 10838-2 [7] or ISO 10838-3 [8], as applicable,
guidance for assessment of conformity is not given in this part of EN 1555. When requested, a quality plan
based on the tests mentioned in ISO 10838-1 [6], ISO 10838-2 [7] or ISO 10838-3 [8], as applicable, should
be set up in agreement between user and manufacturer.
EN 1555 covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours and
additives.
NOTE 3 It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects,
taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1555-1:2010, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 1:
General
EN 1555-2:2010, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 2:
Pipes
EN 1555-3:2010, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 3:
Fittings
EN 1555-4:2011, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 4:
Valves
EN 1555-5:2010, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system
1) 1 bar = 0,1 MPa.
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EN ISO 6259-1, Thermoplastics pipes ― Determination of tensile properties ― Part 1: General test method
(ISO 6259-1)
EN ISO 12162, Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure applications Classification,
designation and design coefficient (ISO 12162)
EN ISO 13477, Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids Determination of resistance to rapid
crack propagation (RCP) Small-scale steady-state test (S4 test) (ISO 13477)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions given in EN 1555-1:2010,
EN 1555-2:2010, EN 1555-3:2010, EN 1555-4:2011 and EN 1555-5:2010 and the following apply.
3.1
certification body
impartial body, governmental or non-governmental, possessing the necessary competence and responsibility
to carry out certification of conformity according to given rules of procedure and management
Note 1 to entry: A certification body is preferably compliant with EN 45011 [3].
3.2
inspection body
body that performs inspection
Note 1 to entry: A body can be an organisation or part of an organisation.
Note 2 to entry: An inspection body is accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17020 [5].
3.3
testing laboratory
laboratory which measures, tests, calibrates or otherwise determines the characteristics of the performance of
materials and products
Note 1 to entry: In the context of this part of EN 1555, the materials and products can be subjected to type testing,
batch release testing, process verification testing, audit testing, and witness testing, as applicable.
Note 2 to entry: A testing laboratory is preferably compliant with EN ISO/IEC 17025[9].
3.4
quality management system
management system to direct and control an organisation with regard to quality
Note 1 to entry: Requirements for quality management systems are given in EN ISO 9001 [2].
3.5
quality plan
document setting out the specific quality practices, resources and sequence of activities relevant to a
particular product or range of products
3.6
type testing
TT
testing performed to prove that the material, product, joint or assembly is capable of conforming to the
requirements given in the relevant standard
Note 1 to entry: The type test results remain valid until there is a change in the material or product or assembly
provided that the process verification tests are done regularly.
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3.7
batch release test
BRT
test performed by or on behalf of the manufacturer on a batch of compound or products, which needs to be
satisfactorily completed before the batch can be released
3.8
process verification test
PVT
test performed by or on behalf of the manufacturer on compound or products or joints or assemblies at
specific intervals to confirm that type tests originally performed on the compound or products or joints or
assemblies continue to be valid and the process continues to be capable of producing products which conform
to the requirements given in the relevant standard
Note 1 to entry: Such tests are carried out as a measure of process control and are not related to release of batches
of compound or products.
3.9
audit test
AT
test performed by a test laboratory on behalf of an inspection body or certification body to confirm that the
compound, product, joint or assembly continues to conform to the requirements given in the relevant standard
and to provide information to assess the effectiveness of the quality management system
3.10
indirect test
IT
test performed by or on behalf of the manufacturer, different from that specified test for that particular
characteristic, having previously verified its correlation with the specified test
3.11
witness test
WT
test accepted by an inspection or a certification body for type testing and/or audit testing, which is carried out
by or on behalf of the manufacturer and supervised by a representative of the inspection or certification body,
qualified in testing
3.12
material
composition grouped by families, expressed by generic names, e.g. polypropylene, stainless steel, brass or
EPDM
Note 1 to entry: Definition from European Commission, Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry, Sub-group on
Product Testing Procedures (EC, DG ENT and IND, SG PTP).
3.13
compound
clearly defined homogenous mixture of base polymer with additives, i.e. antioxidants, pigments, stabilisers
and others, at a dosage level necessary for the processing and the intended use of the final product
3.14
material batch
clearly identified quantity of a given homogeneous compound manufactured continuously under uniform
conditions and defined and identified by the compound manufacturer
3.15
product
pipe, fitting, or valve of a clearly identified type intended to be a part of a piping system which the
manufacturer puts on the market
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product batch
clearly identified collection of products, manufactured consecutively or continuously under the same
conditions, using the same compound conforming to the same specification
Note 1 to entry: The product batch is defined and identified by the product manufacturer.
3.17
lot
clearly identifiable sub-division of a batch for inspection purposes
3.18
sample
one or more products drawn from the same production batch or lot, selected at random without regard to their
quality
Note 1 to entry: The number of products in the sample is the sample size.
Note 2 to entry: The number of test pieces required for each test are taken from the sample. This information is given
in this document, in the product standard, or in the relevant test method standard.
3.19
group
collection of similar products from which samples are selected for testing purposes
3.20
component
product manufactured out of a specific composition or compound, brought to the market as part of another
product or as a spare part
Note 1 to entry: Components are considered as products and are individually approved (e.g. o-rings and gaskets), or
they are tested as integral part of a finished product (e.g. in a valve).
3.21
joint
connection between two or more products
3.22
assembled product
assembled final product using two or more single parts
3.23
assembly
unit of two or more products assembled for testing purposes
3.24
sampling plan
specification of the type of sampling to be used combined with the operational specification of the entities or
increments to be taken, the samples to be constituted and the measurements to be made
EXAMPLE A specific plan which indicates the type of test, the number of units of products or assemblies to be
inspected.
3.25
product type
generic description of a product
EXAMPLE A pipe or fitting or valve or their main parts, of the same design.
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3.26
body type
generic description of a body
EXAMPLE A valve body of a particular design, which can have different end connections.
3.27
cavity
space within a mould to be filled to form the moulded product
EXAMPLE That part of an injection mould which gives the form to the injection-moulded product.
4 Abbreviated terms
To avoid misunderstanding, the abbreviations in this Clause are defined as being the same in each language.
For the same reason, the terms are given in the three languages, English, French and German.
AT en : audit test
fr : essai d’audit
de : Überwachungsprüfung
BRT en : batch release test
fr : essai de libération de campagne de fabrication
de : Freigabeprüfung einer Charge
IT en : indirect test
fr : essai indirect
de : indirekte Prüfung
PVT en : process verification test
fr : essai de vérification du procédé de fabrication
de : Prozessüberprüfung
TT en : type test
fr : essai de type
de : Typprüfung
WT en : witness test
fr : essai témoin
de : Prüfung unter Aufsicht
5 General
5.1 Compounds, products, joints and assemblies shall conform to the requirements given in EN 1555-1,
EN 1555-2, EN 1555-3, EN 1555-4, and EN 1555-5.
5.2 Products and assemblies shall be produced by the manufacturer under a quality management system
which includes a quality plan.
6 Testing and inspection
6.1 Grouping
6.1.1 General
For the purposes of this Technical Specification, the groups specified in 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 apply.
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6.1.2 Size groups
Three size groups are defined for pipes and fittings, as given in Table 1. For testing purposes, one individual
nominal diameter, d , shall be selected from each group.
n
Table 1 — Size groups
Size group Nominal diameter, d
n
mm
1
d < 75
n
2
75 ≤ d < 250
n
3
250 ≤ d ≤ 630
n
6.1.3 Fitting groups
Three groups of fittings each having a similar design are defined, as given in Table 2.
For testing purposes, one individual fitting shall be selected from each group.
Table 2 — Fitting groups
Fitting groups Fitting type
(A) Electrofusion socket fitting
(B) Electrofusion saddle fitting
(C) Spigot end fitting
6.1.4 Fitting types
Fitting groups are divided in fitting types.
Fitting group (A) includes the following fitting types: Electrofusion couplers, electrofusion 45° elbows,
electrofusion 90° elbows, electrofusion tees, electrofusion reducers, electrofusion end caps, etc.
Fitting group (B) includes the following fitting types: Electrofusion tapping saddles, electrofusion branch
saddles, etc.
Fitting group (C) includes the following fitting types: 45° elbows, 90° elbows, tees, reducers, end caps, etc.
6.2 Type testing
Relevant TTs shall be carried out whenever there is a change in design, in compound or production method,
other than routine in-process adjustments, and/or whenever there is an extension of the product range or
change of production site.
Relevant tests selected from the type testing tables for the product concerned to be carried out when a
change of the production site occurs should be defined by the manufacturer. If certification is involved the
scheme should be agreed between the parties concerned.
Type tests shall demonstrate that the products conform to all requirements for the characteristics given in
Tables 3 to 6, as applicable.
In case of change in compound as defined in A.2, relevant type testing requirements as defined in A.3, and in
Tables 3 to 6 as applicable, shall apply.
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For the purposes of a change in design, the following characteristics are relevant:
a) dimensions and geometry (see column D1 of Tables 5 and 6), as: change of visual and functional
optimisations, change of overall dimensions, change of a non-PE part;
b) joint affected part (see column D2 of Tables 5 and 6), as: change of the dimensions of the fusion zone
(e.g. wire pitch, wire depth), the electrical characteristics (e.g. wire, resistance), the fusion parameters
(e.g. time, voltage).
For the extension of the production range, the relevant characteristics given in Table 5 and Table 6, column E,
as applicable, shall be retested. If third party certification is involved, retesting shall be agreed between the
certification body and the manufacturer.
Table 3 — Characteristics of compounds that require type testing (TT) by the compound manufacturer
Reference to part,
clause or
Characteristic Sampling procedure
subclause of
EN 1555
Compound density -1:2010-4.2.3.1 3 samples/ compound
Oxidation induction time -1:2010-4.2.3.1 3 samples/ compound
(thermal stability)
Melt mass-flow rate (MFR) -1:2010-4.2.3.1 3 samples/ compound
Volatile content -1:2010-4.2.3.1 1 sample/ compound
a
Water content -1:2010-4.2.3.1 1 sample/ compound
b
Carbon black content -1:2010-4.2.3.1 3 samples/ compound
b
Carbon black dispersion -1:2010-4.2.3.1 1 sample/ compound
c
Pigment dispersion -1:2010-4.2.3.1 1 sample/ compound
Resistance to gas condensate -1:2010-4.2.3.2 1 sample/ compound
d
Resistance to weathering -1:2010-4.2.3.2 Once/compound
Resistance to rapid crack -1:2010-4.2.3.2 Number of test pieces shall conform to
e
propagation (critical pressure, EN ISO 13477, Once/compound
p ) (e ≥ 15 mm)
c
-5:2010-5 Number of pieces shall conform to
EN ISO 13477, Once/compound
e
Resistance to slow crack -1:2010-4.2.3.2 3 test pieces/ compound
growth (d : 110 mm SDR 11)
n
Determination of the failure -1:2010-4.3.1 3 samples/ compound
mode in a tensile test on a
-1:2010-4.3.2 3 samples/ compound
buttfusion weld (d : 110 mm
n
SDR 11)
Classification -1:2010-4.4 Shall conform to EN ISO 12162,
Once/compound
a
Only applicable if the requirement for volatile content is not conformed to. In case of dispute the
requirement for water content shall apply.
b
Only applicable for black compound.
c
Only applicable for non black compound.
d
Three pieces for elongation at break/ Three pieces for hydrostatic strength / One sample for decohesion of
an electrofusion joint.
e
Resistance to RCP and slow crack growth shall be measured on pipe made from the same compound
batch.
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Table 4 — Characteristics of pipes, including coextruded pipes and peelable layer pipes that require
type testing (TT) (1 of 2)
Reference Conditions
Sampling procedure
a
to part,
requiring test
j
Characteristic clause or
subclause
b b c
N D M E
Manufacturer Certification body
of EN 1555
1 test piece of each 1 test piece of one
Appearance -2:2010-5.1
+ + + +
diameter diameter/ size group
1 test piece of each 1 test piece of one
Colour -2:2010-5.2
+ + + +
diameter diameter/ size group
Geometrical characteristics -2:2010-6
+ - + + 1 test piece of each 1 test piece of one
diameter diameter/ size group
g
Circumferential reversion -2:2010-6.4
+ - + + 1 test piece of each 1 test piece of one
diameter/ size group 3 diameter/ size group 3
Hydrostatic strength -2:2010-7.2
3 test pieces of one 3 test pieces of one
g
+ - + +
(20 °C, 100 h) diameter/size group
...
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
kSIST-TS FprCEN/TS 1555-7:2012
01-julij-2012
Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov za oskrbo s plinastimi gorivi - Polietilen
(PE) - 7. del: Smernice za ugotavljanje skladnosti
Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 7:
Guidance for the assessment of conformity
Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Gasversorgung - Polyethylen (PE) - Partie 7 :
Empfehlungen für die Beurteilung der Konformität
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour la distribution de combustibles gazeux -
Polyéthylène (PE) - Teil 7: Guide pour l'évaluation de la conformité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: FprCEN/TS 1555-7
ICS:
83.140.30 Cevi, fitingi in ventili iz Plastics pipes, fittings and
polimernih materialov valves
91.140.40 Sistemi za oskrbo s plinom Gas supply systems
kSIST-TS FprCEN/TS 1555-7:2012 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FINAL DRAFT
FprCEN/TS 1555-7
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
May 2012
ICS 23.040.01; 91.140.40 Will supersede CEN/TS 1555-7:2003
English Version
Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels -
Polyethylene (PE) - Part 7: Guidance for the assessment of
conformity
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour la distribution Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Gasversorgung -
de combustibles gazeux - Polyéthylène (PE) - Teil 7: Guide Polyethylen (PE) - Partie 7 : Empfehlungen für die
pour l'évaluation de la conformité Beurteilung der Konformität
This draft Technical Specification is submitted to CEN members for formal vote. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC
155.
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, Romania, 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 Technical Specification. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice
and shall not be referred to as a Technical Specification.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 Abbreviated terms .9
5 General .9
6 Testing and inspection .9
6.1 Grouping .9
6.1.1 General .9
6.1.2 Size groups .9
6.1.3 Fitting groups . 10
6.1.4 Fitting types . 10
6.2 Type testing . 10
6.3 Batch release tests . 18
6.4 Process verification tests . 21
6.5 Audit tests . 24
6.6 Indirect tests . 27
6.7 One-off products and products produced in very low quantity . 27
6.8 Documentation . 28
6.8.1 Type test results . 28
6.8.2 Test records . 28
6.8.3 Technical file for certification purposes . 28
Annex A (normative) Change of compound . 29
A.1 General . 29
A.2 Change . 29
A.2.1 Change of base polymer . 29
A.2.2 Change of grade. 29
A.2.3 Change of pigment . 29
A.2.4 Change of additives other than pigments . 29
A.3 Type testing required for re-evaluation . 29
A.3.1 Changes A.2.1 and A.2.3.1 . 29
A.3.2 Changes A.2.2.1, A.2.2.2, A.2.2.3, A.2.3.2, A.2.4.1, A.2.4.2 and A.2.4.3. 30
Annex B (informative) Basic test matrix for PE gas compounds and piping components . 31
Bibliography . 33
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Foreword
This document (FprCEN/TS 1555-7:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155 “Plastics
piping systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This document is currently submitted to the Formal Vote.
This document will supersede CEN/TS 1555-7:2003.
EN 1555 is composed of the following parts:
EN 1555-1, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 1:
General;
EN 1555-2, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 2: Pipes;
EN 1555-3, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 3:
Fittings;
EN 1555-4, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 4:
Valves;
EN 1555-5, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system;
FprCEN/TS 1555-7, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels — Polyethylene (PE) —
Part 7: Guidance for the assessment of conformity (the present Technical Specification).
This issue of CEN/TS 1555-7 takes into account the technical changes made in the revision of EN 1555-1, -2,
-3, -4 and -5, published in 2010. Guidance for the assessment of conformity given in this document has been
revised to reflect the changes made to test methods and requirements given in EN 1555-1, -2, -3, -4 and -5.
Two new types of pipe have been introduced, i.e. coextruded pipes and peelalable layer pipes. The sampling
procedures and sampling frequencies for these types of pipes have been introduced into the tables for TT,
BRT, PVT and AT tests for pipes.
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Introduction
Figures 1 and 2 are intended to provide general information on the concept of testing and organisation of
those tests used for the purpose of the assessment of conformity. For each type of test, i.e. type testing (TT),
batch release test (BRT), process verification test (PVT), and audit test (AT), this part of EN 1555 details the
applicable characteristics to be assessed as well as the frequency and sampling of testing.
A typical scheme for the assessment of conformity of compounds, pipes, fittings, valves, joints or assemblies
by manufacturers is given in Figure 1.
Figure 1 — Typical scheme for the assessment of conformity by a manufacturer
A typical scheme for the assessment of conformity of compounds, pipes, fittings, valves, joints or assemblies
by manufacturers, including certification, is given in Figure 2.
Figure 2 — Typical scheme for the assessment of conformity by a manufacturer, including
certification
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1 Scope
This Technical Specification gives guidance for the assessment of conformity of compounds, products, joints
and assemblies in accordance with the applicable part(s) of EN 1555 intended to be included in the
manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of certification
procedures.
It is recommended that the quality management system conforms to or is no less stringent than the relevant
requirements to EN ISO 9001 [2].
NOTE 1 If certification is involved, the certification and inspection body is preferably compliant with EN 45011 [3],
EN 45012 [4] or EN ISO/IEC 17020 [5], as applicable.
In conjunction with Parts 1 to 5 of EN 1555 (see Foreword), this Technical Specification is applicable to
polyethylene (PE) plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels. It is applicable to PE pipes, fittings,
and valves, their joints and to joints with components of other materials intended to be used under the
following conditions:
1)
a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar ;
b) an operating temperature of 20 °C as reference temperature.
NOTE 2 For other operating temperatures, derating coefficients can be used; see EN 1555-5.
For mechanical fittings conforming to ISO 10838-1 [6], ISO 10838-2 [7] or ISO 10838-3 [8], as applicable,
guidance for assessment of conformity is not given in this part of EN 1555. When requested, a quality plan
based on the tests mentioned in ISO 10838-1 [6], ISO 10838-2 [7] or ISO 10838-3 [8], as applicable, should
be set up in agreement between user and manufacturer.
EN 1555 covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours and
additives.
NOTE 3 It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these aspects,
taking into account their particular requirements and any relevant national regulations and installation practices or codes.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1555-1:2010, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 1:
General
EN 1555-2:2010, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 2:
Pipes
EN 1555-3:2010, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 3:
Fittings
EN 1555-4:2011, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 4:
Valves
EN 1555-5:2010, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Polyethylene (PE) Part 5:
Fitness for purpose of the system
1) 1 bar = 0,1 MPa.
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EN ISO 6259-1, Thermoplastics pipes ― Determination of tensile properties ― Part 1: General test method
(ISO 6259-1)
EN ISO 12162, Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure applications Classification,
designation and design coefficient (ISO 12162)
EN ISO 13477, Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids Determination of resistance to rapid
crack propagation (RCP) Small-scale steady-state test (S4 test) (ISO 13477)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions given in EN 1555-1:2010,
EN 1555-2:2010, EN 1555-3:2010, EN 1555-4:2011 and EN 1555-5:2010 and the following apply.
3.1
certification body
impartial body, governmental or non-governmental, possessing the necessary competence and responsibility
to carry out certification of conformity according to given rules of procedure and management
Note 1 to entry: A certification body is preferably compliant with EN 45011 [3].
3.2
inspection body
body that performs inspection
Note 1 to entry: A body can be an organisation or part of an organisation.
Note 2 to entry: An inspection body is accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17020 [5].
3.3
testing laboratory
laboratory which measures, tests, calibrates or otherwise determines the characteristics of the performance of
materials and products
Note 1 to entry: In the context of this part of EN 1555, the materials and products can be subjected to type testing,
batch release testing, process verification testing, audit testing, and witness testing, as applicable.
Note 2 to entry: A testing laboratory is preferably compliant with EN ISO/IEC 17025[9].
3.4
quality management system
management system to direct and control an organisation with regard to quality
Note 1 to entry: Requirements for quality management systems are given in EN ISO 9001 [2].
3.5
quality plan
document setting out the specific quality practices, resources and sequence of activities relevant to a
particular product or range of products
3.6
type testing
TT
testing performed to prove that the material, product, joint or assembly is capable of conforming to the
requirements given in the relevant standard
Note 1 to entry: The type test results remain valid until there is a change in the material or product or assembly
provided that the process verification tests are done regularly.
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3.7
batch release test
BRT
test performed by or on behalf of the manufacturer on a batch of compound or products, which needs to be
satisfactorily completed before the batch can be released
3.8
process verification test
PVT
test performed by or on behalf of the manufacturer on compound or products or joints or assemblies at
specific intervals to confirm that type tests originally performed on the compound or products or joints or
assemblies continue to be valid and the process continues to be capable of producing products which conform
to the requirements given in the relevant standard
Note 1 to entry: Such tests are carried out as a measure of process control and are not related to release of batches
of compound or products.
3.9
audit test
AT
test performed by a test laboratory on behalf of an inspection body or certification body to confirm that the
compound, product, joint or assembly continues to conform to the requirements given in the relevant standard
and to provide information to assess the effectiveness of the quality management system
3.10
indirect test
IT
test performed by or on behalf of the manufacturer, different from that specified test for that particular
characteristic, having previously verified its correlation with the specified test
3.11
witness test
WT
test accepted by an inspection or a certification body for type testing and/or audit testing, which is carried out
by or on behalf of the manufacturer and supervised by a representative of the inspection or certification body,
qualified in testing
3.12
material
composition grouped by families, expressed by generic names, e.g. polypropylene, stainless steel, brass or
EPDM
Note 1 to entry: Definition from European Commission, Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry, Sub-group on
Product Testing Procedures (EC, DG ENT and IND, SG PTP).
3.13
compound
clearly defined homogenous mixture of base polymer with additives, i.e. antioxidants, pigments, stabilisers
and others, at a dosage level necessary for the processing and the intended use of the final product
3.14
material batch
clearly identified quantity of a given homogeneous compound manufactured continuously under uniform
conditions and defined and identified by the compound manufacturer
3.15
product
pipe, fitting, or valve of a clearly identified type intended to be a part of a piping system which the
manufacturer puts on the market
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3.16
product batch
clearly identified collection of products, manufactured consecutively or continuously under the same
conditions, using the same compound conforming to the same specification
Note 1 to entry: The product batch is defined and identified by the product manufacturer.
3.17
lot
clearly identifiable sub-division of a batch for inspection purposes
3.18
sample
one or more products drawn from the same production batch or lot, selected at random without regard to their
quality
Note 1 to entry: The number of products in the sample is the sample size.
3.19
group
collection of similar products from which samples are selected for testing purposes
3.20
component
product manufactured out of a specific composition or compound, brought to the market as part of another
product or as a spare part
Note 1 to entry: Components are considered as products and are individually approved (e.g. o-rings and gaskets), or
they are tested as integral part of a finished product (e.g. in a valve).
3.21
joint
connection between two products
3.22
assembled product
assembled final product using two or more single parts
3.23
assembly
product that can be dismantled into a set of components
EXAMPLE A test piece consisting of various products.
3.24
sampling plan
specification of the type of sampling to be used combined with the operational specification of the entities or
increments to be taken, the samples to be constituted and the measurements to be made
EXAMPLE A specific plan which indicates the number of units of products or assemblies to be inspected.
3.25
product type
generic description of a product
EXAMPLE A pipe or fitting or valve or their main parts, of the same design.
3.26
body type
generic description of a body
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EXAMPLE A valve body of a particular design, which can have different end connections.
3.27
cavity
space within a mould to be filled to form the moulded product
EXAMPLE That part of an injection mould which gives the form to the injection-moulded product.
4 Abbreviated terms
To avoid misunderstanding, the abbreviations in this Clause are defined as being the same in each language.
For the same reason, the terms are given in the three languages, English, French and German.
AT en : audit test
fr : essai d’audit
de : Überwachungsprüfung
BRT en : batch release test
fr : essai de libération de campagne de fabrication
de : Freigabeprüfung einer Charge
IT en : indirect test
fr : essai indirect
de : indirekte Prüfung
PVT en : process verification test
fr : essai de vérification du procédé de fabrication
de : Prozessüberprüfung
TT en : type test
fr : essai de type
de : Typprüfung
WT en : witness test
fr : essai témoin
de : Prüfung unter Aufsicht
5 General
5.1 Compounds, products, joints and assemblies shall conform to the requirements given in EN 1555-1,
EN 1555-2, EN 1555-3, EN 1555-4, and EN 1555-5.
5.2 Products and assemblies shall be produced by the manufacturer under a quality management system
which includes a quality plan.
6 Testing and inspection
6.1 Grouping
6.1.1 General
For the purposes of this Technical Specification, the groups specified in 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 apply.
6.1.2 Size groups
Three size groups are defined for pipes and fittings, as given in Table 1. For testing purposes, one individual
nominal diameter, d , shall be selected from each group.
n
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Table 1 — Size groups
Size group Nominal diameter, d
n
mm
1
d < 75
n
2 75 ≤ d < 250
n
3
250 ≤ d ≤ 630
n
6.1.3 Fitting groups
Three groups of fittings each having a similar design are defined, as given in Table 2.
For testing purposes, one individual fitting shall be selected from each group.
Table 2 — Fitting groups
Fitting groups Jointing technique
(A) Electrofusion socket fitting
(B) Electrofusion saddle fitting
(C) Spigot end fitting
6.1.4 Fitting types
Fitting groups are divided in fitting types.
Fitting group (A) includes the following fitting types: Electrofusion couplers, electrofusion 45° elbows,
electrofusion 90° elbows, electrofusion tees, electrofusion reducers, electrofusion end cap, etc.
Fitting group (B) includes the following fitting types: Electrofusion tapping saddles, electrofusion branch
saddles, etc.
Fitting group (C) includes the following fitting types: 45° elbows, 90° elbows, tees, reducers, end caps, etc.
6.2 Type testing
Relevant TTs shall be carried out whenever there is a change in design, in material or production method,
other than routine in-process adjustments, and/or whenever there is an extension of the product range or
change of production site.
Type tests, which are to be carried out when a change of the production site occurs, depend on the extent of
the change. Therefore relevant type tests should be defined individually by the manufacturer.
Type tests shall demonstrate that the products conform to all requirements for the characteristics given in
Tables 3 to 6, as applicable.
In case of change in compound as defined in A.2, relevant type testing requirements as defined in A.3, and in
Tables 3 to 6 as applicable, shall apply.
For the purposes of a change in design, the following characteristics are relevant:
a) dimensions and geometry (see column D1 of Tables 5 and 6), as: change of visual and functional
optimisations, change of overall dimensions, change of a non-PE part;
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b) joint affected part (see column D2 of Tables 5 and 6), as: change of the dimensions of the fusion zone
(e.g. wire pitch, wire depth), the electrical characteristics (e.g. wire, resistance), the fusion parameters
(e.g. time, voltage).
For the extension of the production range, the relevant characteristics given in Table 5 and Table 6, column E,
as applicable, shall be retested. If third party certification is involved, retesting shall be agreed between the
certification body and the manufacturer.
Table 3 — Characteristics of compounds that require type testing (TT) by the compound manufacturer
Reference to part,
clause or
Characteristic Sampling procedure
subclause of
EN 1555
Compound density -1:2010-4.2.3.1 3 samples, Once/compound
Oxidation induction time -1:2010-4.2.3.1 3 samples, Once/compound
(thermal stability)
Melt mass-flow rate (MFR) -1:2010-4.2.3.1 3 samples, Once/compound
Volatile content -1:2010-4.2.3.1 1 sample, Once/compound
a
Water content -1:2010-4.2.3.1 1 sample, Once/compound
b
Carbon black content -1:2010-4.2.3.1 3 samples, Once/compound
b
Carbon black dispersion -1:2010-4.2.3.1 1 sample, Once/compound
c
Pigment dispersion -1:2010-4.2.3.1 1 sample, Once/compound
Resistance to gas condensate -1:2010-4.2.3.2 1 sample, Once/compound
d
Resistance to weathering -1:2010-4.2.3.2 Once/compound
Resistance to rapid crack -1:2010-4.2.3.2 Number of test pieces shall conform to
e
EN ISO 13477, Once/compound
propagation (critical pressure,
p ) (e ≥ 15 mm)
c
5-5 Number of pieces shall conform to
EN ISO 13477, Once/compound
e
Resistance to slow crack -1:2010-4.2.3.2 3 test pieces, Once/compound
growth (d : 110 mm SDR 11)
n
Determination of the failure -1:2010-4.3.1 3 samples, Once/compound
mode in a tensile test on a
-1:2010-4.3.2 3 samples, Once/compound
buttfusion weld (d : 110 mm
n
SDR 11)
Classification -1:2010-4.4 Shall conform to EN ISO 12162,
Once/compound
a
Only applicable if the requirement for volatile content is not conformed to. In case of dispute the
requirement for water content shall apply.
b
Only applicable for black compound.
c
Only applicable for non black compound.
d
Three pieces for elongation at break/ Three pieces for hydrostatic strength / One sample for decohesion of
an electrofusion joint.
e
Resistance to RCP and slow crack growth shall be measured on pipe made from the same compound
batch.
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kSIST-TS FprCEN/TS 1555-7:2012
FprCEN/TS 1555-7:2012 (E)
Table 4 — Characteristics of pipes, including coextruded pipes and peelable layer pipes that require
type testing (TT) (1 of 2)
Reference Conditions
Sampling procedure
a
to part,
requiring test
j
clause or
Characteristic
subclause
b b c
N D M E
Manufacturer Certification body
of EN 1555
1 sample of all diameters 1 sample of one diameter/
Appearance -2:2010-5.1
+ + + +
size group
1 sample of all diameters 1 sample of one diameter/
Colour -2:2010-5.2
+ + + +
size group
Geometrical characteristics -2:2010-6
+ - + + 1 sample of all diameters 1 sample of one diameter/
size group
g
Circumferential reversion -2:2010-6.4
+ - + + 1 sample of all diameters/ 1 sample of one diameter/
size group 3 size group 3
Hydrostatic strength -2:2010-7.2
3 test pieces of one 3 test pieces of one
g
+ - + +
(20 °C, 100 h) diameter/size group diameter/ size group
Hydrostatic strength -2:2010-7.2
3 test pieces of one 3 test pieces of one
g
+ - + +
(80 °C, 1 000 h) diameter/size group diameter/ size group
Elongation at break -2:2010-7.2
Number of samples shall Number of samples shall
g
+ - + +
conform to EN ISO 6259-1, conform to EN ISO 6259-1,
One diameter/size group One diameter/ size group
3 test pieces of one 3 test pieces of one
Resistance to slow crack -2:2010-7.2
g
diameter/size group diameter/ size group
growth e ≤ 5 mm (Cone + - + +
test)
Resistance to slow crack -2:2010-7.2 3 test pieces of one 3 test pieces of one
g
diameter/size group diameter/ size group
growth e > 5 mm (Notch
+ - + +
test)
Number of samples shall Number of samples shall
Resistance to rapid crack -2:2010-7.2
conform to EN ISO 13477 confirm EN ISO 13477 of
propagation (critical + + + +
e f of one diameter one diameter
pressure, p )
c
1 sample of one diameter/ 1 sample of one diameter/
Oxidation induction time -2:2010-8.2
+ - + -
i
size group size group
(Thermal stability)
i 1 sample of one diameter/ 1 sample of one diameter/
-2:2010-8.2
Melt mass-flow rate (MFR)
+ - + -
size group size group
...
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