4.2 Pipe material
When tested in accordance with the test method as specified in Table 1, using the indicated parameters, the pipe material shall have characteristics conforming to the requirements given in Table 1.
The pipe material shall be tested in the form of a pipe.
4.3 Fitting material
When tested in accordance with the test method as specified in Table 2, using the indicated parameters, the fitting material shall have characteristics conforming to the requirements given in Table 2.
The fitting material shall be tested, in the actual formulation, in the form of an extruded or injection-moulded pipe. Fabricated fittings or parts of fabricated fittings shall be made from pipes conforming to this European Standard, except for the requirements for the wall thickness, and/or mouldings from PVC-U which conform to material, mechanical and physical characteristics as required in this European Standard.
7 Mechanical characteristics
7.1 Mechanical characteristics of pipes
7.1.1 General requirements
When tested in accordance with the test method as specified in Table 9 using the indicated parameters, the pipe shall have general mechanical characteristics conforming to the requirements given in Table 9.
7.2 Mechanical characteristics of fittings
When tested in accordance with the test methods as specified in Table 11 using the indicated parameters, the fitting shall have mechanical characteristics conforming to the requirements given in Table 11.
8 Physical characteristics
8.1 Physical characteristics of pipes
When tested in accordance with the test methods as specified in Table 12 using the indicated parameters, the pipe shall have physical characteristics conforming to the requirements given in Table 12.
8.2 Physical characteristics of fittings
When tested in accordance with the test methods as specified in Table 13 and Table 14 if applicable using the indicated parameters, the fitting shall have physical characteristics conforming to the requirements given in Table 13 and/or Table 14, as applicable.
9 Performance requirements
When tested in accordance with the test methods as specified in Table 15 using the indicated parameters, the joints and the system shall have fitness for purpose characteristics conforming to the requirements given in Table 15.
Summary of Testing Equipment
- Dimensional measurement equipment for pipes and fittings
- Mechanical Flexibility EN 12256
- Vicat Softening Point EN 727
- Resistance to Dichloromethane EN 580
- Falling Weight Impact Tester EN 744 / EN 12061
- Longitudinal Reversion (Hot Air Oven) EN ISO 2505
- Water Tightness Tester EN 1053
- Thermal Cycling tester EN 1055
- Hydrostatic Pressure Tester EN ISO 1167-1
- Hot Water Bath for Hydrostatic Pressure Tester EN 921
- SS304 End Caps
- Combinational Test for Seals EN 1277
