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AS/NZS 4129(INT):1997

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Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications
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Superseded date

30-06-2017

Published date

05-07-1997

Publisher

Standards Australia

Preview

1 - AS/NZS 4129(INT):1997 FITTINGS FOR POLYETHYLENE (PE) PIPES FOR PRESSURE APPLICATIONS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.3.1 Ductile mode
8 - 1.3.2 Hoop stress
8 - 1.3.3 Standard dimension ratio (SDR)
8 - 1.3.4 Test pressure
8 - 1.3.5 Type test
8 - 1.3.6 Nominal working pressure
8 - 1.3.7 Saddle
8 - 1.4 NOTATION
8 - 1.5 CLASSIFICATION
8 - 1.5.1 Water applications
8 - 1.5.2 Gaseous fuel applications
8 - 1.5.3 Other applications
8 - 1.6 SIZE SPECIFICATION
8 - 1.6.1 Straight-through fittings
8 - 1.6.2 Fittings having three ends
9 - 1.6.3 Fittings having four ends
9 - 1.7 THREADS ON END CONNECTIONS
9 - 1.8 FITTINGS INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO OTHER PIPE SYSTEMS
9 - 1.9 FLANGED ENDS ON FITTINGS
10 - 1.10 FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS
10 - 1.10.1 General
10 - 1.10.2 Requirements
11 - 1.11 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FITTINGS
11 - 1.11.1 Effect on fluids other than water
11 - 1.11.2 Effect of fluids other than water
11 - 1.11.3 Effect on potable water
11 - 1.11.4 Pressure cycling test for applications other than fuel gas
11 - 1.12 REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PLASTICS MATERIALS
11 - 1.12.1 Plastics-moulded material test
12 - 1.12.2 Plastics body fittings test
12 - 1.12.3 Opacity test
12 - 1.12.4 Chemical resistance for gas applications
13 - 1.13 REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO METALLIC MATERIALS
13 - 1.13.1 Metallic materials
13 - 1.13.2 Metal fittings body test
13 - 1.13.3 Dezincification resistance
13 - 1.14 MARKING REQUIREMENTS
13 - 1.15 AUSTRALIAN WATER AGENCIES
14 - SECTION 2 MECHANICAL COMPRESSION JOINT FITTINGS
14 - 2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
14 - 2.2 COMPOSITION
14 - 2.3 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
14 - 2.4 TESTS FOR ASSEMBLED JOINTS
14 - 2.4.1 General
14 - 2.4.2 Hydrostatic pressure test for assembled joints
14 - 2.4.3 Liquid infiltration test
15 - 2.4.4 Leakproofness under pressure when subjected to bending (applicable to sizes up to and including DN63)
15 - 2.4.5 Pull-out test
16 - SECTION 3 ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS
16 - 3.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
16 - 3.2 CLASSIFICATION
16 - 3.3 COMPOSITION
16 - 3.4 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR METRIC FITTINGS
16 - 3.4.1 General
16 - 3.4.2 Electrofusion sockets
16 - 3.4.3 Electrofusion spigots
16 - 3.4.4 Tapping tees
19 - 3.5 TEST FOR ELECTROFUSION JOINT
19 - 3.5.1 General
19 - 3.5.2 Resistance to internal pressure
19 - 3.5.3 Retesting of failed specimens (80°C test failure only)
19 - 3.6 TESTS FOR ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS
19 - 3.6.1 General
20 - 3.6.2 Melt flowrate
20 - 3.6.3 Thermal stability
20 - 3.6.4 Cohesive resistance
20 - 3.6.5 Tapping tees impact resistance
21 - SECTION 4 MECHANICAL TAPPING SADDLES
21 - 4.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
21 - 4.2 COMPOSITION
21 - 4.3 MECHANICAL AND HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS
21 - 4.4 TESTS
21 - 4.4.1 General
21 - 4.4.2 Liquid infiltration test
21 - 4.4.3 Leak resistance under pressure when subjected to bending
21 - 4.4.4 Hydrostatic pressure test for assembled saddle
22 - 4.4.5 Resistance to pressure during application of a bending moment to the branch outlet
23 - 4.4.6 Resistance to sliding of the saddle on the pipe
25 - APPENDIX A - MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS STANDARD
25 - A1 SCOPE
25 - A2 STATISTICAL SAMPLING
25 - A3 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
25 - A4 SUPPLIER'S QUALITY SYSTEM
26 - A5 OTHER MEANS OF ASSESSMENT
27 - APPENDIX B - AUSTRALIAN WATER AGENCIES-COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

This Interim Standard specifies requirements for fittings to be used with polyethylene pipe manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4130. This Standard is applicable to fittings manufactured for the conveyance of water, gaseous fluids and other fluids including compressed air.

This Interim Standard specifies requirements for fittings to be used with polyethylene pipe manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4130. This Standard is applicable to fittings manufactured for the conveyance of water, gaseous fuels, and other fluids including compressed air. For continuous use at temperatures above 40C refer to the manufacturer.The requirements of Section 1 apply to fittings manufactured to comply with all Sections of the Standard except where subsequent sections detail or exempt specific requirements.Installation requirements are included in AS 2033, AS 3723 and AS 4041 as appropriate.NOTE: Advisory information on the means for demonstrating compliance with this Standard is given in Appendix A.

CommentClosesDate
05-07-1999
Committee
PL-006
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 1235 5
Pages
22
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Draft Amendment 2 see DR 02228 CP First published as AS/NZS 4129(Int):1997.

AS 4041-1998 Pressure piping
AS 4130(INT)-1993 PE pipes, pressure applications
AS 2033-1980 Installation of polyethylene pipe systems
AS 3500.0-1990 National Plumbing and Drainage Code Glossary of terms
AS 2837-1986 Wrought alloy steels - Stainless steel bars and semi-finished products
AS 1722.2-1992 Pipe threads of Whitworth form Fastening pipe threads (Reconfirmed 2017)
AS 1722.1-1975 Pipe threads of Whitworth form Sealing pipe threads (metric units)
AS 3855-1994 Suitability of plumbing and water distribution systems products for contact with potable water
AS 4131(INT)-1993 PE pipe compounds
AS 3723-1989 Installation and maintenance of plastics pipe systems for gas
AS 3707-1989 Method for testing pressure cycling resistance of pipes and fittings
AS/NZS ISO 9004.1:1994 Quality management and quality system elements Guidelines
AS/NZS ISO 9000.1:1994 Quality management and quality assurance standards Guidelines for selection and use
AS 1199-1988 Sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes
AS 3688-1994 Water supply - Copper and copper alloy body compression and capillary fittings and threaded-end connectors
AS 1399-1990 Guide to AS 1199 - Sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes
AS 1462.8-1984 Methods of test for unplasticized PVC (UPVC) pipes and fittings Method of test for liquid infiltration

AS/NZS 1547:2000 On-site domestic wastewater management
AS/NZS 3500.3.2:1998 National plumbing and drainage Stormwater drainage - Acceptable solutions

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