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BS 6437:1984

Superseded
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Specification for polyethylene pipes (type 50) in metric diameters for general purposes
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-12-2003

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1984

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Designation, category and class
4. Dimensions and tolerances
5. Compound composition
6. Pipe material
7. Hydrostatic properties
8. Physical and mechanical characteristics
9. Marking
Appendices
A. Method for the determination of ovality
B. Method for the determination of a toluene extract
    of carbon black
C. Method for the measurement of the extinction
    coefficient of the cyclohexane extract of carbon
    black at lambda = 386 nm
D. Method for the determination of volatile matter
    from carbon black
E. Method for the determination of the long term hydro-
    static strength of pipe at 20 deg C
F. Method of ageing for the resistance to weathering
    of unpigmented pipes
G. Method for the determination of elongation at break
Tables
1. Pipe dimensions
2. Coil diameters
3. Melt flow rate tolerances
4. Carbon black characteristics
5. Hydrostatic pressure conditions
6. Elongation at break
7. Failure point distribution
8. Values of Student's t distribution (upper 2 1/2 %
    points)
9. Dimensions of punched test piece
10. Number of strips for a given diameter of pipe
11. Dimensions of machined test piece
Figures
1. Punched test piece
2. Machined test piece

Requirements for composition, dimensions, performance and marking for polyethylene pipes in metric diameters for general purposes, including use in the food and chemical industries.

Committee
PRI/88
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 82/53980 DC, BS 1973(1970) and BS 3796(1970). (11/2004)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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BS 2782-3:Methods 320A to 320F:1976 Methods of testing plastics. Mechanical properties Tensile strength, elongation and elastic modulus
BS 2782-0:1982 Methods of testing plastics Introduction
BS 5293:1976 Methods for sampling and testing carbon black for use in the rubber industry
BS 2782-11:Method 1101A:1981 Methods of testing plastics. Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and valves Measurement of dimensions of pipes
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BS 2782-8:Methods 823A and 823B:1978 Methods of testing plastics. Other properties Methods for the assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope
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