BS ISO 10838-3:2001
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Mechanical fittings for polyethylene piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels Thermoplastic fittings for pipes of nominal outside diameter less than or equal to 63mm
Hardcopy , PDF
30-09-2015
English
15-08-2001
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
5 Materials
5.1 General
5.2 Metal components
5.3 Plastics materials
5.4 Elastomers
5.5 Other materials
6 Individual fittings
6.1 Design and construction
6.2 Appearance
6.3 Fittings with socket fusion ends
6.4 Fittings with spigot ends
6.5 Fittings with electrofusion sockets
6.6 Minimum wall thickness of body
6.7 Minimum bore
7 Test pieces
8 Test requirements
8.1 Leaktightness test
8.2 Leaktightness with bending and temperature
cycling
8.3 Leaktightness after tensile testing
8.4 Hydrostatic strength
8.5 Determination of gas flow rate/pressure
drop relationship
9 Test methods
9.1 Leaktightness testing
9.2 Leaktightness with bending and temperature
cycling
9.3 Leaktightness after tensile testing
9.4 Hydrostatic strength at 80 Degree C
9.5 Determination of gas flow rate/pressure
drop relationship
10 Marking
10.1 General
10.2 Permanent marking (e.g. by moulding or
indent marking on the body of the fitting)
10.3 Permanent marking on the fitting or on a
label
11 Packaging and storage
Annex A (informative) Material specifications for
mechanical fittings
Annex B (informative) Typical arrangement for
applying a tensile force
to a lateral connection
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