SIST EN 1555-3:2021
(Main)Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Fittings
Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Fittings
This document specifies the characteristics of fusion fittings made from polyethylene (PE) as well as of mechanical fittings for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this standard.
In conjunction with Parts 1, 2, 4 and 5 of EN 1555, it is applicable to PE fittings, their joints and to joints with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar;
b) an operating temperature of 20 °C as reference temperature.
NOTE 1 For other operating temperatures, derating coefficients should be used; see EN 1555-5.
EN 1555 (all parts) covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning colours and additives.
NOTE 2 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.
This document is applicable for fittings of the following types:
c) electrofusion socket fittings;
d) electrofusion saddle fittings;
e) spigot end fittings (for butt fusion using heated tools and electrofusion socket fusion);
f) mechanical fittings.
The fittings can e.g. be in the form of couplers, equal and reduced tees, reducers, bends or caps.
Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Gasversorgung - Polyethylen (PE) - Teil 3: Formstücke
Dieses Dokument legt die Eigenschaften von Formstücken aus Polyethylen (PE) für Schweißverbindungen und an Formstücke für mechanische Verbindungen fest, die in Rohrleitungssystemen im Bereich der Versorgung mit gasförmigen Brennstoffen eingesetzt werden.
Es legt auch die Prüfparameter für die Prüfverfahren fest, auf die in diesem Dokument verwiesen wird.
In Verbindung mit Teil 1, Teil 2, Teil 4 und Teil 5 von EN 1555 gilt es für Formstücke aus PE, deren Verbindungen untereinander sowie mit Rohrleitungsteilen aus PE und anderen Werkstoffen, die für die Verwendung unter den folgenden Bedingungen vorgesehen sind:
a) der maximal zulässige Betriebsdruck MOP (en: maximum operating pressure) beträgt höchstens 10 bar );
ANMERKUNG 1 Für die Anwendung dieses Dokumentes und unter Bezugnahme auf ISO 17885 kann der MOP als Nenndruck angesehen werden.
b) es gilt eine Betriebstemperatur von 20 °C als Bezugstemperatur.
ANMERKUNG 2 Für andere Betriebstemperaturen können Minderungsfaktoren verwendet werden, siehe EN 1555 5.
EN 1555 (alle Teile) deckt einen Bereich von maximal zulässigen Betriebsdrücken ab und enthält Anforderungen bezüglich Farben und Zusatzstoffen.
ANMERKUNG 3 Es liegt in der Verantwortung des Auftraggebers oder Planers, aus diesen Gesichtspunkten die geeignete Auswahl zu treffen, unter Berücksichtigung ihrer speziellen Anforderungen und jeglicher maßgebender nationaler Festlegungen und Verfahrensweisen oder Vorschriften für die Verlegung.
Dieses Dokument ist für die folgenden Arten von Formstücken anwendbar:
c) Formstücke für Heizwendelschweißung;
d) Formstücke mit Schweißenden (für Heizelementstumpfschweißung unter Verwendung von Heizelementen und Heizwendel Schweißmuffen);
e) mechanische Klemmverbinder.
ANMERKUNG 4 Die Formstücke können beispielsweise als Verbindungsstücke, T-Stücke mit gleichem und reduziertem Abzweig, Reduzierstücke, Bögen oder Verschlussstücke ausgeführt sein.
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour la distribution de combustibles gazeux - Polyéthylène (PE) - Partie 3 : Raccords
Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques des raccords soudables en polyéthylène (PE) ainsi que celles des raccords mécaniques fabriqués pour les systèmes de canalisations destinées à la distribution de combustibles gazeux.
Il spécifie également les paramètres d’essai pour les méthodes d’essai référencées dans ce document.
Conjointement avec les Parties 1, 2, 4 et 5 de l’EN 1555, il s’applique aux raccords en PE et à leurs assemblages, ainsi qu’aux assemblages avec des composants en PE et 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 ;
NOTE 1 Pour les besoins du présent document et en référence à l’ISO 17885, la MOP peut être considérée comme la pression nominale.
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.
L’EN 1555 (toutes les parties) couvre une gamme de pressions maximales de service et donne les exigences concernant les couleurs et les additifs.
NOTE 3 Il est de la responsabilité de l’acheteur ou du prescripteur d’effectuer les choix appropriés à partir de ces données, en tenant compte des exigences particulières et de toute réglementation nationale applicable ainsi que des pratiques ou codes de pose.
Le présent document est applicable aux raccords des types suivants :
c) raccords à emboîture électrosoudable ;
d) raccords à bout mâle (pour soudage bout à bout à l’aide d’outils chauffants et pour soudage par emboîture électrosoudable) ;
e) raccords de compression mécaniques.
NOTE 4 Les raccords peuvent être, par exemple, des manchons, des tés égaux, des tés réduits, des réductions, des coudes ou des bouchons.
Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov za oskrbo s plinastimi gorivi - Polietilen (PE) - 3. del: Fitingi
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 1555-3:2021
01-september-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 1555-3:2010+A1:2013
Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov za oskrbo s plinastimi gorivi - Polietilen
(PE) - 3. del: Fitingi
Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3:
Fittings
Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Gasversorgung - Polyethylen (PE) - Teil 3:
Formstücke
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour la distribution de combustibles gazeux -
Polyéthylène (PE) - Partie 3 : Raccords
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1555-3:2021
ICS:
83.140.30 Polimerne cevi in fitingi za Plastics pipes and fittings for
snovi, ki niso tekočine non fluid use
91.140.40 Sistemi za oskrbo s plinom Gas supply systems
SIST EN 1555-3:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EN 1555-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.040.45 Supersedes EN 1555-3:2010+A1:2012
English Version
Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels -
Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Fittings
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour la Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Gasversorgung
distribution de combustibles gazeux - Polyéthylène - Polyethylen (PE) - Teil 3: Formstücke
(PE) - Partie 3 : Raccords
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 June 2021.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2021 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1555-3:2021 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 10
5 Material . 10
5.1 Compound for fittings . 10
5.2 Material for non-polyethylene parts . 10
5.2.1 General . 10
5.2.2 Metal parts . 10
5.2.3 Sealing materials . 10
5.2.4 5.2.4 Other materials . 11
6 General characteristics . 11
6.1 Appearance . 11
6.2 Colour . 11
6.3 Design . 11
6.4 Appearance of factory made joints . 11
6.5 Electrical characteristics for electrofusion fittings . 11
7 Geometric characteristics . 12
7.1 Measurement of dimensions. 12
7.2 Dimensions of electrofusion socket fittings . 12
7.2.1 Diameters and lengths of electrofusion sockets . 12
7.2.2 Wall thicknesses . 14
7.2.3 Out-of-roundness of the bore of a fitting (at any point). 14
7.2.4 Spigots . 14
7.2.5 Other dimensions. 14
7.3 Dimensions of electrofusion saddle fittings . 15
7.4 Dimensions of spigot end fittings . 15
7.4.1 Diameters and lengths . 15
7.4.2 Wall thickness of the fusion end . 18
7.4.3 Wall thickness of the fitting body. 18
7.4.4 Other dimensions. 18
7.5 Design and dimensions of mechanical fittings . 18
7.5.1 General . 18
7.5.2 Mechanical fittings with polyethylene spigot ends . 18
7.5.3 Mechanical fittings with polyethylene electrofusion sockets . 18
7.5.4 Threads . 18
8 Mechanical characteristics . 18
8.1 General . 18
8.2 Requirements . 19
8.3 Performance requirements . 22
9 Physical characteristics . 23
9.1 Conditioning . 23
9.2 Requirements . 23
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10 Performance requirements . 23
11 Technical file . 24
12 Marking . 24
12.1 General . 24
12.2 Minimum required marking of fittings . 25
12.3 Additional marking . 25
12.4 Fusion system recognition . 25
13 Delivery conditions . 26
Annex A (informative) Examples of typical terminal connection for electrofusion fittings . 27
Annex B (normative) Short-term pressure test method . 30
Annex C (normative) Tensile test for fitting/pipe assemblies . 32
Bibliography . 33
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European foreword
This document (EN 1555-3:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 155 “Plastics
piping systems and ducting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2022, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2022.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 1555-3:2010+A1:2012.
In comparison with the previous version, the following technical modifications have been introduced:
— PE 100-RC type materials with enhanced resistance to slow crack growth have been added.
— Annex A of EN 1555-1:2021 now discusses the performance of this type of material and gives
additional information for non-conventional installation techniques.
— Additional information for non-conventional installation techniques has been added.
— The size range has been increased to 800 mm diameter.
— Test methods have been updated.
System Standards are based on the results of the work being undertaken in ISO/TC 138 “Plastics pipes,
fittings and valves for the transport of fluids”, which is a Technical Committee of the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO).
They are supported by separate standards on test methods to which references are made throughout the
System Standard.
The System Standards are consistent with general standards on functional requirements and on
recommended practice for installation.
EN 1555 consists 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 (this standard);
— 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 assessment of conformity.
NOTE EN 12007-2 [1], prepared by CEN/TC 234 “Gas infrastructure”, deals with the recommended practice
for installation of plastics pipes system in accordance with EN 1555 (all parts).
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Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: 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, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
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Introduction
This document, specifies the requirements for a piping system and its components made from
polyethylene (PE) and which is intended to be used for the supply of gaseous fuels.
Requirements and test methods for material and components, other than fittings, are specified in
EN 1555-1:2021, EN 1555-2:2021 and EN 1555-4:2021.
Characteristics for fitness for purpose are covered in EN 1555-5:2021. CEN/TS 1555-7 [2] gives guidance
for assessment of conformity. Recommended practice for installation is given in EN 12007-2 [1] prepared
by CEN/TC 234.
This part of EN 1555 covers the characteristics of fittings.
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1 Scope
This document specifies the characteristics of fusion fittings made from polyethylene (PE) as well as of
mechanical fittings for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
In conjunction with Parts 1, 2, 4 and 5 of EN 1555, it is applicable to PE fittings, their joints and to joints
with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
1
a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar at a reference temperature of 20 °C
for design purposes;
b) an operating temperature between −20 °C and 40 °C.
NOTE 1 For operating temperatures between 20 °C and 40 °C, derating coefficients are defined in
EN 1555-5:2021.
EN 1555 (all parts) covers a range of maximum operating pressures and gives requirements concerning
colours.
NOTE 2 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.
This document is applicable for fittings of the following types:
a) electrofusion socket fittings;
b) electrofusion saddle fittings;
c) spigot end fittings (for butt fusion using heated tools and electrofusion socket fusion);
d) mechanical fittings.
NOTE 3 The fittings can be, for example, in the form of couplers, equal and reduced tees, reducers, saddles,
elbows or caps.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 682, Elastomeric Seals - Materials requirements for seals used in pipes and fittings carrying gas and
hydrocarbon fluids
EN 1555-1:2021, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 1: General
EN 1555-2:2021, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 2: Pipes
EN 1555-5:2021, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 5: Fitness
for purpose of the system
1 5 2
1 bar = 0,1 MPa. = 10 Pa; 1 MPa = 1 N/mm .
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EN 1716, Plastics piping systems - Polyethylene (PE) tapping tees - Test method for impact resistance of an
assembled tapping tee
EN 10226-1, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads - Part 1: Taper external
threads and parallel internal threads - Dimensions, tolerances and designation
EN 10226-2, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads - Part 2: Taper external
threads and taper internal threads - Dimensions, tolerances and designation
EN ISO 228-1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads - Part 1: Dimensions,
tolerances and designation (ISO 228-1)
EN ISO 1133-1, Plastics - Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow rate (MVR)
of thermoplastics - Part 1: Standard method (ISO 1133-1)
EN ISO 1167-1:2006, Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids -
Determination of the resistance to internal pressure - Part 1: General method (ISO 1167-1:2006)
EN ISO 1167-4, Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids - Determination
of the resistance to internal pressure - Part 4: Preparation of assemblies (ISO 1167-4)
EN ISO 3126, Plastics piping systems - Plastics components - Determination of dimensions (ISO 3126)
EN ISO 11357-6, Plastics - Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) - Part 6: Determination of oxidation
induction time (isothermal OIT) and oxidation induction temperature (dynamic OIT) (ISO 11357-6)
EN ISO 17778, Plastics piping systems - Fittings, valves and ancillaries - Determination of gaseous flow
rate/pressure drop relationships (ISO 17778)
ISO 13950, Plastics pipes and fittings - Automatic recognition systems for electrofusion joints
ISO 13951, Plastics piping systems - Test method for the resistance of plastic pipe/pipe or pipe/fitting
assemblies to tensile loading
ISO 13953, Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings - Determination of the tensile strength and failure mode of
test pieces from a butt-fused joint
ISO 13954, Plastics pipes and fittings - Peel decohesion test for polyethylene (PE) electrofusion assemblies
of nominal outside diameter greater than or equal to 90 mm
ISO 13955, Plastics pipes and fittings - Crushing decohesion test for polyethylene (PE) electrofusion
assemblies
ISO 13956, Plastics pipes and fittings - Decohesion test of polyethylene (PE) saddle fusion joints - Evaluation
of ductility of fusion joint interface by tear test
ISO 17885, Plastics piping systems - Mechanical fittings for pressure piping systems – Specification
ISO 18488, Polyethylene (PE) materials for piping systems - Determination of Strain Hardening Modulus in
relation to slow crack growth - Test method
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions, symbols and abbreviations given in
EN 1555-1:2021 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
electrofusion socket fitting
polyethylene (PE) fitting which contains one or more integral heating elements, that are capable of
transforming electrical energy into heat to realize a fusion joint with a spigot end or a pipe
3.2
electrofusion saddle fitting
polyethylene (PE) fitting which contains one or more integral heating elements, that are capable of
transforming electrical energy into heat to realise a fusion joint onto a pipe
3.2.1
tapping tee
electrofusion saddle fitting (top loading or wrap round) which contains an integral cutter, to cut through
the wall of the main pipe, which remains in the body of this fitting
3.2.2
branch saddle
electrofusion saddle fitting (top loading or wrap round) which requires an ancillary cutting tool for
drilling a hole in the adjoining main pipe
3.3
mechanical fitting
fitting, that generally includes a compression part to provide pressure integrity, leak tightness and
resistance to end loads, for assembling polyethylene (PE) pipe to another PE pipe or any other element
of the piping system
Note 1 to entry: A pipe-supporting sleeve providing a permanent support for a polyethylene (PE) pipe to prevent
creep in the pipe wall under radial compressive forces, is applicable. The metallic parts of the fitting can be
assembled to metallic pipes by screw-threads, compression joints, welded or flanged connections. In some cases the
supporting sleeve at the same time constitutes a grip ring.
Note 2 to entry: The fitting can allow either a dismountable or permanently assembled joint.
Note 3 to entry: The mechanical fitting can be supplied for field assembly, typically as a material transition fitting,
or pre-assembled by the manufacturer.
3.4
spigot end fitting
polyethylene (PE) fitting where the outside diameter of the spigot end is equal to the nominal outside
diameter, d , of the corresponding pipe
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4 Symbols and abbreviations
For the purpose of this document the symbols and abbreviations given in EN 1555-1:2021 apply.
5 Material
5.1 Compound for fittings
The PE compound from which the fittings are made shall be in accordance with EN 1555-1:2021.
The stress bearing parts shall only be made from virgin material conforming to EN 1555-1:2021.
Non-stress bearing PE parts shall be made from virgin material or reworked material from a compound
with the same MRS or a mixture of both materials.
5.2 Material for non-polyethylene parts
5.2.1 General
All components shall conform to the relevant EN standard(s). Alternative standards may be applied in
cases where the suitable EN standard(s) do not exist. In all cases, fitness for purpose of the components
shall be demonstrated.
The materials and the constituent elements used in making the fitting (including elastomers and any
metal parts as may be used) shall be as resistant to the external and internal environments as the other
elements of the piping system, and shall have an expected lifetime under the following conditions at least
equal to that of the PE pipes conforming to EN 1555-2:2021 with which they are intended to be used:
a) during storage;
b) under the effect of the gas conveyed therein;
c) with respect to the service environment and operating conditions.
The requirements for the level of material performance of non-polyethylene parts shall be at least as
stringent as that of the PE compound for the piping system. Reworked materials shall not be used for
stress bearing polymeric parts.
Non-stress bearing fitting parts, e.g. clamps for electrofusion saddle fittings, that only maintain a function
during installation, are made from other materials or polyethylene.
Other materials used in fittings in contact with the PE pipe shall not adversely affect pipe performance or
initiate stress cracking.
5.2.2 Metal parts
All metal parts susceptible to corrosion shall be adequately protected, providing this is necessary for the
durability and function of the system.
When dissimilar metallic materials are used which can be in contact with moisture, steps shall be taken
to avoid the possibility of galvanic corrosion.
5.2.3 Sealing materials
Elastomeric seals shall conform to EN 682.
If other sealing materials are used, they need to be proven for gas supply systems.
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5.2.4 5 Other materials
Greases or lubricants shall not exude onto fusion areas, and shall not affect the long-term performance of
fitting materials.
6 General characteristics
6.1 Appearance
When viewed without magnification, the internal and external surfaces of fittings shall be clean and shall
have no scoring, cavities and other surface defects to an extent that would prevent conformity to this
document.
No component of the fitting shall show any signs of damage, scratches, pitting, bubbles, blisters,
inclusions or cracks to an extent that would prevent conformity of the fittings to the requirements of this
document.
6.2 Colour
The colour of the PE parts of fittings shall be either black, yellow, or orange.
6.3 Design
The design of the fitting shall be such that, when assembling the fitting onto the pipe or other component,
electrical coils and/or seals are not displaced.
Tapping tees may be provided with upper and lower end stops for the drill, or other means of indicating
the drill position according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Tapping tees may be provided with a means to prevent uncontrolled gas release during tapping.
6.4 Appearance of factory made joints
The internal and external surfaces of the pipe and fitting after fusion jointing, examined visually without
magnification, shall be free from melt exudation outside the confines of the fitting, apart from that which
may be declared acceptable by the fitting manufacturer or used deliberately as a fusion marker.
Any melt exudation shall not cause wire movement in electrofusion fittings such that it leads to short-
circuiting, when jointed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. There shall be no excessive
creasing of the internal surfaces of the adjoining pipes.
6.5 Electrical characteristics for electrofusion fittings
The electrical protection that shall be provided by the fusion process depends on the voltage and the
current used and on the characteristics of the electricity power source.
For voltages greater than 25 V, direct human contact with energized parts shall not be possible when the
fitting is in the fusion cycle during assembly in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturers of
the fittings and of the assembly equipment, as applicable.
NOTE 1 The fitting is part of an electrical system during the fusion process as defined in EN 60335-1 [3],
HD 60364-1 [4] and IEC 61140 [5].
The tolerance on the electrical resistance of the fitting at 23 °C shall be stated by the manufacturer. The
resistance shall be between nominal resistance (−10 %) and nominal resistance [(+10 %) + 0,1 Ω].
NOTE 2 0,1 Ω is the assumed value of the contact resistance.
The surface finish of the terminal pins shall allow a minimum contact resistance in order to satisfy the
resistance tolerance requirements.
NOTE 3 See Annex A, for examples of typical electrofusion terminal connections.
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7 Geometric characteristics
7.1 Measurement of dim
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 1555-3:2019
01-december-2019
Cevni sistemi iz polimernih materialov za oskrbo s plinastimi gorivi - Polietilen
(PE) - 3. del: Fitingi
Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels - Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3:
Fittings
Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Gasversorgung - Polyethylen (PE) - Teil 3:
Formstücke
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour la distribution de combustibles gazeux -
Polyéthylène (PE) - Partie 3 : Raccords
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 1555-3
ICS:
83.140.30 Polimerne cevi in fitingi za Plastics pipes and fittings for
snovi, ki niso tekočine non fluid use
91.140.40 Sistemi za oskrbo s plinom Gas supply systems
oSIST prEN 1555-3:2019 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 1555-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2019
ICS 23.040.45 Will supersede EN 1555-3:2010+A1:2012
English Version
Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels -
Polyethylene (PE) - Part 3: Fittings
Systèmes de canalisations en plastique pour la Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Gasversorgung
distribution de combustibles gazeux - Polyéthylène - Polyethylen (PE) - Teil 3: Formstücke
(PE) - Partie 3 : Raccords
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 155.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 8
4 Material . 9
4.1 PE Compound . 9
4.2 Material for non-polyethylene parts . 9
4.2.1 General . 9
4.2.2 Metal parts . 9
4.2.3 Elastomers . 9
4.2.4 Other materials . 9
5 General characteristics . 10
5.1 Appearance . 10
5.2 Colour . 10
5.3 Design . 10
5.4 Appearance of factory made joints . 10
5.5 Electrical characteristics for electrofusion fittings . 10
6 Geometrical characteristics . 10
6.1 Measurement of dimensions. 10
6.2 Dimensions of electrofusion socket fittings . 11
6.2.1 Diameters and lengths of electrofusion sockets . 11
6.2.2 Wall thicknesses . 13
6.2.3 Out-of-roundness of the bore of a fitting (at any point). 13
6.2.4 Spigots . 13
6.2.5 Other dimensions. 13
6.3 Dimensions of electrofusion saddle fittings . 14
6.4 Dimensions of spigot end fittings . 14
6.4.1 Diameters and lengths . 14
6.4.2 Wall thickness of the fusion end . 17
6.4.3 Wall thickness of the fitting body. 17
6.4.4 Other dimensions. 17
6.5 Dimensions of mechanical fittings . 17
6.5.1 General . 17
6.5.2 Mechanical fittings with polyethylene spigot ends . 17
6.5.3 Mechanical fittings with polyethylene electrofusion sockets . 17
6.5.4 Threads . 17
7 Mechanical characteristics . 18
7.1 General . 18
7.2 Requirements . 18
7.3 Performance requirements . 21
8 Physical characteristics . 21
8.1 Conditioning . 21
8.2 Requirements . 22
9 Performance requirements . 22
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10 Technical file . 22
11 Marking . 23
11.1 General . 23
11.2 Minimum required marking of fittings . 23
11.3 Additional marking . 24
11.4 Fusion system recognition . 24
12 Delivery conditions . 24
Annex A (informative) Examples of typical terminal connection for electrofusion fittings . 25
Annex B (normative) Short-term pressure test method . 27
B.1 Principle . 27
B.2 Apparatus . 27
B.3 Test piece . 27
B.4 Procedure . 27
B.5 Test report . 28
Annex C (normative) Tensile test for fitting/pipe assemblies . 29
C.1 Principle . 29
C.2 Apparatus . 29
C.3 Test piece . 29
C.4 Procedure . 29
C.5 Test report . 29
Bibliography . 30
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European foreword
This document (prEN 1555-3:2019) 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 CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 1555-3:2010+A1:2012.
EN 1555 consists 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 (this standard);
— 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 assessment of conformity.
NOTE EN 12007-2:2012 [1] prepared by CEN/TC 234 “Gas infrastructure” deals with the recommended
practice for installation of plastics pipes system in accordance with EN 1555 (all parts).
System Standards are based on the results of the work being undertaken in ISO/TC 138 “Plastics pipes,
fittings and valves for the transport of fluids”, which is a Technical Committee of the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO).
They are supported by separate standards on test methods to which references are made throughout the
System Standard.
The System Standards are consistent with general standards on functional requirements and on
recommended practice for installation.
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Introduction
This document, specifies the requirements for a piping system and its components made from
polyethylene (PE) and which is intended to be used for the supply of gaseous fuels.
Requirements and test methods for material and components, other than fittings, are specified in
prEN 1555-1:2019, prEN 1555-2:2019 and prEN 1555-4:2019.
Characteristics for fitness for purpose are covered in prEN 1555-5:2019. CEN/TS 1555-7 [2] gives
guidance for assessment of conformity. Recommended practice for installation is given in
EN 12007-2:2012 [1] prepared by CEN/TC 234.
This part of EN 1555 covers the characteristics of fittings.
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1 Scope
This document specifies the characteristics of fusion fittings made from polyethylene (PE) as well as of
mechanical fittings for piping systems in the field of the supply of gaseous fuels.
It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.
In conjunction with Parts 1, 2, 4 and 5 of EN 1555, it is applicable to PE fittings, their joints and to joints
with components of PE and other materials intended to be used under the following conditions:
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a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar ;
NOTE 1 For the purpose of this document and referring to ISO 17885, MOP can be considered to be nominal
pressure.
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.
EN 1555 (all parts) 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.
This document is applicable for fittings of the following types:
c) electrofusion fittings;
d) spigot end fittings (for butt fusion using heated tools and electrofusion socket fusion);
e) mechanical compression fittings.
NOTE 4 The fittings can be, for example, in the form of couplers, equal and reduced tees, reducers, bends or caps.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 682, Elastomeric Seals — Materials requirements for seals used in pipes and fittings carrying gas and
hydrocarbon fluids
prEN 1555-1:2019, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels — Polyethylene (PE) — Part 1:
General
prEN 1555-2:2019, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels — Polyethylene (PE) — Part 2:
Pipes
prEN 1555-5:2019, 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 1716, Plastics piping systems — Polyethylene (PE) tapping tees — Test method for impact resistance of
an assembled tapping tee
EN 10226-1, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads — Part 1: Taper external
threads and parallel internal threads — Dimensions, tolerances and designation
EN 10226-2, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads — Part 2: Taper external
threads and taper internal threads — Dimensions, tolerances and designation
EN ISO 228-1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads — Part 1: Dimensions,
tolerances and designation (ISO 228-1)
EN ISO 1133-1, Plastics — Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and the melt volume-flow rate
(MVR) of thermoplastics (ISO 1133-1)
EN ISO 1167-1, Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids — Determination
of the resistance to internal pressure — Part 1: General method (ISO 1167-1)
EN ISO 1167-4, Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids — Determination
of the resistance to internal pressure — Part 4: Preparation of assemblies (ISO 1167-4)
EN ISO 3126, Plastics piping systems — Plastics components — Determination of dimensions (ISO 3126)
EN ISO 11357-6, Plastics — Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) — Part 6: Determination of oxidation
induction time (isothermal OIT) and oxidation induction temperature (dynamic OIT) (ISO 11357-6)
ISO 13950, Plastics pipes and fittings — Automatic recognition systems for electrofusion joints
ISO 13951, Plastics piping systems — Test method for the resistance of polyolefin pipe/pipe or pipe/fitting
assemblies to tensile loading
ISO 13953, Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings — Determination of the tensile strength and failure mode
of test pieces from a butt-fused joint
ISO 13954, Plastics pipes and fittings — Peel decohesion test for polyethylene (PE) electrofusion assemblies
of nominal outside diameter greater than or equal to 90 mm
ISO 13955, Plastics pipes and fittings — Crushing decohesion test for polyethylene (PE) electrofusion
assemblies
ISO 13956, Plastics pipes and fittings — Determination of cohesive strength — Evaluation of ductility of
fusion joint interface by tear test
ISO 17778, Plastics piping systems — Fittings, valves and ancillaries — Determination of gaseous flow
rate/pressure drop relationships
ISO 17885:2015, Plastics piping systems – Mechanical fittings for pressure piping systems – Specifications
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3 Terms and definitions, symbols and abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions, symbols and abbreviations given in
prEN 1555-1:2019 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
electrofusion socket fitting
polyethylene (PE) fitting which contains one or more integral heating elements, that are capable of
transforming electrical energy into heat to realise a fusion joint with a spigot end or a pipe
3.2
electrofusion saddle fitting
polyethylene (PE) fitting which contains one or more integral heating elements, that are capable of
transforming electrical energy into heat to realise a fusion joint onto a pipe
3.2.1
tapping tee
electrofusion saddle fitting (top loading or wrap round) which contains an integral cutter, to cut through
the wall of the main pipe which remains in the body of the tapping tee after installation
3.2.2
branch saddle
electrofusion saddle fitting (top loading or wrap round) which requires an ancillary cutting tool for
drilling a hole in the adjoining main pipe
3.3
mechanical fitting
fitting, that generally includes a compression part to provide pressure integrity, leaktightness and
resistance to end loads, for assembling polyethylene (PE) pipe to another PE pipe or any other element
of the piping system
Note 1 to entry: A pipe-supporting sleeve providing a permanent support for a polyethylene (PE) pipe to prevent
creep in the pipe wall under radial compressive forces, is applicable. The metallic parts of the fitting can be
assembled to metallic pipes by screw-threads, compression joints, welded or flanged connections, including PE
flanges. In some cases the supporting sleeve at the same time constitutes a grip ring
Note 2 to entry: The fitting can allow either a dismountable or permanently assembled joint
Note 3 to entry: The mechanical fitting can be supplied for field assembly or pre-assembled by the manufacturer
3.4
spigot end fitting
polyethylene (PE) fitting where the outside diameter of the spigot end is equal to the nominal outside
diameter, d , of the corresponding pipe
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4 Material
4.1 PE Compound
The PE compound from which the fittings are made shall be in accordance with EN 1555-1.
The stress bearing parts shall only be made from virgin material conforming to EN 1555-1.
Non-stress bearing PE parts shall be made from virgin material or own reprocessed material from a
compound with the same MRS or a mixture of both materials.
4.2 Material for non-polyethylene parts
4.2.1 General
All components shall conform to the relevant EN standard(s). Alternative standards may be applied in
cases where the suitable EN standard(s) do not exist. In all cases, fitness for purpose of the components
shall be demonstrated.
The materials and the constituent elements used in making the fitting (including elastomers and any
metal parts as may be used) shall be as resistant to the external and internal environments as the other
elements of the piping system and shall have a life expectancy under the following conditions at least
equal to that of the PE pipes conforming to EN 1555-2with which they are intended to be used:
a) during storage;
b) under the effect of the gas conveyed therein;
c) with respect to the service environment and operating conditions.
The requirements for the level of material performance of non-polyethylene parts shall be at least as
stringent as that of the PE compound for the piping system. Reprocessed materials shall not be used for
stress bearing polymeric parts.
Other materials used in fittings in contact with the PE pipe shall not adversely affect pipe performance or
initiate stress cracking.
NOTE Subclause 4.2 does not apply to non-stress bearing fitting parts.
4.2.2 Metal parts
All metal parts susceptible to corrosion shall be adequately protected, providing this is necessary for the
durability and function of the system.
When dissimilar metallic materials are used which can be in contact with moisture, steps shall be taken
to avoid the possibility of galvanic corrosion.
4.2.3 Elastomers
Elastomeric seals shall conform to EN 682.
Other sealing materials are permitted if suitable for gas service.
4.2.4 Other materials
Greases or lubricants shall not exude onto fusion areas, and shall not affect the long-term performance of
fitting materials.
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5 General characteristics
5.1 Appearance
When viewed without magnification, the internal and external surfaces of fittings shall be smooth, clean
and shall have no scoring, cavities and other surface defects to an extent that would prevent conformity
to this document.
No component of the fitting shall show any signs of damage, scratches, pitting, bubbles, blisters,
inclusions or cracks to an extent that would prevent conformity of the fittings to the requirements of this
document.
5.2 Colour
The colour of the PE parts of fittings shall be either black, yellow, or orange.
5.3 Design
The design of the fitting shall be such that, when assembling the fitting onto the pipe or other component,
electrical coils and/or seals are not displaced.
5.4 Appearance of factory made joints
The internal and external surfaces of the pipe and fitting after fusion jointing, examined visually without
magnification, shall be free from melt exudation outside the confines of the fitting, apart from that which
may be declared acceptable by the fitting manufacturer or used deliberately as a fusion marker.
Any melt exudation shall not cause wire movement in electrofusion fittings such that it leads to short-
circuiting, when jointed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. There shall be no excessive
creasing of the internal surfaces of the adjoining pipes.
5.5 Electrical characteristics for electrofusion fittings
The electrical protection that shall be provided by the fusion process depends on the voltage and the
current used and on the characteristics of the electricity power source.
For voltages greater than 25 V, direct human contact with energized parts shall not be possible when the
fitting is in the fusion cycle during assembly in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturers of
the fittings and of the assembly equipment, as applicable.
NOTE 1 The fitting is during the fusion process part of an electrical system as defined in EN 60335-1 [3],
HD 60364-1 [4] and IEC 60449 [5].
The tolerance on the electrical resistance of the fitting at 23 °C shall be stated by the manufacturer. The
resistance shall be between nominal resistance (−10 %) and nominal resistance (+10 %) + 0,1 Ω.
NOTE 2 0,1 Ω is the assumed value of the contact resistance.
The surface finish of the terminal pins shall allow a minimum contact resistance in order to satisfy the
resistance tolerance requirements.
NOTE 3 See Annex A, for examples of typical electrofusion terminal connections.
6 Geometrical characteristics
6.1 Measurement of dimensions
The dimensions of the fittings shall be measured in accordance with EN ISO 3126 at (23 ± 2) °C, after
being conditioned for at least 4 h. The measurement shall not be made less than 24 h after manufacture.
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Indirect measurement at the stage of production is allowed at shorter time periods providing evidence is
shown of correlation.
6.2 Dimensions of electrofusion socket fittings
6.2.1 Diameters and lengths of electrofusion sockets
For electrofusion sockets (see Figure 1) havi
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