EN 12201 Plastic Pipe Systems for Water Supply and Pressure Drainage and Sewage, Polyethylene

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EN 12201 Plastic Pipe Systems for Water Supply and Pressure Drainage and Sewage, Polyethylene

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of EN 12201 standard. This European standard specifies the general characteristics of polyethylene (PE) pressure piping systems (mains and service piping) for buried or above-ground applications, intended for the transport of water for human consumption, raw water before treatment, pressure drainage and sewage.

EN 12201 Plastic Pipe Systems for Water Supply and Pressure Drainage and Sewage, Polyethylene

In conjunction with EN 12201 Part 2 to 5, it is applicable to connections with components of PE pipes, fittings, valves, their connections and other materials intended for use under the following conditions:

  • Permissible working pressure, PFA, up to 25 bar;
  • an operating temperature of 20°C as the reference temperature;
  • buried in the ground;
  • Marine discharges;
  • Laid in water;
  • Above ground, including pipes suspended under bridges.

EN 12201 (all parts) covers a permissible range of operating pressures and gives requirements for colors and additives.

It is the buyer's or specifier's responsibility to make the appropriate selections in these aspects, taking into account the specific requirements and relevant national guidelines or regulations and installation practices or rules.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 12201 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.

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