EN 12201-2 Plastic Pipe Systems for Water Supply and Pressure Drainage and Sewer - Polyethylene (PE) - Pipes

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 12201-2 testing. This European Standard specifies the requirements for pipes made of polyethylene (PE 100, PE 80 and PE 40) for buried and above-ground applications for the transport of water intended for human use, raw water before treatment, drainage and sewage under pressure.

In conjunction with Part 12201 and Part 1 to 3 of EN 5, it is applicable to PE pipes, their joints and connections with PE components, and other materials intended for use under the following conditions:

• permissible working pressure;
• an operating temperature of 20°C as the reference temperature;
• buried in the ground;
• Marine discharges;
• Submerged in water;
• Above ground, including pipes hanging under bridges.

The standard covers a range of issues related to the design, manufacture and testing of PE pipes. These include:

Materials: The standard specifies the requirements for materials used in the manufacture of PE pipes. This includes the base resin, additives and pigments.

Dimensions and tolerances: The standard specifies dimensions and tolerances for PE pipes. This includes outside diameter, wall thickness and length.

Performance requirements: The standard specifies performance requirements for PE pipes. This includes testing for long-term hydrostatic strength, resistance to slow crack growth, and resistance to rapid crack propagation.

Marking: The standard specifies the requirements for marking PE pipes. This includes the manufacturer's name, piping material, nominal size, pressure rating and date of manufacture.

Test: The standard specifies test methods for PE pipes. This includes tests for impact resistance, tensile strength, hydrostatic pressure, and long-term hydrostatic strength.

The purpose of EN 12201-2 is to ensure that PE pipes used in pressurized water supply, drainage and sewerage are safe, reliable and durable. The standard provides a common set of requirements for PE pipe manufacturers, installers and users and helps ensure that products from different manufacturers are interchangeable and compatible.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 12201-2 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.