EN 12201-3 Plastic Pipe Systems for Water Supply and Pressure Drainage and Sewer - Polyethylene (PE) - Fittings

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EN 12201-3 Plastic Pipe Systems for Water Supply and Pressure Drainage and Sewer - Polyethylene (PE) - Fittings

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 12201-3 testing. This European Standard specifies the characteristics of water for human use, raw water before treatment, drainage and sewage under pressure, vacuum sewer systems and fittings made of polyethylene (PE 100 and PE 80) for the transport of water for other purposes.

EN 12201-3 Plastic Pipe Systems for Water Supply and Pressure Drainage and Sewer - Polyethylene (PE) - Fittings

It also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this standard. In conjunction with Part 12201, 1, 2 and 4 of EN 5, it is applicable to PE fittings, their joints and attachment points with components of PE 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.

EN 12201-3 covers three different PE fittings:

Fusion fittings: These are fittings joined to PE pipe using heat fusion techniques such as butt fusion or electrofusion. The standard specifies requirements for the design, manufacture and testing of fusion fittings.

Mechanical fittings: These are fittings that are joined to the PE pipe by mechanical means, such as compression fittings or flange joints. The standard specifies requirements for the design, manufacture and testing of mechanical fittings.

Transition fittings: They are fittings used to connect PE pipes to pipes made of other materials such as steel or PVC. The standard specifies requirements for the design, manufacture and testing of transition fittings.

EN 12201-3 also contains information on the installation and use of PE fittings, including guidance on storage, handling and maintenance. The standard aims to ensure that PE fittings used in pressurized water supply, drainage and sewerage are safe, reliable and durable and meet the needs of users and regulators in Europe.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 12201-3 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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