EN 681-3:2000
(Main)Elastomeric seals - Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 3: Cellular materials of vulcanized rubber
Elastomeric seals - Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 3: Cellular materials of vulcanized rubber
This standard specifies requirements for materials used in vulcanized rubber seals of cellular materials for non pressurized drainage, sewerage and rainwater systems and non-pressure non-potable water supply (continuous flow up to 45 ºC). General requirements for the finished joint seals are also given; any additional requirements called for by the particular application are specified in the relevant product
standards taking into account that the performance of pipe joints is a function of the seal material properties, seal geometry and pipe joint design. This Standard is applicable to joint seals for pipeline materials of vitrified clay, fibre cement, concrete, reinforced concrete, plastics and glass-reinforced plastics. Joint seals made with an enclosed void as part of their design are included in the scope of this European Standard.
Elastomer-Dichtungen - Werkstoff-Anforderungen für Rohrleitungs-Dichtungen für Anwendungen in der Wasserversorgung undEntwässerung - Teil 3: Zellige Werkstoffe aus vulkanisiertem Kautschuk
Diese Norm spezifiziert die Anforderungen an die Werkstoffe, die zur Herstellung von Dichtungen aus vulkanisiertem zelligen Kautschuk für drucklose Rohrleitungssysteme zur Entwässerung, Kanalisation und Regenwasserableitung sowie für drucklos betriebene Ver-sorgungssysteme für nicht-trinkbares Wasser (ununterbrochener Durchfluß bis 45 °C) ver-wendet werden. Dazu werden allgemeine Anforderungen an die fertigen Dichtringe angegeben. Alle zusätz-lichen Anforderungen, die für die jeweilige Anwendung erforderlich sind, sind in den ein-schlägigen Produktnormen spezifiziert; dabei wird berücksichtigt, daß die Leistungsfähigkeit einer Rohrleitungsdichtung eine Funktion der Werkstoffeigenschaften des Dichtrings, der geometrischen Form des Dichtrings und der Konstruktion der Rohrverbindung ist. Diese Norm ist anwendbar für Dichtungen für Rohrleitungs-Werkstoffe Steinzeug, Faser-zement, Beton, Stahlbeton, Kunstoffe und glasfaserverstärkte Kunststoffe. Dichtungen mit einem bauartspezifischen eingeschlossenen Hohlraum sind in den Anwen-dungsbereich dieser Europäischen Norm eingeschlossen.
Garnitures d'étanchéité en caoutchouc - Spécification des matériaux pour garnitures d'étanchéité pour joints de canalisation utilisés dans le domaine de l'eau et de l'évacuation -Partie 3: Matériaux cellulaires en caoutchouc vulcanisé
La présente norme détermine les prescriptions relatives aux matériaux utilisés dans les garnitures d'étanchéité cellulaires en caoutchouc vulcanisé pour les réseaux d'évacuation, d'assainissement et d'eaux pluviales non pressurisés, et les réseaux d'alimentation en eau non potable sans pression (en service continu jusqu'à 45°C). Des prescriptions générales pour les garnitures d'étanchéité sont également indiquées. Toutes les prescriptions supplémentaires imposées par une application particulière sont spécifiées dans les normes de produit appropriées, en tenant compte du fait que le comportement des joints de canalisations dépend des propriétés du matériau de la garniture d'étanchéité, de la géométrie de celle-ci et de la conception du joint de canalisation. La présente norme s'applique aux garnitures d'étanchéité de joints pour les matériaux de canalisations en argile vitrifié, fibro-ciment, béton, béton armé, plastiques et plastiques armés de fibres de verre. Les garnitures d'étanchéité conçues avec un vide clos font partie du domaine d'application de la présente norme européenne.
Elastomerna tesnila – Zahteve za materiale za tesnila za uporabo v napeljavah za vodo in kanalizacijo – 3. del: Celularni materiali iz vulkanizirane gume
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Overview
EN 681-3:2000 (CEN) sets material requirements for cellular vulcanized rubber used in elastomeric pipe joint seals for non‑pressurized water and drainage systems. The standard covers cellular (foamed) elastomer materials intended for joint seals in drainage, sewerage and rainwater systems, and for non‑pressure non‑potable water supply with continuous flow up to 45 °C. It also gives general requirements for finished joint seals and clarifies that additional product‑specific requirements are set out in relevant product standards.
Key topics and requirements
- Material scope: Requirements apply specifically to cellular materials of vulcanized rubber used in pipe joint seals (i.e., foamed/porous elastomers).
- System limitations: Intended for non‑pressurized systems - drainage, sewerage, rainwater, and non‑potable continuous flow up to 45 °C.
- General seal requirements: Provides baseline requirements for finished joint seals (material performance, durability considerations) while recognizing that final performance depends on:
- seal material properties
- seal geometry
- pipe joint design
- Compatibility with pipe materials: Applicable to joints for pipelines made of vitrified clay, fibre cement, concrete, reinforced concrete, plastics, and glass‑reinforced plastics (GRP).
- Design variants included: Joint seals incorporating an enclosed void as part of their design are within scope.
- Application-specific requirements: The standard defers additional tests and limits to the relevant product standards where application context dictates further constraints.
Applications
EN 681-3 is used where reliable, resilient sealing is required in non‑pressurized water management systems, such as:
- Gravity drainage and sewer systems
- Rainwater and stormwater collection systems
- Non‑potable continuous flow service lines (up to 45 °C) Manufacturers of cellular vulcanized rubber seals and suppliers of drainage and sewer pipe systems will apply this standard to ensure material suitability and regulatory compliance.
Who uses this standard
- Seal and gasket manufacturers specifying materials and formulations for cellular elastomers
- Product designers and joint engineers verifying seal performance in specific pipe geometries
- Specifiers and procurement teams selecting compliant joint seals for infrastructure projects
- Test laboratories and conformity assessors evaluating material properties and finished seal characteristics
- Authorities and utilities responsible for water, drainage and sewerage infrastructure
Related standards
Refer to other CEN and product‑specific standards for detailed test methods, dimensional and performance requirements for finished joint seals and for pressurized applications. EN 681‑3 focuses specifically on the material properties of cellular vulcanized rubber for non‑pressurized systems.
Keywords: EN 681-3, elastomeric seals, cellular vulcanized rubber, pipe joint seals, drainage systems, sewerage, non‑pressure water supply, material requirements, CEN, joint performance
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2000
Elastomerna tesnila – Zahteve za materiale za tesnila za uporabo v napeljavah za
vodo in kanalizacijo – 3. del: Celularni materiali iz vulkanizirane gume
Elastomeric seals - Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and
drainage applications - Part 3: Cellular materials of vulcanized rubber
Elastomer-Dichtungen - Werkstoff-Anforderungen für Rohrleitungs-Dichtungen für
Anwendungen in der Wasserversorgung undEntwässerung - Teil 3: Zellige Werkstoffe
aus vulkanisiertem Kautsc
...
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 681-3:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Elastomeric seals - Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Part 3: Cellular materials of vulcanized rubber". This standard covers: This standard specifies requirements for materials used in vulcanized rubber seals of cellular materials for non pressurized drainage, sewerage and rainwater systems and non-pressure non-potable water supply (continuous flow up to 45 ºC). General requirements for the finished joint seals are also given; any additional requirements called for by the particular application are specified in the relevant product standards taking into account that the performance of pipe joints is a function of the seal material properties, seal geometry and pipe joint design. This Standard is applicable to joint seals for pipeline materials of vitrified clay, fibre cement, concrete, reinforced concrete, plastics and glass-reinforced plastics. Joint seals made with an enclosed void as part of their design are included in the scope of this European Standard.
This standard specifies requirements for materials used in vulcanized rubber seals of cellular materials for non pressurized drainage, sewerage and rainwater systems and non-pressure non-potable water supply (continuous flow up to 45 ºC). General requirements for the finished joint seals are also given; any additional requirements called for by the particular application are specified in the relevant product standards taking into account that the performance of pipe joints is a function of the seal material properties, seal geometry and pipe joint design. This Standard is applicable to joint seals for pipeline materials of vitrified clay, fibre cement, concrete, reinforced concrete, plastics and glass-reinforced plastics. Joint seals made with an enclosed void as part of their design are included in the scope of this European Standard.
EN 681-3:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.05 - Pipeline and its parts for external sewage systems; 23.040.80 - Seals for pipe and hose assemblies. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 681-3:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 681-3:2000/A1:2002, EN 681-3:2000/A2:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 681-3:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/131. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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