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 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:
a) a maximum operating pressure, MOP, up to and including 10 bar1 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.

Kunststoff-Rohrleitungssysteme für die Gasversorgung - Polyethylen (PE) - Teil 3: Formstücke

Dieses Dokument legt die Eigenschaften von Formstücken aus Polyethylen (PE) für Schweißverbindungen und von Formstücken für mechanische Verbindungen für Rohrleitungssysteme im Bereich der Versorgung mit gasförmigen Brennstoffen fest.
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) für einen maximal zulässigen Betriebsdruck MOP (en: maximum operating pressure) von höchstens 10 bar  bei einer Bezugstemperatur von 20 °C für Bemessungszwecke;
b) für eine Betriebstemperatur zwischen −20 °C und 40 °C.
ANMERKUNG 1 Für Betriebstemperaturen zwischen 20 °C und 40 °C sind Minderungsfaktoren festgelegt in EN 1555 5:2021.
EN 1555 (alle Teile) deckt einen Bereich von maximal zulässigen Betriebsdrücken ab und enthält Anforderungen bezüglich Farben.
ANMERKUNG 2 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 anwendbar für die folgenden Arten von Formstücken:
a) Heizwendel-Schweißmuffen;
b) Heizwendel-Schweißsattel;
c) Formstücke mit Schweißenden (für Heizelementstumpfschweißen unter Verwendung von Heizelementen und Heizwendel-Schweißmuffen);
d) Formstücke für mechanische Verbindungen (mechanische Rohrverbinder).
ANMERKUNG 3 Die Formstücke können beispielsweise als Verbindungsstücke, T Stücke mit gleichem und reduziertem Abzweig, Reduzierstücke, Sattel, Winkelstücke 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 le présent
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, inférieure ou égale à 10 bar1, à une température de référence de 20 °C pour les besoins des calculs ;
b) une température de service comprise entre –20 °C et 40 °C.
NOTE 1 Pour des températures de service comprises entre 20 °C et 40 °C, les facteurs de réduction sont définis dans l’EN 1555-5:2021.
L’EN 1555 (toutes les parties) couvre une gamme de pressions maximales de service et donne les exigences concernant les couleurs.
NOTE 2 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 :
a) raccords à emboîture électrosoudable ;
b) selles électrosoudables ;
c) raccords à bouts mâles (pour soudage bout à bout à l’aide d’outils chauffants et pour soudage par
emboîture électrosoudable) ;
d) raccords mécaniques.
NOTE 3 Les raccords peuvent être, par exemple des manchons, des tés égaux, des tés réduits, des réductions, des selles, 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
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
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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
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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
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

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
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