EN ISO 2507-1:2017
(Main)Thermoplastics pipes and fittings - Vicat softening temperature - Part 1: General test method (ISO 2507-1:1995)
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings - Vicat softening temperature - Part 1: General test method (ISO 2507-1:1995)
The method specified is based on determining the temperature at which a standard indenter, under a force of 50 N ± 1 N, penetrates 1 mm into the surface of a test piece cut from the wall of a pipe or fitting while the temperature is raised at a constant rate. Is applicable only to thermoplastics materials for which it is possible to measure the temperature at which the rate of softening becomes rapid. Is based on ISO 306:1994 which, however, applies to materials in the form of sheets.
Rohre und Formstücke aus Thermoplasten - Vicat-Erweichungstemperatur - Teil 1: Allgemeines Prüfverfahren (ISO 2507-1:1995)
Tubes et raccords en matières thermoplastiques - Température de ramollissement Vicat - Partie 1: Méthode générale d'essai (ISO 2507-1:1995)
Plastomerne cevi in fitingi - Temperatura zmehčišča po Vicatu - 1. del: Splošna preskusna metoda (ISO 2507-1:1995)
Določena metoda temelji na določevanju temperature, pri kateri preskusna konica pod silo 50 N ± 1 N prodre 1 mm v površino preskusnega dela, izrezanega iz stene cevi ali fitinga, pri čemer se temperatura viša z enakomerno hitrostjo. Uporablja se samo za plastomerne materiale, za katere je mogoče izmeriti temperaturo, pri kateri se začne material hitro mehčati. Temelji na standardu ISO 306:1994, ki se uporablja za materiale v obliki plošč.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 17-Oct-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-2020
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 155 - Plastics piping systems and ducting systems
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 155 - Plastics piping systems and ducting systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 18-Oct-2017
- Due Date
- 30-Mar-2019
- Completion Date
- 18-Oct-2017
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 21-Feb-2024
Overview
EN ISO 2507-1:2017 is a European standard developed by CEN for determining the Vicat softening temperature (VST) of thermoplastics pipes and fittings. Derived from ISO 2507-1:1995, this standard specifies the general test method to evaluate the temperature at which a standard indenter penetrates 1 mm into a thermoplastic specimen under a force of 50 N while the temperature is raised at a constant rate. This method is crucial for assessing the thermal behavior of thermoplastic materials used in piping systems, providing essential data for quality control and material selection.
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability
This test method applies only to thermoplastic materials whose rate of softening can be reliably measured using the defined parameters. It excludes crystalline and semi-crystalline polymers and is specifically designed for pipes and fittings rather than sheet materials (covered by ISO 306).Principle of Measurement
The Vicat softening temperature is determined by incrementally heating a test piece while a standard indenter, loaded with 50 N ± 1 N, penetrates the specimen to a depth of 1 mm. The temperature at which this penetration occurs is recorded as the VST.Test Apparatus
- Rod with a fixed load-carrying plate for applying the load
- Hardened steel indenting tip with a precise cross-sectional area
- Micrometer dial gauge for accurate penetration measurement
- Controlled heating bath with liquid medium and stirring mechanism or alternatively an air circulation oven
- Precision thermometer or temperature measurement device
Sample Preparation
Test pieces are cut from the wall of pipes or fittings, with dimensions and thickness preparation specified to ensure accuracy. For walls thinner than 2.4 mm, a double-layer segment is used. Samples should be free from welds or injection points to avoid inconsistencies.Testing Procedure
The sample is conditioned at a temperature at least 50 °C below the expected VST, positioned horizontally under the indenter, and immersed in the heating medium. The temperature is increased at a uniform rate of 50 °C per hour until the specified penetration is reached.Reporting
The test report must include full identification of the tested pipe or fitting, test conditions such as sample thickness and conditioning, immersion fluid type, measured VST values, visual observations, and any operational factors that might influence results.
Applications
Material Quality Control
EN ISO 2507-1:2017 enables manufacturers and testing laboratories to verify the thermal softening characteristics of thermoplastic pipes and fittings, ensuring they meet design and safety requirements for fluid transport systems.Product Development and Certification
Designers and engineers use VST data from this standard to select suitable thermoplastics for applications requiring specific thermal resistance and to comply with regulatory standards.Pipeline Engineering
VST measurement supports the assessment of materials exposed to thermal stress, influencing installation guidelines and long-term performance evaluations.Compatibility Verification
It helps determine if a thermoplastic material is suitable for service conditions involving elevated temperatures, avoiding premature deformation or failure.
Related Standards
ISO 306:1994 – Plastics – Thermoplastic materials – Determination of Vicat softening temperature (applies to sheet materials); EN ISO 2507-1 adapts this method specifically for pipe and fitting geometries.
EN ISO 2507-2 – Specifies test conditions for PVC and related compounds used in pipes and fittings.
EN ISO 2507-3 – Covers test conditions for ABS and ASA materials in pipe applications.
ISO 291:1977 – Specifies standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing plastics, referenced for sample preparation consistency.
Keywords: Vicat softening temperature, thermoplastics pipes, fittings, EN ISO 2507-1:2017, thermoplastic materials testing, Vicat test method, polymer softening temperature, plastic pipe standards, thermal properties plastics, pipe material certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 2507-1:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Thermoplastics pipes and fittings - Vicat softening temperature - Part 1: General test method (ISO 2507-1:1995)". This standard covers: The method specified is based on determining the temperature at which a standard indenter, under a force of 50 N ± 1 N, penetrates 1 mm into the surface of a test piece cut from the wall of a pipe or fitting while the temperature is raised at a constant rate. Is applicable only to thermoplastics materials for which it is possible to measure the temperature at which the rate of softening becomes rapid. Is based on ISO 306:1994 which, however, applies to materials in the form of sheets.
The method specified is based on determining the temperature at which a standard indenter, under a force of 50 N ± 1 N, penetrates 1 mm into the surface of a test piece cut from the wall of a pipe or fitting while the temperature is raised at a constant rate. Is applicable only to thermoplastics materials for which it is possible to measure the temperature at which the rate of softening becomes rapid. Is based on ISO 306:1994 which, however, applies to materials in the form of sheets.
EN ISO 2507-1:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes; 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 2507-1:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 727:1994, FprEN ISO 2507. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN ISO 2507-1:2017 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
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Thermoplastics pipes and fittings - Vicat softening temperature - Part 1: General test
method (ISO 2507-1:1995)
Rohre und Formstücke aus Thermoplasten - Vicat-Erweichungstemperatur - Teil 1:
Allgemeines Prüfverfahren (ISO 2507-1:1995)
Tubes et raccords en matières thermoplastiques - Température de ramollissement Vicat
- Partie 1: Méthode générale d'essai (ISO 2507-1:1995)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 2507-1:2017
ICS:
23.040.20 Cevi iz polimernih materialov Plastics pipes
23.040.45 Fitingi iz polimernih Plastics fittings
materialov
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 2507-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2017
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.040.20; 23.040.45 Supersedes EN 727:1994
English Version
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings - Vicat softening
temperature - Part 1: General test method (ISO 2507-
1:1995)
Tubes et raccords en matières thermoplastiques - Rohre und Formstücke aus Thermoplasten - Vicat-
Température de ramollissement Vicat - Partie 1: Erweichungstemperatur - Teil 1: Allgemeines
Méthode générale d'essai (ISO 2507-1:1995) Prüfverfahren (ISO 2507-1:1995)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 September 2017.
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Contents Page
European Foreword . 3
European Foreword
The text of ISO 2507-1:1995 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 138 “Plastics pipes,
fittings and valves for the transport of fluids” of the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 2507-1:2017 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 April 2018 and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by October 2020.
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 727:1994.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 2507-1:1995 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 2507-1:2017 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 2507-1
First edition
1995-02-15
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings -
Vicat softening temperature -
Part 1:
General test method
Tubes et raccords en matieres thermoplastiques - Tempkature de
ramollissemen t Vita t -
Partie 1: Methode g&&ale d ’essai
Reference number
ISO 2507-1:1995(E)
ISO 2507=1:1995(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide
federation of national Standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work
of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Esch member body interested in a subject for
which a technical committee has been established has the right to be
represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental
and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO
collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard ISO 2507-1 was prepared by Technical Committee
lSO/TC 138, Plastics pipes, fittings and valves for the transport of fluids,
Subcommittee SC 5, General properties of pipes, fittings and valves of
plastic materials and their accessories - Test methods and basic specifi-
ca tions.
This first edition of ISO 2507-1, and ISO 2507-2, cancels and replaces the
second edition of ISO 2507 (ISO 25073 982) of which it constitutes a
technical revision.
ISO 2507 consists of the following Parts, under the general title Thermo-
plastics pipes and fittings - Vita t softening tempera tut-e:
- Part 7: General test method
- Part 2: Test conditions for unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)
or chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-C) pipes and fittings and for
high impact resistance poly(vin yl chloride) (PVC-Hl) pipes
- Part 3: Test conditions for acryionitrile/butadiene/styrene (ABS) and
acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylic ester (ASA) pipes and fittings
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0 ISO
ISO 2507=1:1995(E)
Introduction
This International Standard is based on ISO 306.
For convenience of use, it has been considered preferable to draw up a
complete document for use in determining the Vicat softening tempera-
ture of thermoplastics pipes and fittings. For further details, reference to
ISO 306 is recommended.
Please note, however, that ISO 306 is applicable to materials in the form
of sheets, whereas this International Standard is applicable to materials in
the form of pipes and fittings.
ISO 2507 comprises three Parts: the first gives the general conditions
under which the Vicat softening temperature of a pipe or fitting is deter-
mined, the other two Parts provide the particular requirements for con-
ducting tests on pipes and fittings of different materials (see the
Foreword).
The basic specifications for various materials are given in the informative
annexes of the appropriate Parts.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 0 ISO ISO 2507-1: 1995( E)
Thermoplastics pipes and fittings - Vicat softening
temperature -
Part 1:
General test method
1 Scope 3 Principle
Determination of the temperature at which a Standard
This part of ISO 2507 specifies a general method for
indenter, under a forte of 50 N + 1 N, penetrates
determining the Vicat softening temperature of
1 mm into the surface of a test piece tut from the
thermoplastics pipes and fittings. lt includes the ad-
wall of a pipe or fitting while the temperature is raised
aptation of method B of ISO 306:1994, using a forte
at a constant rate.
of 50 N.
The temperature at which the Penetration is 1 mm is
This method is applicable only to thermoplastics ma-
called the Vicat softening temperature (VST), in de-
terials for which it is possible to measure the
grees Celsius.
temperature at which their rate of softening becomes
rapid.
lt is not applicable to crystalline or semi-crystalline
4 Apparatus
polymers.
4.1 Rod, provided with a load-carrying plate (4.4),
held in a rigid metal frame so that it tan move freely
in the ver
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