ISO/TC 138/SC 5/WG 18 - Test methods for joints with mechanical fittings

This document specifies two methods of testing for checking the leaktightness of assembled joints between mechanical fittings and plastic pressure pipes with diameters up to and including 63 mm. The test applies regardless of the design and material of the fitting used for jointing plastics pipe. This test method is not applicable to fusion-welded joints.

This document specifies a method for testing the leak tightness under negative pressure, angular deflection and deformation of assembled joints between elastomeric-sealing-ring-type sockets made of plastic or metal and plastic pressure pipes.

This document specifies a method for checking the ability of assembled uniaxial joints between fittings and plastic pressure pipes to withstand longitudinal tensile stresses. The test applies regardless of the design and material of the fitting used for jointing plastics pipe. This test method is not applicable to fusion-welded joints.