INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 4427-3

Second edition
2079-AB

Plastics piping systems for water

sup_ply, and for drainage and sewerage
under pressure polyethylene (pEi
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Part 3:
Fittings
systdmes de canalisqtions en prastique destinds d Ialimentation
en eau et aux branchements et collecteurs d'qssainissement
sous
pression Polydt@ldne (pE)
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Partie 3: Raccords

A Reference number

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Contents Page

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4 4
5 4
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5.2.1 General.. 4
5.2.2 4
5.2.3
5.2.4 5
6 5
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6.4 Electricalcharacteristicsforelectrofusionfittings 5
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7 Geometrical characteristics..... .,..... .
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7.2.1, Diameters and lengths of electrofusion sockets. 6
7.2.2 Wall thickness ...,..,...... .. 7
7.2,3 0ut-of-roundness of the bore of a fitting [at any pointJ I
7.2.4 B
7.2.5 Otherdimensions..,. ....,,....... B
7.3 Dimensions of electrofusion saddle fittings B

7.4.1
7.4.2

7.5
7.6
7,7 Design and dimensions of mechanical fittings,... ...... ... ....... "..... ..,"....,.......12

7.7.2 Mechanical fittings wirh polyethylene spigot ends................. .......",..................12

7.7.3 Mechanical fittings with polyethylene electrofusion sockets ",.............. .12

7,8 Dimensions of loose backing flanges and flange adapters......,,..............,.........:... ........... 13

B Mechanical characteristics
8.1" General
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5

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10 Chemical resistance of fittings in contact with chemicals.. ...,.................L7

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L2 ........t7
72.L General......... ,.'',','17
1,2.2 Minimum required mar
12.3 Fusion system recognition

Annex C (informativeJ Examples of typical terminal connections for electrofusion fittings........." .,...".28

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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 1.38, Plastics pipes,
the transport of fluids, Subcommittee SC 2, Plastics pipes and
fitting and valves for
fittings;for watei suppties.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (lSO 4427-3:2007),which has been technically
revised.

The main changes compared to the previous edition are;

Update of the normative references;

Technical consisrency wirh ISo 4437-3 (see Reference pl in the Bibliography),

A list of all parts in the IS0 442T series can be found on the ISo website.
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Introduction
The ISO 4427 series of standards are a set of system standards that specify the requirements for a
piping system and its components when made from polyethylene IPEJ. The piping system is intended
to be used in buried or above ground applications, for the conveyance of water for human consumption,
raw water prior to treatment, drainage and sewerage under pressure, vacuum sewer systems, and
water for other purposes.
In respect of potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption caused
by the products covered by the ISO 4427 series, it does not provide information on the restriction on
the use ofproducts.

N0TE Guidance for assessment of conformity can be found in Reference [2] in the Bibliography,

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Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drainage

and sewerage under pressure Polyethylene (PE)
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Part 3:
Fittings

1 Scope
This document specifies the fittings made from polyethylene (PE) for buried or above ground
applications, intended for the conveyance of water for human consumption, raw water piior to
treatment, drainage and sewerage under pressure, vacuum sewer systems, and water for other
purposes.

NOTE 1 The intended uses include sea outfalls, laid in water and connection between pipes suspended below
bridges.

This document also specifies the test parameters for the test methods referred to in this document.

In conjunction with the other parts of the ISO 4427 series, this document is applicable to pE fittings, to
joints with components of PE or other materials, intended to be used under the following conditio;s;

a) a maximum allowable operating pressure IpFAJ up to and including 25 barl);

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b) an operating temperature of 20 oc as the reference temperature.

N0TE 2 For other operating temperatures, guidance is given inlSO 44ZZ-l:2019, Annex A,

This document covers a range of maximum allowable operating pressures and gives requirements
concerning colours.

NOTE 3 It is the responsibility of the purchaser or specifier to make the appropriate selections from these
aspects, taking into accounttheir particular requirements and installation pr"itir"r or codes,

This document is applicable to fittings of the following types:

L. fusion fittings;

a. electrofusion fittings;
b' spigot end fittings (for butt fusion using heated tools and electrofusion socket fusion);
c, socket fusion fittings (see Annex g);

2. mechanicalfittings;
a. compression fittings;

b, flanged firtings;

3. fabricated fittings (see [nnex B).

1) 1 bar = 0,1 MPa = 10s Pa; 1 MPa = 1 N/mrnz

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2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the Iatest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

IS0 7-1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1-: Dimensions, tolerances
and designation -
IS0 228-1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads Part L: Dimensions,
to leranc e s and de sig nati on -
ISO 1133-1, Plastics *
Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow rate (MVR)
of thermoplasfics Part L: Stqndqrd method
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ISO 1,167-L:2006,Thermoplastics pipes,fittings and assembliesfor the conveyance offluids Determination
ofthe resistance to internal pressure part L: General method -
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ISO 1167-3, Thermoplast-ics pipes, fittings and assembtiesfor the conveyance of fluids
- Determination of
the resistance to internq.l pressure pqrt 3; preparation ofcomponents
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lso 1167-4, Thermoplast"ics pipes, fittings and assemblies
for the conveyance of ftuids Determination of
the resistance to internql pressure part 4: preparation ofassemblies- -
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IS0 3126, Plastics piping systems Plastics components Determination of dimensions
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ISo- 4427'1", Plastics piping systems
for water supply, and for drainage ancl sewerage under pressure
Polyethylene (PE) Part 1.: Generql
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ISo 4427--2, Plostics piping systems for water supply,
I and for drainage and sewerage under pressure
Polyethylene (PE) Part 2: pipes
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ISo. 4427'5, Plastics qiping systems
for water supply, and for drainage and sewerage under pressure
Polyethylene (PE) Pert S: Fitness for purpose ofihe system
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IS0 4433-1, Thermoplastics pipes Resistance to liquicl chemicals Classification part
test method - - - 1": Immersion

lso 4433-2,'lhermoplastics pipes Resistance to liquid chemicqls Classification part 2: polyotefin pipes
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ISo 9624' Thermoplastics pipes for fluids under.press_ure
backing flanges Thermoplastics pipes for
ftuidi
- Mating dimensions offlange adapters and loose
under pressure'* Mating dim'insiotrs of
qnd loose backing fiange adapters
flanges
ISo 11357-6, Plqstics
- Dffirential
induction time (isothermat
scanning calorimetry (DSC) pqrt 6: Determinqtion
- (dynamic
0lT) and oxidation-induction rcm)eralure
of oxidqtion
1li)
lso L2176-1, Plastics pipes and fittings Equipment for jointing polyethylene part
Butt fusion - fusion systems
- L:

ISo 13951, Plastics piping systems

- Test method for the resistance of r-------
plastic pipe/pipe
r'r-/ t or pipe/fitting
assemblies to tensile loading
Iso 13953, Polyethylene (PE) pipes antlfittings Deterrnination of the tensile strength andfailure mode of
test pieces from a butt-fused joint -
IS0 L3954, Plasti.cs pipes and fittings Peel decohesion testfor polyethylene (pE) electrofusion assemblies
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of nominal outside diameter greater than or equal to 90 mm

IS0 13955, Plastics pipes and fitttngs Crushing decohesion test for polyethylene (pE) etectrofusion
assemblies -

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IS0.13956, Plastics pipes and fittings

- Decohesion
Evaluation of ductility offusion joint interface
test of polyethylene (PE) saddle fusion joints
by tear test -
ISo 13952 Plastics pipes and fittings Polyethylene (PE) tqpping tees
- - Test method for impact reststance
IS0 17885, Plastics piping systems Mechanical fittings for pressure piping systems Specifications
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EN 681-1:1996, Elastomeric seals Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in wqter and drainage
appltcations Pqrt L: Vulcanized -rubber
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3 Terms and definitions
For the pllrposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IS0 4427-tand the following apply.
IS0 and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

IEC Electrop edia: available at hXtp ://www.eie crrope.dia.org/

ISO Online browsing platform: available at http.://www.iso,org/obp

3.1
electrofusion socket fitting
polyethylene [PE) fitting which contains one,or more integral heating elements
that are capable of
transforming electrical energy into heat to realize a fusion joint with , rlpigot end or pipe
3.2
electrofusion saddle fitting
polyethylene [PE) fitting *[i.h contains one_or more integral heating elements
that are capable of
transforming electrical energy into heat to realize a fusion jo-int onto a pipe
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3.2.L
tapping tee
electrofusion saddle fitting.(top-loading or wraparound) which contains an integral
cutter used for
cutting through the wall of the main pipe, which remains in the body of thetapping-iee
arter installation
3.2.2
branch saddle
electrofusion saddle fitting [top-loading or wraparound) which requires an
ancillary cutting tool for
drilling the hole in the adjoining main pipe
3.3
spigot end fitting
polyethylene t!E) fitting where the outside diameter of the
spigot length is equal to the nominal outside
-- -r-c
diameter, d* of the corresponding pipe

3.4
socket fusion fitting
polyethylene (PEl fitting where the socket mouth is designed
to be fusion-jointed with a spigot end or a
pipe using heated tools

3.5
fabricated fitting
fitting produced from pipe conforming to ISo 4427-2 and/or from injection-moulded
accordance with this document fittings in

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3.6
mechanical fitting
fitting, that generally includes a compression part to provide pressure integrity, Ieaktightness and
resistance to end loads, for assembling polyethylene IPEJ pipe to another PE pipe or any other element
of the piping system

Note 1 to entry: The fitting can create a radial compressive force (compression fitting] or an axial compressive
force (flange connection).

Note 2 to entry: A pipe-supporting sleeve providing a permanent support for a polyethylene (PE) pipe to prevent
creep in the pipe wall under radial compressive forces, can be applicable, In some cases, the suppbrting sleeve
contributes to end load resistance.

Note 3 to entry: The fitting can allow either a dismountable or permanently assembled joint.
Note 4 to entry: The mechanical fitting can be supplied for field assembly or pre-assembled by the manufacturer.

4 Symbols and abbreviated terms

For the purposes of this document, the symbols and abbreviated terms given in ISO 4l1-tapply.

5 Material

5.1 PE compound
The PE compound from which the fittings are made shall be in accordance with lso 4427-1.
a The stress bearing PE parts of injection moulded fittings shall only be made from virgin material.

Non-stress bearing PE parts shall be made from virgin material or own reprocessed material from
a
compound with the same MRS or a mixture of both materials,

N0TE Since PE 40 is not commonly usedfor pressure applications, it is the intention of ISO/TC 138/SC 2 to
withdraw all references to this .o^pounJ the next revision of th else 4427 series (all parts].
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5.2 Material for non-polyethylene parts

5.2.1 General

The materials and constituent elements used_in making the fitting (including elastomers
and any metal
parts) shall be as resistant to the external and internal environments as the Jther
elements of the piping
system and shall hav-e_a Iife expectancy under the following conditions at least
equal to that of the pE
pipe conforming to ISo 4422-z with wtrich'they are intendeito be used:

a) during storage;

b) under the effect ofthe fluids being conveyed;

c) with respect to the service environment and operating conditions.

other materials used in fittings and in contact with the PE pipe (e.g. greases) shall not adversely affect
the pipe performance or initiate stress cracking.

5.2.2 Metal parts

All parts susceptible to corrosion shall be adequately protected, provided this is necessary
for durability
and function of the system.

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When dissimilar metallic parts are used which may be in contact with moisture, appropriate actions
shall be taken to avoid galvanic corrosion.

5.2.3 Elastomers
Elastomeric materials used for the manufacture of seals shall conform to EN 681-1-,

5.2.4 Other materials

Greases or lubricants shall not exude on to the fusion areas and shall not affect the long-term
performance of the pipes and fittings nor have any adverse effect on the quality of the water.

6 General characteristics

6.1 Appearance
When viewed without magnification, the internal and external surfaces of the fitting shall be smooth,
clean and free from scoring, cavities and other surface defects such as would prev"niconformity of the
fitting to this document,

6.2 Design
The design of the fitting shall be such that, when assembling the fitting onto the pipe or other
components in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, the electrical coili ind/or
seals
are not displaced.

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6.3 Colour
The PE part of fitting shall be either black or blue. For fabricated fittings, the colour characteristics
of
pipes shall be in accordance with ISO 44ZZ-2.

The blue colour is intended for the conveyance of water for human consumption only.

For above-ground installations, all components other than black should be protected
from direct UV Iight.

6.4 Electrical characteristics for electrofusion fittings

The electrical protectionthat shall be provided by the fusion process depends
on the voltage and the
current used and on the characteristics ofthe eleciricity power source.
For voltages greater than 25 V direct human contact with energized parts
shall not be possible when the
fitting is in the fusion_ cycle during assembly in accordance wiih the instructions of
the manufacturers
of the fittings and of the assembly equipment, as applicable.

NOTE 1 The fitting during the fusion proc-ess is part of an electrical system as defined in EN 60335-1,
HD 60364-1,, and IEC 60449 [References and
t3], t4l [s] in trre efutiolraphy).
The tolerance on the electrical resistance of the fittin g at 23
"c shall be stated by the manufacturer. The
resistance shall be between nominal resistance nn and nominal resistance (+L0 Vo)+ 0,1 O.
{*L0
NOTE 2 0,1 O is the assumed value of the contact resistance.

The surface finish of the terminal pins shall allow a minimum contact
resistance in order to satisfy the
resistance tolerance requirements.

N0TE 3 See Annex C for the examples of typical electrofusion terminal connections.

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6.5 Appearance of factory-made ioints

The internal and external surfaces of the pipe ancl fitting after fusion jointing, examined visually
without magnification, shall be free from melt exudation outside the confines of the fitting apart from
that which may be declared acceptable by the fitting manufacturer or used as a fusion marker,

There shall be no wire movement leading to short circuiting when the electrofusion fittings are jointed
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. There shall be no excessive creasing of the internal
surfaces ofthe adjoining pipes or spigots.

6.6 Effect on water quality

For fittings to be used in contact with water intended for human consumption, see ISO 4427-1

7 Geometricalcharacteristics

7,L Measurement of dimensions

The dimensions of the fittings shall be measured in accordance with ISO 3126. In case of dispute, the
measurement of dimensions shall be made not less than 24 h after manufacture and after conditioning
for at least 4h at (23 t 2)'C.
Indirect measurement at the stage of production is allowed at shorter time periods, provided that
evidence is shown of correlation.

7.2 Dimensions of electrofusion socket fittings

7,2.L Diameters and Iengths of electrofusion sockets

When measured in accordance with T.l,thediameters and lengths of electrofusion sockets

[see Figure 1)
shall be in accordance with Table 1.
L1

L_.
Ll
a L^ + 0,5L,

I(ey
D1 "mean inside diameter in the fusion zone" measured in a plane parallel to the plane
of the mouth at a distance
ofL, + 0,5I,
Dz bore, which is the minimum diameter of the flow cl'rannel through the body of the fitting
where
Dz> (dn- Zu*rn)
L1 "design penetration depth" of the pipe or male end of, a spigot fitting (in case
of a coupling without stop, it is
not greater than half the total length of the fitting)
Lz heated length within a socket as declared by the manufacturer to be the nominal length of the fusion
zone
4 distance between the mouth of the fitting and the start of the fusion zone as declared by the manufacturer
to
be the nominal unheated entrance length of the fitting where l, shall be > 5 mm

Figure 1 Dimensions of electrofusion sockets

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Table 1 Electrofusion socket dimensions

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Dimensions in millimetres
Nominal diameter Depth ofpenetration Fusion zone
of the fitting
dn rr,*in I ,r..,* Lz,^in
20 25 41 10
25 25 4L 10
3Z 25 44 1.0
40 25 49 10
50 2B 55 L0
63 31. 63 1.1.

75 35 70 1.2
90 40 79 13
110 53 82 15
125 58 87 16
L40 62 92 18
160 68 9B 20
180 74 105 2t
200 80 1.12 23
225 B8 t20 26
250 95 129 33
280 104 139 35
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315 115 150 39
355 t27 76+ 42
400 1.40 179 47
450 155 195 51
500 170 21.2 56
560 188 235 61.
630 209 255 67
710 220 280 74
800 230 300 82
The mean inside diameter of the fitting in the middle of the fusion zone (see D, in ligureJ) shali be not
Iess than dn.

The manufacturer shall declare the actual minimum and maximum

values of D, and determine their
suitability for joint assembly and check the fitness ror pu.pose of the
fitting by testing in accordance
with ISO 4427-5.
In the case of a fitting having sockets of differing nominal diameters,
each one shall conform to the
requirements for the nominal diameter of the corisponding.o,,por"nt.

7.2.2 Wall thickness

In order to prevent stress concentrations, any changes in wall thickness

of the fitting body shall be
gradual.

a) The wall thickness of the body of the fitting at any point,

4 shall be greater than or equal to e*,n for
the corresponding pipe at any part of the iittingioiated ai a distanie beyonda
maximum of zLr/3
from all entrance-faces if the fitting and the corresponding pipe are made from polyethylene
a
having the same MRS.

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If the fitting is produced from a polyethylene having an MRS that is different from that of the
corresponding pipe, the relationship between the wall thickness of the fitting, E, and the pipe, e*1n,
shall be in accordance with 'fable 2.

Table 2 Relationship between pipe and fitting wall thickness

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Material Relationship between fitting wall thickness, d
Pipe Fitting and pipe wall thickness, €r;n
PE BO PE 1OO f'> 0,9
PE L00 PE 80 E> L,25e^in

b) In the case of a wall thickness design different from that according to a), fittings and associated
fusion joints shall additionally meet the performance requirements
[ivenin 8J.
7 .2,3 Out-of-roundness of the bore of a fitting [at any point)
When a fitting leaves the site of the manufacturer, the out-of-roundness of the bore of a fitting at any
point shall not exceed 0,015dn,

7.2.4 Spigots

For fittings that contain spigot outlets (e,g. electrofusion equal tee with spigotted branch),
the
dimensions of the spigot shall be accordin gtiZA.
NOTE For technical and design reasons, the shape ofthe minimum bore cross-section area can be different
from the one of spigot fittings as given in ZL.

t 7.2.5 Other dimensions

The dimensional characteristics appropriate to each manufacturer, such as the overall
dimensions or
mounting dimensions, shall be specified in a technical file.

In the case of a coupling without an internal stop or with a removable centre

register, the geometry of
the fitting shall allow the penetration of the pipe through the fitting

7.3 Dimensions of electrofusion saddle fittings

0utlets from tapping tees and branch saddles shall have spigots in accordance with 7.4 or electrofusion
sockets in accordance with 22.

The manufacturer shall specify the overall dimensions of the fitting in the
technical file. These
dimensions shall include the maximum height of the saddle, H, and foitapprng
service pipe, Hl or H2 (see Ergure Z). r r---o t;;;';ir;;"jil,
--- ;ffi;
NoTE For technical and design reasons, the minimum bore diameter Drcanbe
different from the one of
spigot fittings as given in 7.4,

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Key
H height of the saddle, which comprises the distance from the top of the main pipe to the top of the tapping tee
or saddle
H1 height of service pipe, which comprises the distance from the axis of the main pipe to the axis of the service pipe
Hz height of service pipe, which comprises the distance from the top of the main pipe to the axis of the service pipe
I width of the tapping tee, which comprises the distance between the axis of the pipe and the plane of the mouth
ofthe service tee

Figure 2 Dimensions of electrofusion saddle fittings

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7,4 Dimensions of spigot end fittings
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7.4.1 Diameter and length

When measured according to 7.L, the dimensions of spigot end fittings fsee Figure 3) shall conform to
the values given in Tab!s3.

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Lrf

t{ bf

Lru

a a

Key
Dr mean outside diameter of fusion end piece
Dz bore comprising minimum diameter of flow channel through body of fitting
E body wall thickness of fitting
Et fusion face wall thickness
Lr cut-back length offusion end piece
Lz tubular length offusion end piece
' P, is measured in any plane parallel to the plane of the entrance face at a distance not greater than L, (tubular
length) from the plane ofthe entrance face,
b The measurement of this diameter does not include the fusion bead, if any.
c It comprises the thickness measured at any point of the wall of the fitting.
d It is measured at any point at a maximum distance of I, [cutback length) from the entrance face and shall be
lQual to the pipe wall thickness and tolerance to which il is intended to Ue butt fused, as specified inlSO 4427-
2:2019, Table 2. E, for srnall dimensions is at least 3 mm.
t e It comprises the initial depth of.the spigot end-necessary for butt fusion or reweld and may be obtained by
joininga length of pipe to the spigot end of the fitting provided the wallthickness of the pipe is to Er'f#
its entire length, "quul
r It comprises the initia-l length of the fusion end piece and shall allow the following (in any combinationJ: the
use of clamps required in the case of butt fusion; assembly with an electrofusion fittlng; assembly with
a socket
fusion fitting; the use of a mechanical scraper.

Figure 3 Dimensions of spigot fittings

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Table 3 Spigot dimensions

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Dimensions in millimetres

Nominal Mean outside Min. Electrofusion' Socket Butt fusion

outside diameter of boreb fusion
diameter fusion endu Out- Cut- T[bular Tubular Out- Cut- Ttrbular
ofspigot of' back lengthd length of- back length
round- length round- length
ness ness
dn D1 D2 L1 L2 L2 L7 L2

mln Max. rnln Max. mln mrn mln Max, mln Normale Specialr
20 20,0 20,3 1.3 0,3 25 4t L1.

25 25,0 25,3 18 0,4 25 41 12,5

32 32,0 32,3 25 0,5 25 44 L+,6
40 40,0 40,4 31 0,6 25 49 17
50 50,0 50,4 39 0,8 25 55 20
63 63,0 63,4 49 0,9 1tr. 63 24 1,5 5 t6 5

75 75,0 75,5 59 1) 25 70 25 L,6 6 L9 6

90 90,0 90,6 71, 1,4 28 79 28 1,8 6 22 6
110 110,0 11.0,7 B7 1,7 32 82 32 2,2 I 28 I
L25 125,0 125,8 99 1.,9 35 B7 35 2,5 B 32 o
L40 L40,0 1+0,9 11.1. 2,1 38 92 2,8 8 35 B

1.60 160,0 161",0 tz7 2,4 42 98 3,2 I 40 o

t
180 180,0 LgL,L 143 1'7 46 105 3,6 8 45 I
200 200,0 20t,2 L59 3,0 50 1.12 4,0 8 50 8
225 225,0 226,4 179 3,4 55 120 4,5 10 55 10
250 250,0 251,5 L99 3,8 60 L29 5,0 10 60 10
280 280,0 287,7 223 4,2 75 139 9,8 10 70 10
315 315,0 316,9 251, 4,8 75 150 lL,L 10 80 10
355 355,0 357,2 283 5,4 75 L64 12,5 10 90 L2
400 400,0 402,4 319 6,0 75 179 14,8 1"0 95 t2
450 450,0 452,7 359 6,8 100 195 15,6 15 60 15
500 500,0 503,0 399 7,5 100 21.2 17,5 20 60 L5
560 560,0 563,4 447 8,4 100 235 19,6 20 60 15
630 630,0 633,8 503 9,5 100 255 22,1 20 60 20
71"0 710,0 714,9 567 L0,6 L25 280 24,8 20 60 20
800 800,0 805,0 639 12,0 125 300 28,0 20 60 20
a Tolerance are in accordance with ISO LL922-1:2018, grade B (see Reference [6] in the Bibliographyl.
b The requirement on D, are only applicable for SDR L1. or higher.
c Spigot fittings designed for electrofusion are also suitable for butt fusion,
d The values ofL, (electrofusion) are based on the following equations:
for d, <90, Lz = 0,6dn + 25 mm;
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fordn > 110 to d^<7L0, L2= dn/3+ 45 mm.
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e lJsed by preference.
r Used for fittings fabricated in the factory.

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7,4.2 Wall thickness of the fusion end

The wall thickness of the fusion end, 81, shall be at least equal to the minimum wall thickness of the
pipe, with a minimum value of 3 mm.

A thickness reduction, for example a chamfered edge, is permitted, between the plane of the entrance
face and a plane parallel to it, located at a distance not greater than (0,01- de + 1 mm).

The permissible tolerance of the wall thickness, Er, at any point shall conform to the tolerance given in
ISO 4427-2;2019, Table 2 for the same wall thicknesses,

7.4.3 Wall thickness of the fitting body

The wall thickness, E, of the fitting body measured at any point, shall be at least equal to the nominal
wall thickness, en, of the pipe.
Any changes in wall thickness inside the body of the fitting shall be gradual in order to prevent stress
concentrations.

7.4.4 Other dimensions

The dimensional characteristics appropriate to each manufacturer, such as overall dimensions or

clamping requirements, shall be stated in a technical file.

7.5 Dimensions of socket fusion fittings

Where the description and dimensions of fittings of this type is required, AnnexA applies.

7,6 Dimensions of fabricated fittings

where the description and dimensions of fittings of this type is required, Annex B applies,

7.7 Design and dimensions of mechanical fittings

7.7.L General

Mechanical fittings shall conform to ISO 17885.

Mechanical fittings shall allow installation with pipes according to IS0 4427-2.

If mechanicl! flttlngl are intended for jointing wlth spigot ends of firtings, spigot length
[[2J and cut
back Iength (I1J should be considered [see Tabie 3J,

The fittings shall be designed and manufactured in such a way that they can be used buried
or above
ground. Pre-assembled mechanical fittings shall not be capable of being dismantled.

The fittings shall be designed to avoid twisting of the pE pipe during assembly.

The fittings shall not be assembled by thread cutting the pE pipe.

7.7.2 Mechanical fittings with polyethylene spigot ends

Polyethylene spigot ends shall conform to 74.

7.7.g Mechanical fittings with polyethylene electrofusion sockets

Electrofusion sockets shall confor mto LZ.

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7.7.4 Threads

Threads on metal encls shall conform to ISO 7-L or IS0 228-7,as applicable.

7.8 Dimensions of loose backing flanges and flange adapters

Dimensions of loose backing flanges and flange adapters shall be in accordance with ISO 9624.

I Mechanicalcharacteristics

8.1 General
Fittings shall be tested assembled with pipes conform ing to ISO 4427-2 and/or fittings conforming to
this document,

fointed pipe and fitting test pieces shall be assembled in accordance with the technical instructions
of the manufacturer, taking into account the manufacturing and assembly tolerances and the extreme
conditions of utilization descriLred in IS0 4427-5"

8.2 Conditioning
Urt-less otherwise'specified in the applicable test method, the test pieces shall be conditioned at
{23 !2) oC priorto
testing.

8.3 Requirements
t When tested in accordance with the test methods as specified in 'Iable 4 using the indicated parameters,
the fittings shall have mechanical characteristics conforming to the requiriments given in Table_4, as
applicable to the following types of fitting:

(A) electrofusion socket fitting and socket fusion fitting;

(B) electrofusion saddle firting;

(CJ spigot end fitting.

For mechanical fittings, the requirements of ISO 178BS shall apply.

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Table 4 Mechanical characteristics

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Test parameters
Characteristic Requirements Test method
Parameter Value
Hydrostatic No failure End caps Type A of lSO 1,1,67-1:2006 ISO 1,167-7:2006
strength during test 0rientation and IS0 1.1.67-4
Free
period of any
[20'c, 100 h) Conditioning time Shall conform to
test piece
IS0 1167-1:2006
Number of test piecesa 3

Type oftestb Water-in-water

Circumferential PE BO 10,0 MPa
[hoopJ stress in PE 1OO 12,0 MPa
for
Test period 1.00 h
Test te erature 20'c
Hydrostatic No failure End caps A of IS0 1167-1:2006 ISO tt67-t:2006
strength during test and IS0 1,1,67-4
0rientation Free
period ofany
(80'c, 165 h) Conditioning time Shall conform to
test pieced
IS0 L167-1:2006
Number of test piecesa J
Type oftestb Water-in-water
Circumferential PE 80 4,5 MPA
(ho opJ stress in
PE 1OO 5,4 MPA
p ec for:
?
Test period 165 h
Test 80 "c
NOTE Each assembly shall be prepared from components (pi pes and fittings) ofthe same pressure class.
,".1!. number of test pieces given indicates
iin Table:l' the number required to establish a value for the characteristic described
The numberoftes-t pieces required for factory production control and process control should be listed in the
manufacturer's quality plan. Guidance on assessment of conformity can be founct in CEN/fS f ZZOi-i.iS.u
the Bibliography).
n.f.."n.. [2f in
b Alternatively, for 4 > 450 mm, the test can also be performed in air. In case of dispute,
water-in-water test shall be
used. For fitting type (Bl dn > 450 mm, alternative testing is allowed (e.g, pressurization ihrough
sadd-le outtetJ.
c The test pressure shall be calculated using the design standard dimension ratio (SDR) ofthe fitting.
o,,, brittle failures shall
'according to 8.4. be taken into account, If a ductile failure occurs before 165 h, the test can be rep

e Longest length ofbrittle failure in any ofthe test samples.

r Test sample can be mechanically reduced in wall thickness for testing purpose
oflarge diameter fittings by keeping a
minimum of 15 mm wall thickness of each component.
Alternatively, for fittings type (B) rln > 450 mm, this characterisric can be checked by
the strip-bend test according to
ISO 21751. [See Reference [Z] in the Bibliography)
h Applicable to d, 90 mm and above.

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Table 4 (continued)
Test parameters
Characteristic Requirements Test method
Parameter Value
Hydrostatic No failure End caps Upe A of ISO 1167-1:2006 IS01167-1:2006
strength during test pe- 0rientation Free and IS0 1,L67-4
riod of any test
[80 "c, 1 000 h) piece Conditioning time Shall conform to
IS0 1167-1;2006
Number of test piecesa 3

Type oftestb Water-in-water

Circumferential PE 80 4,0 MPA
[hoopJ stress in PE 1OO 5,0 MPA
pipec for:
Test period 1000h
Test temperature 80 "c
Decohesive Length of Test temperature 0C
23 rsO 13954
resistance initiation IS0 13955
Number of test piecesa,f Shall conform to
rupture s lr/3
tAl in brittle failuree IS0 13954 and IS0 13955

Evaluation of Surface of Test temperature 23'C rsO 13956

ductility of rupture
Number of test piece5a,r Shall conform to
fusion joint Ld < 50 o/o and
interface Ad s 25 o/0, rsO 13956
brittle failure
IB)c
Tensile strength Test to failure: Test temperature 230C rso 13953
t for butt fusion ductile - pass
Number of test piecesa,r Shall conform to
brittle - fail
[CJh IS0 1"3953
Impact No failure, no Test temperature 0"c IS0 13957
resistance leakage
Falling height 2m
[B:Tapping
tees onlyJ Mass of the striker 2,5 kg
Number of test piecesa 'i.
NOTE Each assernbly shal I be prepared from components (pipes and fittings) ofthe same pressure class.
aTh e num er of test pieces given ndi cates the number required to establish a value for rh e characteristic de crib ed
n Tabie 4. Th e u mber of tes t piec es requ ire d for factory production control and pro cess control
should b listed ln
ctu er's uality pl an. Guida nce on asse me nt of co nfor mity can be fou nd n CEN/TS 122Q1- 7. (Se e Refe rence
the Bibliograp hv) tzl ln
b Alternatively, for 4, > 450 mm, the test can also be performed in air. [n case of dispute, water-in-water test shall
b
used, For fitting type (B) dn , 450 mm, alternative testingis allowed (e.g. pressurization through saddle outletJ
The test pressure shall be calculated using the design standard dimension ratio (SDR) ofthe fitting.
d 0nty brittle failures shall be taken into account. lf a ductile failure occurs before i"65 h, the test can
be repeated
according to 8.4,
e Longest length ofbrittle failure in any ofthe test samples.
r Test sample can be mechanically reduced in wall thickness for testing purpose of Iarge
diameter fittings by keeping a
minimum of 1.5 mm wall thickness of each component.

c Alternatively, for fittings type (PJ"dr > 450 mm; this characteristic can be checked by the strip-bend
test according to
ISO 21751.. (See Reference [Z] in the BibliographyJ
h
le to 90 mm and above,

8.4 Retest conditions

A fracture in a brittle mode in less than 165 h shall constitute a failure; however, if a sample in the
165 h
test fails in a ductile mode in less than 165 h, a retest shall be performed at a selected iow.r stress in

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order to achieve the minimum required time for the selected stress obtained from the line through the
stress/time points in accordance with ]bble5.

Table 5
- Circumferential fhoop) stress at B0 "C and associated minimum test period
PE BO PE 1OO
Stress Minimum test period Stress Minimum test period
MPa h MPa h
4,5 165 5,4 1.65
4,4 233 5,3 256
4,3 331 5,2 399
4,2 474 5,1 629
4,L 685 5,0 1 000
4,0 1 000

8.5 Performancerequirements
Where fJ-Zb) applies, electrofusion socket fittings shall, additionaliy, be in accordance with Table 6.

Table 6 Performance requirements

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Test parameters
Characteristic Requirement Test method
Parameter Value
End caps Tlpe A of
t IS01167-1:2006
Failure pressure 0rientation free
shall be greater than Conditioning time L2h
pressure equivalent
Short-term internal of2xMRS Type oftest Water-in-water
pressure resistance calculated for Minimum pressure: Annex D
thickest-walled pipe PE 80 pipe, SDR 11 32 bar
for which fitting has
been designed PE 100 pipe, SDR 11 40 bar
Pressure increase rate 5 bar/min
Test temperature 20'c
Minimum elongation
Resistance to
shall be 25 o/obefore Test temperature 23'C Annex E
tensile load
pipe yields
1 bar= 0,1 MPa = 10s Pa; 1 MPa = 1 N/mm2.

I Physical characteristics

9.L Conditioning
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable test method, the test pieces shall be conditioned at
(23 ! 2)'C prior to testing.

g.2 Requirements
When tested in accordance with the test methods as specified in TableT using the indicated parameters,
the fittings shall have physical characteristics conforming to the requirements given in TableT.

For mechanical fittings, the requirements of ISO 17885 shall apply.

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Table 7 - Physical characteristics

Test parameters Test method
Characteristic Requirements
Parameter Value
0xidation >20 min Test temperature 20a "cb IS0 11357-6
induction time Number of test piecesa 3
ri
IThermal
stability) Test environment 0xygen
Melt mass-flow After processing Loading mass 5kg ISO L133-1
rate [MFR) maximum deviation Test temperature 190 "c
of t20 o/o of the value
measured on the batch Time 10 min
used to manufacture Number of test piecesa Shall conform to
the fitting IS0 1133-1
a The number of test pieces given indicates the number required to establish a value for the characteristic described
in Table 7. 'l'he number of test pieces required for factory production control and process control should be listed in the
manufacturer's quality plan. Guidance on assessment ofconformity can be found in CEN/TS 12201-7 [Reference [2] in the
Bibliographyl.
b Test can be carried out at 210 'C or 220 "C provided that there is a clear correlation to the results at 200 "C; in case of
dispute, the reference temperature shall be 200 'C.

10 Chemical resistance of fittings in contact with chemicals

li for a particular application, it is necessary to evaluate the chemical resistance

fitting shall be classified in accordance with ISo 4433-1 and ISo 4433-2.
of the fitting, then the

NOTE Guidance for the resistance of polyethylene products to chemicals is given in ISO/TR 1035g
t (Reference [Q] in the Bibliographyl. This guidance only addresses chemical resistance of products noi submitted
to any stress, and can need to be completed to additional testing.

11 Performance requirements
When fittings conforming to this document are assembled to each other or to components conforming
to other parts of the ISO 4427 series, the joints shall be in accordance with ISO 44Zi-5.

12 Marking

12.1 General
AII fittings shall be marked according to 1,2.2.

The marking on the product shall be permanent, Iegible and shall not initiate cracks or other types
]:
of
1
failure.

If printing is used, the colour of the printed information shall differ from the basic colour of the product.

The marking shall be such that it is legible without magnification,

NoTE The manufacturer is not responsib,le for marking that is illegible owing to actions caused during
installation and use such as painting, scratching,-coverinf of components or usi-ng detergents, etc.
on the
components unless agreed or specified by the manufacturer,

There shall be no marking over the minimum spigot length of the fitting.

12.2 Minimum required marking

The minimum required marking shall be in accordance with Table B.

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For fabricated fittings, marking shall at least mention manufacturer's identification

[by name or code)
on the product or on a label. Further elements may be agreed between the manufactuiei and purchasei"

Table B Minimum required marking

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Aspect Marking
Reference to this document $a +427-3a
Manufacturer's identification Name or code
Manufacturer's information b
Nominal diameter of pipe, d, 110
Material and designation e.g. PE 100
Nominal pressure e.g, PN 16a
Design lication series e SDR 1L or 55
Applicable SDR fusion range of pipe (only for electrofu-
sion e.g. SDR 11-SDR 26,
a This information may be printed on a label, with one label attached to the fitting or to
r
the individual bag, The label
shall be of sufficient quality as to be intact and legible at the time of installation.
b
In clear figures 0r in code providi n8 traceability to the production period withi year
n and month and, the
a nufacturer is at di fferent sites, the production si

12.3 Fusion system recognition

Fusion fittings should have a system, either numerical, electromechanical
described in ISo 13950, for recognizing the fusion parameters and facilitaiirrg
or self-regulatory as
iir" iurion process.
I
where bar codes are used for the numerical recognition, the bar-code label shall be stuck
to the fitting
and shall be protected against deterioration.

NOTE Iso 12176'5 (Reference [9] in the Bibliography), defines a 2D code which will also enable the
recognition of the fusion parameters.

13 Packaging
The fitting shall te packaged in bulk or individually protected where necessary in
order to prevent
deterioration and contamination.
The packaging shall have at least one label with the manufacturer's name, type
and dimensions of the
part, number of units and any special storage conditions.

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Annex A
[normativeJ

Socket fusion fittings

As applicable, the dimensions of socket fusion fittings shall be in accordance with Tables 4.L and A.2.
The diameter at the root shall not be greater than the diameter at the mouth, See Figure A,1.

Table A.1 Socket dimensions Nominal sizes 16 to 63 inclusive

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Dimensions in millimetres
Nom. Penetration of
Mean inside diameter of Socket Heated socket
Nom. inside Out-of- pipe into
diam.
socket
round- Min.
refer- length
size socket
of bore ence
DN/ ness
Mouth Root length urr1,,'^'l 0 - 3,5J (L-1)
OD socket
dn Dr *in I Dl,.r* Dz,rin I Dz.*^* max D3 I*in ,j'i,. tr3,rnin f3.,nr*
t6 16 15,2 15,5 15,1 15,4 0,4 I 13;3 10,8 13,3 9,8 12,3
20 20 19,2 19,5 19,0 19,3 0,4 13 1.+,5 12,0 L4,5 11,0 13,5
25 25 24,L 24,5 23,9 24,3 0,4 18 L6,0 13,5 16,0 12,5 15,0
32 32 31,1 31,5 30,9 3L,3 0,5 25 18,1 L5,6 1.8,1 1.4,6 17,L
40 40 39,0 39,4 38,8 39,2 0,5 31 20,5 L8,0 20,5 L7,0 19,5
50 50 48,9 49,4 48,7 49,2 0,6 39 23,5 21,0 23,5 20,0 22,5
63 63 62,0a 62,4 a
61,6 62,1. 0,6 49 27,4 24,9 27,4 23,9 26,4
Maximum Lz= L mm; minimum 1,, calculated from (I - 2,5) mm,
Maximum Lr= (L- 1) mm; minimuffi 1,, = (I - 3,5J mm.
a Where rerounding clamps are used, the maximum diameter of 62,4 mm may be increased by 0,1 mm to 62,5 mm.
Conversely, where a peeling technique is used, the minimum diameter of 62,0 mm may be reduced by 0,1 mm to 61,9 mm.

Table A.2 * Socket dimensions Nominal sizes 7S to LZS inclusive

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Dimensions in millimetres
Nom, Heated Penetration
Mean outside Mean insitle diameter 0ut-
inside Socket socket of pipe into
Nom, diameter of of socket of" Min,
diam. ref. Iength socket
size pipe of round. bore
ness
Iength
DN/OD socket Mouth Root (L-4) (rl (r-s) (L-7)
d"*.i, I d"n *"* dn Dr.,*in I Dr,,,,* Dr,*,nl Dr,^^* max. D3 Imin Lz,*rn L2.^u,
75 75,0 75,5 75 74,3 74,8 73,0 73,5 0,7 59 30 z6 30 25 29
90 90,0 9 0,6 90 89,3 89,9 87,9 88,5 1,0 71 33 29 33 28 32
11.0 110,0 1L0,6 110 709,4 110,0 1,07,7 108,3 1,0 87 37 33 37 32 36
125 1,25,0 L25,6 L25 t24,4 L25,0 1,22,6 L23,2 7,0 99 40 36 40 35 39
Maximum Lz= L mm; minimum I, calculated from (l - 4) mrn.
aximum I, (l - 1J mm; mlnimum t, = (L - 5) mm

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Lt

B a

Key
DL mean inside diameter of socketa
Dz mean inside root diameterb
D3 minimum borec
d" outside diameter
L reference socket lengthd
Lt actual length of socket from mouth to shoulder [if present)
Lz heated length offitringe
h insertion depthr
L4 heated length ofpipee
It is the mean diameter of the circle at the intersection of the extension of the socket with the plane of the
socket mouth;
b It is the mean diameter of the circle in a plane parallel to the plane of the mouth and separated from it by
distance I, which is the reference length ofthe socket.
It is the minimum diameter of the flow channel through the body of the fitting.
It is the theoretical rninimum socket length used for the purpose of calculation.
It is the length ofpenetration ofthe heated tool into the socket.
It is the depth ofthe heated pipe end into the socket.
It is the depth ofpenetration ofthe pipe end into the heatecl tool.

Figure A.1 Socket and pipe dimensions

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Annex B
fnormativeJ

Fabricated fittings

8.1 General
The fabricated fittings shall tre in accordance with TablesS-[ and 8.2, as applicable.

For dimensions above and including DN630, the requirements on hydrostatic strength at20"C and B0oC
in Table 8.1 may be assessed by indirect testing. The indirect test method used and the correlation
or safe relationship of the indirect testing to the specification of Table 8.1 shall be documented in the
manufacturer's quality plan. The indirect test method shall be agreed between the manufacturer and
the end user.

The pipes used for manufacturing these fittings shall be in accordance with ISQ 4427-2 and the butt
fusion machine shall be in accordance with ISO 12176-1.

This annex applies only to fabricated fittings obtained by the butt fusion process. If other fusion
techniques are used (e.g. extrusion weldingJ, additional derating factors will have to be taken into
account.

The PN rating of fabricated fittings shall be derived from the PN of the used pipes and the geometry
I derating factors given in ts.3 and B5.

The manufacturer shall be responsible for the design and the pressure rating of the fittings. It is
his responsibility to demonstrate conformity to the declared PN. The pressure rating as well as the
applicable derating factor,l shall be recorded in the rnanufacturer's technical file. The minimum testing
to demonstrate the performance of the fitting design is given in lable B.l.

In some cases, fabricated fittings are made out of injection moulded fittings or pipes of the next lower
SDR series where the wall thickness is internally machined back to the next higher SDR. For such
fittings, the derating factors may differ from those given in this annex.
Special requirements concerning the appearance of fahricated fittings, e.g, bead removal, shall be
agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.

At least the pressure rating PN of the fitting shall be marked on the fitting, on a label or the packaging.

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Table B.1 Performance requirements Fabricated fittings

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Characteristic Requiremen[ Test parameters Test method
Parameter Value
Hydrostatic No failure of any End caps TYpe A" IS0 1167-1
strength at 20 "C test piece during Conditioning period IS0 1167-3
to
test period
IS0 1L67-1
Number of test piecesb 3
Type oftestc Water-in-water
Test temperature 20 0c
Test period 100 h
Circumferential IhoopJ stress
ford:
PE 40 7 Mpaxf
PE 80 10 MPa x/
PE 1OO L2 MPa x
Hydrostatic No failure of any End caps Type Aa IS0 1167-1
oC
strength at 80 test piece during Conditioning period IS0 L167-3
According to
test period
rs0 L167-1
Nurnber of test piecesb 3
Tlrpe oftest Water-in-waterc
Test temperature 80 0c
Test period 1000h
t
Circumferential Ihoop) stress
fo rd:

PE 40 2MPa x
f
PE BO 4 Mpa x/
PE 1OO 5 MPa xl
Tensile strength Test to failure; Test temperature 23 .C rso 13953
for fabricated Ductile Pass
ngsu Brittle - Fail
Number of test piecesb According to
- IS0 13953
NOTE /is the declared derating factor related to the firting to be tested,
' Type B end caps may be used for batch release tests for diameters >500 mm.
The
|in this
. lym!_er of test pieces given indicates the quantity required to establish a value for the characteristic described
table. The number oftest pieces required for factory production control and process control should be tisted in the
manufacturer's quality plan.
c Alternatively, for dn > 45 0 mm, the test can also b e p erformed in air. In case of dispute, water-in-water test shall b e use d.
d The stress shall be calculated using the nominal dimensions of the pipe used in the test assembly.
Samples are to be taken from joints between longitudinal al igned segments to produce a flat specimen

B.Z Dimensions
See llable-B-2.

Larger nominal outside diameters are permitted ancl dimensions shall be agreed between the
manufacturer and the end-user.

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Table 8.2 Fabricated fitting dimensions

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Dimensions in millimetres
Nominal outside Minimum tubular Nominal bend Nominal branch Nominal angle of
diameter length of fitting radius length fitting
un lu r z q
90 150
110 L50
1.25 150
1.40 150
1,60 150
180 150
200 150
225 150
250 250
Declared by the
280 250 Declared by the
fitting manufacturer fitting manufacturer
315 300
e.g. L,5 x d
With a tolerance
355 300 Declared by the of. t2o
400 300 2xd fitting manufacturer
The maximum
450 300 2,5xd tolerance for pipe
bends shall be
500 350 3xd +50
560 350
630 350
t
710 350
800 350
900 400
L 000 400
1 200 400
7 400 550
1 600 s50

8.3 Segmented bends

Examples of typical fabricated bends made out of pipe segments are shown in Figures B.1and B.2.0nly
indicated dimensions shall be considered. A full set of dimensions shall be provided by the technical
documentation of the fitting manufacturer.

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N
Y I"

<_*
/ N
N

\
I

d, dn dn

a) 90' b) 45' c) 300

Key
drr, l, and r and a shall be in accordance with Table&Z
dn nominal outside diameter
lu tubular length offusion end piecea
r nominal bend radius of fitting
Z nominal length of fitting branch to axis
q nominal angle of fitting
a The length shall allow the following (in any combination): the use of clamps required in the case of butt
t fusion; assembly with an electrofusion fitting; assembly with a socket fusion fitting; the use of a mechanical
scraper.

Figure 8,1 Segmented bends

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For bends fabricated out of pipe segments, the following derating rules for the calculation of the PN
shall apply:

PN =,fe PNp,p.
'
where

fs is the derating factor related to the bend segment design [see Table 8.3);

PNpipu is the nominal pressure of the pipe.

Practice has shown that these factors are applicable, Results of testing according to Table 8.1 will
determine the applicable factor/r.

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Key
p cut angle [shall not be greater than 1 5")
dn nominal outside diameter

Figure 8.2 Segment design

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Table 8.3 Derating factors for segmented bends
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Cut angle Derating factor
p
]B
<7,S', 1,0
7,5o<pst5" 0,8"
In accordance with BI, the te st results of the manufacturer may
demonstrate that a factor of 1,0 or another factor ls

8.4 Swept bends

Fabricated pipe bends are not required to accord with the drawings given
in Figure B.3, only indicated
dimensions shall be considered. A full set of climensions shall be provided
by the fitting manufacturer
in his technical literature.

The minimum wall thickness of the pipe bend after bending

shall be in accordance with ISo 4427-2.
Destructive techniques may be used to de.monstrate consistency
of the manufacturing process.
For bends fabricated out of pipes, usually no derating factor applies.
Results of testing according to
labb A;L shall demonstrate this.

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s

Nr

r.r

a) 90' b) 45"
Key
dn,l" and r and a shall be in accordance with Tahle B.Z
? dn nominal outside diameter
Ie tubular length offusion end piecea
r nominal bend radius of fitting
z nominal Iength of fitting branch to axis
q nominal angle of fittingh
' Th* length shall allow the following (in any combination): the use of clamps required in the case of bun
fusion; assembly with an electrofusion fitting; assembly with a socket fusion fitting; the use of a-m"ct rnirat
scraper.
b special measures may be taken to keep the pipe-bend angle in place during storage and handling of the
fitting,

Figure 8.3 Swept bends

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B.5 Segmented tees
Fabricated tees made ou1
9f pipe segments are not required to accorcl with the drawings given in
Eis]jreBa. only indicated dimensions shall be consider.d. a rrtt set of dimensioni shall u. p-.oiia"J
uy
the technical documentation of the fitting manufacturer.

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dn

?.
N

-B

i" lu t, l"

a) 90o b) 60,
Key
l,
dn, and r and a shall be in accordance with Table 8.2
dn nominal outside diameter
1e tubular length offusion end piecea
21,22, 23 nominal lengths offitting branch to axis
I 4 nominalangle of fifting [t2")
" The
length shall allow the.following (in any combination): the use of clamps required
in the case of butt
fusiou assembly with an electrofusion tltting; assemblywirh a socketfusirr?itiirriiir,.
use of a mechanical
scraper.

Figure 8.4 Segmented tees

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For tees fabricated out of pipe segments, the following derating rules for
the calculation of the pN

T is the derating factor for these tees, having a value of0,5;

pipe is the nominal pressure of the pipe.

Practice has shown that these factors are applicable. Results

of testing qvvvr
according
urrrt to Table B,1 will
determine the applicable factor/r,

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Annex C
[informative)
Examples of typical terminal connections for electrofusion fittings

Eigures C.1and C.2 illustrate examples of terminal connections suitable for use with voltages <48 V
[types A and B).
Dimensions in millimetres
cr

Aa

Key
A active part
Ct outside diameter of the terminalshroud C1 > 11,8
Cz diameter of the active part of the terminal Cz = 4,00 t O,t
q internal dian-reter of the terminal shroud C: = 9,5 t 1,0
C4 maximum overall diameter of the base of the C4S6,0
active part
H internal depth of the terminal II > tZ,O
Hl distance between the upper part of the terminal Hr=3,2 + 0,5
shroud and the active part
a Theheightofthe active part, Hr, is such thatZ < Hz< H - H1.

Figure C.1 Tlpical type A connection

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Dimensions in millimetres

c3

I 14i
A

Key
A active part
Ct outside diameter of the terminal shroud Cr=13,00t0,5
Cz diameter of the active part of the terminal Cr= 4,70 * 0,\
q internal diameter of the terminal shroud Cs = 10,0 - O,Lf +Q,l
H internal depth ofthe terminal shroud H > 1.5,5
Ht distance between the upper part of the terminal Hr=4,5t0,5
shroud and the active part

Figure C.2 Tlpical type B connection

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Dimensions in millimetres
c1

Cz

V;

Aa
,ru I
ry,{{,
Key
A active part
Ct outside diameter of the terminal shroud Cr> C, + 2,0
Cz diameter of the active part of the terminal C2>-2,0 *0,t
C3 internal diameter of the terminal shroud Cr> Cr+ 4,0
HL distance between the upper part of the terminal shroud and Hr: sufficient to ensure a degree of
the active part protection oflP 2 X as defined in
rEC 60529
a The height of the active part, H2, is such that 7,0 s H2. (See Reference [10] in the Bibliographyl

Figure C.3 Tlpical type connection

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Annex D
(normative)

Short-term pressure test method

D.1 Principle
A test piece, consisting of an electrofusionfitting assembled with one or more pE pipes having reduced
free length sufficient to suppress pipe failure ind create preferential failure
intire fitting;r in the
connecting pipe-to-fitting ioint, is placed in a.controlled-temperature environment
and sribjected to
an essentially continually increasing internal hydraulic p..rruru until failure
occurs.
-' The method is
designed to establish the short-term iailure presiure of the fitting/pipe
,rr"*Uty.-

D.2 Apparatus
D'2'1 constant-temperature water bath, in accordance with ISo LL6z-1,,capable of being maintained
at(20 x2)'C.

D'2'2 Pressure test equipment, in accordance with ISo 1,162-L, capable of applying
increasing internal hydraulic pressure at a rate of
a continuously
[5 t 1) barfmlnzt ,ntii ir,u t"siii'eJe raits.
I
D:2.'1 Pressure gauge, having an accuracy of not less than
. 1 % of full-scale deflection and with a hand
which indicates the maximum p-ressu.e reachecl.

A gauge shall be ttsed that will indicate the failure pressure

at approximately mid-scale. The gauge
should preferably be equipped with a surge protection device,

The gauge shall be located in a position with-in the pressure

system such that it
will indicate the internal
of the test piece without being affectecl by pr"rrur" transients
ffi::::i: within the pressure supply

D.3 Test piece

The test piece shall be an assembly of one or rnore electrofusion
fittings connected to pE pipes, with a
minimum free pipe length between fittings of any type not exceeding
d"r.
The pipes used shall be the thickest-walled pipe for which
the fitting has been designed.
The test piece shall be closed with type A end caps in
accordance with ISo L1.67-1,:2006.

D.4 Procedure
Attach the end caps to the test piece and fill it with water at ambient temperature.
connect the test piece to the pressure source, ensuring
that no air is trapped in the test assembly.
Immerse the test piece in tire constant-temperature bath
and condition it at lzo ! Z)oC for at least as
long as the period defined in IS0 1.L67-Lfor ihe ,pp.op.irtu
pipe walt thickness.
Increase the pressure uniformly at a rate of
[5 t 1J bar/min until failure of the test piece occurs.
2) l bar = 0,1 MPa = 10s pa; 1 Mpa = 1 N/mmz
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Record the pressure at failure.

After testing, inspect the test piece and record the location and mode of failure.

D.5 Test report

The test report shall include the following information:

aJ a reference to this document, i.e, IS0 4427-3:20t9;

b) all details necessary for complete identification of the pipes and socket fusion fittings used,
including manufacturer, type of material and size of fitting and pipe;

cJ the details of the fusion-jointing procedure used to assemble the test piece;

d) the pressure at failure;

E the time to failure;

f) the failure Iocation;

g) the mode of failure, e,g. ductile in fitting, brittle along fusion interface;

h) any factor that could have affected the results, such as an incident or operating detail not specified
in Annex D;

i) the date oftest.

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Annex'E
(normative)

Tensile test for fitting/pipe assemblies

8.1 Principle
A test piece consisting of an electrofusion fitting and two connecting PE pipes is subjected to an
increasing tensile load at a constant pulling rate until ductile pipe failure occurs. The test is conducted
at a constant temperature and is intended to simulate the creation of longitudinal tensile loading aiong
a pipeline as a consequence ofexternal mechanical interference. Rupture ofthe fitting or the connectin[
fusion joints is not an acceptable failure mode.

8.2 Apparatus
This shall be in accordance with ISO 13951-, with the additional requirement that the tensile-testing
machine shall be capable of accommodatirrg a test piece elongation of-25 o/o and of sustaining a .onrtunl
test speed of (5 t 1,25) mm/min,

E.3 Test piece

t The test piece shall be in accordance with IS0 13951.

Il .?.t*: where dn > 180 mm and where the conduct of tensile tests on fitting/pipe assemblies is beyond
the limits of the available test equipment, the testing of joint segments..i'b.'upp.opriate. Testing of
segment test pieces shall not be undertaken, however, unless icorrelation wit-h'tesiing of complete
pipe/joint assemblies has been established.
NOTE when testing segmented test pieces, Ieak tightness is not checked.

E.4 Procedure
This shall be in accordance with ISO 13951, but without the requirement for the load to be constant,
The pulling rate shall be 5 mm/min t 25 %, sustained until a test piece elongation of ZS o/ois
reached.

E.5 Test report

The test report shall include the following information:

a) a reference to this document, i,e. ISO 4427-3:ZOL9;

bl all details necessary for complete identification of the pipes and electrofusion fittings used,
including the manufacturer, type of material, and size of fitiing and pipe;
c) the details of the fusion-jointing procedure used to assemble the test piece;

d) the test temperature;

eJ the leak tightness and integrity of the fitting ancl fusion joint after 25 o/o elongation of the test piece;

0 any factor that could have affected the results, such as an incident or operating detail not specified
in Annex E;

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