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SANS 10269:2009
Edition 1.3
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
Welding of thermoplastics — Testing and

approval of welders
Published by SABS Standards Division

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© SABS
SANS 10269:2009
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Table of changes
Change No. Date Scope
Amdt 1 2002 Amended to be aligned with international specifications for
polyethylene pipes, to update referenced standards, and to replace
withdrawn referenced standards.
Amdt 2 2009 Amended to change the designation of SABS standards to SANS
standards, and to update normative references.
Amdt 3 2009 Amended to update referenced standards.
Acknowledgement
The SABS Standards Division wishes to acknowledge the valuable assistance derived from
publications of the following organizations:
DIN Deutches Institut für Normung e.V.
Deutsche Verband für Schweisstechnik (German Welding Engineering Association)
Foreword
This South African standard was approved by SABS TC 1041, Welding of thermoplastics, in
accordance with procedures of the SABS Standards Division, in compliance with annex 3 of the
WTO/TBT agreement.
This document was published in August 2009.
This document supersedes SANS 10269:2009 (edition 1.2).
A vertical line in the margin shows where the text has been technically modified by amendment
No. 3.
Annexes A to F form an integral part of this document. Annex G is for information only.
SANS 10269:2009
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Contents
Page
Acknowledgement
Foreword
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Normative references ........................................................................................................... 3
3 Definitions and abbreviations ................................................................................................ 4
4 Witnessing the testing of welders ......................................................................................... 5
5 Admission of a welder to a test ............................................................................................. 5
6 Testing of skill and knowledge .............................................................................................. 5
7 Welding of test pieces ........................................................................................................... 6
8 Preparation of test pieces and test specimens ..................................................................... 7
9 Assessment and evaluation of test pieces and test specimens ........................................... 7
10 Substitute test pieces and test specimens ........................................................................... 7
11 Test results ........................................................................................................................... 8
12 Failing the test ....................................................................................................................... 8
13 Test certificate ....................................................................................................................... 8
14 Annual repeat tests ............................................................................................................... 8
Annex A Plastics welder's test certificate (SANS 10269) ........................................................ 12
Annex B Evaluation record form for a plastics welder test for

the WE, WF and WZ welding processes .................................................................. 13
Annex C Evaluation record form for a plastics welder test for

the HD welding process ............................................................................................ 14
Annex D Evaluation record form for a plastics welder test for

the HM welding process ............................................................................................ 15
Annex E Evaluation record form for a plastics welder test for

the HS welding process ............................................................................................ 16
Annex F Evaluation record form for a plastics welder test for

the SW welding process ........................................................................................... 17
Annex G Bibliography .............................................................................................................. 18
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Welding of thermoplastics — Testing and approval of welders
1 Scope
1.1 This standard covers the testing and certification of welders who carry out certified welding of
thermoplastics in new constructions, modifications and repairs.
1.2 This standard applies to the hot-gas, hot-gas extrusion, heated-tool, electrofusion and solvent
welding processes.
1.3 The implementation of this standard ensures that the testing of welders will be carried out under
uniform conditions and that the competence of a certified welder is such that it will comply with the
minimum acceptable requirements.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions
of this standard. All standards are subject to revision and, since any reference to a standard is
deemed to be a reference to the latest edition of that standard, parties to agreements based on this
standard are encouraged to take steps to ensure the use of the most recent editions of the standards
indicated below. Information on currently valid national and international standards can be obtained
from the SABS Standards Division.
ISO 10931, Plastics piping systems for industrial applications – Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) –
Specifications for components and the system. Amdt 2
ISO 11833-1, Plastics – Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) sheets – Types, dimensions and
characteristics – Part 1: Sheets of thickness not less than 1 mm. Amdt 2
ISO 14632, Extruded sheets of polyethylene (PE-HD) – Requirements and test methods. Amdt 2
ISO 15013, Plastics – Extruded sheets of polypropylene (PP) – Requirements and test methods.
Amdt 2
SANS 791, Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) sewer and drain pipes and pipe fittings.
SANS 966-1, Components of pressure pipe systems – Part 1: Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride)
(PVC-U) pressure pipe systems. Amdt 1
SANS 967, Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) soil, waste and vent pipes and pipe fittings.
SANS 1315, Polypropylene pressure pipes. Amdt 3
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SANS 1655, Welding of thermoplastics – Welding rods, fillers and solvents.
SANS 2553/ISO 2553, Welded, brazed and soldered joints – Symbolic representation on drawings.
Amdt 2
SANS 4427/ISO 4427 (SABS ISO 4427), Polyethylene (PE) pipes for water supply – Specifications.
Amdt 3
SANS 4427-2/ISO 4427-2, Plastics piping systems – Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittings for water
supply – Part 2: Pipes. Amdt 3
SANS 6269, Welding of thermoplastics – Test methods for welded joints.
SANS 6947/ISO 6947, Welds – Working positions – Definitions of angles of slope and rotation.
Amdt 2
SANS 10268-1, Welding of thermoplastics – Welding processes – Part 1: Heated-tool welding.
SANS 10268-2, Welding of thermoplastics – Welding processes – Part 2: Electrofusion welding.
SANS 10268-3, Welding of thermoplastics – Welding processes – Part 3: Hot-gas welding.
SANS 10268-4, Welding of thermoplastics – Welding processes – Part 4: Hot-gas extrusion welding.
SANS 10268-5, Welding of thermoplastics – Welding processes – Part 5: Solvent welding.
SANS 10268-10, Welding of thermoplastics – Welding processes – Part 10: Weld defects.
SANS 15874-2/ISO 15874-2, Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations –
Polypropylene (PP) Part 2: Pipes. Amdt 3
3 Definitions and abbreviations

For the purposes of this standard, the definitions given in SANS 10268-1 and the following
definitions and abbreviations apply:
3.1 Definitions
3.1.1
contractor
an individual or an organization who undertakes to execute work, or provides resources in order to
fulfil a specified task on behalf of a client, for example, the installation of a pipework system
NOTE The conditions for fulfilment of the task are the subject of a written agreement or contract.
3.1.2
qualification of welder
the recognition of the competence of a welder to create a given type of joint in predetermined
conditions
3.1.3
qualification range
the different thicknesses of sheet and pipe and the different pipe diameters that may be joined by a
welder, depending on the thickness or on the diameter (or both) of pipe used during his qualification
test
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3.1.4
qualification range (parameters)
the welding processes, types of joint, materials, thicknesses, diameters and positions a welder is
qualified to handle
3.1.5
scope of approval
the different aspects of the tests that a welder has completed with success and that he is authorized
to carry out within the framework of his qualification
3.2 Abbreviations
3.2.1 HD welding: heated-tool socket welding
3.2.2 HM welding: electrofusion welding
3.2.3 HS welding: heated-tool butt welding
3.2.4 SW: solvent welding
3.2.5 WE welding: hot-gas extrusion welding
3.2.6 WF welding: hot-gas welding, using a torch and a separate filler rod
3.2.7 WZ welding: hot-gas string-bead welding
4 Witnessing the testing of welders

An inspector approved by the SAQCC-NPE (Thermoplastics Joining Committee – National Panel of
Examiners) shall witness the testing of the welder. The inspector shall have at his disposal all the
necessary equipment to carry out the mechanical tests on the welded specimens.
5 Admission of a welder to a test

5.1 Only welders who possess the necessary knowledge acquired through training or continuous
supervised experience shall be admitted.
5.2 This training or experience shall comprise at least one of the following:
a) training as a thermoplastics fabricator or welder, by following an SAQCC-NPE approved training
course; or
b) theoretical or practical training in a related activity, including
– experience in the processing and welding of thermoplastics products, or
– the participation in an SAQCC-NPE accredited training course in preparation for the welder's
test (or both).
6 Testing of skill and knowledge

6.1 A qualified thermoplastics welder shall be capable of working on the combinations of semi-
finished products and the welding processes which comprise the subgroups given in table 1, to be
considered when candidate plastics welders are being certified in accordance with this standard.
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6.2 When the range of qualifications which are to be approved by testing is considered, satisfactory
tests on subgroups 4 and 5 will also render approval for welding of subgroups 6 and 7, but not vice
versa.
6.3 During the test, the candidate welder shall demonstrate his practical skills in accordance with
the requirements of 6.2 and his theoretical knowledge in accordance with the requirements of 6.5.
6.4 In the practical test, the candidate welder shall weld those test pieces of material type and
welding process which relate to the products to be ultimately welded in production. If more than one
process is included in a subgroup as shown in table 1, the candidate welder shall be tested on each
process in the subgroup; otherwise he is only qualified for the specific processes on which he was
tested.
6.5 The theoretical part of the test shall require the candidate welder to demonstrate knowledge of
the following:
a) the designations and compatibility of the plastics and fillers or solvents related to the subgroup(s)
being tested;
b) the meanings of the standardized welding signs and symbols applicable to the subgroup(s) being
tested (see SANS 2553); Amdt 2
c) the operation of the welding equipment and the relationship between temperature, pressure and
time in the usage of the equipment;
d) the influence of temperature on strength behaviour;
e) the types of welding process on which the candidate welder is being tested;
f) the preparation of workpieces for welding (see SANS 10268-1, SANS 10268-2, SANS 10268-3,
SANS 10268-4 and SANS 10268-5);
g) the prevention and correction of faults during welding;
h) a basic awareness of destructive test methods (see SANS 6269); and
i) the steps to be taken in the prevention of accidents and fires.
NOTE The written test shall be conducted in the language preferred by the candidate welder or, if necessary,
the test may be conducted orally, with the help of a qualified interpreter.
7 Welding of test pieces

7.1 Test pieces shall be welded under the supervision of the inspector approved by the
SAQCC-NPE.
7.2 Test pieces shall be selected according to the final product that the candidate welder will be
expected to weld in practice, in respect of base material, filler material or solvent, workpiece
thickness or diameter, and welding process, in accordance with table 1.
7.3 In cases where specific end requirements are not known or where the work that requires
welding is of a diverse nature, it is recommended that test pieces that demand the highest degree of
skill be selected for the welding tests.
7.4 Test pieces on which welding has been started may be replaced, after consultation with the
inspector, should difficulties arise which are not adjudged to be the fault of the candidate welder.
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8 Preparation of test pieces and test specimens

8.1 The candidate welder shall weld one test piece for each subgroup being tested.
8.2 Should one of the test pieces prepared not fulfil the requirements of 9.2 in respect of
appearance or table 1 in respect of wall thickness, the preparation of one further test piece shall be
permitted.
8.3 The number, shape and thickness of the test specimens to be cut from the test piece(s) shall
be as specified in SANS 6269 for the relevant subgroup.
8.4 Besides the initial number of test specimens required by SANS 6269, a further five test
specimens shall be prepared from the test piece, in order to accommodate any mechanical re-tests
that might be required (see 10.3).
8.5 Preparation of test specimens shall be carried out without damage to the welds or to their
transition zones.
9 Assessment and evaluation of test pieces and test specimens

9.1 The inspector shall assess and evaluate the finished test pieces and test specimens in
accordance with the criteria set out in 9.2.
9.2 The requirements for the visual evaluation of the test pieces are given in table 2 for the manual
welding processes WE, WF and WZ, and in tables 3, 4, 5 and 6 for the welding processes HS, HD,
HM and SW respectively.
9.3 The mechanical properties of the test piece(s) shall be determined in accordance with
procedures described in SANS 6269.
9.3.1 The tests selected from SANS 6269 shall be relevant to the final application of the test piece.
9.3.2 The numerical averages of the required five tensile and five bending (if appropriate) test
results, shall in each case be recorded on the relevant evaluation record form (see annexes B to F).
9.4 All assessments, evaluations, measured values and findings shall be entered on the relevant
evaluation record form (see annexes B to F).
9.5 The assessment criteria shall be in accordance with the data given in tables 2 to 6 and in
SANS 6269.
10 Substitute test pieces and test specimens

10.1 Should one of the prepared test pieces fail to comply with the requirements of 9.2 and the
relevant process specifications, the preparation of one further test piece shall be permitted.
10.2 Should this substitute test piece fail to comply with the relevant requirements, the test shall be
discontinued and the candidate shall be recommended for further training.
10.3 Should one of the test specimens used for the tensile or the bending tests fail to comply with
the relevant requirements, a further specimen of the same type and from the same test piece may be
tested. (See also 8.2.)
10.4 Should this specimen fail to comply with the mechanical test requirements, the entire test shall
be considered to be unsatisfactory and the candidate shall be recommended for further training.
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11 Test results
11.1 Practical test
The candidate welder shall be considered to have satisfied the requirements of the practical test if all
visual examinations satisfy the criteria specified in 9.2, and if all mechanical tests satisfy the criteria
set out in SANS 6269.
11.2 Theoretical test

The criteria for the theoretical test shall be set by the examining body and the results shall be
recorded on the candidate welder's test certificate (see annex A).
11.3 Overall assessment

Both the practical and the theoretical tests shall have been completed successfully before a
candidate welder is declared competent.
12 Failing the test

If a candidate fails the test, no further tests shall be arranged unless further training is undertaken.
13 Test certificate
If all parts of the test are completed successfully, this shall be recorded on the candidate's test
certificate which shall be presented to him with a copy of the evaluation record form.
14 Annual repeat tests

14.1 A welder's test certificate shall be valid for one year from the date of successful completion of
the test, after which time the welder shall undergo an annual repeat test.
14.2 The period between annual repeat tests may be increased at the discretion of the
SAQCC-NPE if the welder has been employed on production work which is within the same test
subgroup(s) as the original test and the work is supervised regularly by a plastics welding inspector,
who has been approved for this purpose by the SAQCC-NPE. During this period, there shall be
random sampling from the most difficult positions of the welder's work and destructive testing of the
welder's work. If supervision is only by visual inspection, then the annual repeat test shall be
undertaken when due.
14.3 Results of this supervision shall be recorded and shall be submitted on request to the
contractor or to other persons with the authorization of the SAQCC-NPE.
14.4 A repeat test shall be required if, for a period of more than six months, a welder has not been
working with the materials or processes of the subgroup(s) for which he was originally certified.
14.5 In the case of a welder who works solely on one test subgroup, the repeat test need only be
related to that group.
14.6 In the theoretical part of a repeat test, knowledge regarding the prevention of accidents and
new technical developments shall be demonstrated.
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Table 1 — Classification and scope of the plastics welder's test
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Range of test
Test piece sizes 2)
qualification
Materials 1) (sheet thickness, Welding Edge form
Test Welding filler (sheet thickness, or
(quality standards and or pipe diameter 3) Welding position
subgroup
product form) (to SANS 1655) and wall thickness) pipe wall thickness process (weld prep.) (see SANS 6947)
and diameter)
mm mm
1 PVC-U sheet PVC-U 5 V weld 1 – 10 WZ Single V PA (flat)
4)
ISO 11833-1 Double V weld up to 20
5)
2 PVC-U pipes PVC-U ø110 × 3,5 w.t. 1 – 10 10 WF Single V PC (horizontal)
SANS 791 and SANS 967
3 PVC-U pipes – ø 110 × 5,3 w.t. < ø 110 SW To SANS 10268-5 PF(vertical up)
SANS 966-1
4 PP-H, PP-B, PP-R sheet PP-H, PP-B, PP- 10 V weld 1 – 10 WE, WZ Double V PA (flat)
4)
ISO 15013 R Double V weld up to 20
5 PP-H, PP-B, PP-R pipes – ø 110 × 6,3 w.t. > 2 – 23 HD, HM, Square PF (vertical up)
SANS 15874-2 and up to ø 225 HS, WE for WE process
(ø 110 max. for HD)
6 PE-HD sheet PE-HD 10 V weld 1 – 10 WE, WZ Double V PA (flat)
4)
ISO 14632 Double V weld 20
7 PE-HD pipes – ø 110 × 6,3 w.t. > 2 – 30 HD, HM Square PF (vertical up) for
SANS 4427-2 and up to ø 225 HS, WE WE process
8 PVDF sheet PVDF 4 V weld 1 – 10 HS, WF, Single V PA (flat)
ISO 10931 Double V weld up to 20 WZ
9 PVDF pipes – ø 110 × 5,3 w.t. 1,9 – 10 HD, HS Square –
ISO 10931 and up to ø 225
SANS 10269:2009
1) Use fillers of the same analysis as that of the parent material (see SANS 1655).
2) If greater workpiece thicknesses or pipe diameters are to be considered, an additional test piece of the required wall thickness and pipe diameter is to be
fabricated and tested in accordance with the appropriate aspects. The examiner shall specify the test piece and the requirements in conformance with
SANS 6269.
3) See SANS 10268-1, SANS 10268-2, SANS 10268-3, SANS 10268-4 and SANS 10268-5.
Edition 1.3
4) The necessity (or otherwise) for stress relieving shall be subject to mutual agreement between the contractor and the client.
5) N.B. Hot-gas welding of PVC pipes is not recommended for pressurized applications.
Amdt 1; amdt 2; amdt 3
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Table 2 — Visual evaluation criteria for the manual processes WE, WF and WZ
1 2
Acceptance levels
Appearance of the weld
(to SANS 10268-10)
Inadequate edge-zone welding Table 9 – fault 4
Notches between the filler rods and the Table 9 – fault 3 and
side-wall edges Table 12 – fault 3
Discoloration of filler rod and bead. Heat Table 9 – fault 15 and
damage Table 12 – fault 18
Waviness and projections on the length Table 9 – faults 7, 12 and 13, and
of the completed weld Table 12 – faults 15 and 16
Asymmetric weld cover Table 12 – fault 14
Thickness of the weld
Bead too high Table 9 – fault 7, Table 10 – fault 1,
Table 12 – fault 8 and Table 13 – fault 1
Lack of, or excess, fusion at the root Table 9 – faults 4, 5 and 6, and
Table 12 – faults 5, 6 and 7
Mismatch of joint surfaces Table 9 – faults 9 and 10, and
Table 12 – faults 11 and 12
Table 3 — Visual evaluation criteria for process HS
1 2
Acceptance levels
(to SANS 10268-10)
Shape of beads Table 2 – faults 6 and 8
Width of beads Table 2 – fault 7
Depth of notches in beads Table 2 – fault 2
Surface of beads Table 2 – fault 9
Notches and flutes Table 2 – fault 3
Ovality Table 2 – fault 4
Thickness of the weld
Mismatch of joint surfaces Table 2 – faults 4 and 5
Uniformity of weld formation over pipe Table 2 – fault 8
circumference
Table 4 — Visual evaluation criteria for process HD
1 2
Acceptance levels
(to SANS 10268-10)
Presence of reinforcement Table 4 – faults 1, 2 and 3
Lack of fusion at any point on the Table 4 – fault 5 and
circumference Table 5 – faults 1 and 2
Insufficient insertion depth Table 4 – fault 6
Angular deflection Table 4 – fault 4
Decreased pipe cross-section Table 5 – fault 3
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Table 5 — Visual evaluation criteria for process HM
1 2
Acceptance levels
Appearance of the weld (sockets)
(to SANS 10268-10)
Angular deflection Table 6 – faults 1 and 4
Incomplete insertion of pipe Table 6 – fault 5
Lack of fusion Table 6 – faults 2 and 4, and
Table 7 – faults 1 and 2
Ovality Table 6 – fault 3
Thermal damage Table 7 – fault 3
Thickness of the weld (saddles)
Lack of fusion Table 8 – faults 1 and 5
Table 6 — Visual evaluation criteria for process SW
1 2
Appearance of the weld (sockets) Acceptance levels
Uniformity of solvent film Film shall be continuous and even
around surface
Excessive solvent Solvent shall not extend beyond joint
Insufficient insertion depth Mark shall be in line with edge of socket
Angular deflection Table 6 – fault 1 (see SANS 10268-10)
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Annex A
(normative)
Plastics welder's test certificate (SANS 10269)

Test reference No.: ............................................. Examining body: .................................................
(from evaluation record form)
Name of welder: ................................................. I.D. No.: ..............................................................
Name of company: .............................................................................................................................
Date of test: ........................................................ Test subgroup: ...................................................
Welding process: ................................................
Base material: .....................................................
Material thickness: ..............................................
Pipe diameter: .................................................... (Insert "n/a" if not applicable)
Filler material: ..................................................... (Insert "n/a" if not applicable)
Test piece No.: ...................................................
Remarks (special features of the test, restrictions or extensions of range, etc): ...............................
.............................................................................................................................................................
Examiner's signature
Test results (overall assessment)
Practical test: ......................................................
Theoretical test: ..................................................
Date of issue:
Signature of plastics welding inspector
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Annex B
(normative)
Evaluation record form for a plastics welder test

for the WE, WF and WZ welding processes
Test reference No.: .............................................
Welding process: ................................................ Test subgroup: ...................................................
Material: .................................... Form: ........................................ Section dimensions: .................

(sheet or pipe)
TEST PIECE TO BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH TEST REFERENCE NO. and WELDER'S
I.D. NO.
Mark each evaluation block – "PASSED" or "FAILED"
Weld preparation 1)
Evaluation Appearance of the weld Evaluation
(to SANS 10268-3)
Suitability of preparation Edge-zone welding
Notches
1)
Weld thickness Evaluation Discoloration
Bead too high Waviness and projections
Fusion at root Asymmetric weld cover
Displacement
1) For acceptance levels, see table 2 of
SANS 10269.
Tensile test Bending test Other tests (specify)

Minimum average welding factor
2)
required
Average welding factor achieved
Evaluation
2) For values, see table 4 and figures 9 to 14 of SANS 6269.
Overall assessment: ...........................................................................................................................
Comments (if any): .............................................................................................................................
Date: ...................................... Examiner's signature: ........................................
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Annex C
(normative)
Evaluation record form for a plastics welder

test for the HD welding process
Test subgroup: ....................................................
Material: .............................................................. Section dimensions: ...........................................
I.D. NO.
Weld preparation
Evaluation
(to SANS 10268-1)
Suitability of preparation
1)
Weld appearance Evaluation
Reinforcement
Lack of fusion
Insertion depth
Angular deflection
Decreased cross-section
SANS 10269.
Tensile test Other tests (specify)

2)
Minimum average welding factor required
Evaluation
2) For tensile test values, see table 4 of SANS 6269.
Comments (if any): .............................................................................................................................
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Annex D
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test for the HM welding process
Test subgroup: ....................................................
I.D. NO.
Weld preparation
Evaluation
(to SANS 10268-2)
1)
Angular deflection
Insertion depth of pipe
Ovality
Thermal damage
Lack of fusion
SANS 10269.

2)
Evaluation
Comments (if any): .............................................................................................................................
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test for the HS welding process
Test subgroup: ....................................................
I.D. NO.
Weld preparation 1)
Evaluation Appearance of the weld Evaluation
(to SANS 10268-1)
Suitability of preparation Shape of beads
Width of beads
1)
Weld thickness Evaluation Notches in beads
Mismatch Surface of beads
Uniformity Notches and flutes
1) For acceptance levels, see table 3 of Ovality
SANS 10269.
Tensile test Bending test Other tests (specify)

Minimum average welding factor
2)
required
Evaluation
2) For values, see table 4 and figures 9 to 14 of SANS 6269.
Comments (if any): .............................................................................................................................
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Annex F
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test for the SW welding process
Test subgroup: ....................................................
Material: .................................... Form: ........................................ Section dimensions: .................

(sheet or pipe)
I.D. NO.
Weld preparation
Evaluation
(to SANS 10268-5)
1)
Uniformity of solvent film
Excessive solvent
Insertion depth of pipe
Angular deflection
SANS 10269.

2)
Evaluation
Comments (if any): .............................................................................................................................
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Annex G
(informative)
Bibliography
DVS 2212-1, Pruefung von Kunststoffschweissern – Pruefgruppe I – Warmgas –
Faechelschweissen (WF), Warmgas – Zicschweissen (WZ), Heizelementstumpfschweissen (HS).
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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

Welding of thermoplastics — Testing and

Published by SABS Standards Division

DIN Deutches Institut für Normung e.V.

Deutsche Verband für Schweisstechnik (German Welding Engineering Association)

This document was published in August 2009.

This document supersedes SANS 10269:2009 (edition 1.2).

2 Normative references ........................................................................................................... 3

3 Definitions and abbreviations ................................................................................................ 4

4 Witnessing the testing of welders ......................................................................................... 5

5 Admission of a welder to a test ............................................................................................. 5

6 Testing of skill and knowledge .............................................................................................. 5

7 Welding of test pieces ........................................................................................................... 6

8 Preparation of test pieces and test specimens ..................................................................... 7

9 Assessment and evaluation of test pieces and test specimens ........................................... 7

10 Substitute test pieces and test specimens ........................................................................... 7

11 Test results ........................................................................................................................... 8

12 Failing the test ....................................................................................................................... 8

13 Test certificate ....................................................................................................................... 8

14 Annual repeat tests ............................................................................................................... 8

Annex A Plastics welder's test certificate (SANS 10269) ........................................................ 12

Annex B Evaluation record form for a plastics welder test for

Annex C Evaluation record form for a plastics welder test for

Annex D Evaluation record form for a plastics welder test for

Annex E Evaluation record form for a plastics welder test for

Annex F Evaluation record form for a plastics welder test for

Annex G Bibliography .............................................................................................................. 18

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Welding of thermoplastics — Testing and approval of welders

SANS 1315, Polypropylene pressure pipes. Amdt 3

SANS 1655, Welding of thermoplastics – Welding rods, fillers and solvents.

SANS 6269, Welding of thermoplastics – Test methods for welded joints.

SANS 10268-1, Welding of thermoplastics – Welding processes – Part 1: Heated-tool welding.

SANS 10268-2, Welding of thermoplastics – Welding processes – Part 2: Electrofusion welding.

SANS 10268-3, Welding of thermoplastics – Welding processes – Part 3: Hot-gas welding.

SANS 10268-5, Welding of thermoplastics – Welding processes – Part 5: Solvent welding.

3 Definitions and abbreviations

3.2.1 HD welding: heated-tool socket welding

3.2.2 HM welding: electrofusion welding

3.2.3 HS welding: heated-tool butt welding

3.2.4 SW: solvent welding

3.2.5 WE welding: hot-gas extrusion welding

3.2.7 WZ welding: hot-gas string-bead welding

4 Witnessing the testing of welders

5 Admission of a welder to a test

b) theoretical or practical training in a related activity, including

– experience in the processing and welding of thermoplastics products, or

6 Testing of skill and knowledge

d) the influence of temperature on strength behaviour;

g) the prevention and correction of faults during welding;

h) a basic awareness of destructive test methods (see SANS 6269); and

i) the steps to be taken in the prevention of accidents and fires.

7 Welding of test pieces

8 Preparation of test pieces and test specimens

9 Assessment and evaluation of test pieces and test specimens

10 Substitute test pieces and test specimens

11.2 Theoretical test

11.3 Overall assessment

12 Failing the test

14 Annual repeat tests

Table 1 — Classification and scope of the plastics welder's test