BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

295-4 : 1995

Vitrified clay pipes and fittings

and pipe joints for drains and
sewers
Part 4. Requirements for special fittings,
adaptors and compatible accessories

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British Standard

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BS EN 295-4 : 1995

Committees responsible for this

British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical Committee

B/505, Wastewater engineering, upon which the following bodies were
represented:

Association of Consulting Engineers

British Plastics Federation
Clay Pipe Development Association Limited
Concrete Pipe Association
Department of the Environment
Department of the Environment (Construction Directorate)
Fibre Cement Manufacturers’ Association Limited
Institute of British Foundrymen
Institution of Civil Engineers
Institution of Water and Environmental Management
Local Authority Organizations
METCOM
Water Services Association of England and Wales

The following bodies were also represented in the drafting of the standard,
through subcommittees and working groups:
British Ceramic Research Ltd.
Department of Transport
Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors
Society of British Water Industries

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been prepared under the
direction of the Sector Board for
Building and Civil Engineering, Amendments issued since publication
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Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword ii
Foreword 2
Text of EN 295-4 3

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BS EN 295-4 : 1995

National foreword

This Part of BS EN 295 has been prepared by Technical Committee B/505, and is
the English language version of EN 295-4 : 1995 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings
and pipe joints for drains and sewers - Part 4: Requirements for special
fittings, adaptors and compatible accessories, published by the European
Committee for Standardization (CEN). This European Standard was prepared
with the active participation and approval of the UK.
NOTE. The descriptors on the EN cover page should read ‘wastewater pipelines, drainage and
sewerage pipes, elastomeric materials, special fittings, adaptors’.

Cross-references
Publication referred to Corresponding British Standard
BS EN 295 Vitrified claypipes and fittings and pipe
joints for drains and sewers
EN 295-l : 1991 Part 1 : 1991 Requirements
EN 295-2 : 1991 Part 2 : 1991 Quality control and sampling
EN 295-3 : 1991 Part 3 : 1991 Test methods
EN 10002-2 : 1992 BS EN 10002 Tensile testing of metallic materials
Part 2 : 1992 Verification of the force measuring
system of the tensile testing
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from
legal obligations.

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 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 295-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄSCHE NORM March 1995

ICS 23.040.30; 23.040.50

Descriptors: Water pipelines, sewage, pipes: tubes, accessories, sandstone products, quality control, tests, sampling

English version

Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains
and sewers -
Part 4: Requirements for special fittings, adaptors and
compatible accessories

Tuyaux et accessoires en grès et assemblages Steinzeugrohre und Formstücke sowie

de tuyaux pour les réseaux de branchement et
d’assainissement -
Partie 4: Prescriptions pour accessoires
spéciaux, pi&es d’adaption et accessoires
compatibles
Rohrverbindungen für Abwasserleitungen
und-kanäle -
Teil 4: Anforderungen an Sonderformstücke,
Ubergangsbauteile und Zubehörteile

v:*
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1995-03-13. CEN members
are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French,
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Foreword Contents
This European Standard has been prepared by the Page
Technical Committee CENTC 165, Wastewater Foreword 2
engineering, the secretariat of which is held by
DIN. 1 Scope 3
The Parts of this standard are: 2 Normative references 3
EN 295-l Vitrified clay pipes and fittings for 3 Definitions 3
drains and sewers - Part 1: Requirements 4 Requirements 3
EN 295-2 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings for 4.1 Materials and manufacture 3
drains and sewers - Part 2: Quality control 4.2 Minimum bore 4
EN 295-3 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings for 4.3 Length 4
drains and sewers - Part 3: Test methods 4.4 Angles 4
EN 295-4 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings for 4.5 Joint interchangeability 4
drains and sewers - Part 4: Requirements for
special fittings, adaptors and compatible 4.6 Bond strength of adhesive for fixing fired
accessories vitrified clay parts together 4
EN 295-5 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings for 4.7 Water seal of special fittings 4
drains and sewers - Part 5: Requirements for 4.8 Impermeability of special fittings 4
perforated vitrified clay pipes and fittings 4.9 Chemical resistance 4
prEN 295-6 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings for 4.10 Joint assemblies 4
drains and sewers - Part 6: Requirements for
5 Sampling for tests 4
vitrified clay manholes
6 Designation 5
prEN 295-7 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings for
drains and sewers - Part 7: Requirements for 7 Marking 5
vitrified clay pipes and joints for pipe jacking 8 Quality control 5
On drafting this standard the provisional results Annexes
already available of CEN/TC 165/WGl, General A (normative) 6
requirements on pipes, fittings, pipe joints
including sealings and manholes, or other relevant B (normative) 8
working groups of TC 165 with general C (normative) 11
responsibilities were taken into account. When
further results are received, any necessary
amendments will be made.
This European Standard shall be given the status of
a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by
September 1995, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 1996.
In accordance with the CEN/CENELEC Internal
Regulations, the following countries are bound to
implement this European Standard: Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and United Kingdom.

1 Scope
This Standard specifies the requirements for special
fittings, adaptors and compatible accessories made
from vitrified clay and/or other suitable materials
for use with vitrified clay pipes and fittings in
drainage and sewerage systems. It does not apply
to items which are specified in other Parts of
EN 295. Any additional requirements for particular
items are given in the annexes to this Part of the
standard.
Where this Standard provides for different systems
of jointing dimensions, different lengths and
different types of fittings, the specifiers/purchasers
may select according to their requirements.
NOTE 1. The wide diversity of ranges and numbers of special
fittings, adaptors and compatible accessories offered by
manufacturers and required by specifiers and purchasers
throughout Europe cannot be fully listed within this standard.
Manufacturers’ product range lists and specifications provide
the necessary information.
NOTE 2. Where reference is made to clauses in EN 295-l :
1991 , EN 295-2 : 1991 or EN 295-3 : 1991 this is clearly
stated.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or
undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited
at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated
references, subsequent amendments to or revisions
of any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by
amendment or revision. For undated references the
latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
Further details are given in normative annexes A,
B and C.
EN 295-l : 1991 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings
and pipe joints for drains and sewers
Part 1: Requirements
EN 295-2 : 1991 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings
and pipe joints for drains and sewers
Part 2: Quality control and sampling
EN 295-3 : 1991 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings
and pipe joints for drains and sewers
Part 3: Test methods
EN 10002-2 : 1992 Tensile testing of metallic
materials - Part 2: Verification of the force
measuring system of the tensile testing machine
ISO/DIS 4633 : 1986 Rubber seals - Joint rings
for water supply, drainage and seuverage
pipelines - Specification for materials
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3 Definitions
3.1 special fittings
Any fittings made from vitrified clay and/or other
suitable materials which are not covered by the
fitting groups used in table 2 of EN 295-2 : 1991.
3.2 adaptors
Special items, made from vitrified clay and/or other
suitable materials, to join together vitrified clay
pipes and fittings of different jointing systems
permitted in EN 295-l or to join them to items of
other pipeline materials.
3.3 compatible accessories
Accessories made from vitrified clay and/or other
suitable materials designed to be incorporated into
a system which includes pipes and/or fittings
specified to any Part of EN 295.
4 Requirements
4.1 Materials and manufacture
4.1.1 Vitrified clay
All vitrified clay elements of special fittings,
adaptors and compatible accessories shall comply
with 2.1 of EN 295-l : 1991.
4.1.2 Vulcanized rubber sealing materials
Vulcanized rubber sealing materials shall comply
with ISO/DIS 4633 : 1986. Where vulcanized
rubber sealing elements are permanently attached
to vitrified clay components of adaptors, special
fittings or compatible accessories they shall fulfil
the additional requirement of 3.1.1 of EN 295- 1 :
1991 when tested in accordance with clause 14 of
EN 295-3 : 1991.
4.1.3 Polyurethane sealing materials
Polyurethane sealing materials shall comply with
the requirements of table 7 of EN 295-l : 1991
when tested in accordance with clause 15 of
EN 295-3 : 1991.
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4.1.4 Other materials
All other materials used in special fittings, adaptors
or compatible accessories shall comply with the
material requirements of any relevant annex.
Otherwise they shall comply with the pipe and
fittings manufacturer’s declared specification,
which shall include requirements for long term
behaviour.
4.1.5 Manufacture
Special fittings, adaptors and compatible
accessories shall be free from such defects as
would impair their function when in service.
4.2 Minimum bore
The minimum permissible bore of pipeline
connections to pipes and fittings specified in
EN 295- 1 : 1991 shall be as specified in 2.2 of
EN 295-l : 1991.
4.3 Length
The nominal length of straight special fittings shall
be specified by the manufacturer. The limits of
tolerance on this length shall be - 1 % and + 4 %
measured to the nearest whole millimetre, with a
minimum of ± 10 mm.
4.4 Angles
Special fittings which include branches shah have
preferred nominal angles of 45º and 90º. The
preferred nominal angle of surface rodding points is
45º. The tolerance for the branch angle shall be
± 5º on the manufacturer’s nominal value.
4.5 Joint interchangeability
The dimensions of the jointing systems used to
connect special fittings, adaptors or compatible
accessories to vitrified clay pipelines shall conform
to the requirements of 3.6 of EN 295-l : 1991.
4.6 Bond strength of adhesive for fixing fired
vitrified clay parts together
When tested in accordance with clauses 7 and 20
of EN 295-3 : 1991, the bond strength of the
adhesive shall be as specified in 2.12 of
EN 295-l : 1991.
4.7 Water seal of special fittings
Trapped special fittings for drainage outside
buildings and for sewerage shall provide a
minimum water seal depth of 50 mm.
4.8 Impermeability of special fittings
Where applicable, when tested in accordance with
clause 13 of EN 295-3 : 1991 either using an air or
water test, the impermeability of special fittings
shall be as specified in 2.18 of EN 295- 1 : 1991.
4.9 Chemical resistance
4.9.1 Vitrified clay
Elements of special fittings adaptors and
compatible accessories specified in this standard
made from vitrified clay are resistant to chemical
attack. For special circumstances of application the
chemical resistance of vitrified clay elements may
be determined by the use of the test in clause 10 of
EN 295-3 : 1991.
4.9.2 Other materials
The chemical resistance of elements made from
other materials shall comply with the relevant
specifications.
4.10 Joint assemblies
4.10.1 Vitrified clay pipeline systems
When tested in accordance with clauses 18, 20 and
21 of EN 295-3 : 1991, joint assemblies formed
using the jointing systems permitted in 3.6 of
EN 295-l : 1991 shall where applicable satisfy the
requirements of 3.2.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.7.1, 3.8 and 3.9
of EN 295-l : 1991 for water-tightness, deflection,
shear resistance and chemical and physical
resistance to effluent and thermal stability.
4.10.2 Vitrified clay to pipelines of other
materials
4.10.2.1 When tested in accordance with
clauses 18, 20 and 21 of EN 295-3 : 1991 joint
assemblies connecting vitrified clay pipelines to
pipelines of other materials which do not undergo
significant diametral deflection under shear test
load (e.g. concrete, cast iron, ductile iron, steel
and fibre-cement) shall satisfy the requirements of
3.2.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.7.1, 3.8 and 3.9 of EN 295-l :
1991 for water tightness, deflection, shear
resistance, chemical and physical resistance to
effluent and thermal stability.
4.10.2.2 When tested in accordance with clauses
18 and 20 of EN 295-3 : 1991 joint assemblies
connecting vitrified clay pipelines to pipelines of
materials which undergo significant diametral
deflection under shear test load (e.g. PVC-U, PE,
PP and GRP) shall also satisfy the requirement of
3.2.1, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.7.1 of EN 295-l : 1991, with
the exception that, for 3.4, when the shear load is
applied to the flexible pipe, the applied load shah
be that required to produce a diametral deflection
of (3 ± 0,5) % on the external diameter.
5 Sampling for tests
Sampling for special fittings, adaptors and
compatible accessories shall be in accordance with
table 1, where applicable.
Sampling is specified in EN 295-2 : 1991, in which
the specification clause numbers refer to
EN 295-l : 1991. Table 1 gives the cross-reference
between the relevant corresponding clauses of
EN 295-4 : 1991 and EN 295-l : 1991, and the
applicable EN 295-2 : 1991 clause numbers.
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6 Designation - identification symbol of the third party

The following shall be used for the designation of certification body;
special fittings, adaptors and compatible - manufacturer’s identification;
accessories. - date of manufacturing;
Block 1 Description - nominal size (DN.. . .) or OD size range;
Block 2 EN 295-4 - dimensional jointing system of EN 295 if
Block 3 Individual item block appropriate;
Block 3.1 Nominal size(s) applicable - other applicable pipeline system if
appropriate;
Block 3.2 Jointing system, where appropriate
- type of coupling if appropriate (annex A);
- recommended assembly torque and assembly
Example: STOPPER EN 295-4 - DN150- E tool if appropriate (annex A).

This marking shall prefembly be impressed before

firing vitrified clay elements, or, if this is not
Standard number possible, shall be indelibly done after firing.
Marking on components made from other materials
Nominal size applicable shall also be impressed or indelible.
Jointing system
7.2 Products shall be marked with the number of
7 Marking this standard only if certified in accordance with
clause 8 by a third party certification body.
7.1 All special fittings, adaptors, couplings and
compatible accessories shall be marked with:
8 Quality control
- EN 295-4; Quality control shall be in accordance with
- CE mark (to be added after the relevant EN 295-2 : 1991.
requirements have been met);

Table 1. Sampling
Requirement Clause no. Corresponding clause no. Sampling clause no.
EN 295-4 : 1991 EN 2951
: 1991 EN 295-2 : 1991
Vitrified clay 4.1.1 2.1 3.1
Rubber sealing materials 4.1.2 3.1.1 3.11
Polyurethane 4.1.3 3.1.2 3.10
Minimum bore 4.2 2.2 3.5
Length 4.3 2.3 3.5
Angle 4.4 2.8 3.5
Joint interchangeability 4.5 3.6 3.5, 3.12
Bond strength of adhesive 4.6 2.12 3.7, 3.8
Water seal 4.7 2.6 3.6
Impermeability 4.8 2.18 3.6
Chemical resistance 4.9 2.15 3.7
Watertightness 4.10 3.2 3.13
Deflection 4.10 3.3 3.13
Shear resistance 4.10 3.4 3.13
Chemical and physical resistance to 4.10 3.7.1 3.13
effluent
Thermal cycling stability 4.10 3.8 3.13.3
Long-term thermal stability 4.10 3.9 3.13.3
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Annex A (normative) A.1.2 References

Metal banded flexible couplings and
adaptors
A.1 General
This annex specifies the additional requirements
for metal banded flexible couplings and adaptors.
They are used for connecting vitrified clay pipes
and fittings together or to pipelines of other
materials.
A. 1.1 Description
Metal banded flexible couplings and adaptors
consist of vulcanized rubber sleeves, with or
without vulcanized rubber bushes, with adjustable
stainless steel tension bands by which they are
secured to the pipe ends. They may also
incorporate shear bands. Adaptors may incorporate
an abrupt change of section.
When fitted according to the manufacturer’s
instructions, couplings and adaptors shall not
damage or distort the pipes to which they are
connected.
All stainless steel parts shall be edgedressed and
free from sharp edges.
A. 1.1.1 Adaptors
Moulded or extruded stepped vulcanized rubber
sleeves with adjustable stainless steel tension bands
by which they are secured to the pipe ends.
A.l.l.2 Type 1 couplings (without shear bands)
Moulded or extruded vulcanized rubber sleeves
with adjustable stainless steel tension bands by
which they are secured to the pipe ends.
A.l.l.3 Type 2 couplings (with shear bands)
Moulded or extruded vulcanized rubber sleeves
with adjustable stainless steel tension bands by
which they are secured to the pipe ends. They shall
have shear bands to give resistance to shear loads.
A.l.l.4 Bushes
Bushes are only used with couplings having shear
bands to compensate for variations between the
outside diameters of pipes which cannot be
satisfactorily joined by a coupling alone. They are
manufactured from moulded or extruded and
joined vulcanized rubber sections.
Euronorm 88 Part 1 : 1986 Stainless steels -
Technical delivery conditions for bars, wire rod
and forgings
Euronorm 88 Part 2 : 1986 Stainless steels -
Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and
strip for general purposes
ISO 3302 : 1990 Rubber - Dimensional
tolerances of solid moulded and extruded
products
ISO/DIS 4633 : 1986 Rubber seals - Joint rings
for water: supply, drainage and sewerage
pipelines - Specification for materials
ISO 2859-I : 1989 Sampling procedures for
inspection by attributes - Part 1: Sampling
plans indexed by acceptable quality level (AQL)
for lot-by-lot inspection
EN ISO 9002 : 1994 Quality systems - Model for
quality assurance in production, installation
and servicing
A.l.3 Definitions
A. 1.3.1 Nominal size of couplings and adaptors
The nominal size of a metal banded flexible
coupling or adaptor is the maximum outside
diameter of the pipe with which it can be used.
A.2 Materials and manufacture
A.2.1 Stainless steel
Stainless steels used for tension bands, shear band
clamps and adjustor units shall be austenitic
stainless steel with minimum chromium content of
17 % and minimum nickel content of 8 % from
either table lc of Euronorm 88 Part 1 : 1986 or
table lc of Euronorm 88 Part 2 : 1986 as
appropriate.
A.2.2 Welding
Where adjustors are welded to shear bands or
adjustor straps, the weld shall meet the
requirements of A.5 and shall not fail when tested
in accordance with A.6.
A.2.3 Vulcanized rubber
Vulcanized rubber used in coupling bodies and
bushes shall comply with ISO/DIS 4633 : 1986.
A.3 Dimensions
A.3.1 Moulded vulcanized rubber
The tolerances on the manufactured dimensions of
moulded components shall comply with class M3 of
IS0 3302 : 1990.

Table A.1 Minimum dimensions of type 2A couplings

Nominal Width of sleeve Thickness under Width of shear Thickness of Width of Thickness of
coupling size tension band band shear band tension band tension band
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
up to 200 102 3,0 32 0,4 12 0,6
201 to 400 102 3,0 32 0,4 12 0,6
401 to 1000 160 3,5 32 5,5 12 0,6

A.3.2 Extruded vulcanised rubber
The tolerances on the manufactured dimensions of
extruded vulcanized rubber components shall
comply with class E3 of IS0 3302 : 1990.
A.3.3 Adaptors and type 1 couplings
Dimensions of vulcanized rubber and metal
components shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer’s declared specifications.
A.3.4 Type 2 couplings
Dimensions of the vulcanized rubber and metal
components shall comply with table A. 1 or
table A.2 for type 2A or 2B couplings.
A. 4 Acceptance procedures
A.4.1 Acceptance procedures relating to metal
banded couplings and adaptors purchased
from an outside supplier (4.6.4 of EN ISO 9002 :
1994)
Acceptance procedures for assembled metal banded
flexible adaptors and couplings shall be in
accordance with 3.9.2.1 a) and 3.9.2.2 a) and b) of
- EN 295-2 : 1991 for visual inspection.
I The dimensions shall be checked at the rate of one
=
I adaptor or coupling per batch per nominal size.
I
A.4.2 Acceptance procedures relating to metal
banded couplings and adaptors made by
coupling manufacturers who hold a
ci* certification mark licence to EN 295 or onlg
EN 2954, annex A
Routine testing shall be carried out on metal
banded couplings for the requirements of A.3.3 or
A.3.4 and inspection and tests to check freedom
from visual defects. The rate of test shall be in
accordance with the procedures in ISO 2859-l :
1989 at an AQL of 2,5 % and inspection level S4or
tighter if required by the manufacturer’s quality
assurance system.
A.5 Type testing
A.5.1 Type 1 couplings and adaptors
A.5.1.1 Requirements
When used according to the manufacturer’s/
supplier’s recommendations, couplings shall meet
the requirements of 4.10 excluding those of 3.8
and 3.9 of EN 295-l : 1989 using an internal
pressure. The adjustors, tension bands and welds if
present shall not exhibit any obvious signs of
physical distress or degradation after the tests.
Table A.2 Minimum dimensions of type 2B couplings
Nominal Width of sleeve Thickness under Width of shear
coupling size tension band band
mm mm mm mm
Up to 200 120 7,0 54
201 to 300 150 7,5 78
301 to 1000 185 9,0 97
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A.5.1.2 Type tests
Type tests shall be carried out twice per year on
one adaptor and/or coupling to represent the range
up to and including a nominal size of 200 mm and
one adaptor and/or coupling of nominal size above
200 mm to represent larger nominal sixes, rotating
through the sizes and using one representative pipe
material for tests to 4.10.1 or 4.10.2 as
appropriate.
A.5.2 Type 2 couplings
A.5.2.1 Requirements
When used according to the manufacturer’s/
supplier’s recommendations, couplings shall meet
the requirements of 4.10 excluding those of 3.8
and 3.9 of EN 295-l : 1991 using an internal
pressure, with the exception that, in the
arrangement of the shear load tests, the vertical
movement of the free pipe in the assembly shall
not be restricted to a maximum of 6 mm by a stop
and shall be tested only for its resistance to shear
The torque shall be applied with a torque wrench
in accordance with A.6.1. For these tests, the
tension bands shall be tightened to the
manufacturer’s recommended torque.
The adjustors, tension bands, welds and shear
bands shall not exhibit any obvious signs of
physical distress or degradation after the tests.
A.5.2.2 Type tests
Type tests shall be carried out twice per year on
one coupling to represent the range up to a
nominal size of 300 mm and one coupling of
nominal size above 300 mm and less than 600 mm
and one coupling equal to or greater than 600 mm,
rotating through the sizes, and using one
representative pipe material for tests to 4.10.2.1
or 4.10.2.2 as appropriate.
A.6 Tension band assemblies
A.6.1 Requirements
The tension band assembly for nominal coupling
sizes of less than 600 shall stand a minimum torque
of 17 Nm when tested in accordance with the test
method in A.6.2, where a lever device such as a
ratchet spanner is required or recommended for
tightening. For nominal coupling sizes of 600
to 1000 mm the minimum torque shall be 17 Nm or
1,25 times the manufacturer’s recommended
torque, whichever is the greater.
Thickness of Width of Thickness of
shear band tension band tension band
mm mm m m
0,35 12 0,6
0,35 12 0,6
0,75 12 0,6
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Where a lever device is not required or
recommended for tightening for couplings of less
than 300 mm nominal size, the tension band
assembly shall stand a minimum torque of 10 Nm
when tested in accordance with the test method
in A.6.2.
After application of the test torque, there shall be
no visible damage or distortion of any part of the
assembly.
A.6.2 Strength test
A.6.2.1 Apparatus
A cylindrical former of the appropriate outside
diameter which will not distort under the applied
load from the bands.
A torque wrench that complies with the accuracy
requirement for testing machines given in
EN 10002-2 capable of applying a torque of at least
17 Nm or, where applicable, 1,25 times the
manufacturer’s recommended torque if greater
than 17 Nm.
Where a lever device is not recommended for
tightening the recommended application tool shall
be attached to a torque wrench which shall comply
with the accuracy requirement for testing machines
given in EN 10002-2 and shall be capable of
applying a torque of at least 10 Nm.
A.6.2.2 Procedure
The tension band assembly shall be placed on the
former
The adjustor units shall be tightened with the aid
of the recommended application tool until the
appropriate torque specified in A.6.1 is achieved.
The tension band shall be left for a minimum of
30 min and then loosened.
The above procedure shall be repeated and the
tension band assemblies visually inspected for
damage or distortion.
A.6.2.3 Type tests
Type tests shall be carried out twice per year on
two tension band assemblies from one coupling
selected from within each of the size ranges of
either type 2A or 2B couplings as appropriate,
rotating through the sizes.
A.7 Evaluation tests
Evaluation tests shall be carried out once for each
new joint design or new joint material in
accordance with the requirements of clause 4.10,
with tension bands tightened in accordance
with A.5.2.1.
Evaluation tests shall also be carried out on one
joint assembly including a coupling with a bush,
using pipes of different sizes, in which the larger
pipe has a nominal outside diameter of 300 mm or
less, and on another in which the larger pipe has a
nominal outside diameter greater than 300 mm.
The smaller pipe in the assembly shall have a
nominal outside diameter of (90- 100 ) % of the
nominal outside diameter of the larger pipe, for
assemblies in which the nominal outside diameter
of the larger pipe is 300 mm or less, and (95 - 05 )%
of the nominal outside diameter of the larger pipe
for assemblies in which the nominal outside
diameter of the larger pipe is greater than 300 mm.
Annex B (normative)
Connectors, insertable fittings and
saddles for making connections to
existing pipelines, manholes or building
works
B.l General
This annex specifies the additional requirements
for:
1) connectors, which provide flexible
connections between pipelines and manholes or
pines built-in to fixed structures;
2) insertable fittings and saddles for flexible
connections to pipelines;
3) specialized sealing rings for flexibly jointing
cut pipes in socket controlled dimensional
jointing systems.
Individual dimensional details shall be in
accordance with the manufacturer’s declared
specification.
B. 2 References
ISO 3302 : 1990 Rubber - Dimensional
tolerances of solid moulded or extruded products
B.3 Connectors
These are made from vitrified clay and suitable
jointing materials meeting the requirements of 4.1.
At least the built-in length of the connector shall
not be glazed. Examples are given in figure B.1.
B.4 Insertable connecting sockets or spigots
with rubber seals
These are used for connectors to pipelines which
have DN > 300. Examples are given in figure B. 2.
The manufacturer shall supply suitable rubber
sealing rings. Materials used shall meet the
requirements of 4.1.
Individual dimensional details of components shall
be in accordance with the manufacturer’s declared
specifications.
Dimensional tolerances of the rubber shall comply
with ISO 3302 : 1991.

NOTE: See EN 295-l : 1991, table 10 for the appropriate values of d4 and table 11 for appropriate
values of d3 and DN for the chosen dimensional jointing system and crushing strength 12 is the
manufacturer’s stated outside barrel length.
Figure B. 1 Vitrified clay connector
B.5 Saddle fittings
Saddle fittings to the requirements of EN 295-2 :
1991 table 2 are used for connections to pipelines.
Preferred angles of entry are either 90° or 45º.
Any sealant supplied with a saddle for securing to
a pipeline shall be in accordance with the saddle
manufacturer’s declared specification.
B.6 Sealing rings for cut pipes
These are for use when pipes with a socket
controlled dimensional jointing system are cut to a
shorter length, thereby losing their spigot joint
fairings and/or sealing elements. They may include
an encapsulated steel ring as shown in the example
in figure B.3.
Materials used shall meet the requirements of 4.1.
The completed joint shall meet the relevant
requirements of 4.10.
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Individual dimensional details of components shall
be in accordance with the manufacturer’s declared
specifications.
Dimensional tolerances of the rubber shall comply
with ISO 3302 : 1990.
B. 7 Performance
Joint assemblies incorporating the connectors and
fittings specified in this annex shall meet the
performance requirements of 4.10, as appropriate
to the item.
B.8 Sampling
Sampling for tests shall be in accordance with the
requirements of clause 3 and table 1.
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Annex C (normative)
Heatshrinkable sleeves for use as
adaptors in sewerage pipes
C.l General
This annex specifies the additional requirements
for heatshrinkable sleeves of radiation crosslinked
polyethylene for connecting vitrified clay pipes and
fittings together or to other pipeline systems.
The manufacturer’s installation procedure shall be
followed strictly.
C. 1.1 References
Euronorm 88 : Part 1 : 1986 Stainless steels -
Technical delivery conditions for bars, wire rod
and forgings
Euronorm 88 : Part 2 : 1986 Stainless steels -
Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and
strip for general purpose-s
ISO 571-1 : 1993 Plastics - Determination of
tensile properties - Part 1: General principles
ISO 571-2 : 1993 Plastics - Determination of
tensile properties - Part 2: Test conditions for
moulding and extrusion plastics
ISO 868 : 1985 Plastics and ebonite -
Determination of indentation hardness by means
of a durometer (Shore hardness)
ISO 1183 : 1987 Plastics - Methods for
determining the density and relative density of
non-cellular plastics
ISO 2859-l : 1989 Sampling procedures for
inspection by attributes - Part 1: Sampling
plans indexed by acceptable quality level (AQL)
for lot-by-lot inspection
ISO 3951 : 1989 Sampling procedures and charts
for inspection by variables for percent
ISO 4587 : 1979 Adhesives - Determination of
tensile lap-shear strength of high strength
adhesive bonds
Table C. 1 Material requirements
Requirement Standard
Tensile strength ISO 571-1
ISO 571-2
Elongation at break ISO 571-1
ISO 571-2
Modulus of elasticity ISO 571-1
ISO 571-2
Elongation at break after ageing ISO 571-1
in air at (150 ± 2 ) º C for 7 days ISO 571-2
Hardness ISO 868
Density ISO 1183
Shear strength ISO 4587
Softening point - ºC
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prEN 1427 Petroleum products - Bitumen and
bituminous binders - Determination of the
softening point, ring and ball method
C. 1.2 Description
Heatshrinkable sleeves may be formed in two ways.
They may be either a tube, in one piece, or a
wrap-around sheet which is held in place with a
stainless steel fastener or an adhesive
polypropylene pad.
The sleeve is shrunk into place using a soft yellow
flame which is moved over the whole surface of
the sleeve until the crystalline melting point is
achieved. This heating both melts the attached
sealant or adhesive and shrinks the sleeve, so that
the sleeve follows the contours of the joint profile
and seals the joint. The sleeve shall not be burnt or
otherwise damaged during application.
C.2 Materials and manufacture
The sleeve is manufactured from radiation
crosslinked polyethylene.
The inside surface of the sleeve is coated with
either a bitumen sealant in accordance with prEN
1427 or a hot-melt adhesive in accordance with
IS0 4587 : 1987.
Where stainless steels are used for fasteners, they
shall be of austenitic stainless steel with a
minimum chromium content of 17 % and a
minimum nickel content of 8 % from either
table lc of Euronorm 88 : Part 1 : 1986 or table lc
of Euronorm 88 : Part 2 : 1986 as appropriate.
The sleeve and the sealant or adhesive shall meet
the requirements of table C. 1 before heat
treatment.
C. 3 Dimensions
The minimum waII thickness of the sleeve shall be
1,2 mm before shrinkage and without adhesive.
The minimum length of the sleeve shall be as
shown in table C.2.
Unit Sleeve Sealant
N/mm² ≥17 -
% >350 -
N/mm² >150 -
% >300 -
Shore D 60 ± 7 -
g/cm³ l,0 ± 0,05 0,93 + 0,05
N/mm² - >0, 15
- >80
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Table C.2 Length of sleeve

DN of larger pipe Sleeve length
mm
≤ 200 1,l DN
>200≥400 0,85 DN
> 400 0,60 DN

C.4 Sampling for routine testing

Tests for the material requirements of table C. 1 and Figure C.l Joint assembly for tests
dimensions in C.3 shall be carried out using
sampling procedures in accordance with either:
C.5.2 Type tests
a) ISO 2859-l : 1989 with a specified inspection
level of S2 and an AQL of 2,5 % for attributes; or Type tests shah be carried out twice per year on
one joint assembly for pipes of less than or equal to
b) ISO 3951-1 : 1989 with a specified inspection DN 300 and one for pipes of larger than DN 300,
level of S3 and an AQL of 2,5 % for variables. rotating through the sizes, where DN refers to the
C.5 Type testing larger pipe.
C.5.1 Requirements C.6 Evaluation tests
Sleeves shall be tested in a joint assembly using Evaluation tests shall be carried out in accordance
two pipes of different sizes, where the smaller pipe with clause 3.13.3 of EN 295-Z : 1991.
has a DN value of 60 % of the larger. The joint
assembly shall be formed with at least a 5 mm gap
between the pipes, and with level inverts before
deflection, as shown in figure C.1. The joint
assembly shall meet the performance requirements
of 4.10 using an internal pressure.
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