MALAYSIAN STANDARD

MS 979: Part 2: 1985

“SPECIFICATION FOR UNPLASTICIZED PVC UNDERGROUND SEWERAGE

PIPES AND FITTINGS:
PART 2: PIPES OF DIAMETER 200 MILLIMETRES AND ABOVE”

The attached amendment on MS 979: Part 2: 1985 has been formally approved.

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1) Page 12, Figure 2. Socket dimensions

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A selection of typical groove designs is illustrated for the purpose of defining dimensions A, B
and C. Other groove designs are possible and may be deemed to comply with the
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requirements of this standard provided dimensions A, B and C, when measured in
accordance with the principle shown, are in accordance with Table 2. The values of e, e2 and
e3 are given in Table 2.
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Some designs of sockets incorporate longer ring seals than those normally used with the
groove designs shown. Further, some special seals incorporate integral sealing membranes.
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In the case of these longer or special seals the dimension C does not apply, provided that
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initial sealing action is achieved upon insertion of the pipe or spigot to a depth not greater
than the maximum value of C (see Table 2). Thereafter the pipe or spigot shall be capable of
further insertion to a depth at least equivalent to the minimum value of A (see Table 2).
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If a ring seal is retained by means of a snap cap there are no requirements to be complied
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with in respect of dimension B and dimension e3 where there is no overlap of the snap cap
with the body of the socket.
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MS 979: Part 2:1985

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