SANS 6269 (2005) - Welding of Thermoplastics - HDPE

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Any reference to SABS method 1269 is deemed

to be a reference to this standard
(Government Notice No. 1373 of 8 November 2002)
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
Welding of thermoplastics — Test methods

for welded joints
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Table of changes
Change No. Date Scope
Amdt 1 2005 Amended to change the designation of SABS standards to SANS
standards with no technical changes.
Acknowledgement
The SABS Standards Division wishes to acknowledge the valuable assistance derived from
publications of the following organizations:
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung

Deutscher Verband für Schweisstechnik (German Welding Engineering Association)
Foreword
This standard was approved by National Committee 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 edition is technically identical to SABS method 1269:1999.
Annex A forms an integral part of this document. Annex B is for information only.
Reaffirmed and reprinted in October 2010.

This standard will be reviewed every 5 years and
either be reaffirmed, amended, revised or withdrawn.
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Contents
Page
Acknowledgement
Foreword
1 Scope ..................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................. 3
3 Materials and properties ........................................................................................................ 3
4 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 4
5 Tensile test ............................................................................................................................. 4
6 Tensile-creep test .................................................................................................................. 8
7 Bend test ................................................................................................................................ 12
8 Peel test ................................................................................................................................. 19
Annex A (normative) Test piece details and locations of test specimens for
flat sheet samples ................................................................................ 24
Annex B (informative) Bibliography ......................................................................................... 25
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Welding of thermoplastics — Test methods for welded joints
1 Scope
This standard describes methods of testing welded joints in a specified range of thermoplastics (see
table 1).
The standard destructive tests described are as follows:
a) tensile test;
b) tensile-creep test;
c) bend test; and
d) peel test.
Commonly used acceptance criteria are given for each test method.
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 899-1, Plastics – Determination of creep behaviour – Part 1: Tensile creep.
SANS 1655 (SABS 1655), Welding rods, fillers and solvents.
3 Materials and properties

The thermoplastics materials covered by this standard are mainly used in engineering products and
pipelines, and are listed in table 1.
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Table 1 — Thermoplastics covered by this standard
1 2
Symbol Material description
PE-HD High-density polyethylene (rigid PE)
PP-B Polypropylene block copolymer
PP-H Polypropylene homopolymer
PP-R Polypropylene random copolymer
PVC-C Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
PVC-Hi High-impact polyvinyl chloride
PVC-U Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (rigid PVC)
PVDF Polyvinylidene fluoride
Owing to their molecular and structural build-up, these thermoplastics have specific characteristics
in processing and in their applications. When semi-finished products of thermoplastics are being
used, especially for load-bearing members, these material characteristics have to be taken into
account, in particular in cases of simultaneous mechanical, thermal and chemical stress.
Requirements for welding filler materials are described in SANS 1655.
Further information on the characteristics of semi-finished products, for example pipes, plates,
sections and mouldings, can be found in DVS 2201-1, and the properties of the most common
thermoplastics for structural calculations can be found in DVS 2205-1.
4 Requirements
The appropriate test methods shall be selected according to the end usage of the particular product.
The validity of the test results depends on the conditions of manufacture of the test specimens and
on the test conditions. The results are translatable to a prediction of the final behaviour of the
product only if the conditions of test specimen manufacture and testing correspond to those of the
final product in use. Stresses induced during fabrication shall also be taken into account.
The weldability of a given combination of base and filler material should be verified with the welding
filler manufacturer.
Test piece details and locations of test specimens are provided in annex A.
Unless otherwise stated in the specification that cites this standard, and where applicable,
acceptance criteria shall be as given in 5.5 (tensile strength welding factor), 6.9 (tensile creep
welding factor), 7.5 (bending angle), and 8.8 (decohesion percentage).
5 Tensile test
5.1 Preparation of test specimens
5.1.1 The tensile test described in this subclause is based on a method described in DVS 2203-2,
which may be read in conjunction with this standard.
5.1.2 The preparation of the welded joint in the test specimen shall accurately reflect the actual
production conditions, i.e. with or without weld bead or reinforcement.
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5.1.3 A minimum of five welded test specimens shall be tested. A further five unwelded test
specimens shall also be tested. The latter five unwelded specimens serve as reference samples.
The shape and dimensions of the test specimens shall be as shown in figure 1 (a), as applicable to
the weld under test. If the specimen shown as type 1 in figure 1 (a) tears at the clamping device,
specimens according to type 2 shall be used.
The dimensions of the test specimens are given in table 2.
Figure 1 (a) — Types of tensile test specimens
5.1.4 When tensile tests are carried out on a socket-type joint, the test specimen shall comprise
one socket and two pipe components (see figure 1 (b)).
This is in order to eliminate any tendency for the specimen to deflect laterally under tension and
thus to introduce a bending moment, as would be the case if only a single pipe component were
used.
Figure 1(b) — Two-pipe configuration
Table 2 — Dimensions of test specimen
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Thickness Test specimen type 1 Test specimen type 2
h b L1 L b L1 L be
≤ 10 15 120 ≥ 170 10 115 ≥ 170 20
> 10 30 120 ≥ 300 30 115 ≥ 300 40
> 20 1,5 t 200 ≥ 400 1,5 t 200 ≥ 400 80
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5.1.5 Deliberate notch condition
If, during the normal test, the fracture does not occur in the weld area, the test specimen may be
weakened in the joint by the introduction of a round hole (for example, 3 mm diameter) drilled
centrally through the weld area. In this case, the reference unwelded test specimens shall be drilled
in the same manner.
5.2 Procedure
5.2.1 Unless otherwise agreed upon or specified in the terms of delivery for the product to be
tested, the test shall be carried out at an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 2 °C.
5.2.2 Before the test, visually inspect the test specimen, and the welded area in particular, and
note the results.
5.2.3 Condition the test specimen for a minimum of 16 h (or for 96 h in referee cases) at the testing
temperature.
5.2.4 During the test, ensure that the specimen is extended at a uniform test speed. The test
speed is the speed at which the two clamping devices move away from each other during the test.
The preferred test speed is the speed at which the yield strength of the unwelded test specimen is
reached in approximately one minute.
The recommended test speeds for the materials covered in this standard are given in table 3.
Table 3 — Tensile test speeds

for relevant thermoplastics
1 2
Test speed
Material
mm/min
PE-HD 50
PP, PVDF 20
PVC 10
The force to be read is the force at the instant of fracture. If the specimen is stretched beyond its
yield point, the force at yield stress shall be read and the test terminated. If necessary, the duration
of the test shall be measured and the stress-strain curve recorded. Tests where the specimens
fracture in the region of the clamping shall be disallowed.
5.3 Evaluation
The tensile welding factor fz = FV/FB is determined from the mean values of the fracture forces of the
welded test specimens (FV) and the reference test specimens (FB). If the specimens are stretched
before fracture, the force at yield stress shall be taken as the reference value.
In arbitration tests and in the case of test specimens that differ in thickness and width, the force is to
be related to the product b x h (where b = width of test piece, h = thickness of test piece) at the
centre of the test piece or directly next to the joint. The welding factor is then calculated according
to the formula:
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FV bB × h FV bB h
B B
fz = × = × ×
bV × hV F FB bV hV
B
The appearance of the test pieces after the test shall be noted, and in particular the type of fracture
and the fracture appearance shall be assessed.
5.4 Test report

The test report shall contain the following information:
a) the type, form of delivery and description of the product;
b) the date of manufacture of the test specimens;
c) the welding process used in the manufacture of the test specimens;
d) the overall appearance of specimens before the test, and visual assessment of the weld;
e) a description of round holes, if any (see 5.1.5);
f) the position of the test specimens in the product;
g) the shape of the test specimens;
h) the thickness and width of the test specimens, in millimetres (mean values);
i) the number of test specimens;
j) the preparation of the test specimens;
k) the test atmosphere, if different from ambient;
l) the test speed;
m) the applicable of the force at fracture, the force at yield stress, or the corresponding stress
values;
n) the tensile welding factor fz;
o) the stress-strain diagram, if any;
p) the appearance of the test specimens after the test and visual assessment of the appearance of
the fracture; and
q) the date of the test.
5.5 Acceptance criteria

The acceptance criteria for the welded joints under test shall be the tensile welding factor fZ.
The mean value for the five (or more) specimens shall be at least the value shown in table 4.
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If no fracture has occurred in the test specimens, the ratio of the yield stresses in welded and
unwelded specimens shall comply with table 4.
Table 4 — Minimum requirements for the tensile welding factor fz
1 2 3 4 5 6
Tensile welding factor
fZ
Welding process
PVC-HI
PE-HD PP PVC-C PVDF
PVC-U
Heated-tool welding 0,9 0,9 0,8 0,9 0,9
Extrusion welding 0,8 0,8 – – –
Hot-gas welding 0,8 0,8 0,7 0,8 0,8
Electrofusion welding 0,9 0,9 – – –
Solvent welding – – 0,8 0,9 0,9
6 Tensile-creep test
6.1 Principle of test
Creep is the occurrence of an increase in strain with time while the load remains constant.
In general, tensile-creep testing involves subjecting a test specimen, under constant ambient
conditions, to a static load that is kept constant throughout the test.
The tensile-creep test is appropriate for all joint types where environmental factors are a
consideration, for example where a pipe carries hot sulfuric acid or other dangerous chemicals, or
operates for long periods at an elevated temperature.
In the particular test described in this standard, the procedure is repeated for different load values in
order to obtain a curve of stress-versus-time points.
6.2 Testing machines

The tensile-creep test described in this standard is based on a method described in DVS 2203-4,
Specifications for gripping devices and the loading system are given in ISO 899-1.
A schematic representation of the testing equipment is shown in figure 2.
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Figure 2 — Tensile-creep test
6.3 Test environment

Tensile-creep tests can be carried out in air, water or other media by agreement. The test
environment should reflect the operating environment of the end product.
Unless otherwise agreed upon, the test shall be carried out in air at a constant temperature of
23 °C ± 2 °C.
NOTE By mutual agreement, the test duration may be shortened by testing at a higher temperature. The
duration of the test may also be shortened by the use of environmental reagents or media. Media that cause
specimens to swell, or bring about chemical changes, shall not be used. For PE-HD, aqueous wetting agent
solutions have proven satisfactory.
6.4 Load requirements

For the test method described in this standard, the test shall be conducted at a minimum of two load
values.
The load values selected should reflect the stress levels that the product will experience in practice.
The tensile force per unit area for the specimen can be calculated from the equation:
F = σ × A
where
F is the force, in newtons;
σ is the stress, in megapascals; and
A is the initial cross-sectional area, in square millimetres.
The test load shall be so selected as to produce a fracture before excessively large deformations
take place.
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The preparation of the welded joint in the test specimens shall accurately reflect the production
conditions (i.e. with or without weld bead or reinforcement).
Use test specimens of the shape and dimensions shown in figure 1(a) for the tensile test. If the
specimen shown as type 1 tears at the clamping device, use specimens of type 2.
For each load value, prepare at least five welded and five unwelded specimens. (If statistical
analysis is to be used, increase the number of specimens to a minimum of six each.)
Since at least two load values have to be used in the test, the minimum required number of welded
and unwelded specimens is ten of each (or twelve of each if statistical analysis is used).
Before testing, condition the test specimens in the test atmosphere (temperature and humidity) until
no further dimensional changes occur.
6.6 Procedure
6.6.1 Before the test, visually inspect each test specimen, and the welded area in particular, and
note the results.
6.6.2 The test specimens have to be pre-loaded initially. Ensure that the pre-load does not exceed
5 % of the smallest test load and that it does not cause any significant strain.
6.6.3 Then so load the test specimen smoothly and steadily that the required test load is reached
within a period of 1 s to 5 s. Take the instant when the load is fully applied as time t = 0.
Allow the test to continue until fracture of the specimen occurs. Note the time to fracture and the
cross-section of the specimen. If so required, also note the elongation of the fractured specimen.
6.6.4 Although not necessary for the purpose of the test, it might sometimes be beneficial to take
intermediate readings between the application of the initial load and fracture in order to gain a better
insight into the course of the creep curve of the specimen. In this case, the first strain measurement
reading need only be taken after a period of at least ten times the period required to apply the total
test load.
For further information on this type of testing and the use of results gained from it, and for fuller
details of the test procedure, see ISO 899-1.
6.7 Evaluation
In order to determine the tensile-creep welding factor FS, the creep fracture curves for the welded
and unwelded specimens shall first be plotted on axes of stress-versus-time.
The values for the co-ordinates of points on the time axis of each curve are calculated as the
geometric mean of the time to fracture for each group of five specimens, i.e.
5 t1 × t 2 × t3 × t 4 × t 5
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The values for the co-ordinates of points on the stress axis of each curve are calculated from the
applied load and the final cross-sectional areas of the specimens. The stress value at fracture for
each specimen is then calculated by the formula given in 6.4, and the geometric means of each
group of five specimens are calculated.
The points obtained as above are then plotted as curves for the welded and unwelded test
specimens.
A vertical line is then drawn through both curves at a constant time value.
The principle is shown in figure 3.
Figure 3 — Diagram to define the tensile-creep welding factor fS
The tensile-creep welding factor fS is the ratio of the stress values at fracture in the welded and
unwelded test specimens at a constant time, i.e.
σ 1S σ
fS = and 2S
σ 1B σ 2B
NOTE A constant welding factor over the whole range will only result if the curves are parallel.
6.8 Test report

d) the overall appearance of specimens before the test, and visual assessment of the weld;
e) the position of the test specimens in the product;
f) the shape of the test specimens;
g) the thickness and width of the test specimens, in millimetres (mean values);
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h) the number of test specimens;
i) the preparation of the test specimens;
j) the test atmosphere if different from ambient;
k) the test medium;
l) the test load;
m) the time until fracture;
n) the tensile-creep welding factor fS, with associated tensile stress value of unwelded test
specimen;
o) the permanent fracture elongation of welded and unwelded test specimens, if required;
p) the appearance of the test specimens after the test and visual assessment of the appearance of
the fracture; and
q) the date of the test.

The acceptance criteria for the welded joints under test is the tensile-creep welding factor fS. The
specimens under test shall achieve the values shown in table 5.
Table 5 — Requirements for the tensile-creep welding factor fS
1 2 3 4 5 6
Tensile creep welding factor
fs
Process
PVC-HI
PE-HD PP PVC-C PVDF
PVC-U
Heated-tool welding 0,8 0,8 0,6 0,6 0,6
Extrusion welding 0,6 0,6 – – –
Hot-gas welding 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4
7 Bend test
7.1.1 The bend test as described in this standard is based on a method described in DVS 2203-5,
7.1.2 Prepare a minimum of five welded specimens.
Dress the weld bead flat along the side in contact with the bending beam. This will generally be the
root side of the weld. Radius the longitudinal edges on the underside of test specimens, as shown
in figure 4.
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Figure 4 — Preparation of test specimens
7.1.3 The shape and dimensions of the test specimens are given in table 6. (See also figure 5.)
Table 6 — Dimensions for the test specimen

and equipment arrangement
All dimensions in millimetres

1 2 3 4 5 6
Test piece Width Thickness
Thickness between of bending
Width Length Radius supports beam
h b L1 r Ls d
3<h≤ 5 20 150 ≤ 0,5 80 4
5 < h ≤ 10 20 200 ≤ 1,0 90 8
10 < h ≤ 15 30 200 ≤ 1,5 100 12,5
15 < h ≤ 20 40 250 ≤ 2,0 120 16
20 < h ≤ 30 50 300 ≤ 3,0 160 25
In table 6, the test specimen thickness relates to the nominal thickness of the product. In the case of
pipes, depending on diameter and wall thickness, a smaller width value (b) may be used for the test
specimen, but it shall not be less than 15 mm.
Test specimens from pipe welds shall be so tested that the inside of the pipe is subjected to a
tensile stress.
In the case of test specimen thicknesses that exceed 30 mm, material shall be removed from one
side (the outer surface in the case of pipes) to a residual thickness of 30 mm.
7.1.4 in the case of a test specimen of thickness that exceeds 30 mm and that is to be tested
without dressing off, calculate the width LS between supports (figure 5) according to the formula
LS = D + d + 3 h
where
D is equal to 50 mm; and
d is equal to 25 mm.
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7.2 Procedure
7.2.1 Unless otherwise agreed upon or specified in the terms of delivery for the product to be
tested, the test shall be carried out at an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 2 °C. The test specimen
and testing equipment shall be set up as shown in figure 5.
Figure 5 — Diagram of the mechanical test
7.2.2 The speed of testing shall be in accordance with table 7.
Table 7 — Bending test speeds

for relevant thermoplastics
1 2
Test speed
Material
mm/min
PE-HD 50
PP, PVDF 20
PVC 10
7.2.3 The bending beam shall be applied at the centre of the weld. In the case of hot-gas welded
single-V welds, the bending beam shall be applied to the weld root, whereas, in the case of
asymmetrical double-V welds, the bending beam shall be applied to the shallower side of the weld
(see figure 6).
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Figure 6 — Bending beam position
7.2.4 Start the bending process at the required test speed until fracture or crack initiation occurs,
or up to an angle of 160°. Measure the bending angle as shown in figure 5, with the test piece under
load.
The complete pressing-through of the test specimen between the supports corresponds to a
bending angle of approximately 160°. If this is achieved without crack initiation, record the result as
"> 160°".
NOTE If a better indication of the onset of cracking is required, a force-displacement curve may be recorded
and evaluated.
7.2.5 if a maximum of two test specimens from a batch of five fail the test, two new substitute test
specimens from the same test sample may be tested. No value shall then lie below the required
minimum.
7.3 Simplified form of test

A simplified version of the bend test can be conducted manually, in order to obtain preliminary
information on weld quality or to assist during set-up. This test shall not be substituted for the full
bending test.
A test piece, with the weld dressed-off, is bent over a rounded 6-mm-thick bar. Manual force is
applied uniformly at a speed approximating that shown in table 7 until cracking occurs or until the
two free ends of the test piece come into contact with the support bar (see figure 7).
Owing to energy requirements, this manual method is limited to test pieces of thickness up to
10 mm.
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Figure 7 — Diagram of manual test
7.4 Test report

d) the overall appearance of the specimens before the test, and visual assessment of the weld;
e) the position of the test specimens in the product;
f) the thickness and width of the test specimens, in millimetres (mean values);
g) the number of test specimens;
h) the preparation of the test specimens;
i) the test atmosphere, if different from ambient;
j) the test speed;
k) the bending angle;
l) the appearance of the test specimens after the test, and visual assessment of the appearance of
the fracture, and
m) the date of the test.
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The acceptance criteria for the welded joints under test are the bending angles shown in figures 8
to 13 for the relevant materials and test specimen thickness.
In figures 8 to 13, the following abbreviations apply:
HS – heated-tool butt welding
WF – hot-gas welding, with torch separate from filler rod
WZ – hot-gas string-bead welding
WE – hot-gas extrusion welding
LE - laser extrusion welding
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Figure 8 — Minimum bending angle Figure 9 — Minimum bending angle

for PE-HD for PVDF
Figure 10 — Minimum bending Figure 11 — Minimum bending

angle for PPB and PP-H angle for PVC-U
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Figure 12 — Minimum bending Figure 13 — Minimum bending

angle for PP-R angle for PVC-HI
8 Peel test
8.1 Principle
The peel test is used to assess the cohesive strength of an electrofusion-welded socket-and-pipe
assembly. The test specimen is subjected to tensile loading in such a manner as to cause a
progressive peeling of the fusion interface between socket and pipe.
The cohesive strength of the joint is characterized by the nature of the failure in the plane of the
fused material (brittle or ductile failure), and the percentage of decohesion.
8.2 Apparatus
The apparatus comprises a suitable tensile testing machine and a loading clamp.
The apparatus and test specimen are set up as shown in figure 14, and the details of the loading
clamp are shown in figure 15.
8.3 Conditioning of test piece and specimens

Allow at least 24 h to elapse between the completion of the fusion operation and the machining of
the test specimens.
Before machining, condition the test piece for at least 6 h at an ambient temperature of
23 °C ± 2 °C.
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After machining, further condition the test specimens for at least 6 h at the same ambient
temperature of 23 °C ± 2 °C.
Figure 14 — Equipment set-up for peel test
Figure 15 — Loading clamp
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Prepare a minimum of four welded specimens for testing.
The shape and dimensions of the test specimens are shown in figure 16.
Figure 16 — Test specimen details
Ensure that the test specimens include the minimum and maximum gaps identified by visual
examination of the test piece before machining.
Drill a hole through the socket, for attachment of the loading clamp as shown in figure 16. The
correct diameter of the hole is t/5 (where t is as shown in figure 16), with a minimum diameter of
3 mm. Also ensure that the diameter of the hole is such that no yielding occurs at that point.
8.5 Procedure
8.5.1 Conduct the test at an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 2 °C.
8.5.2 Measure and record the extreme overall distance y between the first and last coil winding in
the socket (see figure 17).
8.5.3 Attach the socket portion of the test specimen to the loading clamp, and clamp the pipe
portion of the specimen in the tensile testing machine, observing the alignment and minimum
distance requirements shown in figure 14.
8.5.4 Apply a tensile axial load to the specimen, at a constant speed of between 20 and
50 mm/min.
8.5.5 Continue the loading until complete separation between the socket and pipe portions has
occurred.
8.5.6 Note the maximum tensile load during test.
8.6 Observations and measurements
8.6.1 Record the overall nature of fracture, i.e. brittle or ductile.
8.6.2 Record the location of fractures, for example in the socket or the pipe, between the windings
or at the interface.
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8.6.3 Measure and record the total length of brittle fracture d in the welding plane, parallel to the
pipe axis (see figure 17).
Figure 17 — Appearance of specimen before and after testing
8.6.4 For each specimen, calculate the percentage of decohesion, using the following equation:
C = (d/y) × 100
where
C is the percentage of decohesion;
d is the total length of brittle fracture, in millimetres; and
y is the overall length between first and last winding in the socket, in millimetres.
8.7 Test report

b) the material of each of the components of the welded test piece;
c) the nominal dimensions of the socket before assembly;
d) the nominal dimensions of the pipe before assembly;
e) the date of manufacture of the test piece;
f) the fusion parameters during manufacture of the test piece;
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g) the time between fusion and machining of test specimens, i.e. conditioning period;
h) the number of test specimens;
i) widths of the test specimens, in millimetres;
j) the overall appearance of specimens before the test, and visual assessment of the weld;
k) the test atmosphere, if different from ambient;
l) the test speed;
m) the maximum load during the test;
n) the appearance of specimens after the test, and visual assessment of the type and location of
the fracture;
o) the percentage decohesion; and
p) the date of the test.

The weld strength is characterized by the nature of the failure in the plane of the weld. A completely
flat interface fracture (indicating brittleness) is a failure.
For socket assemblies, the initial fracture may be in the brittle mode over a maximum length of y/3,
i.e. the maximum permissible decohesion is 33 %.
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Annex A
(normative)
Test piece details and locations of test

specimens for flat sheet samples
Figure A.1 — Test piece for a butt weld on a sheet

with location of test specimens
The sizes shown for test pieces in figure A.1 are the minimum sizes for smaller specimens. These
dimensions have to be adjusted proportionately to cater for the larger test specimen sizes.
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Figure A.2 — Test piece for a butt weld on pipe

with location of test specimens
The sizes shown for test pieces in figure A.2 are the minimum sizes for smaller specimens. These
dimensions have to be adjusted proportionately to cater for the larger test specimen sizes.
Annex B
(informative)
Bibliography
DVS 2201-1, Testing of semi-finished thermoplastics products – Part 1: Fundamentals – Guidance.
DVS 2203-1, Testing of welded joints of thermoplastics – Part 1: Test methods – Requirements.
DVS 2203-2, Testing of welded joints of thermoplastics – Part 2: Tensile test.
DVS 2203-4, Testing of welded joints of thermoplastics – Part 4: Tensile creep test.
DVS 2203-5, Testing of welded joints of thermoplastics – Part 5: Technological bending test.
DVS 2205-1, Design of thermoplastics vessels and equipment – Part 1: Characteristics.
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ISBN 978-0-626-25398-1

Any reference to SABS method 1269 is deemed

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

Welding of thermoplastics — Test methods

Published by SABS Standards Division

DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung

This edition is technically identical to SABS method 1269:1999.

Reaffirmed and reprinted in October 2010.

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

3 Materials and properties ........................................................................................................ 3

5 Tensile test ............................................................................................................................. 4

6 Tensile-creep test .................................................................................................................. 8

7 Bend test ................................................................................................................................ 12

8 Peel test ................................................................................................................................. 19

Annex B (informative) Bibliography ......................................................................................... 25

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Welding of thermoplastics — Test methods for welded joints

The standard destructive tests described are as follows:

c) bend test; and

ISO 899-1, Plastics – Determination of creep behaviour – Part 1: Tensile creep.

SANS 1655 (SABS 1655), Welding rods, fillers and solvents.

3 Materials and properties

Table 1 — Thermoplastics covered by this standard

Requirements for welding filler materials are described in SANS 1655.

The dimensions of the test specimens are given in table 2.

Figure 1 (a) — Types of tensile test specimens

Figure 1(b) — Two-pipe configuration

Table 2 — Dimensions of test specimen

5.1.5 Deliberate notch condition

Table 3 — Tensile test speeds

5.4 Test report

a) the type, form of delivery and description of the product;

b) the date of manufacture of the test specimens;

c) the welding process used in the manufacture of the test specimens;

e) a description of round holes, if any (see 5.1.5);

f) the position of the test specimens in the product;

g) the shape of the test specimens;

i) the number of test specimens;

j) the preparation of the test specimens;

k) the test atmosphere, if different from ambient;

l) the test speed;

n) the tensile welding factor fz;

o) the stress-strain diagram, if any;

q) the date of the test.

5.5 Acceptance criteria

Table 4 — Minimum requirements for the tensile welding factor fz

6.2 Testing machines

A schematic representation of the testing equipment is shown in figure 2.

Figure 2 — Tensile-creep test

6.3 Test environment

6.4 Load requirements

F is the force, in newtons;

σ is the stress, in megapascals; and

A is the initial cross-sectional area, in square millimetres.

6.5 Preparation of test specimens

The principle is shown in figure 3.

Figure 3 — Diagram to define the tensile-creep welding factor fS

6.8 Test report

a) the type, form of delivery and description of the product;

b) the date of manufacture of the test specimens;

c) the welding process used in the manufacture of the test specimens;

e) the position of the test specimens in the product;

f) the shape of the test specimens;

h) the number of test specimens;