Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels – Polyethylene (PE) – Fittings
This approval requirement specify the requirements for fusion fittings made of polyethylene (PE) as well as of mechanical fittings for use in plastic piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels of the 2nd and 3rd family according to EN 437 with a maximum operating pressure of 10 bar at a reference temperature of 20°C. The operating temperature is between -20˚C and 40˚C.
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This approval requirement is applicable for fittings of the following types:
- Electrofusion socket fittings
- Electrofusion saddle fittings
- Spigot end fittings (for butt fusion and electrofusion socket fusion)
- Mechanical fittings
For who?
Manufacturers, grid companies, representatives, retailers, constructors and in installers.
Process steps
An approved quotation is the beginning of a tested and an approved product. You'll find the most important steps on the right. For more information you can contact our certification engineers.
Initial product assessment
The assessment to determine if all requirements in the approval requirement are met.
The result
The result is a certificate upon which is mentioned to which requirements the product complies.
Product verification
The assessment performed after granting certification to determine that the certified products still comply with the requirements in the approval requirement.
Control on quality system requirements
Control on following the IQC scheme (as described in the approval requirement) and the procedures.