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AS/NZS 4129:2008
Australian/New Zealand Standard
Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for

pressure applications
AS/NZS 4129:2008
This Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard was prepared by Joint Technical
Committee PL-006, Polyolefin Pipe Systems. It was approved on behalf of the
Council of Standards Australia on 27 May 2008 and on behalf of the Council of
Standards New Zealand on 26 May 2008.
This Standard was published on 30 June 2008.
The following are represented on Committee PL-006:

AUSTAP
Certification Interests (Australia)
Energy Networks Association
Engineers Australia
Master Plumbers, Gas fitters and Drainlayers New Zealand
National Plumbing Regulators Forum
New Zealand Water & Waste Association
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia
Plastics New Zealand
Plumbing Products Industry Group
Water Services Association of Australia
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AS/NZS 4129:2008

Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for
pressure applications
Originated as AS 14601973.
AS 14601973 revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 4129:2000.
Second edition 2008.
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ISBN 0 7337 8791 6
AS/NZS 4129:2008
PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Committees PL/6, Polyolefin Pipe Systems, to supersede AS/NZS 4129:2000.
The fittings covered in this Standard are for use with polyethylene (PE) pipe specified in
AS/NZS 4130, Polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications and, AS 2698.2, Plastics
pipes and fittings for irrigation and rural applications, Part 2: Polyethylene rural pipe and
PIPA POP-009 Industry GuidelinesPolyethylene rural and flood pipe.
This Standard follows the classification structure for pipes adopted by
ISO (Renard 10 and 20 Series) excepting for Class Rural Mechanical Compression fittings.
This Standard is structured into the following Sections:
Section 1 General requirements and test methods
Section 2 Mechanical compression joint fittings
Section 3 Electrofusion fittings
Section 4 Mechanical tapping saddles
Section 5 Post-formed bends
Section 6 Spigot fittings for butt fusion, for socket fusion using heated tools and for use
with electrofusion fittings
Section 1 includes ISO test methods where possible. Sections 1 and 2 are largely based on
ISO 14236, Plastics pipes and fittingsMechanical joint compression fittings for use with
polyethylene pressure pipes in water supply systems.
Section 3 is based largely on ISO 8085-3, Polyethylene fittings for use with polyethylene
pipes for the supply of gaseous fuelsMetric seriesSpecifications, Part 3: Electrofusion
fittings.
Section 4 is based on ISO 13460, Agricultural irrigation equipmentPlastics saddles for
polyethylene pressure pipes, with alterations making it applicable to all PE pressure ratings
and to include metal tapping saddles.
Section 6 is based on ISO 8085-2, Polyethylene fittings for use with polyethylene pipes for
the supply of gaseous fuelsMetric seriesSpecifications, Part 2: Spigot fittings for butt
fusion, for socket fusion using heated tools and for use with electrofusion fittings.
The terms normative and informative have been used in this Standard to define the
application of the appendix to which they apply. A normative appendix is an integral part
of a Standard, whereas an informative appendix is only for information and guidance.
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CONTENTS
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SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 APPLICATION ........................................................................................................... 5
1.3 NORMATIVE REFERENCES .................................................................................... 5
1.4 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................ 7
1.5 NOTATION ................................................................................................................ 9
1.6 CLASSIFICATION ................................................................................................... 10
1.7 SIZE SPECIFICATION............................................................................................. 10
1.8 THREADED END CONNECTIONS ON FITTINGS................................................ 10
1.9 FITTINGS INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO OTHER PIPE SYSTEMS........... 10
1.10 FLANGED ENDS ON FITTINGS ............................................................................ 10
1.11 FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS .................................................................................. 10
1.12 EFFECT ON WATER ............................................................................................... 11
1.13 REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PLASTICS MATERIALS................................... 13
1.14 REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO METALLIC MATERIALS ................................. 14
1.15 MARKING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 15
1.16 PACKAGING............................................................................................................ 15
SECTION 2 MECHANICAL COMPRESSION JOINT FITTINGS
2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION ............................................................................................... 16
2.2 COMPOSITION ........................................................................................................ 16
2.3 OTHER REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................... 16
2.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSEMBLED JOINTS ........................ 16
SECTION 3 ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS
3.1 SCOPE OF SECTION ............................................................................................... 18
3.2 COMPOSITION ........................................................................................................ 18
3.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 18
3.4 GEOMETRICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................. 19
3.5 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................... 23
3.6 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................... 25
SECTION 4 MECHANICAL TAPPING SADDLES
4.1 SCOPE OF SECTION ............................................................................................... 27
4.2 COMPOSITION ........................................................................................................ 27
4.3 MECHANICAL AND HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS......................................... 27
4.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................... 27
SECTION 5 POST-FORMED BENDS
5.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................ 31
5.2 SPIGOT ENDS.......................................................................................................... 31
5.3 DIMENSIONS........................................................................................................... 31
5.4 MARKING ................................................................................................................ 31
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SECTION 6 SPIGOT FITTINGS FOR BUTT FUSION, FOR SOCKET FUSION USING
HEATED TOOLS AND FOR USE WITH ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS
6.1 SCOPE OF SECTION ............................................................................................... 32
6.2 NOTATION .............................................................................................................. 32
6.3 COMPOSITION ........................................................................................................ 33
6.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 33
6.5 GEOMETRICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................. 34
6.6 WALL THICKNESS ................................................................................................. 35
6.7 OTHER DIMENSIONS............................................................................................. 36
6.8 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................... 37
6.9 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................... 38
APPENDICES
A
MEANS OF DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS STANDARD........ 39
B
METHOD FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL RESISTANCE................................ 44
C
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL CONNECTOR SOCKETS FOR ELECTROFUSION
FITTINGS ................................................................................................................. 47
D
FORMULAE FOR CALCULATING THE EQUIVALENT DIMENSIONS OF NONMETRIC FITTING SERIES FOR ELECTROFUSION............................................. 50
E
SHORT-TERM PRESSURE TEST METHOD.......................................................... 52
F
TENSILE TEST FITTING/PIPE ASSEMBLIES....................................................... 54
G
FORMULAE FOR CALCULATING THE EQUIVALENT DIMENSIONS OF NONMETRIC SPIGOT FITTING SERIES ....................................................................... 55
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Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications
SECT ION
SCOPE
AND
GENERA L
1.1 SCOPE
This Standard specifies requirements for fittings to be used with polyethylene pipe
manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4130 or AS 2698.2 or POP-009. This Standard is
applicable to fittings manufactured for the conveyance of water, fuel gas, and other fluids
including compressed air.
NOTE: For continuous use at temperatures above 20C refer to the manufacturer.
The requirements of Section 1 apply to fittings manufactured to comply with all Sections of
the Standard except where subsequent sections detail or exempt specific requirements.
1.2 APPLICATION
Means for demonstrating compliance with this Standard shall be in accordance with
Appendix A.
1.3 NORMATIVE REFERENCES
The following documents are indispensable to the application of this Standard.
AS
1049
Telecommunication cablesInsulation, sheath and jacket
1145
1145.2
Determination of tensile properties of plastics materials

Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and extrusion plastics
1199
1191.1
Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes

Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lotby-lot inspection
1722
1722.2
Pipe threads of Whitworth form

Part 2: Fastening pipe threads
2129
Flanges for pipes, valves and fittings
2193
Calibration and classification of force-measuring systems
2345
Dezincificaton resistance of copper alloys
2698
2698.2
Plastics pipes and fittings for irrigation and rural applications

Part 2: Polyethylene rural pipe
3688
Water supplyMetallic fittings and end connectors
7.1
Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threadsDimensions,

tolerances and designation
9624
Polyethylene (PE) pipes for fluids under pressureMating dimensions of

flange adaptors and loose backing flanges (ISO 9624:1997, MOD)
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AS/NZS
3500
3500.0
Plumbing and drainage

Part 0: Glossary of terms
4020
Products for use in contact with drinking water
4087
Metallic flanges for waterworks purposes
4130
Polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications
4131
Polyethylene (PE) compounds for pressure pipes and fittings
4158
Thermal-bonded polymeric coatings on valves and fittings for water industry

purposes
4331
4331.1
4331.2
4331.3
Metallic flanges
Part 1: Steel flanges
Part 2: Cast iron flanges
Part 3: Copper alloy and composite flanges
HB 18.28
(ISO/IEC
Guide 28)
Conformity assessmentGuidance on a third-party certification system for

products
EN
12117
ISO
161
Plastics Piping Systems. Fittings, Valves and Ancillaries. Determination of

Gaseous Flow Rate/Pressure Drop Relationships
161-1
Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluidsNominal outside

diameters and nominal pressures
Part 1: Metric series
1043
1043-1
PlasticsSymbols and abbreviated terms

Part 1: Basic polymers and their special characteristics
1133
PlasticsDetermination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and the melt

volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics
11413
Plastics pipes and fittingsPreparation of test piece assemblies between a

polyethylene (PE) pipe and an electrofusion fitting
1167
Thermoplastic pipes, fittings and assemblies for the conveyance of fluids

Determination of the resistance to internal pressure
Part 1: General method
Part 2: Preparation of pipe test pieces
1167-1
1167-2
12176
12176-2
Plastics pipes and fittings Equipment for fusion jointing polyethylene

systems
Part 2: Electrofusion
13953
Polyethylene (PE) pipes and fittingsDetermination of the tensile strength

and failure mode of test pieces from a butt-fused joint
3126
Plastic pipe systemsPlastics componentsDetermination of dimensions
3459
Polyethylene (PE) pressure pipesJoints assembled with

fittingsInternal under-pressure test method and requirements
3501
Assembled joints between fittings and polyethylene (PE) pressure pipesTest

of resistance to pull out
Assembled joints between fittings and polyethylene (PE) pressure pipesTest
of leakproofness under internal pressure when subjected to bending
3503
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ISO
4065
Thermoplastic pipesUniversal wall thickness table
7686
Plastics pipes and fittingsDetermination of opacity
9080
Plastics piping and ducting systemsDetermination of the long-term

hydrostatic strength of thermoplastics materials in pipe form by extrapolation
IEC
60529
ISO
TR 10837
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

Determination of the thermal stability of polyethylene (PE) for use in gas
pipes and fittings
11413
Plastics pipes and fittingsPreparation of test piece assemblies between a

polyethylene (PE) pipe and an electrofusion fitting
11414
Plastics pipes and fittingsPreparation of polyethylene (PE) pipe/pipe or

pipe/fitting test piece assemblies by butt fusion
12176
Plastics pipes and fittingsEquipment for fusion jointing polyethylene

systems
Part 1: Butt fusion
Part 2: Electrofusion
12176-1
12176-2
13951
Plastics piping systemsTest method for the resistance of polyolefin

pipe/pipe or pipe/fitting assemblies to tensile loading
13954
Plastics pipes and fittingsPeel decohesion test for polyethylene

electrofusion assemblies of nominal outside diameter greater than or equal to
90 mm
13955
Plastics pipes and fittingsCrushing decohesion test for polyethylene

electrofusion assemblies
13957
Plastics pipes and fittingsPolyethylene tapping teesTest methods for

impact resistance
ASTM
A276
Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
D1600
Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
PIPA
POP-009
Industry GuidelinesPolyethylene rural and flood pipe
1.4 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard the definitions given in AS/NZS 4131 and AS 3500.0, and
those below apply.
1.4.1 General
1.4.1.1 Saddle
Fitting used to assemble a branch outlet on a polyethylene pipe through a hole cut in the
pipe wall.
1.4.2 Geometrical definitions
1.4.2.1 Mean outside diameter of the spigot of a fitting (D m )
Arithmetic mean of a number of measurements, in millimetres, of the outer circumference
of the tubular part of the fitting in any cross-section, divided by (3.1416) and rounded up
to the nearest 0.1 mm.
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1.4.2.2 Nominal diameter of a fitting (DN)

The nominal size, based on pipe outside diameter, in millimetres.
1.4.2.3 Nominal wall thickness of a fitting (Tn )
The nominal wall thickness, in millimetres, of a fitting, taken as the nominal wall thickness
of the corresponding pipe series.
1.4.2.4 Out-of-roundness of the spigot of a fitting
Maximum outside diameter minus the minimum outside diameter of the fusion end-piece
measured in the same plane, parallel to the plane of the spigot end, at a distance not greater
than L2 from that plane (see Figure 6.1).
1.4.2.5 Standard dimension ratio (SDR)
A nominal ratio of the pipe outside diameter to its wall thickness.
SDR =
DN
Tn
1.4.2.6 Wall thickness of a fitting (T)

Wall thickness at any point of the body of the fitting, which could be submitted to the full
stress-induced by the pressure of the fluid in the piping system.
1.4.3 Material definitions
1.4.3.1 Virgin material
Thermoplastics material in a form such as granules or powder, which has not been
previously processed other than for compounding and to which no reprocessable or
recyclable materials have been added.
1.4.3.2 Reprocessable material
Thermoplastics material prepared from clean unused rejected pipes, fittings or valves,
produced in a manufacturers plant by a process such as injection-moulding or extrusion,
which will be reprocessed in the same plant.
NOTE: Such material may include trimmings from the production of such pipes, fittings and
valves.
1.4.3.3 Compound
Homogenous mixture of base polymer (PE) and additives (e.g. anti-oxidants, pigments and
UV stabilizers) at concentrations necessary for the particular application.
1.4.4 Definitions relating to service conditions
1.4.4.1 Fuel gas
Any fuel that is supplied through pipes or in containers and is a gas at a temperature of
+15C and an absolute pressure of 101.325 kPa.
NOTE: The reference to the conditions of temperature and pressure is to distinguish between fuel
gasses and fuel liquids. There is no implication that those are the conditions which the gas is under
in the pipe.
1.4.4.2 Hoop stress

The stress in a pipe or fitting under pressure, acting tangentially to the perimeter of a
transverse section.
1.4.4.3 Maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP)
The maximum pressure that can be sustained, with a design factor, by the type or class of
pipe for its estimated useful life under the anticipated operating conditions.
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1.4.4.4 Nominal working pressure

Maximum pressure that can be sustained by the fitting for its estimated useful life under the
expected working conditions.
1.4.4.5 Test pressure
Pressure applied internally to pipes or fittings when being tested.

1.4.5 Definitions specific to the design of electrofusion fittings
1.4.5.1 Electrofusion socket fitting
Polyethylene (PE) fitting that contains one or more integral heating elements that are
capable of transforming electrical energy into heat to produce a fusion joint with a spigotend or a pipe.
1.4.5.2 Electrofusion saddle fitting
Polyethylene (PE) fitting (top-loading or wraparound) that contains one or more integral
heating elements that are capable of transforming electrical energy into heat to produce a
fusion joint with a pipe.
1.4.5.3 Tapping tee
Electrofusion saddle fitting that contains an integral cutter designed to cut through the pipe
wall.
NOTE: The cutter remains in the body of the saddle after installation.
1.4.5.4 Branch saddle

Electrofusion saddle fitting that requires an ancillary cutting tool to drill a hole in the
adjoining main pipe.
1.4.5.5 U-regulation
Control of the energy supplied, during fusion-jointing of an electrofusion fitting, by
regulating the voltage.
1.4.5.6 I-regulation
Control of the energy supplied, during fusion-jointing of an electrofusion fitting, by
regulating the current.
1.5 NOTATION
The following symbols and abbreviations are used throughout this Standard; however,
symbols specific to a section are listed therein:
DN
nominal size, based on pipe outside diameter, in millimetres
Dm
mean outside diameter, in millimetres
DI
mean inside diameter, in millimetres
PN
= an alphanumeric designation, for reference purposes, related to the mechanical

characteristics of a component of a pipework system (refer AS/NZS 3500.0).
SDR
see Clause 1.4.2.5
wall thickness of the fitting at any point, in millimetres
Tn
= nominal wall thickness
TS
thickness of the fusion-face wall at any point up to a maximum distance L 1 (the

cut-back length) from the mouth.
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1.6 CLASSIFICATION
Fitting classification shall be in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 4130,
AS/NZS 2698.2 and POP 009 for the pipe type for which the fittings have been designed.
1.7 SIZE SPECIFICATION

1.7.1 General
Sizes of fittings shall be specified in accordance with Clauses 1.7.2 to 1.7.4.
1.7.2 Straight-through fittings
For fittings with two unequal ends, the larger end shall be given first.
1.7.3 Fittings having three ends
Fitting having three ends (tees) shall be specified first by the end of the run, that is, the
two ends (the larger shall be specified first) in the same straight line, and then by the
remaining end (see Figure 1.1).
1.7.4 Fittings having four ends
Fittings having four ends (crosses) shall be specified first by the larger end on the run and
then by the second end on the run, followed by the remaining ends, the larger of the two
remaining ends being specified first (see Figure 1.2).
1.8 THREADED END CONNECTIONS ON FITTINGS
Threads on fitting ends shall be right-hand Whitworth form and shall comply with
AS ISO 7.1 or AS 1722.2, as appropriate, and conform to the performance requirements of
Section 2.
1.9 FITTINGS INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO OTHER PIPE SYSTEMS
Fittings, such as end connectors intended to join polyethylene pipe systems to pipe systems
made from other materials (e.g. copper), shall comply with the relevant dimensional and
performance requirements of the appropriate Australian, New Zealand or Joint
Australian/New Zealand Standard for the other pipe system. Where there is a variation in
criteria between that Standard and this Standard the minimum criteria shall apply. Where
there are no criteria given for a particular requirement in either Standard, then that
requirement shall be deemed not to apply for the purposes of this Standard.
1.10 FLANGED ENDS ON FITTINGS
Flanges, which are required to connect to existing systems or for specific applications, shall
be constructed such that they may be attached to flanges complying with AS/NZS 4331,
AS 2129, AS 4087 or AS ISO 9624, and conform to the performance requirements of
Section 2.
Flanges shall be at right angles to and concentric with the axis of the internal diameter.
1.11 FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS
1.11.1 General
The defects described in this Clause cannot be completely quantified. Where the presence,
size or frequency of any defect is considered to be of concern, arrangements should be
made between the purchaser/water or gas authority/certifying body, as appropriate, and the
manufacturer. This may be achieved by the provision of acceptable type samples or
methods of test.
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Where the presence, size or frequency of any imperfection is considered to be of concern,

the manufacturer shall be able to demonstrate fitness for purpose of the products.
1.11.2 Requirements
1.11.2.1 General requirements

The fitting shall be clean, smooth and free from burrs, fins, irregularities and sharp edges
that could affect the performance or function of the fitting in service and the safe handling
of the fitting during installation and use. There shall be no imperfections that will score the
pipe or cause damage to other fittings.
The bore of fittings shall be free from irregularities that may restrict the free flow of fluids.
1.11.2.2 Requirements specific to plastics materials
The surfaces of plastics components shall be free from grooves, pinholes, blisters, heat
marks and other imperfections that could affect the performance or function of the fitting in
service.
1.11.2.3 Requirements specific to metallic materials
Fittings made from metallic materials shall be sound and free from folds, laps, blisters,
laminations, blow holes and other imperfections that could affect the performance or
function of the fittings in service. Metallic fittings shall comply with the requirements of
AS 3688 as applicable.
Pitting shall not be present on sealing faces or thread faces. Pitting shall be permissible in
other locations, provided the minimum wall thicknesses given in the manufacturers
specification are maintained and the pits will not affect the performance and function of the
fitting in service.
No components shall be burned, plugged, stopped or patched.
1.12 EFFECT ON WATER
For applications other than fuel gas and compressed air, fittings and lubricants shall meet
the requirements of AS/NZS 4020 when tested utilizing a scaling factor of 0.1 for cold
water applications.
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DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES
FIGURE 1.1 EXAMPLES OF SIZES OF FITTINGS HAVING THREE ENDS
FIGURE 1.2 EXAMPLES OF SIZES OF FITTINGS HAVING FOUR ENDS

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1.13 REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO PLASTICS MATERIALS
1.13.1 Plastics-moulded material test

The long-term behaviour of the material of the fitting body shall be verified in a type test
on an injection-moulded pipe specimen with an outside diameter of not less than 50 mm.
The wall thickness of the specimen shall be not less than SDR21(PE80)/SDR26(PE100) and
not more than SDR9(PE80)/SDR11(PE100) and of the same material. The free length of the
specimen between the end connections shall be not less than three times the outside
diameter.
When two pipe specimens are tested in accordance with ISO 1167, both specimens shall
meet the test requirements given in Table 1.1 without leaking or fracturing.
For materials not given in Table 1.1, the test conditions used shall demonstrate compliance
with ISO 9080, or shall be equivalent or better, for the evaluation of long-term performance
of the material.
TABLE 1.1
TEST CONDITIONS FOR PLASTICS-MOULDED MATERIALS
Temperature
C
Induced stress
MPa
Minimum test
duration
h
PVC-U
60
10.0
1 000
PE 80
PE 100
80
80
4.0
5.0
1 000
1 000
PPH (homopolymer)
PPB (block copolymer)
PPR (random copolymer)
95
95
95
3.5
2.6
3.5
1 000
1 000
1 000
POM (homopolymer)
POM (copolymer)
60
95
10.0
6.0
1 000
400
ABS
70
4.0
1 000
Material
1.13.2 Plastics body fittings test

Plastics body fittings shall be type tested for resistance to internal pressure in accordance
with ISO 1167. The fitting body shall be tested under the conditions specified in Table 1.2.
Special sealing plugs connected to one another by a rod allowing some longitudinal
movement of the ends may be used or the plug may be held in place by the nut used on a
compression fitting assembly.
For the purposes of this test, PN for fuel gas fittings shall be taken as the MAOP of the
relevant SDR gas pipe, based on a safety factor of 2, applied to the MRS of the pipe
material.
No leakage or bursting of the fitting body shall occur within the minimum test period. If
leakage occurs at the sealing plugs, the test is not valid and shall be repeated using another
test specimen.
For materials that are not listed in Table 1.2, test conditions shall be established in
accordance with ISO 9080, and the conditions of the materials shall be at least equivalent to
those conditions listed in Table 1.2 for the evaluation of the long-term performance of the
material.
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TABLE 1.2
TEST CONDITIONS FITTING BODY
Material
Temperature
C
Test duration
h
Test pressure
MPa
PVC-U
20
20
1
1 000
4.2 PN
3.2 PN
PE 80
PE 100
80
80
1 000
1 000
0.6 PN
0.6 PN
PPH (homopolymer)
20
95
1
1 000
3.3 PN
0.55 PN
PPB (block copolymer)
20
95
1
1 000
2.5 PN
0.4 PN
PPR (random copolymer)
20
95
1
1 000
2.5 PN
0.55 PN
POM (homopolymer)
20
60
1
1 000
6.3 PN
1.5 PN
POM (copolymer)
20
60
1
1 000
5.0 PN
0.95 PN
ABS
20
70
1
1 000
3.1 PN
0.5 PN
1.13.3 Opacity test

Plastics body fittings (other than black) shall be type tested in accordance with ISO 7686.
The amount of light transmitted through the fitting wall shall be less than or equal to 0.2%.
1.13.4 Chemical resistance for fuel gas applications
Compounds, which do not conform to AS/NZS 4131 but intended for use in fuel gas pipe
and fittings, shall be tested in accordance with Appendix B. The chemical resistance of a
compound shall be such that it shall not increase in mass by more than 0.5% and shall not
change in tensile stress at yield by more than 12%.
1.14 REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO METALLIC MATERIALS
1.14.1 Metallic materials
1.14.1.1 General
Where specified by the purchaser, metallic materials shall be corrosion resistant or
protected against corrosion.
1.14.1.2 Corrosion-resistant metallic materials
For the purposes of this Standard the following materials are deemed to be corrosion
resistant:
(a)
Copper alloys complying with AS 3688.
(b)
Stainless steels complying with ASTM A276, with a minimum pitting resistance
equivalent number (PREN) of 22.
NOTE: The
pitting
resistance
equivalent
PREN = %Cr + (3.3 %Mo) + (16 %N)
number
can
be
calculated
Other materials may be considered based on published corrosion resistance data.
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1.14.1.3 Protection against corrosion of other metallic materials

With the exception of stainless steels, all ferrous materials such as steel, ductile iron and
cast iron, and other metals including aluminium alloys shall be coated in accordance with
AS/NZS 4158.
1.14.2 Metal fittings body test

When tested in accordance with the watertightness pressure test of AS 3688, metallic
bodied fittings shall show no cracking or leaking.
1.14.3 Dezincification resistance
Components manufactured from copper alloy shall comply with AS 2345.
1.15 MARKING REQUIREMENTS
The body of the fitting or the end caps shall be legibly and permanently marked on the
outside with the following information:
(a)
Manufacturers name or registered trademark.
(b)
Date or batch code.
(c)
Nominal size (DN) of the pipe to which the fitting is suited.
(d)
Fittings that meet the requirements of Clause 1.13.4 shall be clearly identified as
suitable for fuel gas.
(e)
Identification, including grade and type of material, of the plastics material used for
the body of the fitting, abbreviated in accordance with ISO 1043-1, ASTM D1600 or
AS/NZS 4131.
(f)
Classification, in accordance with the pipe classification for which the fitting is to be
used.
(g)
The number of this Standard, i.e. AS/NZS 4129.
The information of Items (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) may be provided on the body of the
fitting, or provided using a label, pressure-sensitive tape, or other suitable means on the
product packaging; however, the fitting body is the preferred labelling location.
NOTE: Manufacturers making a statement of compliance with this Australian/New Zealand
Standard on a product, packaging, or promotional material related to that product are advised to
ensure that such compliance is capable of being verified.
1.16 PACKAGING
The fittings shall be packaged in bulk or individually protected where necessary in order to
prevent deterioration. Whenever possible, they shall be placed in individual bags in
cardboard boxes or cartons.
The boxes or cartons and/or the individual bags shall bear at least one label with the
manufacturers name, the type of part, the dimensions of the part, the number of units in the
box or carton, and any special storage conditions and storage time limits.
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MECHAN I CA L COMPRESS ION

JOI N T F I T T I N G S
2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION

This Section specifies the requirements for mechanical compression joint fittings for
jointing polyethylene pipes in above-ground and below-ground systems.
2.2 COMPOSITION
2.2.1 General
Plastics body fittings shall be manufactured from compounds that meet the requirements of
Clauses 1.12.3, 1.13.1 and 1.13.4.
Metallic bodied fittings shall meet the requirement of Clauses 1.12.3, 1.14.1 and 1.14.3.
2.2.2 Reprocessable material
Only clean reprocessable material, generated from a manufacturers own production of
fittings to this specification, may be used. Where such material is used, it shall be derived
from the same resin as used for the relevant production.
2.3 OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Plastics body fittings shall meet the requirements of Clauses 1.13.2, 1.13.3 and 2.4.
Metallic bodied fittings shall meet the requirements of Clauses 1.14.2 and 2.4.
2.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSEMBLED JOINTS
2.4.1 General
Joints made with metal or plastics fittings shall be assembled in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions and tested without external reinforcement.
2.4.2 Hydrostatic pressure test for assembled joints
A test assembly comprising at least one fitting with jointed pipes shall be tested in
accordance with ISO 1167, at each of the test conditions specified in Table 2.1.
For the purpose of this test, PN for fuel gas fittings shall be taken as the MAOP of the
relevant SDR pipe, based on a safety factor of 2, applied to the MRS of the pipe material.
During the test period, the joints, fittings or pipes shall not leak or develop fractures, cracks
or other failures within the joint or in the pipe, within a distance DN from the joint, where
DN corresponds to the nominal size of the pipe used in the assembly.
TABLE 2.1
PRESSURE TEST PARAMETERS
Temp
C
Test duration
h
Induced stress
MPa
PE80, PE 100
20
40
1 000
1 000
1.5 PN
1.1 PN
PPB, PPR
20
40
1 000
1 000
1.2 PN
0.8 PN
PVC (PVC-U), PPH, POM,

ABS, Metal
20
40
1 000
1 000
1.5 PN
1.1 PN
Fitting material
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2.4.3 Liquid infiltration test

The assembled joints shall be tested in accordance with ISO 3459, with the exception that
there shall be no limit on the pipe diameter/size. No leakage shall occur during the
application of either of the two test pressures.
2.4.4 Leaktightness under pressure when subjected to bending (applicable to sizes up

to and including DN 63)
An assembled joint shall be tested in accordance with ISO 3503 at an internal hydraulic
pressure equal to 1.8 times the nominal working pressure of the fitting. No leakage shall
occur during the test period.
Fittings intended for fuel gas applications shall also be tested at 14 kPa and 20C for 1 h.
2.4.5 Pull-out test
An assembled joint shall be tested in accordance with the method of ISO 3501 with the
exception that there shall be no limit on pipe diameter sizes using values of induced stress
from Table 2.2. The pipe shall not pull out from the fitting.
TABLE 2.2
PULL-OUT TEST PARAMETERS
Pipe material
PE80
PE 100
Temp
C
Test duration
h
Induced stress (see Note)

MPa
20
20
1
1
5.7
7.2
NOTE: Induced stresses are longitudinal stresses and their values are therefore half those of the
circumferential stresses applicable for the relevant material.
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E L E CT RO F U S IO N
F I T T I N G S

This Section specifies requirements for polyethylene (PE) electrofusion fittings intended for
use with polyethylene pipes manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4130 for the
conveyance of water, fuel gas and other fluids, including compressed air, in above-ground
and below-ground systems.
3.2 COMPOSITION
3.2.1 General
Polyethylene used in the manufacture of electrofusion fittings shall comply with
AS/NZS 4131 and shall meet the requirements of Clauses 1.12.3 and 1.13.4.
Fittings intended for use in above-ground applications shall be black.
Only clean reprocessable material generated from a manufacturers own production of
fittings to this specification may be used. Where such material is used, it shall be derived
from the same resin as used for the relevant production.
3.2.3 Characteristics of the PE compound
The fittings shall be made of
(a)
virgin material;
(b)
reprocessable material; or
(c)
a combination of virgin and reprocessable material.
3.2.4 Classification
PE compounds shall be classified by MRS in accordance with AS/NZS 4131.
3.2.5 Other materials
Requirements for materials other than plastics shall be in accordance with Section 1.
Greases and lubricants shall not exude onto fusion areas, and shall not affect the long-term
performance of fitting materials.
Other materials complying with Section 1 may be used, provided it is established that the
fittings containing these materials comply with this Section.
3.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.3.1 Multiple connections
If a fitting includes one or more spigot ends, these shall comply with the Section 6.
3.3.2 Appearance of the fitting
When viewed without magnification, the internal and external surfaces shall be smooth,
clean and free from scoring, cavities and other surface defects that might prevent
conformity to this Section.
3.3.3 Design
The design of the fitting shall be such that, when the fitting is assembled with a pipe or with
another fitting, electrical coils and/or seals are not displaced.
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3.3.4 Appearance of the joint (factory made)

When viewed without magnification, after fusion-jointing, the internal and external surfaces
of the pipe and fitting shall be free from melt exudation outside the confines of the fitting.
3.3.5 Electrical characteristics (electrofusion fittings)

The electrical protection provided will depend on the voltage and current used and on the
characteristics of the electrical-power source.
When jointing is carried out in accordance with the instructions of the fitting manufacturer
and assembly equipment manufacturer, direct human contact with live parts shall not be
possible during the fusion-jointing cycle for voltages greater than 25 V.
NOTE: During the fusion-jointing process, the fitting is part of an electrical system as defined in
IEC 60335-1, Interpretation sheetHousehold and similar electrical appliancesSafety,
Part 1: General
requirements;
IEC 60364-1,
Low-voltage
electrical
installations,
Part 1: Fundamental principles, assessment of general characteristics, definintions, and
IEC 60449, Voltage bands for electrical installations of buildings.
The resistance of the wire at 23C shall be as stated by the manufacturer to within the
following tolerance limits:
(a)
Maximum limit.................................................................. stated value +10% +0.1
(b)
Minimum limit .............................................................................. stated value 10%
NOTE: The 0.1 added to the maximum limit is to allow for any contact resistance that may exist
during measurement.
The protection against direct contact with live parts shall conform to IEC 60529. This
protection will depend on worksite conditions.
NOTE: See Appendix C for examples of typical connector sockets.
The surface finish on the connector pins shall ensure minimum contact resistance.
3.4 GEOMETRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.4.1 General
The dimensional requirements are applicable to fittings for use with Series 1 and Series 2
pipe. No dimensions are specified in this Standard for fittings suitable for Series 3 pipe and
the user should consult the manufacturer for details.
Electrofusion fittings shall comply with the minimum fusion lengths and penetration depths
as specified in this Section.
The dimensions of the fittings shall be measured, not less than 24 h after manufacture, in
accordance with ISO 3126, after being conditioned for at least 4 h without any support for
re-rounding of the fusion ends.
NOTE: This Section covers only fittings and assemblies. It does not cover the fusion-jointing
equipment.
The fittings are designated by the nominal diameter of the socket or saddle, which
corresponds to the nominal outside diameter DN of the pipe with which they are to be used.
3.4.2 Electrofusion socket fittings
3.4.2.1 Diameters and lengths of sockets
The depth of penetration (L 1) and the minimum length of the fusion zone are given in
Figure 3.1 and Table 3.2. The values of L 1 are given for both I-regulation and U-regulation.
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In addition to the values given in Figure 3.1, the following requirements apply:
L 3 5 mm
D 2 DN 2T min
where
T min = minimum wall thickness specified for corresponding pipe conforming to
AS/NZS 4130
Calculation of the equivalent dimensions of non-metric fitting series shall be as given in
Appendix D.
The mean inside diameter of the fitting in the middle of the fusion zone (D 1) shall be not
less than the DN.
The manufacturer shall declare the actual minimum and maximum values of D 1 , to allow
the end user to determine the suitability of the fittings for clamping and joint assembly.
For a fitting having sockets of differing sizes, each socket shall conform to the requirements
for the corresponding nominal diameter.
3.4.2.2 Wall thickness T of the fitting
3.4.2.2.1 General
Appropriate combinations of the wall thickness (T) of the fitting and of the minimum
required strength MRS selected in accordance with AS/NZS 4131 shall be used in the
production of fittings conforming to this Section.
Fittings and associated fusion joints shall meet the requirements for mechanical
characteristics given in Table 3.2.
Any changes in wall thickness inside the body of the fitting shall be gradual in order to
prevent stress concentrations.
3.4.2.2.2 Relationship between fitting and pipe wall thickness
The wall thickness of the body of the fitting (T), at any point, shall be equal to or greater
than the minimum wall thickness of the corresponding pipe (T min ) for any part of the fitting
located at a distance beyond 2L 1/3 from all entrance faces of the fitting, when the fitting and
the corresponding pipe are made from a polyethylene with the same designation. If the
fitting is produced from a polyethylene with a MRS designation different from that of the
corresponding pipe, the relationship between the wall thickness of the fitting (T) and the
pipe (T min ) shall conform to Table 3.1. In case of a wall thickness design different from the
one specified above, fittings and associated fusion joints shall additionally meet the
performance requirements given in Clause 3.5.2 and Table 3.4.
TABLE 3.1
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FITTING AND PIPE
WALL THICKNESS
Pipe and fitting material
Pipe
Fitting
Relationship between body of the fitting (T) and pipe

wall (T n) thicknesses
PE 80
PE 100
T 0.8T n
PE 100
PE 80
T T n/0.8
3.4.2.3 Out-of-roundness of the socket

The out-of-roundness of the fitting socket(s) shall not exceed 0.015 DN.
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3.4.3 Electrofusion spigot fittings

Electrofusion fitting spigots shall comply with Figure 3.1 and Section 6.
3.4.4 Electrofusion saddle fitting
Outlets from tapping tees and branch saddles shall have spigots conforming to Section 6 or
sockets conforming to this Section.
The manufacturer shall specify the characteristic overall dimensions of the fittings in their
technical specifications. These dimensions shall include the maximum height of the
saddle (H) and for tapping tees the height of the service pipe (h).
3.4.5 Other dimensions
Other dimensions and dimensional characteristics, appropriate to each manufacturer, shall
be as specified in the manufacturers technical specification.
In the case of a coupling without an internal stop or a coupling with a removable centre
register, the geometry of the fitting shall allow penetration of the pipe through the fitting.
LEGEND:
D1 =
mean inside diameter in the fusion zone, i.e. the mean inside diameter measured in a plane parallel to
the plane of the mouth at a distance of L 3 + 0.5L 2 from the plane of the mouth.
D2 =
minimum bore, i.e. the minimum diameter of the flow channel through the body of the fitting.
L1 =
design penetration depth of the pipe or of the male end of a spigot fitting.
L2 =
nominal length of the fusion zone, corresponding to the heated length.
L3 =
nominal unheated entrance length of the fitting, i.e. the distance between the mouth of the fitting and the
near end of the fusion zone.
FIGURE 3.1 (in part) ELECTROFUSION SOCKET DIMENSIONS
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millimetres
Nominal
diameter of
fitting
(DN)
Depth of penetration
(L1 )
Max.
Min.
Current
regulation
Voltage
Uregulation
Minimum
nominal
length of
fusion zone
(L 2 min)
16
20
25
20
20
20
25
25
25
41
41
41
10
10
10
32
40
50
20
20
20
25
25
28
44
49
55
10
10
10
63
75
90
23
25
28
31
35
40
63
70
79
11
12
13
110
125
140
32
35
38
53
58
62
82
87
92
15
16
18
160
180
200
42
46
50
68
74
80
98
105
112
20
21
23
225
250
280
55
73
81
88
95
104
120
129
139
26
33
35
315
355
400
89
99
110
115
127
140
150
164
179
39
42
47
450
500
560
630
122
135
147
161
155
170
188
209
195
212
235
255
51
56
61
67
FIGURE 3.1 (in part) ELECTROFUSION SOCKET DIMENSIONS
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LEGEND:
H
height of the saddle, i.e. the distance from the top of the main to the top of the tapping tee
height of service pipe, i.e. the distance between the axis of the main pipe and the axis of the service
pipe
width of the tapping tee, i.e. the distance between the axis of the pipe and the plane of the mouth of the
service tee
FIGURE 3.2 CHARACTERISTIC DIMENSIONS FOR TAPPING TEES
3.5 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.5.1 General
Fittings shall be tested using pipes that comply with AS/NZS 4130. Test assemblies shall be
assembled in accordance with ISO 11413 and in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions, using fusion-jointing equipment complying with ISO 12176-2.
When tested in accordance with the methods specified in Table 3.2, using the parameters
indicated, the fitting/pipe assemblies shall have mechanical characteristics conforming to
the requirements given in Table 3.2.
In the event of modification of the fusion-jointing parameters, the manufacturer shall ensure
that the joint conforms to Clause 3.5.
When preparing test assemblies, it shall be borne in mind that dimensional variations may
occur due to manufacturing tolerances and assembly tolerances, and consideration shall be
given to the fact that the fittings may be used at different ambient temperatures.
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TABLE 3.2
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Property
Hydrostatic
strength at
20C
Requirement
(Note 1)
Units
h
Failure time 100
Test parameters
End caps
Orientation
Conditioning time
Type of test
Type A
Unimportant
1h
Water-in-water
Test
method
ISO 1167
Pressure calculated to produce

the following circumferential
(hoop) stress:
PE 80 pipe
PE 100 pipe
Hydrostatic
strength at
80C
Failure time 165
10 MPa
12.4 MPa
M Test temperature
20C
End caps
Orientation
Conditioning time
Type of test
Type A
Unimportant
12 h
Water-in-water
ISO 1167

(hoop) stress:
PE 80 pipe
PE 100 pipe
Hydrostatic
strength at
80C
Failure time 1000
4.5 MPa
5.4 MPa
Test temperature
80C
End caps
Orientation
Conditioning time
Type of test
Type A
Unimportant
12 h
Water-in-water
ISO 1167

(hoop) stress:
PE 80 pipe
PE 100 pipe
Decohesive
strength
Impact
resistance
(Note 3)
Pressure drop
(Note 3)
m H 2O
4 MPa
5 MPa
Test temperature
80C
Percentage brittlefailure decohesion

33.3%
Test temperature
23C
ISO 13954
(Note 2)
ISO 13955
(Note 2)
Failure time 1 h
No leakage
Test temperature
Drop height
Mass of striker
0C
2m
2.5 kg
ISO 13957
DN 63 : 0.005m H 2O
Airflow rate
EN 12117
DN 63 : 0.001m H 2O
Test medium
Test pressure
As indicated by
the manufacturer
Air 0.25m H 2O
NOTES:
1
For the hydrostatic strength test at 80C, only brittle failures shall be taken into account. If ductile failure
occurs before the required time, a lower stress shall be selected and the minimum test time shall be obtained
from the line through the stress/time points given in Table 3.3.
For socket fittings only (use either method as applicable). No suitable International Standard for decohesion
testing exists at present for tapping tees. In the interim, a method agreed between the interested parties may be
used.
For tapping tees only.
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TABLE 3.3
HYDROSTATIC STRENGTH (80C)STRESS/MINIMUM
FAILURE TIME CORRELATION
PE 80
PE 100
Stress
Minimum failure
time
Stress
Minimum
failure time
MPa
MPa
4.5
4.4
4.3
165
233
331
5.4
5.3
5.2
165
256
399
4.2
4.1
4.0
474
685
1000
5.1
5.0
629
1000
3.5.2 Relationship between fitting and pipe wall thickness

The performance requirements specified in Clause 3.4.2.2.2 shall be verified by the tests
given in Table 3.4.
TABLE 3.4
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Property
Units
Requirement
Test parameters
Short-term
internal-pressure
resistance
MPa
Failure pressure shall be

greater than pressure
equivalent of
2.00 MRS calculated
for thickest walled pipe
for which fitting has
been designed
End caps
Type A
Orientation
Unimportant
Conditioning time
12 h
Type of test
Water-in-water
Minimum elongation
shall be 25% before
pipe yields
Appendix E
Minimum pressure:
PE 80 pipe,
SDR 11
PE 100 pipe,
SDR 11
Resistant to
tensile load
Test method
3.2 MPa
4.0 MPa
Pressure increase
rate
0.5 MPa/min
Test temperature
20C
Test temperature
23C
Appendix F
3.6 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

When determined in accordance with the methods specified in Table 3.5, using the test
parameters indicated, the physical characteristics of the fittings shall conform to the
requirements given in Table 3.5.
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TABLE 3.5
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FITTINGS
Characteristic
Thermal
stability
Melt mass-Flow
rate (MFR)
Units
Requirement
Test parameters
Test method
Min
>20
200C
(See Note)
ISO/TR 10837
g/10 min
The MFR of the material of the

manufactured fitting shall not
differ by more than 20% from
the MFR of the batch
compound from which the
fitting was manufactured
190C/5 kg
(set of conditions T)
ISO 1133
NOTE: The test may be carried out at 210C provided there is a clear correlation with the results at 200C. In
cases of dispute, the reference temperature shall be 200C.

Marking shall be in accordance with Clause 1.15.
Additional information relative to the fusion-jointing conditions shall be provided. This
information may be given on a label, which may be attached to a fitting or may be separate
from the fitting.
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MECHAN I CA L
SADD LES
AS/NZS 4129:2008
TAPP I N G

This Section specifies the requirements for plastics and/or metal tapping saddles for
assembly on polyethylene (PE) pressure pipes in above-ground and below-ground systems.
4.2 COMPOSITION
4.2.1 General
Plastics body fittings shall be manufactured from compounds that meet the requirements of
Clauses 1.12.3, 1.13.1 and 1.13.4.
Metallic body fittings shall meet the requirements of Clauses 1.12.3, 1.14.1 and 1.14.3.
fittings to this specification may be used. Where used, it shall be derived from the same
resin as used for the relevant production.
4.3 MECHANICAL AND HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS
Plastics body fittings shall meet the requirements of Clauses 1.13.2, 1.13.3 and 4.4.
Metallic body fittings shall meet the requirements of Clause 4.4.
4.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
4.4.1 General
The tests specified in Clauses 4.4.2, 4.4.3, 4.4.4, 4.4.5 and 4.4.6 are type tests. Plastics and
metal saddles shall be assembled on a pipe of the appropriate diameter and pressure
classification, in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, and shall be tested
without external reinforcement.
The nominal working pressure classification of pipes used in the tests shall be not less than
the nominal pressure classification of the fittings. If the branch outlet of the saddle has a
fitting complying with this Standard, the pressure tests described in
Clauses 4.4.2, 4.4.3, 4.4.4, 4.4.5 and 4.4.6 shall be performed with a pipe of minimum
length 3 DN (where DN is the nominal diameter of the branch outlet) of the appropriate
classification connected to the branch outlet.
4.4.2 Liquid infiltration
When tested in accordance with ISO 3459, the assembled saddle shall not leak when
subjected to an internal vacuum corresponding to a gauge pressure of 80 kPa to 85 kPa
for 60 +5, 0 min.
4.4.3 Leak resistance under pressure when subjected to bending
An assembled saddle shall be tested in accordance with ISO 3503 at an internal hydraulic
pressure equal to 1.8 times the nominal pressure rating of the pipe and fitting. No leakage
shall occur during the test period.
Fittings intended for fuel gas applications shall also be tested at 14 kPa and 20C for 1 h.
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4.4.4 Hydrostatic pressure test for assembled saddle
An assembled saddle shall be tested in accordance with ISO 1167 at each of the test
conditions specified in Table 4.1. For the purpose of this test, PN for fuel gas fittings shall
be taken as the MAOP of the relevant SDR pipe, based on a safety factor of 2, applied to
the MRS of the pipe material
During the test period, the saddles, joints or pipes shall not leak or develop fractures, cracks
or other failures within the saddle or in the pipe, within a distance DN from the saddle,
where DN corresponds to the nominal size of the pipe used in the assembly.
TABLE 4.1
PRESSURE TEST PARAMETERS
Temp
C
Test duration
h
Test pressure
MPa
PPB, PPR
20
40
1 000
1 000
1.2 PN
0.8 PN
PVC (PVC-U), PPH, POM,

ABS, Metal
20
40
1 000
1 000
1.5 PN
1.1 PN
Fitting material
4.4.5 Resistance to pressure during application of a bending moment to the branch

outlet
The saddle shall be assembled on a polyethylene pipe of nominal diameter equal to the
nominal size of the saddle, according to the manufacturers instructions.
The pipe shall be firmly fixed to a rigid surface as indicated in Figure 4.1 so that the ends,
fixed to the surface, are at a distance of 10 DN from each side of the saddle, where DN
represents the nominal diameter of the pipe.
The bending moment to be applied to the branch-off shall be calculated from the following
equation:
M
= 0.4 DN
= bending moment, in newton metres
where
DN = nominal size of the saddle, in millimetres (e.g. a 20 mm pipe requires a

bending moment of 8 Nm)
The bending moment shall be applied in the plane of the pipe axis and then a hydraulic
pressure of 1.5 PN shall be applied and the pipe assembly tested as specified in Table 4.2.
No leakage, fracture, crack defect or other failure shall occur in the saddle or that section of
the pipe on which the saddle is assembled.
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FIGURE 4.1 TYPICAL SET-UP FOR BENDING MOMENT TEST
TABLE 4.2
TEST CONDITIONS FOR RESISTANCE TO
INTERNAL PRESSURE DURING
APPLICATION OF THE BENDING MOMENT
Temperature
C
Pressure
MPa
Test duration
h
20 2
1.5 PN
4.4.6 Resistance to sliding of the saddle on the pipe

4.4.6.1 Assembly
The saddle shall be assembled on a polyethylene pipe of nominal diameter (DN) equal to
the nominal size of the saddle, according to the manufacturers instructions.
FIGURE 4.2 TYPICAL APPLICATION OF THE MOMENT TO TEST FOR RESISTANCE

OF SADDLE TO ROTATIONAL SLIDING
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4.4.6.2 Resistance to rotational sliding

The pipe shall be firmly fixed so it cannot rotate. The rotation moment (T) to be applied
shall be calculated from the following equation:
T
= 0.4 DN
= rotation moment, in newton metres
where
DN = nominal size of the saddle, in millimetres

The rotation moment (T) shall be applied in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the
polyethylene pipe by means of a suitable length of pipe connected to the branch-off for
1 +0.1, 0 min. An illustration is given in Figure 4.2.
The saddle shall not rotate on the pipe as a result of the applied moment.
4.4.6.3 Resistance to axial sliding
When the saddle is assembled as indicated in Figure 4.3, a force (F) shall be applied to the
saddle along the axis of the pipe for 1 min. The force shall be applied in such a way that no
moments whatsoever are applied. The force (F) in newtons (N) shall be equal to the
numerical value of the nominal size of the saddle in millimetres, that is, for a 20 mm
saddle, a force of 20 N shall be applied.
The saddle shall not slide on the pipe as a result of the applied force.
FIGURE 4.3 TYPICAL APPLICATION OF A FORCE TO THE SADDLE
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POST-FORMED
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BEN DS
5.1 GENERAL
Bends shall be formed from single pieces of pipe complying with AS/NZS 4130.
5.2 SPIGOT ENDS
The spigot end dimensions of the formed bend shall comply with AS/NZS 4130, as
appropriate. Spigot ends shall be straight for the length required to complete mechanical
coupling, butt welding, or electrofusion jointing without sub-welded sections.
5.3 DIMENSIONS
The bend sweep angle shall be as nominated, with an angular tolerance of 2 when
measured at the spigot ends. Bends shall not revert outside these tolerances in storage.
When measured along the outside radius of the formed bend, the length of the bend shall be
the nominated length with a tolerance of 5 mm.
The centre-line radius of the bend shall be the nominated radius with a tolerance of 5 mm.
The wall thickness, when thinned down by bending, shall be not less than the minimum
wall thickness required for the rated nominal pressure of the pipeline.
5.4 MARKING
All post-formed bends shall be legibly and durably marked, using lettering of 5 mm
minimum height, with the following information:
(a)
The manufacturers name or registered trademark.
(b)
The grade of PE material in the form PE100, as appropriate.
(c)
Nominal size in the form 315, as appropriate.
(d)
Classification in the form PN16, as appropriate.
(e)
Angle of bend.
(f)
Date of manufacture of bend, in the form 08 05 15 (year, month, day), as appropriate.
(g)
Identification of place of manufacture.
(h)
The number of this Standard, i.e. AS/NZS 4129.
Alternatively, branding information may be provided on adhesive stickers applied to the

bend.
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SECT ION 6
SP IGOT F I TT I NGS FOR BUTT
F U S I O N , F O R SO CK E T FU S I O N U S I N G
H E A T E D T O O L S A N D FO R U SE W IT H
E L E C T R O FU S IO N F I T T I N G S
This Section specifies the requirements for polyethylene (PE) spigot fittings intended for
the conveyance of water, fuel gas and other fluids, including compressed air, in aboveground and below-ground systems.
In addition, it specifies some general properties of the material from which these fittings are
made.
This Section also specifies requirements for dimensions and performance of such fittings.
It is applicable to spigot fittings designed to be fusion-jointed to
(a)
PE pipes conforming to AS/NZS 4130;
(b)
electrofusion fittings conforming to Section 3; and
(c)
other spigot fittings conforming to this section of AS/NZS 4129.
6.2 NOTATION
The dimensions and notation used in this Section are shown in Figure 6.1,
where
D 1 = mean outside diameter of the fusion end-piece, measured in any plane parallel
to the plane of the mouth and at a distance not greater than L 2 from that plane
D 2 = mean outside diameter of the body of the fitting
D 3 = minimum bore, that is, the minimum diameter of the flow channel through the
body of the fitting. This diameter does not include the fusion bead, if any
L1
= length of the cut-back section of the fusion end-piece, that is the initial depth
of the spigot, necessary for butt fusion or electrofusion
L2
= length of the tubular section of the fusion end-piece
Ts
= wall thickness of fusion end
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FIGURE 6.1 SPIGOT-END DIMENSIONS
6.3 COMPOSITION
6.3.1 General
Polyethylene used in the manufacture of spigot fittings shall comply with AS/NZS 4131 and
shall meet the requirements of Clauses 1.12.3 and 1.13.4.
Fittings intended for use in above-ground applications shall be black (see Clause 6.8) and
may be used in above-ground installations exposed to direct or indirect sunlight.
fittings to this specification may be used. Where used, it shall be derived from the same
resin as used for the relevant production.
6.3.3 Characteristics of the PE compound
The fittings shall be made of
(a)
virgin material;
(b)
reprocessable material; or
(c)
a combination of virgin and reprocessable material.
6.3.4 Classification
PE compounds shall be classified by MRS in accordance with AS/NZS 4131.
6.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
6.4.1 Multiple connections
If a fitting includes socket(s) for fusion with heated tools, or electrofusion socket(s), the
socket shall conform to the relevant product standard.
6.4.2 Appearance of the fitting
When viewed without magnification, the internal and external surfaces shall be smooth,
clean and free from scoring, cavities and other surface defects that might prevent
conformity to this Standard.
The spigot ends of the fitting shall be cut cleanly and square to the axis of the tubular part.
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6.4.3 Appearance of the joint (factory-made)

When viewed without magnification, the internal and external surfaces of the pipe and
fitting, after fusion-jointing, shall be free from melt exudation outside the confines of the
fitting, apart from that which may be declared acceptable by the fitting manufacturer.
6.5 GEOMETRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

6.5.1 General
The dimensions of the fittings shall be measured, not less than 24 h after manufacture, in
accordance with ISO 3126, after being conditioned for at least 4 h without any support for
re-rounding of the fusion ends.
NOTE: This Section covers only fittings and assemblies. It does not cover heating tool dimensions.
The fittings are designated by the nominal diameter of the spigot, which corresponds to the
nominal outside diameter DN of the pipe with which it is to be used.
6.5.2 Spigot dimensions
The mean outside diameter (D1 ), the out-of-roundness (ovality) of the tubular part and the
associated tolerances shall be as specified in Table 6.1.
The minimum bore (D 3), the minimum value of the length (L2) of the tubular part and the
minimum value of the cutback length (L1) shall be as specified in Table 6.1.
The length (L 2) of the tubular part shall be such that the following is possible (in any
combination):
(a)
The use of clamps required for butt fusion.
(b)
Assembly with an electrofusion fitting.
(c)
Assembly with a socket fusion fitting.
The cut-back length (L 1) may be determined by jointing with a length of pipe, provided that
the wall thickness of the latter is equal to T S for its whole length.
Calculation of the equivalent dimensions of non-metric fitting series shall be as given in
appendix G.
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TABLE 6.1
DIAMETERS AND LENGTHS OF SPIGOT FITTINGS
millimetres
Nominal
diameter
Mean outside diameter of fitting
Out-ofroundness
Minimum
bore
Minimum
cut-back
length
Minimum
length of
tubular
part (see
Note 1)
L 1 min
L 2 min
D 1 max
DN
D 1 min
Grade A
(see Note 2)
Grade B
(see Note 2)
max.
D3
min
16
20
25
16
20
25
16.3
20.3
25.3
0.3
0.3
0.4
9
13
18
25
25
25
41
41
41
32
40
50
32
40
50
32.3
40.4
50.4
0.5
0.6
0.8
25
31
39
25
25
25
44
49
55
63
75
90
63
75
90
63.4
75.5
90.6
0.9
1.2
1.4
49
59
71
25
25
28
63
70
79
110
125
140
110
125
140
110.7
125.8
140.9
1.7
1.9
2.1
87
99
111
32
35
38
82
87
92
160
180
200
160
180
200
161.0
181.1
201.2
2.4
2.7
3.0
127
143
159
42
46
50
98
105
112
225
250
280
225
250
280
282.6
226.4
251.5
281.7
3.4
3.8
4.2
179
199
223
55
60
75
120
129
139
315
355
400
315
355
400
317.9
358.2
403.6
316.9
357.2
402.4
4.8
5.4
6.0
251
283
319
75
75
75
150
164
179
450
500
560
630
450
500
560
630
454.1
504.5
565.0
635.7
452.7
503.0
563.4
633.8
6.8
7.5
8.4
9.5
359
399
447
503
100
100
100
100
195
212
235
255
NOTES:
1
Spigot fittings may be delivered with a shorter tubular part for use in factory assemblies or with
appropriate electrofusion fittings.
Tolerance grades in accordance with ISO 11922-1.
6.6 WALL THICKNESS

6.6.1 Minimum wall thickness of the corresponding pipes
The most commonly used SDR values are 17.6 and 11. For specific applications, other SDR
values may be used, taken from any series given in ISO 4065 or ISO 161-1. Table 6.2 gives,
for SDR 17.6 and SDR 11, the minimum wall thicknesses (T min ) that are most commonly
used for gas.
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TABLE 6.2
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS
millimetres
Nominal diameter,
DN
Minimum wall thickness, T min

SDR 17.6
SDR 11
16
20
25
2.3
2.3
2.3
3.0
3.0
3.0
32
40
50
2.3
2.3
2.9
3.0
3.7
4.6
63
75
90
3.6
4.3
5.2
5.8
6.8
8.2
110
125
140
6.3
7.1
8.0
10.0
11.4
12.7
160
180
200
9.1
10.3
11.4
14.6
16.4
18.2
225
250
280
12.8
14.2
15.9
20.5
22.7
25.4
315
355
400
17.9
20.2
22.8
28.6
32.3
36.4
450
500
560
630
25.6
28.4
31.9
35.8
40.9
45.5
50.9
57.3
6.6.2 Wall thickness (Ts) of the fusion end

The wall thickness (T s) of the fusion end-piece shall be equal to the nominal wall thickness
of the corresponding pipe series with tolerances in accordance with AS/NZS 4130, except
between the plane of the entrance face and a plane parallel to it, at a distance not greater
than 0.01 DN 1 mm, where a thickness reduction (e.g. a chamfered edge) shall be
permissible.
6.6.3 Wall thickness (T) of the fitting
In conforming to the performance requirements given in Clause 6.7, fittings and associated
fusion joints may use an appropriate combination of fitting wall thickness (T) and material
strength MRS (see Clause 6.3.4).
Any changes in wall thickness inside the body of the fitting shall be gradual in order to
prevent stress concentrations.
6.7 OTHER DIMENSIONS
Other dimensions and dimensional characteristics appropriate to each manufacturer, such as
overall dimensions or clamping requirements, shall be specified in the manufacturers
technical specifications.
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6.8 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Fittings shall be tested using pipes that conform to AS/NZS 4130. Test assemblies shall be
assembled in accordance with ISO 11414 and in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions, using fusion-jointing equipment conforming to ISO 12176-1.
When tested in accordance with the methods specified in Table 6.3, using the parameters
indicated, the fitting/pipe assemblies shall have mechanical characteristics conforming to
the requirements given in Table 6.3.
In the event of modification of the fusion-jointing parameters, the manufacturer shall ensure
that the joint conforms to Clause 6.8.
TABLE 6.3
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Property
Hydrostatic
strength at
20C
Units
h
Requirement
(Note 1)
Failure
time 100
Test parameters
End caps
Orientation
Conditioning time
Type of test
Pressure calculated to produce the
following circumferential (hoop) stress:
PE 80 pipe
PE 100 pipe
Hydrostatic
strength at
80C
Failure
time 165
Failure
time 1000
10 MPa
12.4 MPa
20C
End caps
Orientation
Conditioning time
Type of test
Type A
ISO 1167
Unimportant
12 h
Water-inwater
PE 80 pipe
PE 100 pipe
Type A
ISO 1167
Unimportant
1h
Water-inwater
M Test temperature

Hydrostatic
strength at
80C
Test method
4.5 MPa
5.4 MPa
Test temperature
80C
End caps
Orientation
Conditioning time
Type of test
Type A
ISO 1167
Unimportant
12 h
Water-inwater

PE 80 pipe
PE 100 pipe
Decohesive
strength
4 MPa
5 MPa
Test temperature
80C
Test temperature
23C 2C
ISO 13953 (Note 2 )
NOTES:
1 For the hydrostatic strength test at 80C, only brittle failures shall be taken into account. If ductile failure
occurs before the required time, a lower stress shall be selected and the minimum test time shall be obtained
from the line through the stress/time points given in Table 6.4.
2 Test to failure: Ductile failure = pass, brittle failure = fail.
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TABLE 6.4
HYDROSTATIC STRENGTH (80C)
STRESS/MINIMUM FAILURE TIME CORRELATION
PE 80
PE 100
Stress
Minimum failure
time
Stress
Minimum
failure time
MPa
MPa
4.5
4.4
4.3
165
233
331
5.4
5.3
5.2
165
256
399
4.2
4.1
4.0
474
685
1000
5.1
5.0
629
1000
6.9 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

When determined in accordance with the methods specified in Table 6.5, using the test
parameters indicated, the physical characteristics of the fittings shall conform to the
requirements given in Table 6.5.
TABLE 6.5
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FITTINGS
Characteristics
Units
Requirement
Test parameters
Test method
Thermal stability
minutes
>20
200C
(see Note)
ISO TR 10837
Melt mass-flow
rate (MFR)
g/10 min
The MFR of the

material of the
manufactured fitting
shall not differ by more
than 20% from the
MFR of the batch
compound from which
the fitting was
manufactured
190C/5 kg
(set of conditions T)
ISO 1133
NOTE: The test may be carried out at 210C provided there is a clear correlation with the results at 200C. In
cases of dispute, the reference temperature shall be 200C.

Marking shall be in accordance with Clause 1.15.
Additional information relative to the fusion-jointing conditions (e.g. fusion and cooling
time) may be given on a label, which may be attached to a fitting or may be separate from
the fitting.
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APPENDIX A
MEANS OF DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS STANDARD
(Normative)
A1 SCOPE
This Appendix sets out two means by which compliance with this Standard has to be
demonstrated by a manufacturer, as follows:
(a)
The use of a product certification scheme.
(b)
The use of a minimum sampling and testing frequency plan.
A2 RELEVANCE
The long-term performance of pipeline systems is critical to the operating efficiency of
water agencies in terms of operating licences and customer contracts. The long-term
performance of plumbing systems is similarly critical to the durability of building
infrastructure, protection of public health and safety and protection of the environment.
A3 DEFINITIONS
A3.1 Acceptable quality level (AQL)
Where a continuous series of lots or batches is considered, the quality level, which for the
purpose of sampling inspection, is the limit of a satisfactory process average
(see AS 1199.1 and AS 2490).
NOTE: The designation of an AQL does not imply that a manufacturer has the right to supply
knowingly any non-conforming unit of product.
A3.2 Batch release test (BRT)

A test performed by the manufacturer on a batch of components, which has to be
satisfactorily completed before the batch can be released.
A3.3 Inspection level
The relationship between the lot or batch size and the sample size.
A3.4 Lot
A clearly identifiable subdivision of a batch for inspection purposes.
A3.5 Material batch or compound batch
A clearly identifiable quantity of a particular material or compound.
A3.6 Process verification test (PVT)
A test performed by the manufacturer on materials, components, joints or assemblies, at
specific intervals, to confirm that the process continues to be capable of producing
components conforming to the requirements given in the system Standard.
NOTE: Process verification tests are not required to release batches of components but are carried
out as a measure of process control.
A3.7 Production batch

A clearly identifiable collection of units, manufactured consecutively or continuously under
the same conditions, using material or compound conforming to the same specification.
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A3.8 Sample
One or more units of product drawn from a batch or lot, selected at random without regard
to quality.
NOTE: The number of units of product in the sample is the sample size.
A3.9 Type test (TT)

Test intended to prove the suitability and performance of a new composition, a new
compounding or processing technique, or a new design or size of pipe, joint or fitting. Type
tests are generally carried out when a change is made in the compound composition or in
the method or place of manufacture.
A4 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
The purpose of product certification is to provide independent assurance of the claim by the
manufacturer that products comply with this Standard.
The certification scheme shall meet the criteria described in HB 18.28 (ISO/IEC Guide 28)
in that, as well as full type testing from independently sampled production and subsequent
verification of conformance, it requires the manufacturer to maintain effective planning to
control production.
The certification scheme serves to indicate that the products consistently conform to the
requirements of this Standard.
Product certification shall be conducted by a conformity assessment body accredited by the
Joint Accreditation System for Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) or by another
conformity assessment body that is acceptable to JAS-ANZ.
The frequency of the sampling and testing plan, as detailed in Paragraph A5, shall be used
by the conformity assessment body for product compliance auditing. However, where the
manufacturer can demonstrate adequate process control to the conformity assessment body,
the frequency of sampling and testing nominated in the manufacturers quality and/or
documented procedures shall take precedence for the purpose of product certification.
A5 MINIMUM SAMPLING AND TESTING FREQUENCY PLAN
A5.1 General
Table A1 sets out the minimum sampling and testing frequency plan for a manufacturer to
demonstrate compliance of product(s) to this Standard.
A5.2 Retesting
In the event of a test failure, the products manufactured since the previous test(s),
conforming to the requirements outline in Table A1, shall be quarantined as a batch. A
further set of samples shall be selected randomly from the quarantined batch using a
sampling plan to AS 1199.1 for an acceptable quality level (AQL) of 2.5 and an inspection
level of S3, unless otherwise specified. If the retest requirements are met, the batch may be
released and compliance with this Standard for the quarantined batch may be claimed.
Should a failure occur on retesting, then the quarantined batch shall be rejected and claims
and/or marking indicating compliance to this Standard shall be suspended until the cause of
the failure has been identified and corrected.
A5.3 Rejection after retest
In the event of a quarantined batch being rejected after retesting in accordance with the
procedures set out in paragraph A5.2, it may be subjected to 100% testing for the failed
requirements(s), and only those items found to comply may be claimed and/or marked as
complying with this Standard.
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TABLE A1
MINIMUM SAMPLING AND TESTING FREQUENCY PLAN
Characteristics
Clause,
Table
Requirement
Test method
Frequency
Type tests (TT)

Dimensions
1.8
Threaded end
connections on
fittings
AS ISO 7.1 or
AS 1722.2
At change in joint design
1.9
General dimensions
for ends suitable for
connection to other
pipe systems
As appropriate
1.10
Flanged ends
ISO 3126
3.4.2
Electrofusion
sockets
ISO 3126
At any change in design
3.4.3
Electrofusion
spigots
ISO 3126
3.4.4
Tapping tees
ISO 3126
Material
properties
General
1.12
Effect on water
AS/NZS 4020
At any change in material,

formulation or design or
every five years whichever
occurs first
Material
properties
Plastics
1.13.1
Long-term
behaviour
ISO 1167 and

ISO 9080
At any change in material
1.13.2
Resistance to
internal pressure
ISO 1167

1.13.3
Light transmission
ISO 7686
At any change in materials

other than black materials
1.13.4
Chemical resistance
for fuel gas
applications
AS/NZS 4131
An any change in material
2.4.2
Assembled joint
leaktightness
ISO 1167
2.4.3
Liquid infiltration
ISO 3459
2.4.4
Leaktightness when
subjected to bending
ISO 3503
2.4.5
Pull-out resistance
ISO 3501
Table 3.2
Hydrostatic strength
ISO 1167
Table 3.2
Decohesive strength
ISO 13954
ISO 13955

Table 3.2
Tapping tees impact

resistance
ISO 13957
Table 3.4
Short-term internal
pressure
Appendix E
Table 3.4
Tensile load
Appendix F
Table 3.5
Melt flow rate
ISO 1133
Table 3.5
Thermal stability
ISO/TR 10837
Mechanical
compression joint
fittings
Electrofusion
fittings
(continued)
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TABLE A1 (continued)
Characteristics
Clause,
Table
Requirement
Test method
Frequency
Type tests (TT)
Mechanical
tapping saddles
4.4.2
Liquid infiltration
resistance
ISO 3459
4.4.3
Leak resistance
under pressure when
subjected to bending
ISO 3503
4.4.4
Resistance to
internal pressure
ISO 1167
4.4.5
Resistance to
internal pressure
with application of
bending moment to
outlet
ISO 1167 and

Clause 4.4.5 of this
Standard
4.4.6
Resistance to
rotational and axial
sliding
Clauses 4.4.6.2
and 4.4.6.3 of this
Standard
1.14.1.2
Corrosion resistance
of deemed corrosion
resistance of
metallic materials
Composition to
relevant Standard
Each batch
1.14.1.3
Corrosion protection
of other metallic
materials
AS/NZS 4158
Each batch
1.14.2
Resistance to
internal pressure and
freedom from
defects
Watertightness test of
AS 3688
Each batch
1.14.3
Dezincification
AS 2345
Each batch
1.8
Dimensions
AS ISO 7.1
AS 1722.2
As per factory quality

system
1.11
Freedom from
defects
Visual

system
1.15
Marking
Visual

system
1.11
Freedom from
defects
Visual

system
1.15
Marking
Visual

system
3.4.1
Dimensions
ISO 3126

system
Table 3.2
80C 165 h
ISO 1167

system
Table 3.4
Short-term internal
pressure
Appendix E

system
Table 3.4
Tensile Load
Appendix F

system
Batch release tests (BRT)

Material
properties
Metallic
Mechanical
compression joint
fittings
Electrofusion
fittings
(continued)
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TABLE A1 (continued)
Characteristics
Mechanical
tapping saddles
Clause,
Table
Requirement
Test method
Frequency
Table 3.5
Melt flow rate
ISO 1133

system (Note 1)
Table 3.5
Thermal stability
ISO TR 10837

system (Note 1)
Electrical resistance
Refer to manufacturer
Each fitting
1.8
Dimensions
AS ISO 7.1
AS 1722.2

system
1.11
Freedom from
defects
Visual

system
1.13.2
Resistance to
internal
pressure 1000 h
ISO 1167
Min. one/size group/year

(Note 2)
2.4.2
Assembled joint
leaktightness at
40C
ISO 1167

(Note 2)
2.4.5
Pull-out resistance
ISO 3501

(Note 2)
Table 3.2
at 20C 100 h
ISO 1167

(Note 2)
Table 3.2
at 80C 1000 h
ISO 1167

(Note 2)
Table 3.4
Short-term internal
pressure
Appendix E

(Note 2)
Table 3.4
Tensile Load
Appendix F

(Note 2)
Assembled saddle
leaktightness at
40C
ISO 1167
Min one/size group/year

(Note 2)
Process verification tests (PVT)

Mechanical
compression joint
fittings
Electrofusion
fittings
Mechanical
tapping saddles
4.4.4
NOTES:
1
Tests to be carried out where reprocessed materials are used.
The whole range of products to be tested over 5 years (20% each year). Rotate sizes and compounds each
year. Size groups: (a) 63 mm, (b) 75 to 225 mm, (c) 250 mm.
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APPENDIX B
METHOD FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

(Normative)
B1 SCOPE
This Appendix sets out a method for determining the chemical resistance of polyethylene
compounds for gas pipe and fittings by measuring the change in mass and tensile stress
following immersion in specified reagents.
B2 APPARATUS AND REAGENTS
B2.1 Apparatus
The following apparatus is required:
(a)
A suitable tensile testing machine capable of applying a smooth uniform test force
without interruption and capable of measuring the test force to 2%. The accuracy of
the testing machine shall be verified in accordance with AS 2193. The machine shall
be fitted with suitable grips. The grips shall
(i)
be free to move without friction;
(ii)
be of a shape to properly align the test specimen;
(iii) apply uniform pressure on the gripping surfaces; and

(iv)
eliminate slip or damage to the test specimen during testing.
The machine shall be set so that the separation rate of the driven grips is
50 2 mm/min.
(b)
Measuring instruments capable of measuring the thickness of the dumbbell test

specimen to an accuracy of 0.02 mm.
B2.2 Reagents
The following reagents are required:
(a)
Mineral oil (water white of density 0.87 g/mL to 0.89 g/mL at 20C and viscosity
63 < mPa.s to 68 mPa.s) with 1.25% (v/v) each of tetrahydrothiophene
(CAS 110-01-01),
t-butyl
mercaptan
(CAS 75-66-1),
isopropyl
mercaptan(CAS 75-33-2), and methyl ethyl sulphide(CAS 624-89-5).
(b)
Methanol (laboratory solvent grade).

NOTE: Tetrahydrothiopene, t-butyl mercaptan, isopropyl mercaptan and methyl ethyl sulfide
are extremely malodorous materials that should be handled with great care. The odourants
listed here are not an exhaustive list of those used in Australia and New Zealand but represent
the principal classes of sulfur compounds used as odourants. Testing with mixed odourants is
specified, because mixed odourants are used in many applications.
B3 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS

The test sample may be prepared by either a moulding or extrusion process. If the sample is
compression-moulded, the sheet shall be of a thickness in the range of 1.6 mm to 2.0 mm
and be prepared in accordance with AS 1049. Dumbbell specimens to the dimensions of
Type 2 test specimens of AS 1145.2 shall be taken from the moulded sheet.
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B4 NUMBER OF TEST SPECIMENS
Five test specimens shall be prepared for determining the tensile stress at yield of the
original material and five each for determining the change in mass and tensile stress at yield
after immersion in the mixed odourant solution and in the methanol. A minimum of 15 test
specimens shall be used.
B5 CONDITION OF TEST SPECIMENS AND REAGENTS
The test specimens and reagents shall be conditioned at 20 2C for not less than 24 h
immediately before testing.
B6 PROCEDURE
The procedure shall be as follows:
(a)
Determine the tensile stress at yield of five test specimens by the procedure described
in AS 1145.2 at a grip separation speed of 50 2 mm/min. The mean of the five
results shall be recorded as the mean tensile stress at yield prior to immersion.
(b)
Weigh each of the remaining five test specimens that are to be immersed in the
reagent, expressing the mass of each to the nearest 0.0005 g.
(c)
Calculate and record the mean mass of the five test specimens prior to immersion in
the reagent.
(d)
Suspend the test specimens fully immersed in the reagent mixture, making sure they
do not touch the walls of the container, for a minimum of 72 h maintained at 20 2C.
(e)
Remove the test specimen from the reagent and wipe with a dry, clean cloth.
(f)
Within 5 min of removal from the reagent, weigh the test specimen to the nearest
0.0005 g and commence the determination of the tensile stress at yield by a method
described in AS 1145.2, at a grip separation speed of 50 2 mm/min.
(g)
Repeat Steps (e) to (f) above until determinations have been carried out on all test
specimens.
(h)
Calculate and record the mean mass and tensile stress at yield for the five test
specimens tested.
(i)
Determine the change in mean mass and tensile stress at yield of the test specimens as
follows:
% change =
Co Ce
100
Co
where
(j)
Co
= characteristic before treatment
Ce
= characteristic after treatment
Calculate and record the percentage change in mean mass and tensile stress for the
five test specimens tested.
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B7 REPORT
The following shall be reported for each reagent or mixture:

(a)
Compound batch details.
(b)
The mean tensile stress at yield prior to immersion.
(c)
The mean tensile stress at yield after immersion.
(d)
The percent change in mean tensile stress at yield.
(e)
The mean mass of test specimens prior to immersion.
(f)
The mean mass of test specimens after immersion.
(g)
The percent change in mean mass.
(h)
Reference to this test method, i.e. AS/NZS 4129, Appendix B.
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APPENDIX C
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL CONNECTOR SOCKETS FOR ELECTROFUSION

FITTINGS
(Informative)
Figures C1 and C2 illustrate examples of connector sockets suitable for use with voltages
less than or equal to 48 V (Type A and Type B sockets).
Figure C3 illustrates an example of a typical electrofusion connector socket suitable for use
with voltages up to 250 V (Type C).
LEGEND:
A
C1
C2
=
=
=
live zone
outside diameter of socket
diameter of live part of socket
C3
inside diameter of socket
C4
H
H1
H2
=
=
=
=
maximum overall diameter of base of live part

inside depth of socket
distance between far end of socket and live part
depth of live part of socket
C 1 11.8
C 2 = 4.0 0.03
C 3 9.5 + 0, -1.0
C 4 6.0
H 12.0
H 1 = 3.2 0.5
FIGURE C1 TYPICAL TYPE A SOCKET

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LEGEND:
A
C1
C2
C3
H
H1
H2
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
live zone
inside depth of socket
C 1 = 13.0 0.5
C 2 = 4.7 0.03
C 3 = 10.0 0.1
H 15.5
H 1 = 4.5 0.5
FIGURE C2 TYPICAL TYPE B SOCKET
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LEGEND:
A
C1
C2
C3
H1
=
=
=
=
=
live zone
H2
C1 C3 +
C 2 2.0
C3 C2 +
Sufficient
of 1P 2 X
H 2 7.0
2.0
4.0
to ensure a degree of protection
as defined in IEC 60529:2001
FIGURE C3 TYPICAL TYPE C SOCKET
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APPENDIX D
FORMULAE FOR CALCULATING THE EQUIVALENT DIMENSIONS OF NONMETRIC FITTING SERIES FOR ELECTROFUSION
(Normative)
D1 I-REGULATION
For I-regulation, the minimum value of the penetration depth (L 1) is given by the following:
L 1 = 20 mm
for DN < 50 mm
L 1 = 0.2 DN + 10 mm
for 50 mm DN < 250 mm
L 1 = 0.245 DN + 12 mm
L 1 = 0.2 DN + 35 mm
for 500 mm DN 630 mm
D2 U-REGULATION
For U-regulation, the minimum value of the penetration depth (L 1) is given by the
following:
L 1 = 25 mm
for DN < 50 mm
L 1 = 0.3 DN + 12.5 mm
L 1 = 0.3 DN + 20 mm
D3 MAXIMUM VALUE OF THE PENETRATION DEPTH

The maximum value of the penetration depth (L 1) is given by the following:
L 1 = 41 mm
for DN < 32 mm
L 1 = 0.6 DN + 25 mm
L 1 = 0.335 DN + 44.85 mm
L 1 = 0 333 DN + 45.5 mm
L 1 = 0.286 DN + 75 mm
D4 MINIMUM LENGTH OF THE FUSION ZONE

The minimum length of the fusion zone (L 2) is given by the following:
L 2 = 10 mm
for DN < 50 mm
L 2 = 0.091 DN + 5.1 mm
L 2 = 0.09 DN + 10.2 mm
L 2 = 0.087 DN + 12 mm
D5 MINIMUM UNHEATED ENTRANCE LENGTH

The minimum unheated entrance length (L 3) shall be 5 mm.
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D6 MINIMUM BORE
The minimum bore (D 2)is given by the following:
D 2/DN2 T min
where
T min = minimum wall thickness specified for the corresponding pipe conforming to
AS/NZS 4130.
D7 RESULTS
All results shall be rounded to the nearest millimetre.
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APPENDIX E
SHORT-TERM PRESSURE TEST METHOD

(Normative)
E1 SCOPE
This Appendix sets out a method for determining the short-term internal pressure resistance
of electrofusion joints for verifying the relationship between fitting and pipe wall thickness.
E2 PRINCIPLE
A test piece, consisting of an electrofusion fitting assembled with one or more PE pipes
with reduced free length sufficient to suppress pipe failure and create preferential failure in
the fitting or in the connecting pipe-to-fitting joint, is placed in a controlled-temperature
environment and subjected to an essentially continually increasing internal hydraulic
pressure until failure of the test piece occurs. The method is designed to establish the shortterm failure pressure of the fitting/pipe assembly.
E3 APPARATUS
The following apparatus is required;
(a)
Constant-temperature water bath, conforming to the requirements of ISO 1167,

capable of being maintained at 20 2C.
(b)
Pressure test equipment, conforming to the requirements of ISO 1167, capable of

applying a continuously increasing internal hydraulic pressure at a rate of
500 100 kPa/min until the test piece fails.
(c)
Pressure gauge, with an accuracy of not less than 1% of full-scale deflection and with
a hand that indicates the maximum pressure reached. The gauge shall be used to
indicate the failure pressure at approximately mid-scale. The gauge should preferably
be equipped with a surge-protection device. The gauge shall be located in a position
within the pressure system where it will indicate the internal pressure of the test piece
without being affected by pressure transients within the pressure supply lines.
E4 TEST PIECE
The test piece shall be an assembly of one or more electrofusion fittings connected to
PE pipes, with a minimum free pipe length between fittings of any type not exceeding DN.
The pipes used shall be the thickest-walled pipe for which the fitting has been designed.
The test piece shall be closed with Type A end caps as illustrated in ISO 1167.
E5 PROCEDURE
The procedure shall be as follows:
(a)
Attach the end caps to the test piece and fill it with water at ambient temperature.
(b)
Connect the test piece to the pressure source, ensuring that no air is trapped in the test
assembly.
(c)
Immerse the test piece in the constant-temperature bath and condition it at 20 2C

for at least as long as the period defined in ISO 1167 for the appropriate pipe wall
thickness.
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(d)
Increase the pressure uniformly at a rate of 500 100 kPa/min until failure of the test
piece occurs.
(e)
Record the pressure at failure.
(f)
Inspect the test piece and record the location and mode of failure.
E6 TEST REPORT
The test report shall include the following information:
(a)
A reference to Section 3 of AS/NZS 4129 (this Standard).
(b)
All details necessary for complete identification of the pipes and socket fusion
fittings used, including manufacturer, type of material, and size of fitting and pipe.
(c)
Details of the fusion-jointing procedure used to assemble the test piece.
(d)
The pressure at failure.
(e)
The time to failure.
(f)
The failure location.
(g)
The mode of failure, e.g ductile in fitting, brittle along fusion interface.
(h)
Any factors that may have affected the results, such as any incidents or operating
details not specified in AS/NZS 4129 (this Standard).
(i)
The date of the test.
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APPENDIX F
TENSILE TEST FITTING/PIPE ASSEMBLIES

(Normative)
F1 SCOPE
This Appendix sets out a method for determining the resistance to tensile load of
electrofusion joints for verifying the relationship between fitting and pipe wall thickness.
F2 PRINCIPLE
A test piece consisting of an electrofusion fitting and two connecting PE pipes is subjected
to an increasing tensile load at a constant pulling rate until ductile pipe failure occurs. The
test is conducted at a constant temperature and is intended to simulate the creation of
longitudinal tensile loading along a pipeline as a consequence of external mechanical
interference. Rupture of the fitting or the connecting fusion joints is not an acceptable
failure mode.
F3 APPARATUS
Appartatus in accordance with ISO 13951, with the additional requirement that the tensiletesting machine shall be capable of accommodating a test piece elongation of 25% and
sustaining a constant test speed of 5 mm/min 25%.
F4 TEST PIECE
A test, piece, as specified in ISO 13951 shall be used.
In cases, when DN 180 mm, where the conduct of tensile tests on fitting/pipe assemblies
is beyond the limits of the available test equipment, the testing of joint segments may be
appropriate. Testing of segment test pieces shall not be undertaken unless a correlation with
testing of complete pipe/joint assemblies has been established.
F5 PROCEDURE
The testing procedure shall be in accordance with ISO 13951, but without the requirement
for the load to be constant. The pulling rate shall be 5 mm/min 25%, sustained until a test
piece elongation of 25% is reached.
F6 TEST REPORT
The test report shall include the following information:
(a)
A reference to Section 3 of AS/NZS 4129 (this Standard).
(b)
All details necessary for complete identification of the pipes and electrofusion fittings
used, including manufacturer, type of material, and size of fitting and pipe.
(c)
Details of the fusion-jointing procedure used to assemble the test piece.
(d)
The test temperature.
(e)
The leaktightness and integrity of the fitting and fusion joint after 25% elongation of
the test piece.
(f)
Any factors that may have affected the results, such as any incidents or operating
details not specified in AS/NZS 4129 (this Standard).
(g)
The date of the test.

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APPENDIX G
FORMULAE FOR CALCULATING THE EQUIVALENT DIMENSIONS OF NONMETRIC SPIGOT FITTING SERIES
(Normative)
G1 MEAN OUTSIDE DIAMETER
The minimum value of the mean outside diameter (D 1) is equal to the nominal diameter
DN of the fitting.
The maximum value of the mean outside diameter (D 1), of fittings of tolerance grade A is
given by the following:
D 1 = 1.009 DN + 0.1 mm
D 1 = 1.002 DN + 2.5 mm
D 1 = 1.008 DN + 0.5 mm
D 1 = 1.000 DN + 5.0 mm
The maximum value of the mean outside diameter (D 1) of fittings of tolerance grade B is
given by the following:
D 1 = 1.003 DN + 0.23 mm
D 1 = 1.006 DN + 0.07 mm
D 1 = 1.004 DN + 0.50 mm
D 1 = 1.0055 DN + 0.12 mm
All results shall be rounded to the nearest tenth of a millimetre.

G2 OUT-OF-ROUNDNESS
The maximum value of the out-of-roundness (de) of the tubular part of the fitting is given
by the following:
de = 0.015 DN mm
de = 0.900 mm
for DN = 63 mm
de = 0.015 DN mm
for 63 mm < DN 630 mm
All results shall be rounded up to the nearest tenth of a millimetre

G3 MINIMUM BORE (D3 )
The minimum bore (D 3) of the fitting is given by the following:
D 3 = 1.0 DN 7.0 mm
D 3 = 0.8 DN 1.0 mm
for 40 mm DN 630 mm
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G4 CUT-BACK LENGTH (L 1)
The minimum cut-back length (L 1) is given by the following:

L 1 = 25 mm
for DN < 90 mm
L 1 = 0.2 DN + 10.0 mm
for 90 mm vDN < 280 mm
L 1 = 75 mm
L 1 = 100 mm
The cut-back length (L 1) may also be determined by jointing with a length of pipe, provided
the wall thickness of the latter is equal to T S for its whole length.
G5 LENGTH OF TUBULAR PART (L 2)
The length of the tubular part of the fitting shall be such that the following is possible (in
any combination):
(a)
the use of clamps required for butt welding.
(b)
assembly with an electrofusion fitting.
(c)
assembly with a socket-fusion fitting.
The minimum value of the length of the tubular part is given by the following:
L 2 = 41 mm
for DN < 32 mm
L 2 = 0.60 DN + 25 mm
L 2 = 0.33 DN + 45,5 mm
L 2 = 0.34 DN + 43 mm
for 225 mm DN < 280
L 2 = 150 mm
for DN = 280 mm
L 2 = 0.34 DN + 43 mm
for 280 mm < DN 630 mm
Up to and including a nominal diameter DN of 200 mm, all results shall be rounded to the
nearest millimetre. Above a nominal diameter DN of 225 mm, all results shall be rounded to
the nearest multiple of 5 mm.
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