This European Standard specifies requirements, assessment methods, compliance criteria and a designation system for threaded fittings. These threaded ends exist with metallic and with non-metallic sealing elements for the purposes of joining with tubes, pipes, fittings or valves, the threaded ends have a size range from 3,175 mm (1/8”) to 101,6 mm (4”). The threaded fittings are designed for a service lifetime up to fifty years.
This European Standard applies to fittings made of materials listed in CEN/TS 13388.
Threaded fittings may also have flanged end connections according to EN 1092-3.
Threaded fittings may also have a plated or other decorative surface coating.
Products covered by this standard are intended to be used in:
a) liquid applications:
hot or cold or combined hot and cold water systems;
heating and cooling systems;
drainage systems;
sprinkler systems.
b) gas applications:
natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas systems with a maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 5 bar;
compressed air.
Operating temperatures and pressures for assembled joints shall not exceed the values in Annex A.
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