BS 6437:1984
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Specification for polyethylene pipes (type 50) in metric diameters for general purposes
Hardcopy , PDF
11-12-2003
English
31-01-1984
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Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Designation, category and class
4. Dimensions and tolerances
5. Compound composition
6. Pipe material
7. Hydrostatic properties
8. Physical and mechanical characteristics
9. Marking
Appendices
A. Method for the determination of ovality
B. Method for the determination of a toluene extract
of carbon black
C. Method for the measurement of the extinction
coefficient of the cyclohexane extract of carbon
black at lambda = 386 nm
D. Method for the determination of volatile matter
from carbon black
E. Method for the determination of the long term hydro-
static strength of pipe at 20 deg C
F. Method of ageing for the resistance to weathering
of unpigmented pipes
G. Method for the determination of elongation at break
Tables
1. Pipe dimensions
2. Coil diameters
3. Melt flow rate tolerances
4. Carbon black characteristics
5. Hydrostatic pressure conditions
6. Elongation at break
7. Failure point distribution
8. Values of Student's t distribution (upper 2 1/2 %
points)
9. Dimensions of punched test piece
10. Number of strips for a given diameter of pipe
11. Dimensions of machined test piece
Figures
1. Punched test piece
2. Machined test piece
Requirements for composition, dimensions, performance and marking for polyethylene pipes in metric diameters for general purposes, including use in the food and chemical industries.
| Committee |
PRI/88
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 82/53980 DC, BS 1973(1970) and BS 3796(1970). (11/2004)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
16
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| BS 864-5:1990 | Capillary and compression tube fittings of copper and copper alloy Specification for compression fittings for polyethylene pipes with outside diameters to BS 5556 |
| BS 6700:1997 | Specification for design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages |
| BS 8301:1985 | Code of practice for building drainage |
| BS 8081:1989 | Code of practice for ground anchorages |
| BS 2782-3:Methods 320A to 320F:1976 | Methods of testing plastics. Mechanical properties Tensile strength, elongation and elastic modulus |
| BS 2782-0:1982 | Methods of testing plastics Introduction |
| BS 5293:1976 | Methods for sampling and testing carbon black for use in the rubber industry |
| BS 2782-11:Method 1101A:1981 | Methods of testing plastics. Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and valves Measurement of dimensions of pipes |
| BS 4728:1971 | Method for determination of the resistance to constant internal pressure of thermoplastics pipe |
| BS 2782-7 Method 720A:1979 | Methods of testing plastics. Rheological properties Determination of melt flow rate of thermoplastics |
| BS 2782-4 Method 452B:1978 | Methods of testing plastics. Chemical properties Determination of carbon black content of polyolefin compound |
| BS 5556:1978 | Specification for general requirements for dimensions and pressure ratings for pipe of thermoplastics materials (metric series) |
| BS 2782-8:Methods 823A and 823B:1978 | Methods of testing plastics. Other properties Methods for the assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope |
| BS 2782-11 Method 1102B:1981 | Methods of testing plastics. Thermoplastics pipes, fittings and valves Longitudinal reversion of pipes: oven method |
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