DIN 4060:1998-02

1 Field of application
2 Concepts
      2.1 Compression seal
      2.2 Lip seal
      2.3 Elastomer
      2.4 Median
3 Requirements
      3.1 Seals
             3.1.1 Material structure and appearance
             3.1.2 Dimensions
             3.1.3 Hardness
             3.1.4 Tensile strength
             3.1.5 Elongation at break
             3.1.6 Compression set
             3.1.7 Tension set
             3.1.8 Stress relaxation in compression
             3.1.9 Stress relaxation in tension
             3.1.10 Ageing behaviour
             3.1.11 Resistance to waste water
             3.1.12 Resistance to ozone cracking
             3.1.13 Strength of splice joined seals
             3.1.14 Performance at low temperatures
      3.2 Pipe joint assemblies
             3.2.1 Watertightness
                      3.2.1.1 Angular deflection
                      3.2.1.2 Shear loading
             3.2.2 Ease of assembly
             3.2.3 Thermal stability
             3.2.4 Tightness to foul air
             3.2.5 Resistance to root penetration
4 Testing
      4.1 Seals
             4.1.1 Material structure and appearance
             4.1.2 Dimensions
             4.1.3 Hardness
             4.1.4 Tensile strength
             4.1.5 Elongation at break
             4.1.6 Compression set
             4.1.7 Tension set
             4.1.8 Stress relaxation in compression
             4.1.9 Stress relaxation in tension
             4.1.10 Ageing behaviour
             4.1.11 Resistance to waste water
             4.1.12 Resistance to ozone cracking
             4.1.13 Strength of splice joined seals
             4.1.14 Performance at low temperatures
      4.2 Pipe joint assemblies
             4.2.1 Watertightness
                      4.2.1.1 Angular deflection
                      4.2.1.2 Shear loading
             4.2.2 Ease of assembly
             4.2.3 Thermal stability
             4.2.4 Tightness to foul air
             4.2.5 Resistance to root penetration
             4.2.6 Scope of testing
5 Inspection
      5.1 General
      5.2 Internal control
      5.3 Third-party inspection
             5.3.1 Initial inspection
             5.3.2 Routine inspection
6 Marking

Describes requirements and methods of test for pipe joint assemblies in drains and sewers generally operated as open conduits (gravity systems), as well as in manholes and sanitary appliances, which include elastomeric seals and are applicable only if the relevant product standards do not specify.