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ISO 12176-1:2017
Scope
This document specifies the general characteristics of, and performance requirements for, equipment for butt fusion jointing of polyethylene (PE) piping systems using electrically powered heater plates.
It is applicable to mechanical and pressure-activated equipment for butt fusion jointing of PE pipes and fittings either intended to be used for the supply of gaseous fuels, conforming to ISO 4437-2[1] and prior to treatment) and for the conveyance of water for general purposes, conforming to ISO 4427-2[3] Butt fusion machines with an automatic controller are subject to additional requirements as given in Annex A.
NOTE This document is also applicable to butt fusion machines for larger nominal pipe diameters and nominal wall thicknesses than given in this document.
ISO 12176-1:2017 Referenced Document
ISO 11414 Plastics pipes and fittings - Preparation of polyethylene (PE) pipe/pipe or pipe/fitting test piece assemblies by butt fusion