The information sheet applies to the hot gas welding of pipes and panels made of thermoplastic materials. Areas of application are apparatus, container and pipeline construction; pipelines for gas and water supply may not be hot-welded. The information in the information sheet covers materials, welding processes, requirements for the Welder as well as weld seam structure and testing procedures.
DVS 2212-1-1982 Examination of plastics welders; examination group I
VDI 2539-1967 Surface protection with organic materials; testing of surface protection coatings of organic materials
DVS 2207-3-1986 history
2013DVS 2207-3-2013 "Welding of thermoplastics - Hot-gas string-bead welding and hot-gas welding with torch separate from filler rod of pipes, pipe components and sheets - Methods, requirements"
2005DVS 2207-3-2005 "Welding of thermoplastics - Hot-gas string-bead welding and hot-gas welding with torch separate from filler rod of pipes, pipe components and sheets - Methods, requirements"
1986DVS 2207-3-1986 Hot gas welding of thermoplastic polymers; panels and pipes