GASTEC QA 198 : 05-2007

GASTEC QA
approval requirements 198
Multilayer pipe systems for indoor gas installations with a maximum operating
presssure up to and including 5 bar

GASTEC CERTIFICATION BV
 GASTEC QA 198 : 05-2007

GASTEC QA
approval requirements 198
Multilayer pipe systems for indoor gas installations with a maximum operating
presssure up to and including 5 bar

GASTEC CERTIFICATION BV

Approved by CvD Product Certification: Date 24-05-2007

Accepted by GASTEC Certification : Date 24-05-2007
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Foreword:

These requirements replace the;

GASTEC QA Approval requirements 198, Aluminium/cross linked polyethylene

(PE-X) and aluminium/polyethylene composite piping systems for indoor gas
installations, dated June 1999

and the

GASTEC QA Approval Requirements 187, Piping systems of cross-linked

polyethylene (PE-X) pipes for indoor gas installations, dated August 2001.

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CONTENTS

1. SCOPE ...............................................................................................................2

2. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS........................................................................2

3. pipes ..................................................................................................................2
3.1 Outer layer (ISO 17484-1, Clause 5, Pipes) ...................................................2
3.2 Dimensions of pipes (ISO 17484-1, Clause 5.3)............................................2
3.3 Calculation of the control points (ISO 17484-1, Clause 5.4.1.5) .................2
3.4 Physical properties (ISO 17484-1, Clause 5.5.2 Table 1) .............................2

4. Fittings...............................................................................................................3
4.1 Fitting reference standards (ISO 17484-1, Clause 6.1.1) .............................3
4.2 Materials ...........................................................................................................3
4.2.1 Plastic materials ...............................................................................................3
4.2.2 Metal fittings ....................................................................................................3
4.3 Rubber seals (ISO 17484-1, Clause 6.5) .........................................................4
4.4 Transition connections ....................................................................................4

5. fitness for purpose ...........................................................................................4

5.1 Diameter classes (ISO 17484-1, Clause 7.1) ..................................................4
5.2 Hydrostatic strength (ISO 17484-1, Clause 7.3, table 4)..............................4

6. pipe sleeves.......................................................................................................4
6.1 Introduction......................................................................................................4
6.2 Additional testing methods............................................................................5
6.2.1 Determining the resistance to compression .................................................5
6.2.2 Determining the resistance against impact ..................................................6
6.2.3 Determining the mass per length ..................................................................6
6.2.4 Marking.............................................................................................................7

A 1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUALITY SYSTEM ......................................8

A 1.1 General ..............................................................................................................8

A 1.1.1 Quality system manager.................................................................................8

A 1.1.2 Internal quality monitoring/quality plan ....................................................8

A 1.1.3 Procedures and work instructions ................................................................8

A 1.2 Investigation and check summary ................................................................8

A 2. Model IKB-scheme or frame-IKB-scheme ..................................................13

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1. SCOPE

These approval requirements cover multilayer pipes and matching tensile-resistant fittings for
use in indoor gas installations in sizes ranging from 12 mm up to and including 63 mm outside
diameter. The system is for use in contact with 2nd and 3rd family gases in accordance with table
1 of EN 437.
The maximum admissible operating pressure for these multilayer systems is 5 bar.
The system is intended for indoor use at operating temperatures from -20 °C up to +60 °C.
The specific functional recommendations for installation of these systems are described in the
requirements of EN 1775, NEN 1078, NPR 3378-10, and/or other national and international
standards and regulations.

2. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

Multilayer pipe systems shall meet the requirements of:

ISO 17484-1:2006 Plastics piping systems — Multilayer pipe systems for indoor gas
installations with a maximum operating pressure up to and including 5 bar — Part 1:
Specifications for systems.

Besides ISO 17484-1:2006, the following requirements and interpretations shall be met.

3. PIPES

3.1 Outer layer (ISO 17484-1, Clause 5, Pipes)

The outer layer of pipes shall be yellow.

For yellow outer layers reference materials may be used where the original pigment has been
exchanged for yellow. The long term pressure strength of these materials with a new pigment
shall be equal to the original reference material. The strength of the pipe with a different
pigment shall be checked by hydrostatic strength testing at the control points calculated in
accordance with ISO 17484-1, Clause 5.4.1.5.

3.2 Dimensions of pipes (ISO 17484-1, Clause 5.3)

The outside diameter is free. (ISO 161-1 is preferred).

3.3 Calculation of the control points (ISO 17484-1, Clause 5.4.1.5)

The failure control points at 165 h shall be used by manufacturer as product batch release test.

3.4 Physical properties (ISO 17484-1, Clause 5.5.2 Table 1)

The following interpretation of the resistance to gas constituents test shall be adhered to.
2 samples shall be filled with synthetic condensate and allowed to stand in air for 1500 h at 23 ±
2 ºC. The pressure in the sample shall be 0,4 PD. Hereafter the samples shall be tested in
accordance to ISO 17484-1, Annex B, and checked for leakage and delamination of the layers.

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2 samples shall be by filled with synthetic condensate and stored in air for 1500 h at 23 ± 2 ºC.
Subsequently the pipe shall withstand a pressure of 0,4 PD for 20 h at 80 ºC.

4. FITTINGS

4.1 Fitting reference standards (ISO 17484-1, Clause 6.1.1)

Fittings tested in accordance with ISO 17484-1, table 4: Requirements for fitness purpose of joint
assembles, are deemed to fulfil the performance requirements of the relevant reference standard
as mentioned in ISO 17484-1, Clause 6.1.1. The dimensions and minimum wall thickness of the
fittings shall be in accordance as specified in the relevant ISO standards as mentioned in EN
17484-1, clause 6.1.1 and EN 1254-3.

4.2 Materials

4.2.1 Plastic materials

For plastic materials other than the reference materials PEX and PE a test plan, relevant to the
selected material, shall be drafted in consultation with the material producer The test plan shall
be such that the long term mechanical strength and chemical resistance of the material is
established. The mechanical strength and chemical resistance shall be adequate for the
intended use.

4.2.2 Metal fittings

Fittings shall be made from metal selected from materials either:

• Specified in relevant EN standards
• Specified in relevant ISO standards
Provided that the fittings manufactured from them meet the functional requirements of this.
Some of the standardized coppers and copper alloys and requirements commonly used for the
manufacturing of fittings are shown in table 5.

Table 5 – requirements for copper alloy fittings

Characteristic Requirements Test parameter Test method

Copper alloys NEN-EN1254-3 Manufacturer quality Manufacturer
Clause 4.2 system 1) data
Dimensions NEN-EN1254-3 Minimum thickness ISO 228-1 of
Table 3
Construction NEN-EN1254-3 Manufacturer ISO 3126
drawings
Cast microstructure Pneumatic NEN-EN1254-3 ISO 1254-3,
pressure test , 5 punt5.1 clause 5.1
bar
Stress corrosion No prior pickling PH 9,5 EN-ISO 6957
resistance test
1) Subject to approval, minimum requirements will be part of the GASTEC QA contract.

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4.3 Rubber seals (ISO 17484-1, Clause 6.5)

Rubber seals shall comply with EN 549. The minimum temperature class according to EN 549
shall be A2.

4.4 Transition connections

Transition fittings may have one of the following connections. The connection shall comply
with the relevant requirements or standards.
• Gas threads according to ISO 7 type R or Rp.
• Compression fittings for copper pipe connections according to GASTEC QA Approval
Requirement 35
• Compression fittings for galvanised steel precision pipes according to GASTEC QA
Approval Requirement 68
• Fittings, couplers and parts for soldered and screwed connections according to
GASTEC QA Approval Requirement 6
• Union couplers according to NEN 2541, NEN 2542, NEN 2543, NEN 2544, NEN 2545
and NEN 3084
• Press fittings according to GASTEC QA Approval Requirement 186.

Other connections are permitted in consultation with the approval body.

5. FITNESS FOR PURPOSE

5.1 Diameter classes (ISO 17484-1, Clause 7.1)

Contrary to ISO 17484-1, Clause 7.1, table 2, the in table 1 below defined diameter classes shall
be used. These classes are used to establish the number of test samples as referred to in:
ISO 17484-1, table 4: Requirements for fitness purpose of joint assemblies.

Table 1: Diameter classes

Diameter classes 1 2 3
External diameter (mm) de < 26 26 ≤ de D < 40 40 ≤ de ≤ 63

5.2 Hydrostatic strength (ISO 17484-1, Clause 7.3, table 4)

In addition to table 4 the hydrostatic strength of fittings and pipe joint assemblies shall be tested
at 1000 h at 80ºC or 95 ºC at the failure control point using the calculated 95% value of the PLPL
line.

6. PIPE SLEEVES

6.1 Introduction

The use of pipe sleeves is obligatory for certain installation methods as mentioned in EN 1775,
NEN 1078, NPR 3378-10, and other national and international standards and/or regulations.
The inner diameter of the pipe sleeve shall be ≥ D multilayer pipe + 2mm.

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The requirements for these pipe sleeves are given in Table 7.

Table 7 – Requirements for pipe sleeves

Aspect Requirement Test Test method
parameter
Material Manufacturer quality system 1) Manufacturer Manufacturer
Composition quality quality
system 1) system 1)
Appearance Even profile. Soundness Visual
Internal and external surfaces are at 100 mbar assessment
undamaged, free of pitting, bubbling,
impurities and other faults.

Mass per length Manufacturer quality system 1) Weight per point 6.2.3
meter
Dimensions Manufacturer quality system 1) Measurement EN 496
Resistance to Compression after 5 minutes not greater Changing point 6.2.1
compression than 22 %. diameter
After removing the load, the outer
diameter must return to a minimum of
85% of its original value.
Resistance to 10 test samples => no failures Impact point 6.2.2
impact 1 failure: repeat with double the number of resistance
test samples.
Grand total of 30 test samples => 2 failures
at the maximum

1) subject to approval, minimum requirements will be part of the GASTEC QA contract

6.2 Additional testing methods

6.2.1 Determining the resistance to compression

6.2.1.1 Apparatus
The samples shall be put under load between two parallel plates at a temperature of 23 ± 2 ºC.
See Figure 1.

Figure 1 – Apparatus for compression

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6.2.1.2 Test samples

For each pipe sleeve three test samples with a length of 100 ± 1 mm shall be used.

6.2.1.3 Test method

Gradually subject the test samples to a load of 200 N. Five minutes after having applied the full
load, measure the diameter of the test sample along the central line of the direction of the load.
Measure the extent of compression as a percentage of the original external diameter. One
minute after removing the load determine the external diameter along the direction of load
again. Calculate the remaining compression as a percentage of the original external diameter.

6.2.2 Determining the resistance against impact

6.2.2.1 Apparatus
For the test a free-fall testing machine is needed, provided with a falling object with a spherical
arm end with a radius of 12.5 mm and a V-shaped supporting block mounted at an angle of
120º. Besides this a cooling trough is needed, in which the test samples can be conditioned at a
temperature of 0 ± 1 ºC.

6.2.2.2 Test samples

For each pipe size 10 test samples are needed with a length of 100 mm. The test samples must
be brought to a temperature of (0 ± 1) ºC in water or air. For cooling in water, the cooling time is
30 minutes and for cooling in air it is 60 minutes.

6.2.2.3 Working method

Lay the test samples on the V-block and let the falling object drop on the middles of the test
samples. Each test sample must be tested within 10 seconds of being taken out of the cooling
trough. The test conditions to be met for testing are shown in Table 8.

Table 8 – Test conditions for pipe sleeves

Nominal external diameter Mass of falling object (in Drop height in mm
of the tube concerned 1) g, 2) 3)

Up to and including 25 250 1000

mm
> 25 mm 250 2000
1) This refers to the tubes that are concerned with the tube sleeves to be
tested.
2) Tolerance: - 0/+ 5 g.
3) Tolerance: - 0/+ 5 mm.

6.2.3 Determining the mass per length

For determining this three tube sleeves are needed of a length of approximately 1m. The actual
length must be determined as accurately as possible. The mass of these pipes must be
determined to an accuracy of 0.1 gram with the aid of a weighing apparatus. The mass per
length is taken to be the arithmetic mean value of the quotients of the measured lengths and
weights.

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6.2.4 Marking

The tube sleeves shall be marked clearly and permanently at distances of a maximum of 2.5 m
with at least the following information.

• GASTEC QA logo
• Inside diameter
• Manufacture name or logo

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A 1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUALITY SYSTEM

A 1.1 General

This section includes the requirements that the producer’s quality system must meet.

A 1.1.1 Quality system manager

There must be an appointed official in the organisation structure who is tasked with the
management of the quality system.

A 1.1.2 Internal quality monitoring/quality plan

The producer must be in possession of a plan that he employs for internal quality monitoring,
Internal Quality Plan (IKB plan).

The following must be demonstrably recorded in the IKB plan:

- which aspects are checked by the producer
- according to which methods the checks take place
- how often the checks are carried out
- how the results of the checks are registered and kept.

This IKB plan must be a derivative of the model IKB plan shown in the attachment, and be
worked out such that it gives Kiwa Gastec sufficient confidence that the requirements laid
down in these Assessment Guidelines are continuously met.

The IKB plan must correspond to the framework IKB plan included in the attachment.

A 1.1.3 Procedures and work instructions

The certificate holder must have in place:

Procedures for:
• dealing with products with defects
• corrective measures for observed faults
• dealing with complaints about products and/or service supplied
• the work instructions and checklists used.

A 1.2 Investigation and check summary

The following is a summary of the checks to be made for certification.

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Investigation matrix
Article Description of requirement Investigation in the framework of
ISO
17484-1 Type Testing Supervision by CI
and after certificate
GASTEC granting 1)
QA Check Frequency
Article Description

4 System
4.1 pressure drop Provided by manufacturer
4.2 Bending Provided by manufacturer
4.3 Corrosive conditions Declaration manufacturer

PIPE (YELLOW)
5.1.1 material PE / PE-X / PE-RT Declaration manufacturer X once a
year
5.1.2 Reprocessable material Declaration manufacturer X once a
year
5.1.3 Aluminium materials EN Declaration manufacturer X once a
573-3 year
5.1.4 Product classification Declaration manufacturer X once a
year
5.2.1 General / Dimensions / Declaration manufacturer X once a
Yellow year
KE 198- Other pigment; tests X
3.1 according control points
clause 5.4.1.5
5.2.2 metallic layer welded X
5.2.3 Design pressure Pd Declaration manufacturer
5.3 / KE Dimensions pipe, preferably X X once a
198-3.2 according to ISO 161-1 year
5.4.1.2 P-pipes. Procedure 1, Long- X
term ISO 17456 and ISO
9080
5.4.1.3 P and M pipes with highest X
SDRm . Procedure 2, Long-
term ISO 17456 and ISO
9080 in pipe form
5.4.1.4 All diameters conformation X
test according to
ISO 17456.
5.4.1.5.1/ Procedure 1, P-pipes each X
KE 198-3.3 diameter, Calculation of the

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Article Description of requirement Investigation in the framework of

ISO
17484-1 Type Testing Supervision by CI
and after certificate
GASTEC granting 1)
QA Check Frequency
Article Description

control points according

reference norm for 22h,
165h, 1000h
5.4.1.5.2/ Procedure 2, P and M-pipes X
KE 198-3.3 each diameter, Calculation
of the control points, 95 %
of PLPL according to ISO
17456, 22h, 165h, 1000h
5.4.2 Strength of the joint line of X X once a
M-pipe year
5.4.3 Resistance slow crack X
growth (cone test) ISO
13480

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES X
5.5.1 -5.5.2 Physical properties of X
tabel 1 reference product standard
KE 198-3.3

FITTINGS
6.1.1 / KE Fitting reference standards X
198-4.1

6.1.2 Installation X
6.2 / KE Materials
198-4.2
KE 198- Plastic materials, set up test X
4.2.1 plan
KE 198- Metal Declaration manufacturer X once a
4.2.2 year
6.3 / KE Dimensions X X once a
198-4.2.2 year
table 5
Construction X
Cast microstructure X

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Article Description of requirement Investigation in the framework of

ISO
17484-1 Type Testing Supervision by CI
and after certificate
GASTEC granting 1)
QA Check Frequency
Article Description

Stress corrosion X
6.4 / KE Transition fittings X
198-4.4

6.5 / KE Rubber rings (EN 549, X X Certificate

198-4.3 minimum Class A2)

7.2 QTP for GASTEC QA 7 bar X

FITNESS FOR PURPOSE

7.1 / KE Diameter classes X
198-5.1
For all tests 2 samples per X X once a
diameter class year
KE 198-5.2 Hydrostatic strength 1000 h X
80 °C or 95 °C of PLPL
calculated from 5.4.1.3
7.3 - Tensile load 1 h test X X once a
Tabel4 year
Tensile load 800 h test X
Joint resistance to crushing X
Impact resistance joint X
Thermal cycling resistance X

Repeated bending (4
samples per diameter)
8 Marking an documentation X
PIPE SLEEVES
KE 198- Material composition Declaration manufacturer X once a
table7 year

Outward appearance, X X once a

soundness 100 mbar year

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Article Description of requirement Investigation in the framework of

ISO
17484-1 Type Testing Supervision by CI
and after certificate
GASTEC granting 1)
QA Check Frequency
Article Description

Mass per length X X once a

year
Dimensions X X once a
year
Resistance to compression X
Resistance to impact X
6.2.4 Marking X X once a
year

1) The certification body must carry out checks at the supplier’s premises that the supplier is
complying with its obligations. The Board of Experts decides about the frequency of such
checks. With coming into force of this assessment guideline the frequency of the checks is set at
two visit per year and one product inspection in the certification body’s own laboratory.
All product characteristics are determined by the inspector or by the certificate holder in the
presence of the inspector that can be carried out during the visit. If this is not possible
agreements will be made for this between KIWA GASTEC and the certificate holder as to in
which way the check will take place.
In the case of significant changes to the product or the production process the performance
requirements must be re-evaluated.

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A 2. MODEL IKB-SCHEME OR FRAME-IKB-SCHEME

Subject Aspect Methode Frequency Registration

Incoming control
supplied materials

Rubber Rubber;
Material data sheets
Shore hardness
Appearance
Dimensions

Plastic materials Plastic materials;

Material data sheets
Density
Melt Flow Rate

Aluminium layer Aluminium thickness

Material data sheets
Material Certificates

Material and plastic Material data sheets

fittings Material Certificates

Production process
Procedures Applied inspection
Work instructions methods
Used apparatus Inspection frequency
Registration and
recording inspection
results.
Finished product
inspection Applied inspection
methods
Inspection frequency
Registration and
recording inspection
results.

Status of measuring List of used

and test equipment measuring and test
Measure equipment equipment
Calibration and
maintenance reports

Internal transport
Storage
Package
Identification
Marking

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KE 198-A1
December 2010

Approval Requirements 198

Amendment A1
Additional requirements regarding plastic fittings
for multilayer pipe systems for indoor gas
installations with a maximum operating presssure
up to and including 5 bar
Foreword
This GASTEC QA Approval requirement amendment has been accepted by the Board of Experts Gastec Certification,
wherein all the relevant parties in the field of gas related products are represented. These Boards of Experts also
supervises the certification activities and where necessary require the GASTEC QA Approval requirement to be
revised. All references to Board of Experts in this GASTEC QA Approval requirement pertain to the above mentioned
Boards of Experts.

This GASTEC QA Approval requirement will be used by Kiwa Nederland BV in conjunction with the Regulations for
Product Certification for bearing the GASTEC QA quality label. This regulation details the method employed by Kiwa
Nederland BV for conducting the necessary investigations prior to issuing the (technical approval-with) product
certificate and the method of external control. The inspection frequency is determined by the above mentioned Boards
of Experts.

Approved by CvD Gastec Product Certification :09-12-2010

Accepted by Kiwa Nederland BV :09-12-2010

Kiwa Nederland B.V.

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7327 AC Apeldoorn
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All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a database or retrieval system, or
published, in any form or in any way, electronically, mechanically, by print, photoprint, microfilm or any
other means without prior written permission from the publisher.
The use of this evaluation guideline by third parties, for any purpose whatsoever, is only allowed after a written
agreement is made with Kiwa to this end.

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 Contents

1 Introduction 4
1.1 General 4
1.2 Scope 4
1.3 Acceptance of test reports provided by the supplier 4

2 Product Requirements 5
2.1 General 5

3 Summary of tests and inspections 8

3.1 Test matrix 8
3.2 Evaluation of the quality system 8

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1 Introduction

1.1 General
This supplement is an addition to the current GASTEC QA Approval Requirement 198, multilayer pipe systems for
indoor gas installations with a maximum operating presssure up to and including 5 bar, dated May 2007.

During the execution of the certification work, Kiwa is bound to the requirements as laid down in the chapter
“Agreements on the performance of certification”.

1.2 Scope
No approval testing methods are layed down in the current GASTEC QA Approval Requirement 198 regarding the
use of plastics fittings, made from Polyvinylidenefluoride (PVDF) material for multilayer pipe systems for indoor
gas installations. Therfore, this supplement describes the additional requirements regarding the use of PVDF
fittings.

1.3 Acceptance of test reports provided by the supplier

The rules for acceptance of test reports provided by the supplier are laid down in the Regulations for Product
Certification for bearing the GASTEC QA quality label.

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2 Product Requirements

2.1 General
In this chapter is described the additional performance requirements imposed on the PVDF fittings, used for
multilayer pipe systems for indoor gas installations with a maximum operating presssure up to and including 5 bar
are included, as well as the determination methods in order to be able to determine whether the requirements are
fulfilled:

Article Characteristic Requirements Test Test method

parameter
2.2 Reprocessable and The use of ow reprocessable material -
recyclable material obtained during the production and
testing of components is permitted in
addition to virgin material, provided that
the requirements of this GASTEC QA
Approval Requirements is fulfilled.
Reprocessable material obtained from
external sources and recyclable material
shall not be used.
2.3 Long-term hydrostatic PCD shall be equal to or greater than the - ISO 9080
strength test relevant MOP
2.4 Permeation The permeability coefficient shall not be 21°C To agreed upon
greater than 1 (ml x mm) / (m2 x bara x both parties
day)
2.5 Resistance to methane Relevant chemicals shall have no effect - To agreed upon
with high aromatics on the material and therefore no stress both parties
content against Stress corrosion shall occur. The relevant
corrosion chemicals shall be agreed upon both
parties
2.6 Melt Flow rate (MFR) After processing maximum deviation of 230°C ISO 1133
± 20% of the value measured on the 2,16 kg
batch used to manufacture the fitting
2.7 Fourier transform Reference material - To agreed upon
infrared spectroscopy both parties
(FTIR)
2.8 Crysalline melting Tcm ≥ 155°C ISO 11357-3
point
2.9 Influence of heating No visual damages after heating. 150°C ISO 580
Cavities shall not be greater than 25% of
the wallthickness at that point with a
maximum value of 1,0mm. The position
of the cavities shall be >25% of the
surface of the wall segment at that point.
2.10 Resistance to internal No failing during the test period of any 95°C ISO 1167
pressure test piece 200 h
11.5 MPa
2.11 Leaktighness under No leakage of the fitting after bending Leaktightness A
bending test test pressure
30 mbar
2.12 Long-term No leakage of the fitting after bending Leaktightness B
leaktighness under test test pressure
bending 30 mbar

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 3 Test methods

3.1 Method A

3.1.1 Priciple
Samples of pipe and fitting are subjected to bending moment until the pipe is bended.

3.1.2 Samples
One fitting consists of a pipe and fitting. The free length (l) of the pipe shall be for size group one 150 ± 10 mm, for
size group two 250± 10 mm and for size group three 500± 10 mm.

3.1.3 Procedure
Carry out testing at an ambient temperature of (23± 2)°C.
Put the test sample in the test rig. Raise the tensile load (F), at a speed of 25 mm/min (± 20%), at the end of the pipe
until the pipe is kinked. Measure the maximum load (F) with a uncertainty of at least 1% of actual value as applied.
Pressurize the sample after the test with a pressure of 30 mbar. Check the sample for leakage.

3.2 Method B

3.2.1 Principle
Samples of pipe and fitting are subjected to long-term bending moment.

3.2.2 Samples
One fitting consists of a pipe and fitting. The free length (l) of the pipe shall be for size group one 150± 10 mm, for
size group two 250± 10 mm and for size group three 500± 10 mm.

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3.2.3 Procedure
Carry out testing at an ambient temperature of (23± 2)°C.
Put the test sample in the test rig. Apply the load (F1) at the end of the pipe and keep this constant load (F1) for 1000
hours.
Applied load (F1) = F x 0,8
F = maximum load as measured in method A.
Pressurize the sample after the test with a pressure of 30 mbar. Check the sample for leakage.

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4 Summary of tests and inspections
This chapter contains a summary of tests and inspections to be carried out during:
Initial evaluation: the investigation necessary in order to determine whether all requirements of the evaluation
guideline are fulfilled,
Inspection visit: the surveillance inspections carried out after issue of the certificate in order to determine whether the
certified products continuously fulfil the requirements of this evaluation guideline. The inspections are carried out
according to the frequency indicated.
Inspection of the quality system: inspection with regard to the correct implementation of the IQC-schedule and
procedures.

4.1 Test matrix

Description of requirement Clause guideline or Test within the scope of
standard Initial Surveillance by CI after
evaluation issue of the certificate1)
tests Inspection2) Frequency
Additional GASTEC QA approval requirements
regarding PVDF fittings
Reprocessable and recyclable material GASTEC QA X X once a year
KE 198-A1: 2.2
Long-term hydrostatic strength test GASTEC QA X
KE 198-A1: 2.3
Permeation GASTEC QA X
KE 198-A1: 2.4
Resistance to methane with high aromatics content GASTEC QA X
against Stress corrosion KE 198-A1: 2.5
Melt Flow rate (MFR) GASTEC QA X X once a year
KE 198-A1: 2.6
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) GASTEC QA X X once a year
KE 198-A1: 2.7
Crysalline melting point GASTEC QA X
KE 198-A1: 2.8
Influence of heating GASTEC QA X X once a year
KE 198-A1: 2.9
Resistance to internal pressure GASTEC QA X X once a year
KE 198-A1: 2.10
Leaktighness under bending GASTEC QA X X once a year
KE 198-A1: 2.11
Long-term leaktighness under bending GASTEC QA X X once a year
KE 198-A1: 2.12
1) In case the product or production process changes significantly, the performance requirements must be
determined again.
2) All product properties that can be determined within the visiting time (maximum 1 day) are determined by
the inspector or by the supplier in the presence of the inspector. In case this is not possible, an agreement
will be made between the certification body and the supplier about how the inspection will take place.

4.2 Evaluation of the quality system

During each inspection visit the quality system of the supplier shall be examined and evaluated.

GASTEC QA Approval Requirements KE 198-A1

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