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FRIALEN-Tapping Tee (DAA) 4IPS x 1/2CTS

made of PE4710
Dated: 26. July 2012

Introduction
This report describes the tests administered for the release of FRIALEN Electrofusion Tapping
Tee, part of the FRIALEN Safety Fittings product range, manufactured by
FRIATEC Aktiengesellschaft
Technical Plastics Division
Mannheim, Germany.
FRIALEN Electrofusion Tapping Tees are composed of Eltex TUB 121 Cell Class
PE345434C PE4710 and suitable in water service line up to 160 psig and Gas service pipeline
up to 125 psig.
General
The fusion procedure and the qualification test were administered at the Test Laboratories of
FRIATEC Aktiengesellschaft Technical Plastics Division, Mannheim, Germany with the pipes
documented in the result tables.
All tests are based on ASTM F1055 "Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene
Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing".
Fusion procedures based on the Assembly Instruction for FRIALEN Safety Fittings and were
executed at operating temperatures between 14F (-10C) to 120F (+49C).
Subsequently, the test samples were subject to the following tests (ASTM F1055)
- Sustained Pressure Test

ASTM F 1055 9.2 (ASTM D1598)

temperature
176 F (80 C)
hoop stress
670psi (4.6MPa)
min. Time-To-Failure 170h

- Minimum Hydraulic Burst Pressure Test

ASTM F 1055 9.1

- Impact Resistance Test

ASTM F 905

- Joint Crush Test (homogeneity of fusion)

ASTM F 1055 9.4

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FRIATEC Aktiengesellschaft
Technical Plastics Division
Postbox 71 02 61 D-68222 Mannheim Germany
Tel. +49 621 - 486-0 Fax +49 621 486-1601
E-mail: info-frialen@friatec.de Internet: www.friatec.de

Quality Management
Technical Plastic Division

Test Report

Preliminary

Test Report

FRIALEN-Tapping Tee (DAA) 4IPS x 1/2CTS

made of PE4710
Dated: 26. July 2012

Results
Technical Characteristics/ Marking
Fusion Parameter: 41V 125sec
Marking:

FRIATEC Logo, Safety Fitting, 4IPS x 1/2CTS, ASTM D2513 F1055, AWWA C906,
CE, PE3408, SDR11, Batch-no., G, fusion barcode

Sustained Pressure Test

according to ASTM F1055 9.2 (ASTM D1598)
Pressure
Minimum time to failure
Saddle / Outlet

133psig (9.3bar)
170 h (desired value)

Pipe

Assembly and
fusion ambient

Test
Time-to-Failure Result
temperature

temperature
DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

14F

176F

1000 h

no failure occurred

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

14F

176F

1000 h

no failure occurred

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

120F

176F

1000 h

no failure occurred

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

120F

176F

1000 h

no failure occurred

Conclusion
All samples met the requirements. No leakages recorded.

Minimum Hydraulic Burst Pressure Test

according to ASTM F 1055 9.1
Minimum time to failure
Saddle / Outlet

60-70s (desired value)

Pipe

Assembly and
fusion ambient
Temperature

Test
Time-totemperature Failure

Burst

Result

pressure

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

14F

73 F

66 s

767 psi

ductile pipe
failure

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

14F

73 F

66 s

767 psi

ductile pipe
failure

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

120F

73 F

65 s

770 psi

ductile pipe
failure

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

120F

73 F

65 s

770 psi

ductile pipe
failure

Conclusion
All samples met the requirements. No leakages recorded

FRIATEC Aktiengesellschaft
Technical Plastics Division
Postbox 71 02 61 D-68222 Mannheim Germany
Tel. +49 621 - 486-0 Fax +49 621 486-1601
E-mail: info-frialen@friatec.de Internet: www.friatec.de

Quality Management
Technical Plastic Division

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FRIALEN-Tapping Tee (DAA) 4IPS x 1/2CTS

made of PE4710
Dated: 26. July 2012
Impact Resistance Test
according to ASTM F 905
High
Weight
Saddle / Outlet

78.7 in.
11 lb
Pipe

Assembly and
fusion ambient
Temperature

Ambient

Result

temperature

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

14F

73F

no break in the joint

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

14F

73F

no break in the joint

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

73F

73F

no break in the joint

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

73F

73F

no break in the joint

Conclusion
All samples met the requirements. No leakages in the joint recorded

Joint Crush Test

according to ASTM F1055 9.4.1
Saddle / Outlet

Pipe

Assembly and
fusion ambient
Temperature

Test
Result
temperature

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

14F

70-77F

Separation <15%

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

14F

70-77F

Separation <15%

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

120F

70-77F

Separation <15%

DAA 4IPS x 1/2CTS

Drisco 8100

120F

70-77F

Separation <15%

Conclusion
In all cases homogeneous fusion result were achieved. Only minor separations less then 15% of the
total fusion zone could be seen.

FRIATEC Aktiengesellschaft
Technical Plastics Division
Postbox 71 02 61 D-68222 Mannheim Germany
Tel. +49 621 - 486-0 Fax +49 621 486-1601
E-mail: info-frialen@friatec.de Internet: www.friatec.de

Quality Management
Technical Plastic Division

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