This European Standard specifies requirements, assessment methods, compliance criteria and a designation system for compression fittings for use with copper tubes. Compression fittings exist with sealing elements - metallic and/or non-metallic - called non manipulative (commonly referenced as type A) and without sealing elements, called manipulative (commonly referenced as type B). For the purposes of joining copper tubes, the fitting ends have a size range from 6 mm to 108 mm. The compression fittings are designed for a service lifetime up to fifty years.
This European Standard applies to fittings made of materials listed in CEN/TS 13388.
Compression fitting ends, Type A, are suitable for use with copper tubes to EN 1057 in all material hardness conditions.
NOTE Compression fittings, Type A, will possibly require an internal support when used with R220 (annealed) copper tube and the manufacturer’s advice should be sought.
Compression fitting ends, Type B, are suitable for use with R220 (annealed) or R250 (half-hard) copper tube to EN 1057.
NOTE Compression fittings, Type B, may be suitable for use with R290 (hard) copper tube and the manufacturer’s advice should be sought.
Adaptor fittings for use with copper tubes may combine compression ends with fitting ends defined in the other parts of EN 1254.
Compression fittings for use with copper tubes may also have flanged end connections according to EN 1092-3.
Compression fittings for use with copper tubes may also have a plated or other decorative surface coating.
Products covered by this standard are intended to be used in:
a) liquid applications:
hot or cold or combined hot and cold water systems;
heating and cooling systems;
drainage systems;
sprinkler systems.
b) gas applications:
natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas systems with a maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 5 bar;
compressed air.
The fittings are intended to be used up to the operating temperatures and maximum operating pressures as indicated in Annex A.
Registration number (WIID)
61365
Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements, assessment methods, compliance criteria and a designation system for compression fittings for use with copper tubes. Compression fittings exist with sealing elements - metallic and/or non-metallic - called non manipulative (commonly referenced as type A) and without sealing elements, called manipulative (commonly referenced as type B). For the purposes of joining copper tubes, the fitting ends have a size range from 6 mm to 108 mm. The compression fittings are designed for a service lifetime up to fifty years.
This European Standard applies to fittings made of materials listed in CEN/TS 13388.
Compression fitting ends, Type A, are suitable for use with copper tubes to EN 1057 in all material hardness conditions.
NOTE Compression fittings, Type A, will possibly require an internal support when used with R220 (annealed) copper tube and the manufacturer’s advice should be sought.
Compression fitting ends, Type B, are suitable for use with R220 (annealed) or R250 (half-hard) copper tube to EN 1057.
NOTE Compression fittings, Type B, may be suitable for use with R290 (hard) copper tube and the manufacturer’s advice should be sought.
Adaptor fittings for use with copper tubes may combine compression ends with fitting ends defined in the other parts of EN 1254.
Compression fittings for use with copper tubes may also have flanged end connections according to EN 1092-3.
Compression fittings for use with copper tubes may also have a plated or other decorative surface coating.
Products covered by this standard are intended to be used in:
a) liquid applications:
hot or cold or combined hot and cold water systems;
heating and cooling systems;
drainage systems;
sprinkler systems.
b) gas applications:
natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas systems with a maximum operating pressure less than or equal to 5 bar;
compressed air.
The fittings are intended to be used up to the operating temperatures and maximum operating pressures as indicated in Annex A.
