GET BIS CERTIFICATION FOR GLASS-FIBRE REINFORCED PLASTICS (GRP) PIPES, JOINTS AND FITTINGS FOR USE FOR POTABLE WATER SUPPLY IS 12709:1994
GRP stands for Glass Reinforced Plastic. It is also called as fiberglass, composite plastic or FRP. It is strong, extremely light and highly versatile. GRP behaves differently from conventional thermoplastics that are used in everyday objects. This means that it has properties that are useful for a number of applications in many industries.
Potable water, also known as drinking water, comes from surface and ground sources and is treated to levels that that meet state and federal standards for consumption. Water from natural sources is treated for microorganisms, bacteria, toxic chemicals, viruses and fecal matter. Glass Reinforced Plastic is used for making pipes, joints and fittings for supply of potable drinking water.
BIS is a statutory institution established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act,1986 to promote harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and attending to connected matters in the country.
Glass-fibre reinforced plastics (GRP) pipes, joints and fittings for use for potable water supply product has been specified in IS 12709:1994 by Bureau of Indian Standards.
SCOPE :
1.1 This specification covers requirements for materials, dimensions, classification, testing and type of joints of machine-made pipes with glass fiber reinforced thermosetting resin with or without aggregate filler having nominal diameter from 200mm to 3 000 mm for use at pressure up to 1 500 kPa for conveyance of potable water.
1.2 Provisions relating 10 fittings fabricated from GRP pipes or by moulding process have also been covered.
REFERENCES :
IS 5382 : 1985 Rubber sealing rings for gas mains, water mains and sewers
IS 6746 : 1994 Unsaturated polyester resin systems for low pressure fiber reinforced plastic
IS 9845 : 1986 Method of analysis for the determination of and/or overall migration of constituents of plastic materials and articals intended to come into contact with foodstuffs
IS 11273 : 1992 Woven roving fabrics of `E glass fibre
IS 11320 : 1985 Glass fibre rovings for the reinforcement of polyester and epoxide resin systems
IS 11551 : 1986 Glass fiber chopped strand mat for the reinforcement of polyester resin system.
RAW MATERIALS :
· Resin - Clause 6.1 of IS 12709 : 1994 and IS 6746
· Glass Fibre Reinforcement – Clause 6.2 of IS 12709 :1994 and IS 11273, IS 11320 or IS 11551
· Aggregates – Clause 6.3.1 of IS 12709: 1994
· Filler - Clause 6.3.2 of IS 12709: 1994
· Additives - Clause 6.3.3 of IS 12709: 1994
TESTING PARAMETERS :
· Resin
· Glass Fibre Reinforced
· Aggregates
· Fillers
· Additives
· Diameter
· Length
· Out of Squareness
· Wall Thickness
· Workmanship
· Pipe Stiffness
· Soundness
· Longitudinal Strength
· Hoop Tensile Strength
· Long Term Hydrostatic Design Pressure Test
· Potability of Water
POSSIBLE TESTS IN A DAY :
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