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8 Push-in joints
8.1 General
8.2 Types of joint
8.3 Fields of use
8.4 References
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Table 8.3: Under DVGW testing specification DVGW A joint of the present type will remain
Groupings of nominal sizes for type tests on Arbeitsblatt GW 337 [8.4], which is man- leak tight even under the highest loading
push-in joints under EN 545 [8.1] datory for ductile iron pipes and fittings from internal pressure and even when the
DN grouping Preferred DN in in Germany, the tests on the functional end of a pipe is mis-aligned and angularly
each grouping fitness for purpose of joints are carried deflected to the maximum in the socket.
out as externally monitored type tests. The test certificates for the type tests
80 – 250 200 This attestation of conformity is an impor- which have to be carried out show this to
300 – 600 400 tant part of the FGR® quality seal by be the case. The high dimensional stability
which the members of EADIPS® (Euro- of the sockets is one of the ways in which
700 – 1000 800
pean Association for Ductile Iron Pipe these characteristics are achieved
1100 – 2000 1600 Systems) provide evidence of the suitabi
lity of their products (ductile iron pipes, What all the push-in joint systems have
fittings and valves) with regard to the in common is that they are able to move
In Germany, the standard which governs safety, security, fitness for purpose, quality, and act as longitudinally displaceable
designs of joints which meet the require- hygiene and environmental compatibility joints. Hence they do not transmit bending
ments described above is DIN 28603 [8.3]. required in water supply. moments or longitudinal forces.
The dimensions and permitted devia- The requirements in these respects which
tions (tolerances on dimensions) given are laid down by standards documents If longitudinal forces have to be trans-
in this standard are important for ensu- are fundamental to the ability of the duc- mitted from pipe to pipe or from pipe to
ring that the functional requirements tile iron pipe system to perform properly fitting/valve, restrained designs of joint
are met. By specifying these characte- and they can only be met by ensuring the have to be used. These are dealt with
ristics, DIN 28603 [8.3] becomes one of following: in detail in Chapter 9. The long-term
the significant bases of DVGW Arbeits- n The dimensions of the individual parts absence of leaks at the joints is ensured by
blatt GW 337 [8.4], which is the document of the joint have to be properly mat- the permanently elastic properties of the
governing certification. ched to one another. gasket itself but also by the match achie-
n The elastomeric gaskets have to with- ved by design between the spigot end of
stand high stresses. the pipe, the socket and the gasket.
Even when the permitted tolerances pro-
duce a worst-case pairing of dimensions
at the joint and the spigot end is mis-
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More detailed information on the gaskets Fig. 8.2: If the spigot end of the pipe is mis-aligned,
can be found in Chapter 13. TYTON® push-in joint system the gasket cannot be compressed to an
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excessive degree by an external load on 8.2.2 The STANDARD push-in joint The maximum angular deflections for the
the pipe because a structural limit is set TYTON® and STANDARD push-in joints
for the mis-aligning travel firstly by the The structural design and the operation can be seen from Table 8.1.
centralising collar and secondly by the of the STANDARD push-in joint are com-
limiter in the sealing chamber. Behaviour parable to those of the TYTON® push-in
is similar when there are movements joint. In Germany, the dimensions of the 8.3 Fields of use
producing angular deflections, for which joint are laid down in DIN 28603 [8.3]
structural limits are likewise set. (Form C) for nominal sizes from DN 80
to DN 2000. The purpose of joints between pipes is
The harder annular part of the gasket (the to help to provide a supply of satisfac-
retaining part) is moulded to a claw-like A schematic view of the joint is shown tory drinking water, to help to ensure
shape and engages in the retaining groove in Fig. 8.3. that wastewater and sewage are safely
in the socket. It holds the gasket firmly disposed of and to help to protect bodies
in position when the end of the pipe is The gasket consists of rubber of a single and watercourses of surface and under-
pushed in and also later when a load is hardness. ground water. Other fields of use for duc-
applied by the internal pressure. tile iron pipes with push-in joints are in
Under a load applied by internal pressure, the transportation of raw water and pro-
the retaining part is supported against cess water and they are also used in irri-
the centralising collar and, by being so gation and in systems for fire-fighting and
supported, closes off the gap between the snow-making – although it is mainly in a
centralising collar and the pipe. It thus restrained form in which they are used in
prevents the gasket from being forced these latter cases (Chapter 9).
out even at very high internal pressures.
The joint remains sealed even up to the
In the case of pressure pipes of ductile
bursting pressure of the pipe system. iron, the TYTON® system and STANDARD
system push-in joints are used in water
The bead-like sealing part composed of pipelines to EN 545 [8.1] and in sewers
softer rubber is compressed when the spi- and pipelines for sewage and wastewater
got end is pushed in in such a way that a Fig. 8.3: to EN 598 [8.2].
reliable seal is obtained. STANDARD push-in joint system
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for the c ompression of the TYTON® and [Rohre, Formstücke, Zubehörteile [8.5] EN 681-1
STANDARD gaskets to be selected, by aus duktilem Gusseisen und ihre Elastomeric seals –
design, to be so high that it can be relied Verbindungen für die Abwasser- Material requirements for pipe joint
upon that roots will not grow into the entsorgung – seals used in water and drainage
joint. Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren] applications –
Root intrusion has in fact never been 2007+A1:2009 Part 1: Vulcanized rubber
found in sewage or wastewater pipelines [Elastomer-Dichtungen –
with properly assembled TYTON® push- [8.3] DIN 28603 Werkstoff-Anforderungen für
in joints [8.6]. Rohre und Formstücke aus Rohrleitungs-Dichtungen für Anwen-
duktilem Gusseisen – dungen in der Wasserversorgung
Steckmuffen-Verbindungen – und Entwässerung –
8.4 References Zusammenstellung, Muffen und Teil 1: Vulkanisierter Gummi]
Dichtungen 1996 + A1:1998 + A2:2002 +
[Ductile iron pipes and fittings – AC:2002 + A3:2005
[8.1]
EN 545 Push-in joints –
Ductile iron pipes, fittings, Survey, sockets and gaskets] [8.6] Köhne, H.:
accessories and their joints for 2002-05 Verwurzelungsschäden in
water pipelines – Entwässerungsleitungen in
Requirements and test methods [8.4] DVGW-Prüfgrundlage GW 337 Gelsenkirchen
[Rohre, Formstücke, Zubehörteile Rohre, Formstücke und Zubehör- [Damage from root penetration
aus duktilem Gusseisen und ihre teile aus duktilem Gusseisen für in drainage pipelines in
Verbindungen für Wasserleitungen – die Gas- und Wasserversorgung – Gelsenkirchen]
Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren] Anforderungen und Prüfungen awt abwassertechnik 5 (1991),
2006 [DVGW test specification GW 337 S. 37 u. 38
Ductile cast iron pipes, fittings
[8.2] EN 598 and accessories for gas and
Ductile iron pipes, fittings, water supply –
accessories and their joints for Requirements and tests]
sewerage applications – 2010-09
Requirements and test methods
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