INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 2531

Sixth edition
2009-12-15

Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories

and their joints for water applications
Tuyaux, raccords et accessoires en fonte ductile et leurs assemblages
pour l'eau

Reference number
ISO 2531:2009(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................iv
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................1
2 Normative references............................................................................................................................1
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................2
4 Technical requirements ........................................................................................................................5
4.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Pressure classification and dimensional requirements....................................................................7
4.3 Material characteristics.......................................................................................................................11
4.4 Coating and linings for pipes .............................................................................................................12
4.5 Coatings and linings for fittings and accessories ...........................................................................13
4.6 Marking .................................................................................................................................................13
5 Leaktightness requirements...............................................................................................................13
5.1 Pipes and fittings.................................................................................................................................13
5.2 Flexible joints.......................................................................................................................................13
5.3 Flanged joints as cast, screwed, welded and adjustable................................................................15
6 Test methods .......................................................................................................................................17
6.1 Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................17
6.2 Straightness of pipes ..........................................................................................................................17
6.3 Tensile test ...........................................................................................................................................17
6.4 Brinell hardness ..................................................................................................................................19
6.5 Works leaktightness test of pipes and fittings.................................................................................20
7 Type tests .............................................................................................................................................20
7.1 Leaktightness of joints to internal pressure.....................................................................................20
7.2 Leaktightness of joints to external pressure....................................................................................21
7.3 Leaktightness of joints to negative internal pressure.....................................................................22
7.4 Leaktightness and mechanical resistance of flanged joints ..........................................................22
8 Tables of dimensions..........................................................................................................................23
8.1 Socket and spigot pipes .....................................................................................................................23
8.2 Flanged pipes ......................................................................................................................................25
8.3 Fittings for socketed joints.................................................................................................................25
8.4 Fittings for flanged joints ...................................................................................................................41
Annex A (informative) External protection .....................................................................................................59
Annex B (informative) Internal protection ......................................................................................................60
Annex C (informative) Dimensions of preferred pressure classes and other pressure class pipes .......61
Annex D (normative) Pipe wall thicknesses, stiffness and diametral deflection .......................................63
Annex E (normative) Quality assurance.........................................................................................................71
Annex F (informative) Safety factors ..............................................................................................................72
Bibliography......................................................................................................................................................73

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