What is BS EN 1124-3 - Longitudinally welded stainless steel pipes with spigot and socket about?
BS EN 1124-3 is a series of European standards on pipes and fittings that discusses the dimensions of longitudinally welded stainless steel pipes, spigot, and socket. BS EN 1124-3 applies to pipes and fittings of longitudinally welded stainless steel pipes with spigot and socket for wastewater systems.
BS EN 1124-3 specifies dimensions and tolerances for pipes, fittings, pipe connectors, and seals of System X and establishes a system of designations for the different pipe and fitting types that conform to the stated requirements. BS EN 1124-3 is only valid in connection with EN 1124-1. BS EN 1124-3 does not apply to the marking of products. EN 1124-1 applies to the marking.
NOTE: System X is a system of pipes and fittings of longitudinally welded stainless steel pipes with two-step sockets.
Who is BS EN 1124-3 - Longitudinally welded stainless steel pipes with spigot and socket for?
BS EN 1124-3 on stainless steel pipes with spigot and socket for wastewater systems is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of stainless steel pipes, spigots, and socket
- Wastewater management department
Why should you use BS EN 1124-3 - Longitudinally welded stainless steel pipes with spigot and socket?
Longitudinal welded stainless steel pipes are made by bending and welding wide steel plates and are most commonly used in oil and gas industry applications. A longitudinal welded stainless steel pipe is manufactured with advanced techniques using high-quality material as per the industry norms.
BS EN 1124-3 exemplifies the required dimensions and tolerances that help you achieve precision in terms of product functionality and specification. BS EN 1124-3, provides guidance that helps you in efficiently manufacturing longitudinally welded stainless steel pipes with spigot and socket of precise dimension. With BS EN 1124-3 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet the required quality.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 1124-3:2008 supersedes BS EN 1124-3:1999 which is withdrawn. Compared with EN 1124-3:1999 the following amendments are made:
- In Tables 5 and 14 dimensions for several nominal sizes are added
- New component for bends with large radius - shape C 2 added
- In Table 10 dimensions for DN/ID 100, type-A added
- New component for bends with stilling section - shape C 5 added
- New component for access pipes with round cleaning hole - shape H 2 added
- New component for plugs with screw top - shape K 12 added
