What is BS EN 15389 – Performance characteristics of industrial thermoplastic valves about?
BS EN 15389 is a European Standard that discusses the performance requirements for industrial valves made of thermoplastics. The main objective of BS EN 15389 is to ensure your thermoplastic valves are fit for its intended application in buildings and civil engineering purposes.
BS EN 15389 specifies performance requirements and means for evaluation of conformity for valves of thermoplastic material, by reference to product standards, for use in building and civil engineering applications for the delivery of liquid and gaseous fluids.
BS EN 15389 also contains information for the purpose of regulatory marking.
Who is BS EN 15389 - Performance characteristics of industrial thermoplastic valves for? 
BS EN 15389 on performance characteristics of thermoplastic valves is relevant to: 
- Manufacturers of sanitary installations
- Manufacturers of industrial thermoplastic valves
- Designers of industrial thermoplastic valves
- Quality control and testing personnel
- Civil engineers
- Maintenance personnel
Why should you use BS EN 15389 - Performance characteristics of industrial thermoplastic valves?
Industrial valves are an important component for controlling the flow of liquified gases. In the FMCG industry, they play a vital role in maintaining the desired flow rate of gases like oxygen and nitrogen for safe and effective operations. Often improper functioning of industrial thermoplastic valves can lead to major hazards and detrimental effects on the ecosystem.
To facilitate safe and efficient use of industrial valves BS EN 15389 provides the best industry guidance on the performance requirements which take into consideration:
- Reaction to fire
- External pressure strength
- Mechanical or internal pressure strength
- Physical conditions such as tolerances, tightness, temperature sustainability and durability
- Safeguard to overloading of handle
- Dangerous substances
BS EN 15389 also includes test methods to demonstrate and verify whether the industrial thermoplastic valves are fit for the intended application.
As a result, if you are a manufacturer of industrial thermoplastic valves, adopting BS EN 15389 requirements and test methods can help determine how efficient and safe your products are. Consequently, you can ensure that the industrial thermoplastic valves exhibit adequate resistance to temperatures, and are free from noise emissions and leakages.
