What is ISO 16438 - thermoplastic collapsible hoses for irrigation about?
ISO 16438 specifies requirements and test methods for reinforced and non-reinforced thermoplastic collapsible hoses, intended to be used as main and sub-main supply lines for the conveyance and distribution of water for irrigation, at water temperatures up to 50 °C.
Note: PVC lay flat hoses are excluded from ISO 16438.
Who is ISO 16438 - thermoplastic collapsible hoses for irrigation for?
ISO 16438 on thermoplastic collapsible hoses for irrigation is useful for:
- Thermoplastic collapsible hoses manufacturers and suppliers
- Importers of Thermoplastic collapsible hoses
- Service providers for Thermoplastic collapsible hoses
- Product development / innovation / research teams
- Quality control teams
Why should you use ISO 16438 - thermoplastic collapsible hoses for irrigation?
Thermoplastic collapsible hoses have been introduced to agricultural irrigation projects in recent years, as headers supplying drip tape systems or as a replacement for gated pipes.
Thermoplastic collapsible hoses for irrigation are a special type of hoses. ISO 16438 gives you information about the requirements and test methods for reinforced and non-reinforced thermoplastic collapsible hoses.
ISO 16438 provides you with specific test procedures and related requirements to ensure an appropriate and acceptable level of safety for main and sub-main supply lines for the conveyance and distribution of water for irrigation.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 16438:2021 supersedes ISO 16438:2012, which is withdrawn. The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
- PVC layflat hoses are excluded from this document
- Some definitions have been updated
- Some changes in pressure tests parameters and procedures have been applied
- Marking the word "irrigation" became optional
