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AVK Australia PRODUCT APPRAISAL REPORT No PA 1502 Issue 2

AVK Series 600 Universal Couplings

AS/NZS 4998:2009 Bolted unrestrained couplings for waterworks purposes

Publication Date: 17 March 2016


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Peer Reviewers

Name/Title Organisation Date

Peter Pittard, Contractor WSAA 17/6/2015

David Moore City West Water 14/05/2015

Robert Jagger City West Water 25/05/2015

Mohamed Yoosuf City West Water 25/05/2015

Jerry Sunarhro Sydney Water 13/05/2015

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager WSAA 11/5/2015

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager WSAA 17/03/2016

Approvals

Name/Title Signature Date

Carl Radford, WSAA Carl Radford 22 July 2015

Carl Radford, WSAA Carl Radford 17 March 2016


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Overview of WSAA

The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) is the peak industry body that supports

the Australian Urban Water Industry. Its members and associate members provide water and

sewerage services to approximately 20 million Australians and many of Austra lia’s largest

industrial and commercial enterprises.

The Association facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, networking and cooperation

within the urban water industry. It is proud of the collegiate attitude of its members which

has led to industry-wide approaches to national water issues.

WSAA can demonstrate success in the standardisation of industry performance monitoring

and benchmarking, as well as many research outcomes of national significance. The WSAA

Executive retains strong links with policy makers and legislative bodies and their influences,

to monitor emerging issues of importance to the urban water industry. WSAA is regularly

consulted and its advice sought by decision makers when developing strategic directions for

the water industry.

WSAA was formed in 1995 as a non-profit organisation to foster the exchange of information

relating to the provision of urban water services between industry, government and the

community, and to promote sustainable water resource management.

The Association’s main activities focus on four areas:

1. Influencing national and state policies on the provision of urban water services and

sustainable water resource management;

2. Promoting debate on environmentally sustainable development and management of

water resources and the community health requirements of public water supplies;

3. Improving industry performance and establishing benchmarks and industry leading

practices for water service processes; and

4. Fostering the exchange of information on education, training, research, water and

wastewater management and treatment and other matters of common interest

Copyright

This document is copyrighted. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act

1968, no part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any

means, electronically or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission

of Water Services Association of Australia Limited.

© Copyright 2016 by WATER SERVICES ASSOCIATION of Australia Limited All rights

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CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Recommendations ................................................................................................................................................ 5

2 THE APPLICANT ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

3 THE MANUFACTURER ............................................................................................................................................... 6

4 THE PRODUCT ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

5 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL ..................................................................................................................................... 9

6 APPRAISAL CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................... 9

6.1 Quality Assurance Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 9

6.2 Performance Requirements................................................................................................................................... 9

7 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA............................................................................................................. 9

7.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements ............................................................................................... 9

7.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements ..................................................................................................... 10

7.2.1 Material Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 10

7.2.2 Polymeric Coating ......................................................................................................................................... 10

7.2.3 Elastomeric Seals ......................................................................................................................................... 10

7.2.4 Effect on Water ............................................................................................................................................. 10

7.3 .1 Design ............................................................................................................................................................. 10

8 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 11

9 PRODUCT MARKING ............................................................................................................................................... 11

10 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................. 11

11 PRODUCT WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 12

12 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING REPORT ..................................... 12

13 DISCUSSION ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

14 OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW......................................................................................... 12

15 LIFE EXPECTANCY ................................................................................................................................................ 13

16 FUTURE WORKS .................................................................................................................................................... 13

17 DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................................................... 13

17.1 Issue of Report .................................................................................................................................................. 13

17.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations................................................................................ 14

17.2.1 Disclaimer of liability ................................................................................................................................... 14

17.2.2 Need for independent assessment ............................................................................................................. 14

17.3 No Updating ...................................................................................................................................................... 14

17.4 No Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 14

APPENDIX A - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 15

APPENDIX B – TECNICHAL DATA SHEETS .............................................................................................................. 22

APPENDIX C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 38


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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

AVK Australia Pty Ltd is part of the AVK Group, an international manufacturer of valves and

fittings, with factories in Australia, Denmark, USA, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, France,

Holland, Poland, Germany, Malaysia, and China. AVK has over 40 years’ experience in the

manufacture and supply of a comprehensive range of products that includes gate valves,

butterfly valves, hydrants, couplings, penstocks, knife gate valves and fittings. AVK Australia

has the overall responsibility for manufacturing, sales and marketing activities in Australia

and New Zealand.

The range of AVK Series 600 Universal Couplings submitted for appraisal includes straight

barrel couplings, stepped barrel couplings, flanged adapters and end caps in sizes from

DN40 to DN400. The couplings are manufactured to comply with AS/NZS4998:2009 Bolted

unrestrained mechanical couplings for water works purposes .

The couplings are available with short barrel and long barrel configurations. The end rings

are thermal bonded polymeric coated ductile iron and the barrels are either thermal bonded

polymeric coated ductile iron or Grade 316 Stainless Steel.

AVK has submitted copies of their ISO 9001 Quality Management System Licence and

StandardsMark product certification Licence to AS/NZS 4998.

The complete range of couplings submitted for appraisal is listed in Section 4, although not

all products are contained within the StandardsMark product schedule.

Section 4 details the products listed on the StandardsMark schedule and also denotes those

products that have been satisfactorily type tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4998

requirements. It is acknowledged that the complete range of couplings as submitted has

been widely utilised by Australian Water Agencies over many years, however this Appraisal

endorsement is limited to products that have been demonstrated to conform to AS/NZS 4998.

Whilst end caps are not specifically contained within AS/NZS 4998 the joints on these fittings

are identical to those on the couplings and are therefore considered as conforming.

Issue 2 of this report addressed the future work items identified in PA 1502. All stainless

steel washers utilised in their coupling range now fully conform to the dimensional

requirements of ISO 7089.

AVK sources its components from various manufacturers in Denmark and China. Thermal

bonded polymeric coatings are applied to the ductile iron components at the AVK

manufacturing facility in Wingfield, South Australia. Assembly and testing is also completed

at the AVK manufacturing facility.

AVK Series 600 Universal Couplings in sizes from DN40 to DN225 are considered as ‘fit for

purpose’.

Based on the information available and the successful performance under the nominated

type test regime this product has been rated ‘B’ with a life expectancy in excess of 50 years.

This rating is only a general guide to life expectancy and may increase or decrease as a

result of the system operating conditions, preventative maintenance programs, operating

environment and other geographical and site specific factors.

1.1 Recommendations

It is recommended that WSAA members and associates, subject to any specific requirements

of the member or associate, accept or authorise AVK Series 600 Couplings in sizes DN40

to DN225, as detailed in this report, for use in Waterworks purposes, provided they are

installed in accordance with WSAA Codes and the manufacturer’s requirements, where

specified.


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2 THE APPLICANT

AVK Australia Pty Ltd is part of the AVK Group, an international manufacturer of valves and

fittings, with factories in Australia, Denmark, USA, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, France,

Holland, Poland, Germany, Malaysia, and China. AVK has over 40 years’ experience and

comprehensive range of products that includes gate valves, butterfly valves, hydrants,

couplings (both restrained and non-restrained), penstocks, knife gate valves and fittings.

AVK Australia has the overall responsibility for manufacturing, sales and marketing activities

in Australia and New Zealand.

3 THE MANUFACTURER

AVK assembles the Series 600 range of couplings at its Wingfield facility in Adelaide, South

Australia.

Components are sourced from Denmark and China. AVK has requested that the identity of

their Chinese suppliers remain “commercial in confidence” however has provided copies of

Quality Management System licences to ISO 9001 together with typical material test reports.

The ductile iron components are coated by AVK at its Wingfield manufacturing facility in

accordance with AS/NZS 4158 Thermal-bonded polymeric coatings on valves and fittings for

water industry purposes utilising Akzo Nobel Resicoat Fusion Bonded Epoxy.

4 THE PRODUCT

The AVK Series 600 Couplings comprise a range of unrestrained mechanical couplings

suitable for jointing spigot ends of pipe manufactured from grey or ductile iron, steel, PVC-

U, PVC-M, PVC-O and Asbestos Cement.

The complete range of available couplings is given in Tables 1 to 5 with an indication of

those products that have StandardsMark product certification and those that have been

deemed as compliant to AS/NZS 4998 Type Test requirements. The products marked •• under the Type Test heading denote products actually type tested and those marked • represent those products qualified as compliant.

It is acknowledged that the complete range of couplings, as submitted, has been widely

utilised by Australian Water Agencies over many years, however this Appraisal endorsement

is limited to products that have been demonstrated to conform to AS/NZS 4998.

Whilst end caps are not specifically contained within AS/NZS 4998 the joints on these fittings

are identical to those on the couplings and are therefore considered as conforming for those

sizes tested.

TABLE 1 STRAIGHT COUPLINGS SHORT BARREL

Part Number StandardsMark Type Test Compliant

Nominal Pipe Size

DN

Reach

601-06300-0-4312 • 40 41 63

601-07400-0-4312 • 50 57 74

601-08500-0-4312 • 65 68 85

601-10600-0-4312 • • 80 84 106

601-11900-0-4312 • 100 99 119

601-13300-5-4312* • • 100 109 133

601-15700-0-4312 • • 125 132 157

601-18300-5-4312 * • • 150 157 183

601-20100-0-4312 • • 150 176 201


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Nominal Pipe Size

DN

Reach

601-21500-0-4312 • • 200 193 215

601-24200-0-4312 • • 200 218 242

601-26800-0-4312 • • 225 242 268

601-29200-0-4312 250 266 292

601-30600-0-4312 250 280 306

601-32700-0-4312 300 301 327

601-35000-0-4312 300 324 350

601-37800-0-4312 350 352 378

601-39600-0-4312 350 372 396

601-41000-0-4312 350 384 410

601-43600-0-4312 400 410 436

601-46200-0-4312 400 436 462

* = Stainless Steel Barrel

TABLE 2 STRAIGHT COUPLINGS LONG BARREL


Nominal Pipe Size

DN Reach

601-10600-4-4312* • 80 84 106

601-13300-4-4312* • • 100 109 133

601-18300-4-4312* • • 150 157 183

601-24200-4-4312* • 200 218 242

601-26800-4-4312* • 225 242 268

601-29200-4-4312* 250 266 292

601-35000-1-4312 300 324 350

601-43600-1-4312 400 410 436

* = Stainless Steel Barrel

TABLE 3 STEPPED COUPLINGS


Nominal Pipe Size

DN

Reach

602-063074-4312 •• 40 46-63 57-74

602-063085-4312 • 40 46-63 68-85

602-074085-4312 • 50 57-74 68-85

602-074106-4312 • 50 57-74 84-106

602-085106-4312 • 65 68-85 84-106

602-106119-4312 • • 80 84-106 99-119

602-106133-4312 • •• 80/100 84-106 109-133

602-119133-4312 • • 100 99-119 109-133


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Nominal Pipe Size

DN

Reach

602-119157-4312 • • 100 99-119 132-157

602-133157-4312 • • 100 109-133 132-157

602-133183-4312 • • 100 109-133 157-183

602-157183-4312 • •• 125 132-157 157-183

602-183201-4312 • • 150 157-183 176-201

602-201215-4312 • • 150 176-201 193-215

602-201242-4312 • • 150 176-201 218-242

602-215242-4312 • • 200 193-215 218-242

602-242268-4312 • •• 200/225 218-242 242-268

602-268292-4312 • 225 242-268 266-292

602-292306-4312 250 266-292 280-306

602-292327-4312 250 266-292 301-327

602-327350-4312 300 301-327 324-350

602-327378-4312 300 301-327 352-378

602-350378-4312 300 324-350 352-378

602-378396-4312 350 352-378 372-396

602-410436-4312 350 384-410 410-436

602-436462-4312 400 410-436 436-462

TABLE 4 FLANGED ADAPTERS


Nominal Pipe Size

DN

Reach

603-063000-4312 •• 40/65 46 63

603-074000-4312 •• 50/65 57 74

603-074001-4312 • 50/80 57 74

603-085000-4312 • 50/80 68 85

603-106000-4312 •• 80 84 106

603-106001-4312 • 80/100 84 106

603-119000-4312 • 100 99 119

603-133000-4312 •• 100 109 133

603-133001-4312 • 100/125 109 133

603-157000-4312 •• 125/150 132 157

603-183000-4312 •• 150 157 183

603-201000-4312 • 150 176 201

603-215000-4312 • 200 193 215

603-242000-4312 •• 200 218 242

603-268000-4312 • 250 242 268

603-268003-4312 •• 225/250 242 268

603-292000-4312 250 266 292


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Nominal Pipe Size

DN

Reach

603-292003-4312 250 266 292

603-327000-4312 300 301 327

603-350000-4312 300 324 350

603-410003-4312 375 384 410

603-436003-4312 375 410 436

603-462003-4312 400 436 462

TABLE 5 END CAPS


Nominal Pipe Size

DN Reach

605-106-04-30X12 • 80 84 106

605-133-04-30X12 • 100 109 133

605-183-04-30X12 • 150 157 183

5 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL

This appraisal extends to AVK Series 601 Straight Couplings, Series 602 Stepped

Couplings, Series 603 Flanged Adapters and Series 605 End Caps for DN40 to DN400 as

listed in Tables 1 to 5. Type Testing has been completed for DN40 to DN225 couplings and

are therefore deemed to comply with AS/NZS 4998.

6 APPRAISAL CRITERIA

6.1 Quality Assurance Requirements

The WSAA product appraisal network accepts bolted unrestrained mechanical couplings for

waterworks purposes manufactured under cover of a third party certified management

system complying with AS/NZS ISO 9001 and having ISO Type 5 product certification in

accordance with AS/NZS 4998:2008 by a JAS-ANZ accredited Certification Assessment

Body (CAB) or by a CAB accredited by an international accreditation system recognised by

JAS-ANZ.

6.2 Performance Requirements

AVK Series 600 couplings have been appraised for compliance with AS/NZS 4998:2009.

Appraisal criteria is also determined by the WSAA Infrastructure Products and Materials

Network and regularly reviewed to ensure that the criteria reflect the requirements of WSAA

members. The following Product Specification is also relevant to this application:

WSA PS 270 – Mechanical Coupling Non End Thrust Restraint for Pressure Applications

Copies of the above Product Specification can be found in Appendix D or downloaded from

the WSAA website.

7 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA

7.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements

AVK Australia has submitted the following quality certificates:

ISO 9001:2008 Certificate of Registration No. QEC 13894 issued by SAI-Global

AS/NZS 4998:2009 StandardsMark Licence SMK40397 issued by SAI-Global

Akzo Nobel AS/NZS 4158:2003 StandardsMark Licence SMK02573


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In addition copies of ISO 9001 licences have been submitted for the various component

suppliers however their identity has been requested to remain “commercial in confidence”.

Copies of relevant quality certificates are attached in Appendix A.

7.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements

Type test reports have been submitted to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of

AS/NZS 4998:2009 for DN40 to DN225 couplings. The standard nominates that where a

coupling range contains two or more couplings of the same nominal size a successful test

on one coupling shall qualify the others, provided the same design criteria can be

demonstrated.

The University of South Australia, Australian Irrigation Technology and Hydraulics Centre, a

NATA certified laboratory, conducted the tests.

7.2.1 Material Requirements

The Series 600 Coupling range is manufactured using materials conforming to Table 6 of

AS/NZS 4998:2008. AVK has provided copies of typical test certificates to demonstrate

compliance.

TABLE 6 MATERIALS

Component Material Grade Standard

Barrel

Ductile Iron 400-15 AS1831

Stainless Steel 316 / 316L ASTM A240/A240M

End Rings Ductile Iron 400-15 AS1831

Flanged Adaptor Ductile Iron 400-15 AS1831

End Cap Ductile Iron 400-15 AS1831

Seals Elastomer EPDM AS1646

Fasteners Stainless Steel 316 ASTM

7.2.2 Polymeric Coating

Ductile iron components are internally and externally FBE coated in accordance with AS/NZS

4158 at AVK’s Wingfield manufacturing facility in South Australia. SAI-Global includes

auditing of the coating operation during regular certification surveillance audits.

The coating used is Akzo Nobel Resicoat Fusion Bonded Epoxy. A copy of Akzo Nobel’s

AS/NZS 4158 StandardsMark licence has been provided.

7.2.3 Elastomeric Seals

AVK Gummi, a member of the AVK group, produces the EPDM elastomeric seals utilised in

the Series 600 Couplings. AVK Gummi’s specification datasheet for the EUW-75 compound

is included in Appendix B and meets the requirements of AS1646. Certificates of Conformity

have been provided to demonstrate compliance with the specification.

7.2.4 Effect on Water

Both the elastomeric seal and the internal surfaces of the coupling are in contact with the

water. AS/NZS 4020 test reports from the Australian Water Quality Centre have been

submitted to demonstrate compliance of these components.

7.3.1 Design

The AVK Series 600 range of couplings is a global design manufactured by the AVK Group

worldwide and consists of the following configurations.

Series 601 Long and Short barrels, DN40 to DN400.


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Series 602 Stepped Couplings, DN40 to DN400.

Series 603 Flanged Adaptors DN40 to DN400

605 End Caps DN80 to DN150

7.3.1.1 Coupling Barrel Lengths

AS/NZS 4998 nominates minimum barrel lengths for both short and long barrel couplings

and flanged adapters. The AVK Series 600 couplings comply with these requirements.

Details of barrel length, for each coupling, is nominated in the Data Sheets attached in

Appendix B.

7.3.1.2 Nominal Joint Deflection

AVK couplings can be installed with an allowable deflection up to 4° at each coupling joint.

7.3.1.3 Nominal Pipe Setting Gap.

A nominal pipe setting gap for AVK Couplings, Stepped Couplings, Flanged Adaptors and

end caps is given in the Installation Manual attached in Appendix B.

7.3.1.4 Leak tightness

When installed in accordance with the installation manual the couplings are designed to hold

pressure with maximum deflection.

7.3.1.5 Fasteners

Grade 316 stainless steel fasteners, coated with a galling prevention compound, Delta®-

Seal, are utilised in the couplings.

7.3.1.6 Welding

Welding of AVK stainless steel barrels is carried out in accordance with AS/NZS 1554.6 and

is capable of meeting the requirements of the inter-granular corrosion test specified in AS

2205.10.1. All stainless steel barrels are passivated in accordance with ASTM A380.

Qualification records have been provided to demonstrate compliance.

8 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION

The AVK Installation Manual for Series 600 Couplings, Flanged Adapters and End Caps is

attached in Appendix B and is also available on the AVK website at www.avkvalves.com.au.

9 PRODUCT MARKING

AVK Couplings have cast-in markings in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS

4998:2009. Stainless Steel barrels are marked using a stencil.

• Manufacturers Name: AVK

• Batch Identification: W007598 (typical)

• Nominal size: DN100

• PN Rating: PN16

• Reach in millimetres: 114-133

• The standard number: AS/NZS 4998

• Maximum angle of deflection: 4°

• StandardsMark logo (where applicable)

10 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION

AVK couplings are packaged on wooden pallets, protected by corrugated cardboard packing

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FIGURE 1 AVK COUPLING PACKAGING

11 PRODUCT WARRANTY

The products are covered by the normal commercial and legal requirements of the

Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). Details of AVK Australia’s warranty are included

in their terms and conditions of sale.

12 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING

REPORT

AVK Series 601 couplings were first appraised in 2004 and have been approved and used

by most Australian Water Utilities for more than a decade.

13 DISCUSSION

The AVK Series 600 Universal coupling range consisting of straight couplings, stepped

couplings, flanged adapters and end caps have been shown to comply with AS/NZS 4998 in

sizes DN40 to DN225. Whilst the range of couplings extends to DN400, type testing has not

been completed for sizes above DN225. Nevertheless the couplings have been successfully

used by most Water Utilities within Australia for more than a decade.

14 OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW

Questions raised from the review together with responses are detailed below:

Q1 Do the washers used on the couplings comply with ISO 7089 dimensions as specified in

AS/NZS 4998? We have observed that washers are often used with undersize thicknesses.

Answer: AVK advises that the M16 washers previously utilised in their couplings did not fully

comply with the dimensional requirements of ISO 7089. The washer thicknesses compared

to requirements are:


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Bolt Size ISO7089 AVK

M12 2.5mm 2.5mm

M16 3mm 2mm (now 3mm)

AVK has correct this anomaly in Issue 2 of this report. The washers for all M16 fasteners

have been designated 3mm thickness and Bills of material (BOM) have been adjusted

accordingly. Production has been issued with the correct components for assembly and 3mm

washers are used where M16 fasteners are specified. The BOM listing for affected

assemblies have been submitted to WSAA.

Q2. What is the meaning of Reach?

Answer: Reach is defined in AS/NZS 4998 as "A nominated range of pipe outside diameter

sizes that may be joined by a particular coupling end”.

15 LIFE EXPECTANCY

Based on the information available and the successful performance under the nominated

type test regime this product has been rated ‘B’ with a life expectancy in excess of 50 years.

This rating is only a general guide to life expectancy and may increase or decrease as a

result of the system operating conditions, preventative maintenance programs, operating

environment and other geographical and site specific factors.

16 FUTURE WORKS

There are no outstanding future items.

17 DISCLAIMER

This Product Appraisal Report (Report) is issued by the Water Services Association of

Australia Limited on the understanding that:

This Report applies to the product(s) as submitted. Any changes to the product(s) either

minor or major shall void this Report.

To maintain the recommendations of this Report any such changes shall be detailed and

notified to the Product Appraisal Manager for consideration and review of the Report and

appropriate action. Appraisals and their recommendations will be the subject of continuous

review dependent upon the satisfactory performance of products.

WSAA reserves the right to undertake random audits of product manufacture and installation.

Where products fail to maintain appraised performance requirements the appraisal and its

recommendations may be modified and reissued. Appraisal reports will be reviewed and

reissued at regular intervals not exceeding five (5) years.

The following information explains a number of very important limits on your ability to rely on

the information in this Report. Please read it carefully and take it into account when

considering the contents of this Report.

Any enquiries regarding this report should be directed to the Program Manager, Carl

Radford, Phone: 03 8605 7601 email [email protected].

17.1 Issue of Report

This Report has been published and/or prepared by the Water Services Association of

Australia Limited and nominated Project Manager and peer group of technical specialists

(the Publishers).

The Report has been prepared for use within Australia only by technical specialists that have

expertise in the function of products such as those appraised in the Report (the Recipients).

mailto:[email protected]


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By accepting this Report, the Recipient acknowledges and represents to the Publisher(s)

and each person involved in the preparation of the Report that the Recipient has understood

and accepted the terms of this Disclaimer.

17.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations

17.2.1 Disclaimer of liability

Neither the Publisher(s) nor any person involved in the preparation of the Report accept(s)

any liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person however caused (including

negligence or the omission by any person to do anything) relating in any way to the Report

or the product appraisal criteria underlying it. This includes (without limitation) any liability

for any recommendation or information in the Report or any errors or omissions.

17.2.2 Need for independent assessment

The information and any recommendation contained (expressly or by implication) in this

Report are provided in good faith. However, you should treat the information as indicative

only. You should not rely on that information or any such recommendation except to the

extent that you reach an agreement to the contrary with the Publisher(s).

This Report does not contain all information that a person might require for the purposes of

assessing any product discussed or appraised within it (Product). The product appraisal

criteria used in preparing this Report may not address all relevant aspects of the Product.

Recipients should seek independent evidence of any matter which is material to their

decisions in connection with an assessment of the Product and consult their own advisers

for any technical information required. Any decision to use the Product should take into

account the reliability of that independent evidence a obtained by the Recipient regarding

the Product.

Recipients should also independently verify and assess the appropriateness of any

recommendation in the Report, especially given that any recommendation will not take into

account a Recipient’s particular needs or circumstances.

WSAA has not evaluated the extent of the product liability and professional indemnify

insurance that the provider of the product maintains. Recipients should ensure that they

evaluate the allocation of liability for product defects and any professional advice obtained

in relation to the product or its specification including the requirements for product liability

and professional indemnity insurance.

17.3 No Updating

Neither the Publisher(s) nor any person involved in the preparation of this Report [has] [have]

any obligation to notify you of any change in the information contained in this Report or of

any new information concerning the Publisher(s) or the Product or any other matter.

17.4 No Warranty

The Publisher(s) do[es] not, in any way, warrant that steps have been taken to verify or audit

the accuracy or completeness of the information in this Report, or the accuracy,

completeness or reasonableness of any recommendation in this Report.


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APPENDIX A - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS

Copies of the following Quality Certification Certificates are available for downloading from

the WSAA ‘Members Only’ IPAM Portal Website.

TABLE A1 AVK AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Site Address: 559A Grand Junction Road Wingfield South Australia

Quality Systems Standard ISO:9001:2008

Certification No. QEC 13894

Certifying agency SAI Global

First date of certification 30 April 2001

Current date of certification 9 February 2016

Expiry date of certification 14 September 2018

TABLE A2 AVK AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

Manufactured Address: 559A Grand Junction Road Wingfield South Australia

Product Standard/Spec AS/NZS 4998:2009

Certificate No. SMK40397

Certifying Agency SAI Global

First date of certification 25 November 2014

Current date of certification 2 April 2015

Expiry date of certification 24 November 2019

To access the online SAI Global Schedule for AVK Australia Pty Ltd - AVK Series 600

Universal Couplings using the following link http://register.saiglobal.com/default.aspx

TABLE A2 AKZO NOBEL POWDER COATINGS GMBH

PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

Site Address: 125 Xiang Yang Road, Suzhou New District Jiangsu China

Product Standard/Spec AS/NZS 4158:2003

Certificate No. SMKP25583

Certifying Agency SAI Global

First date of certification 17 August 2012

Current date of certification 9 November 2012

Expiry date of certification 16 August 2017

http://register.saiglobal.com/default.aspx


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APPENDIX B – TECNICHAL DATA SHEETS


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APPENDIX C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION


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APPENDIX D - SUPPLIER CONTACTS

AVK AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

559A Grand Junction Road

Wingfield

South Australia 5013

Phone: 08 8368 0900

Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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Melbourne Office

Level 8, 401 Docklands Drive Docklands VIC 3008

Phone: (03) 8605 7666 Fax: (03) 8605 7612 Sydney Office

Level 11 39 Martin Place

Sydney NSW 2000

GPO Box 915 Sydney NSW 2001

Phone: (02) 9221 5966 Fax: (02 9221 5977

www.wsaa.asn.au

http://www.wsaa.asn.au/

Documents

AS/NZS 4998:2009 Bolted unrestrained couplings for ... · AVK has submitted copies of their ISO 9001 Quality Management System Licence and StandardsMark product certification Licence