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Stockbrands Co Pty Ltd PRODUCT APPRAISAL REPORT 1018 Issue 3

4N Stockbrands Mechanical Tapping Bands

AS/NZS 4793:2009 Mechanical tapping bands for waterworks purposes

Issue 3 Publication Date – 29 March 2017


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Document History

The following information indicates the changes made to this document.

Date Version

26/5/2011 Peer Review S:\WSAA\Product Appraisal\2010\PA 1018 Stockbrands Co Pty Ltd Tapping Bands - ASNZS 4793\PA report 10-18 260511.docx

23/6/2011 Published S:\WSAA\Product Appraisal\2010\PA 1018 Stockbrands Co Pty Ltd Tapping Bands - ASNZS 4793\PA Report 10-18 Published Final.docx

27/11/2015 Peer Review Issue 2 U:\PP1 Industry Performance and Regulation\PP1-012 Product Appraisals\Civil Asset Infrastructure\2010\PA 1018 Issue 2\PA 10_18 Issue 2 - 4N Water 171015 carl updates.docx

7/12/2015 Published – Issue 2 U:\PP1 Industry Performance and Regulation\PP1-012 Product Appraisals\Civil Asset Infrastructure\2010\PA 1018 Issue 2\PA 1018 Issue 2 Stockbrands 4N Tapping bands to ASNZS 4793.docx

29/3/2017 Published – Issue 3 U:\PP1 Industry Performance and Regulation\PP1-012 Product Appraisals\Civil Asset Infrastructure\2010\PA 1018 Issue 3\PA 1018 Issue 3 Stockbrands 4N Tapping bands to ASNZS 4793 final.docx

Peer Reviewers

Name/Title Organisation Date

Leith Forbes, WSAA Contractor WSAA 26/5/2011

Mohamed Yoosuf, Senior Engineer, Standards City West Water Ltd 6/6/2011

Bruce Douglas, Asset Officer - Specifications Allconnex Water 3/6/2011

Steven Nash, Senior Engineer Asset Performance Goulburn Valley Water 14/6/2011

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager WSAA 21/6/2011

Leith Forbes, WSAA Contractor WSAA 17/10/2015

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager WSAA 27/11/2015

Peter Pittard, WSAA Contractor WSAA 29/3/2017

Approvals

Name/Title Signature Date

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager Carl Radford 24.06.2011

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager Carl Radford 7/12/2015

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager Carl Radford 29/3/2017


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Overview of WSAA

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

representing the urban water industry. Our members provide water and sewerage services

to over 20 million customers in Australia and New Zealand and many of Australia's largest

industrial and commercial enterprises.

Based around our vision of 'customer driven, enriching life', WSAA facilitates

collaboration, knowledge sharing, networking and cooperation within the urban water

industry. We are proud of the collegiate attitude of our 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 influencers, to monitor emerging issues of importance to the urban water

industry.

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

information between industry, government and the community, and to promote sustainable

water resource management.

The urban water industry is commited to anchoring its services to customers' values, and

to enrich communities where water services have broad economic, environmental and

social values. In line with this our 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..

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permission of Water Services Association of Australia Limited.

© Copyright 2017 by WATER SERVICES ASSOCIATION of Australia Limited All rights

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CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................ 6

1.2 Recommendations ............................................................................................................................................ 6

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

2.1 The Supplier ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 The Manufacturer ............................................................................................................................................. 7

3 THE PRODUCT ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL ................................................................................................................................ 7

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA .......................................................................................................................................... 8

5.1 Quality Assurance Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 8

5.2 Performance Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 9

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA ........................................................................................................ 9

6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements .......................................................................................... 9

6.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements .................................................................................................. 9

6.2.1 Materials .................................................................................................................................................... 9

6.2.1.1 Body halves ......................................................................................................................................... 9

6.2.1.2 Bolts, nuts and washers .................................................................................................................... 10

6.2.1.3 Elastomeric sealing ring .................................................................................................................... 11

6.2.2 Effect on water ......................................................................................................................................... 11

6.2.3 Design ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

6.2.3.1 Fitment and means of attachment ..................................................................................................... 11

6.2.3.2 Threaded outlet (tappings) ................................................................................................................ 11

6.2.3.3 Tuberculation prevention ................................................................................................................... 11

6.2.4 Type testing ............................................................................................................................................. 11

6.2.4.1 General .............................................................................................................................................. 11

6.2.4.2 Assembly test .................................................................................................................................... 12

6.2.4.3 Leak tightness test during application of a bending moment on the connecting pipe ........................ 12

6.2.4.4 Joint infiltration tests .......................................................................................................................... 12

6.2.4.5 Hydrostatic leak tightness tests ......................................................................................................... 12

6.2.4.6 Resistance to rotation, longitudinal sliding and depressurisation ...................................................... 12

6.2.4.7 Additional tests .................................................................................................................................. 12

7 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION .............................................................................. 13

8 PRODUCT MARKING ........................................................................................................................................... 13

9 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION .............................................................................................................. 13

10 PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................... 13

11 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING REPORT ................................ 13

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

13 OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW AGENCY .................................................................... 13

14 FUTURE WORKS ............................................................................................................................................... 14

15 DISCLAIMER ...................................................................................................................................................... 14

15.1 Issue of Report ..............................................................................................................................................14

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

15.2.1 Disclaimer of liability .............................................................................................................................. 14

15.2.2 Need for independent assessment ........................................................................................................ 15

15.3 No Updating...................................................................................................................................................15


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15.4 No Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................15

APPENDIX A - PRODUCT LITERATURE ................................................................................................................16

APPENDIX B - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................17

APPENDIX C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ..................................................................................................25

APPENDIX D – SUPPLIER CONTACTS ..................................................................................................................26

APPENDIX E –WATER AGENCY APPROVALS ......................................................................................................27


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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Issue 3 closes out a future work item to update AS/NZS 4020 testing and also includes

updated suppler and quality assurance details.

This appraisal addresses Stockbrands 4N tapping bands for use with standard water mains

except polyethylene pipe in sizes DN80 to DN300, as detailed in Section 4. The tapping

bands are manufactured from a 20% Glass filled Noryl Resin, a stable non-corrosive

material. Two halves are bolted together with Grade 316 stainless steel bolts, using an

NBR elastomeric lip seal to achieve water tightness. The tapping bands are rated as PN16.

The tapping bands are designed for compatibility to suit:

(a) Series 1 PVC-O, PVC-M and PVC-U. These bands are designated Type F, suitable

for flexible pipes and are coloured white.

(b) Series 2 (DIOD) PVC-O, PVC-M and PVC-U as well as DI, CI, and AC pipes. These

bands are designated Type F and Type R, suitable for flexible and rigid pipes and

are coloured blue. Purple coloured tapping bands are also available for non-drinking

water pipelines.

Stockbrands advise that where a tuberculation insert is required for use with ductile iron

pipe it should be ordered as a separate item.

Stockbrands 4N tapping bands for use with polyethylene pipes have been Appraised in

PA 1019 against WSA PS-327 Tapping Saddles, Mechanical, for Use with Polyethylene

(PE) Mains for Pressure Applications – Water Supply complying with AS/NZS 4129:2009

Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications.

Stockbrands Co Pty Ltd and their manufacturer Ace Plastics Pty Ltd both operate under

quality management systems certified to ISO 9001:2008.

The 4N tapping bands are product certified by Australian Certification Services to AS/NZS

4793:2009 Mechanical tapping bands for waterworks purposes.

This Appraisal has determined that the Stockbrands 4N tapping bands, as detailed in

Section 4 and included in the product certification schedule, comply with the requirements

of WSA PS310 Tapping bands – mechanical for pressure applications – water supply and

are considered as ‘fit for purpose’.

1.2 Recommendations

It is recommended that WSAA members, subject to any specific requirements of the

member, accept or authorise the range of Stockbrands 4N tapping bands for use with

standard reticulation pipelines, as detailed in this report, provided any relevant conditions

relating to the design, installation, acceptance testing and commissioning are performed

in accordance with WSAA Codes, AS/NZS 4793 and the manufacturer’s requirements.

2 THE APPLICANT

2.1 The Supplier

The Stockbrands Company was formed in 1963 by the Forehan family and is still owned

and operated by the family. The Company commenced as a foundry primarily

manufacturing items for the stock identification industry and in 1968 the company started

casting bronze fittings for mains water supply. In 1987, the Company commenced injection

moulding plastic ear tags for sheep identification.

In conjunction with the local Water and Gas Authorities, the Company began experiments

in the moulding of plastic tapping bands and fittings for water and gas reticulation. The

Water Corporation in Western Australia provided practical advice and assistance for the

original design and manufacture of the tapping band. SECWA (now Atco Gas) was equally


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involved in the current range of gas products and the Company is currently one of the main

suppliers of tapping bands and associated products to WA and Victorian Gas networks.

Over the years, the development of Stockbrands mains water tapping bands has

progressed with the result being the unique, 4N tapping band.

2.2 The Manufacturer

ACE Plastics Pty Ltd commenced operations in 1987 at its current location in Osborne

Park WA. Since that time, it has grown into a sophisticated modern plastic injection

moulding business employing specialist tool makers and die setters using the latest

equipment and efficient manufacturing methods.

ACE Plastics Pty Ltd is an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Assured Company offering a complete

design development, manufacture, assembly and delivery service to clients.

3 THE PRODUCT

Stockbrands 4N tapping bands provide a means for the connection of property service

pipes from reticulation pipelines. Two halves are bolted together with Grade 316 stainless

steel bolts, using an NBR elastomeric lip seal to achieve water tightness. The tapping

bands are rated as PN16.

The two halves are manufactured from a Noryl resin (20% glass filled). Noryl resins are a

modified polyphenylene ether (PPE) / polyamide (PA) resin blend that combine PPE's

dimensional stability, low water absorption and heat resistance with PA's chemical

resistance and flow characteristics.

The tapping bands are designed for compatibility to suit:

(a) Series 1 PVC-O, PVC-M and PVC-U. These bands are designated Type F, suitable

for flexible pipes and are coloured white.

(b) Series 2 (DIOD) PVC-O, PVC-M and PVC-U as well as DI, CI, and AC pipes. These

bands are designated Type F and Type R, suitable for flexible and rigid pipes and

are coloured blue. Purple coloured tapping bands are also available for non-drinking

water pipelines.

Stockbrands advise that where a tuberculation insert is required for use with ductile iron

pipe it should be ordered as a separate item.

Nuts and bolts are Grade 316 stainless steel and the nut coated with molybond to prevent

thread galling. The ‘E’-lip seal is made from NBR elastomer. The female tapered thread

outlet is reinforced with a Grade 316 stainless steel collar.

Polyethylene anti-tuberculation inserts for bands used on ferrous mains are sold as a

separate item as not all water agencies specify them. The tuberculation insert is not

included in this appraisal.

4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL

Details of the Stockbrands 4N tapping band range for standard reticulation pipelines are

provided in Table 1.


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TABLE 1

TYPE ‘F’ and TYPE ’R’ TAPPING BANDS FOR SERIES 2 DIOD PRESSURE PIPES

Nominal Size

(DN)

Threaded Outlet

1 AS/NZS 2280

DI pipes AS/NZS 4441

PVC-O pipes AS/NZS 4765 PVC-M pipes

AS/NZS 1477 PVC-U pipes AC pipe

2

100 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ● ● ● ● ●

150 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ● ● ● ● ●

200 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ● ● ● ● ●

225 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ● ● ● ● ●

250 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ● ● ● ● ●

300 20, 25, 32, 40, 50 ● ● ● ● ●

Note 1 – 4N tapping bands are supplied with threaded tapered internal threads RC in accordance to

AS ISO 7.1-2008 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads - Part

1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation.

Note 2 – 4N tapping bands have been used successfully on CIOD smooth surfaced AC pipe. The

installer should assess the AC pipe for suitability when exposed. If the pipe has a very

rough outer surface, a stainless-steel repair clamp with tapping offtake may be more suitable.

TABLE 2

TYPE ‘F’ TAPPING BANDS FOR SERIES 1 PVC PIPES

Nominal size of

Host Pipe (DN) (mm)

Threaded Outlets (Tappings)

1 AS/NZS 4441

PVC-O pipes AS/NZS 4765

PVC-M pipes AS/NZS 1477

PVC-U pipes

80 20, 25, 32, 40 & 50 ● ● ●

100 20, 25, 32, 40 & 50 ● ● ●

150 20, 25, 32, 40 & 50 ● ● ●

200

20, 25, 32, 40 & 50 ● ● ●

300 20, 25, 32, 40 & 50 ● ● ●

Note 1 – 4N tapping bands are supplied with threaded tapered internal threads RC in accordance to AS

ISO 7.1-2008 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads - Part 1:

Dimensions, tolerances and designation.

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA

5.1 Quality Assurance Requirements

The WSAA product appraisal network accepts 4N Stockbrands mechanical tapping bands

manufactured in compliance with AS/NZS 4793 and duly certified by means of an ISO

Type 5 product certification scheme undertaken by a JAS-ANZ accredited Conformity

Assessment Body (CAB) or by an international accreditation system recognised by JAS-

ANZ.

The manufacturer is generally expected to have a production management and control

system that has been duly accredited in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 as a

prerequisite to undergoing a product certification audit.


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5.2 Performance Requirements

Stockbrands 4N tapping bands have been appraised for compliance with AS/NZS

4793:2009 Mechanical tapping bands for waterworks purposes.

Appraisal criteria are 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-310 Tapping Bands – Mechanical for Pressure Applications – Water Supply.

A copy of the above Product Specification can be found in Appendix C or downloaded from

the WSAA website.

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA

6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements

Stockbrands Company Pty Ltd has a quality certified management system to ISO

9001:2008 certified by Bureau Veritas Australia Pty. Ltd. (BVQi) Certificate No AU001422.

The manufacturing company, Ace Plastics Pty Ltd, has a quality certified management

system to ISO 9001:2008 certified by Bureau Veritas Australia Pty. Ltd, Certificate No.

AU001422B.

Stockbrands 4N Tapping Bands are product certified by Australian Certification Services,

Certificate of Conformity No. 3004, for compliance with AS/NZS 4793:2009 Mechanical

tapping bands for waterworks purposes.

Austain Fasteners Pty Ltd, the supplier of the stainless-steel fasteners has a quality

certified management system to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 certified by Bureau Veritas

Australia Pty. Ltd., Certificate No. AUS13000132.

Motherson Elastomers Pty Ltd, the supplier of the NBR rubber compound, has a quality

certified management system to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 certified by SGS Pty Ltd,

Certificate No. 3105216.

CRP Industries Pty Ltd, the supplier of the lip seal, has a quality certified management

system to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 certified by BSI, Certificate No. FS 604278.

Copies of the primary Quality Assurance and Product Certification licences have been

included in Appendix B. Other certifications are available for downloading from the WSAA

member’s website.

6.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements

6.2.1 Materials

6.2.1.1 Body halves

Refer: AS/NZS 4793:2009 Clause 2.4 – PLASTICS MATERIALS

NORYL resin is manufactured by Sabic Innovative Plastics, Pittsfield, Massachusetts,

USA. The Stockbrands 4N tapping bands are injection moulded NORYL GTX820-111 resin

(20% glass filled). Noryl resins are modified polyphenylene ether (PPE) / polyamide (PA)

resin blend that combine PPE's dimensional stability, low water absorption and heat

resistance with PA's chemical resistance and flow characteristics.

AS/NZS 4793:2009 Clause 2.4.2 specifies materials not specified in Table 2.2 should have

test conditions established in accordance with the principles of ISO 9080 so as to be at

least equivalent to the conditions for the materials listed in Table 2.2 for the evaluation of

the long term performance of the material.


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Stockbrands has submitted documentation from Sabic describing ‘typical properties’ as

prepared by GE Plastics listing ‘Mechanical’, ‘Impact’, ‘Thermal’ and ‘Physical’ values as

tested against various ASTM D standards. This report is shown in Appendix ‘C’.

Stockbrands requested Sabic to carry out an extreme form of test to indicate compliance

with Clause 2.4.1. The subsequent testing was carried out by the Welch Technology

Centre (WTC) in Bangalore, India. This process has been accepted by Australian

Certification Services.

The WTC report titled ‘Environmental Stress Cracking test sheet’ has been submitted by

Stockbrands and provide the following information:

• Exposure method - Immersion

• Standard: ASTM D543

• Chemical - Free chlorine Test 1 = 5ppm, Test 2 = 5000ppm

• Exposure time 1000 hours

• Test specimens 5 for each test

Indicated results (averages) after 1000 hours compared to control specimen retained in

air are shown in TABLE 3:

TABLE 3

ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS CRACKING TEST RESULTS

Averages Control in air 5ppm water 5000ppm water Chlorine Result

Yield strength 84% 98% 98% Insignificant Strain at Break 100% 95% to 103% 95% to 103% Insignificant

Weight -1000Hr 0 hours +2.40% +2.27% Minimal change

Colour change 0 hours No change Light brown Insignificant

The general indication from the data supplied was minimal change to the Noryl material

when exposed to water containing 5000ppm chlorine. Accepted

The full procedure and results are shown in Appendix ‘C’.

Note 1:

AS/NZS 4793, Clause 2.4.1 relates to testing dimensional stability of plastic materials in drinking water with maximum

disinfection levels. Standards Australia Committee WS/16 has been asked to clarify this test with respect to the 4N tapping

band and the response to date indicates the Clause cannot be objectively assessed.

Note 2:

Ref AS/NZS 4793, Clause 2.4.2 Australian Certification Services Evaluation Audit states:

Clause 2.4.2 AS/NZS 4793:2009 (also Clause 1.13.1 AS/NZS 4129:2008) Plastics moulded material test. Identifies that a 1000

hour type test needs to be conducted on an injection moulded pipe sample, materials under test conditions as listed in a

table. In accordance with the standards data pertaining to the long term performance of the material would need to be

supplied in order to establish what test conditions are to be applied.

i.e. The 20% glass filled NORYL material cannot be extruded into a pipe form and this test was deemed inappropriate for this

material.

6.2.1.2 Bolts, nuts and washers

Refer: AS/NZS 4793:2009 Clause 3.5 – FASTNERS

Bolts, nuts and washers are 10mm Grade 316 stainless steel with the nuts coated with dry

molybdenum for anti-galling. Stockbrands has previously submitted delivery dockets and

a letter of confirmation from the supplier.


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6.2.1.3 Elastomeric sealing ring

Refer: AS/NZS 4793:2009 Clause 2.6 – ELASTOMERIC SEALS

The elastomeric sealing ring is an ‘E’-lip seal moulded from NBR rubber by CRP Industries.

The compound is supplied by Motherson Elastomers.

Stockbrands has submitted a copy of a Material Test Report to confirm compliance with

AS1646-2007 Elastomeric seals for waterworks purposes

6.2.2 Effect on water

Refer: AS/NZS 4793:2009 Clause 2.7 – EFFECT ON WATER

Stockbrands has submitted a type test report from Water Quality Centre Test Report Number 183556

dated 6th June 2016 to demonstrate that the Stockbrands 4N tapping bands comply with the requirements

of AS/NZS 4020:2005 using a scaling factor of 0.05.

6.2.3 Design

6.2.3.1 Fitment and means of attachment

Refer: AS/NZS 4793:2009 Clause 3.2 – Fitment

NATA accredited Plumbing Testing Laboratory (PTL) Report No. TT2183 demonstrate 4N

tapping band samples have been viewed and assembly processes witnessed – see Clause

6.2.4 below.

6.2.3.2 Threaded outlet (tappings)

Refer: AS/NZS 4793:2009 Clause 3.2 – Outlets

4N tapping bands are supplied with threaded outlets (tappings) with tapered RC internal

threads in accordance to AS ISO 7.1:2008 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are

made on the threads - Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation. Stockbrands

advise that tapered RC threaded outlets will tolerate considerable over tightening when a

tapered R external threaded fitting is used.

The outlet has a 316 stainless steel reinforcing band fitted.

6.2.3.3 Tuberculation prevention

Refer: AS/NZS 4793:2009 Clause 3.7 – BI-METALIC CONTACT

Stockbrands has advised that the tuberculation insert is sold as a separate item as not all

water agencies specify them and WSA 107 has been withdrawn. If Stockbrands were to

supply them with every S2 tapping band the majority of them would be thrown away as

they are not required on PVC pipe. That being the case the tuberculation insert is not

included in this appraisal.

Note: Tuberculation inserts cannot be installed during under pressure tapping.

6.2.4 Type testing

Refer: AS/NZS 4793:2009 Section 4 – TESTING

6.2.4.1 General

Refer: AS/NZS 4793:2009 Section 4.1.1 – General

Stockbrands 4N tapping bands designated for compatibility with Series 2 DIOD pipe were

tested on PVC-O MRS500 PN16 Series 2 pipe in accordance with Clause 4.1.1 AS/NZS

4973:2009.

The pipe testing material used represents the lowest ring stiffness for Series 2 pipe in

common use within the Australian Water Industry.


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6.2.4.2 Assembly test

Refer: AS/NZS 4793:2009 Section 4.1.2 – Assembly Test

Ref AS/NZS 4793, Clause 4.1.2 and Appendix ‘B’ - Stockbrands submitted assembly tests

performed by the Plumbing Testing Laboratory - Test Report No. TT2183 recorded no

markings or deformation. The testing was conducted on PVC-O MRS500 PN 16 Series 2

pipe in sizes DN 150, 200, 225, 250 & 300.

Conforms

6.2.4.3 Leak tightness test during application of a bending moment on the

connecting pipe

Refer: AS/NZS 4793:2009 Section 4.1.3 and Appendix ‘C’

Stockbrands submitted leak tightness tests performed by the Plumbing Testing Laboratory

- Test Report No. TT2183. The testing was conducted on PVC-O MRS500 PN 16 Series

2 pipe in sizes DN 100, 150, 200, 225, 250 and 300.

Conforms

6.2.4.4 Joint infiltration tests

Ref AS/NZS 4793, Clause 4.1.4 and AS/NZS 1462.8

Stockbrands submitted Joint infiltration tests witnessed by the Plumbing Testing

Laboratory - Test Report No. TT2183. The testing was conducted to AS/NZS 4793 on

PVC-O MRS500 PN 16 Series 2 pipe in sizes DN 100, 150, 200, 225, 250 and 300.

Conforms

6.2.4.5 Hydrostatic leak tightness tests

Ref AS/NZS 4793, Clause 4.1.5 and AS/NZS 4162.6

Stockbrands submitted 100 hour Hydrostatic leak tightness tests witnessed by the

Plumbing Testing Laboratory - Test Report No. TT2183. The testing was conducted to

AS/NZS 4793 on PVC-O MRS500 PN 16 Series 2 pipe in sizes DN 100, 150, 200, 225,

250 and 300.

Conforms

6.2.4.6 Resistance to rotation, longitudinal sliding and depressurisation

Ref AS/NZS 4793, Clause 4.1.6 and Appendix ‘D’

Stockbrands submitted a test report as witnessed by the Plumbing Testing Laboratory -

Test Report No. TT2183. The testing was conducted to AS/NZS 4793 on PVC-O MRS500

PN 16 Series 2 pipe in sizes DN 100, 150, 200, 225, 250 and 300.

Conforms

6.2.4.7 Additional tests

Ref AS/NZS 4793, Clause 4.3.2 – Not fully addressed

Stockbrands submitted additional test reports carried out by the Plumbing Testing

Laboratory on DN 100 and 150 PVC-O MRS500 PN 16 Series 2 pipe as follows:

Using a 4N Product “Self Tapping Tee, (self-tapping ferrule), a live tap was carried out on

the pressurized pipe in accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions using a 40mm

x25mm off take 4N Ferrule with a 316 stainless steel cutter and a 100 x 40mm tapping

band.


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The pipe was then re-pressurised to test pressure of 1.50 x PN rating, (2400kPa), for no

less than 60 minutes. No leaks or movement were recorded in either the ferrule or tapping

band.

Accepted

7 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION

Installation instructions are printed on the outside of the plastic packaging. A label placed

on the right hand side of the fitting instructions outside of the packaging, listing product

code, product size and off take size, tapping band designation (i.e. Type F and/or R,

Standards and bar code).

8 PRODUCT MARKING

Ref AS/NZS 4793, Clause 5.1

The 4N tapping band is legibly and durably marked (moulded) with the following

information:

Manufacturer 4N moulded into the upper half

Pressure class PN 16 moulded into the upper half

Type of tapping band marked on label of packaging (e.g. Type F and

Type R)

Nominal diameter of Tapping Band DN mm moulded into the lower half

Pipe material S2 moulded into the lower half.

Standards marking AS/NZS 4793 moulded into the lower half.

Outlet (tapping) size DN RC moulded into the upper half

Manufacturers date/batch stamp moulded into the lower half

9 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION

Tapping bands are supplied in a clear sealed plastic bags, Stockbrands Co ‘Terms of Sale’

is printed on one side and the ‘Fitting Instructions’ printed on the opposite side.

10 PRODUCT WARRANTY

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

Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), which covers manufacture to the relevant

standard, and details of Stockbrands Co Pty Ltd warranty is included in their terms and

conditions of sale.

11 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD

TESTING REPORT

A list of Water Agencies that have approved 4N tapping bands in attached as Appendix E.

12 DISCUSSION

Stockbrands advise that the 4N tapping band tapered threaded outlet are only compatible

with tapered male threads. It should be noted that ferrules or ball valves commonly used

for service connections have tapered threads.

Stockbrands 4N Tapping Bands may be positioned on the pipe with outlets ranging from

vertical to horizontal in order to suit various service pipework orientations.

13 OUTCOMES OF EXPERT PANEL PRODUCT REVIEW AGENCY

No outcomes to be addressed.


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14 FUTURE WORKS

There are no future work requirements.

15 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 abilit y 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].

15.1 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).

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.

15.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations

15.2.1 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.

15.2.2 Intellectual Property and other rights

The Water Services Association of Australia Limited does not undertake any assessment

of whether the importation, manufacture, sale or use of the Product the subject of this

Report infringes the intellectual property rights or proprietary rights of any person.

Recipients of the report should undertake their own assessment of whether (as relevant)

the importation, manufacture, sale or use of the relevant Products infringe the intellectual

property rights or other proprietary rights of any person. If the Product infringes intellectual

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property rights or other proprietary rights there is potential for the supply of the Products

to be interrupted.

From time to time the Water Services Association of Australia Limited and the other

Publishers may receive notice of allegations that the importation, manufacture, sale or use

of the Product infringes intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights. The Water

Services Association of Australia Limited's policy is to not refer to such allegations in its

reports or take any other steps to put Recipients on notice of such allegations, unless and

until it is aware that the allegations have been admitted or proved in Court. As such,

Recipients acknowledge, agree and accept that the Water Services Association of

Australia Limited may have information in its possession about intellectual property rights

infringement allegations or other infringement allegations in relation to the Product wh ich

are not referred to or disclosed in this Report and which are not otherwise communicated

to Recipient.

15.2.3 Need for independent assessment

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

Report are provided in good faith (and subject to the limitations noted in this Report).

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 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.

15.3 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.

15.4 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 - PRODUCT LITERATURE


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APPENDIX B - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS

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

the WSAA Members Website.

TABLE A1 - STOCKBRANDS – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Stockbrands Co. Pty. Ltd. – 53 Edwards Street, Osborne Park, WA 6017

Quality Systems Standard AS/NZS 9001:2008

Certification licence no. AUS 001422

Certifying agency Bureau Veritas

First date of certification 29 September 1995

Current date of certification 14 January 2015

Expiry date of certification 1 February 2018

TABLE A2 - ACE PLASTICS – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Ace Plastics Pty Ltd. – 53 Edwards Street, Osborne Park, WA 6017

Quality Systems Standard AS/NZS 9001:2008

Certification licence no. AU001422B

Certifying agency Bureau Veritas

First date of certification 29 September 1995

Current date of certification 14 January 2015

Expiry date of certification 1 February 2018

TABLE A3 - STOCKBRANDS – PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

Ace Plastics Pty Ltd. – 53 Edwards Street, Osborne Park, WA 6017

Product Standard/Spec. AS/NZS 4793:2009

Certificate Licence No. 3004

Issuing certification body Australian Certification Services

First date of certification 15 July 2011

Current date of certification 21 July 2016

Expiry date of certification 14 July 2021


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APPENDIX D – SUPPLIER CONTACTS STATE COMPANY ADDRESS TELEPHONE No

WA Agru Australia 12 Rolling Cresent Kwinana WA 6167 08 9419 3686

WA Galvin Plumbing 35 Sundercombe St Osborne Park - WA 6017 08 94418544

WA Coupler / Malaga 8/2 Carson Road Malaga WA 6090 08 9248 9994

WA Dobbie Dico 430 Victoria Road Malaga WA 6090 08 9249 7000

WA Norma Group 2/16 Gilliam Drive Kelmscott WA 6111 08 9390 3903

WA HR Products 207 Bannister Road Canning Vale - WA 6970 08 9455 1677

WA Parkwoood Plumbing 168 Bannister Road Canning Vale - WA 6970 08 9455 1444

WA Vindex Pty Ltd 10 Sainsbury Rd, O'Connor WA 6163 08 9337 4344

WA Viadux 29 Colin Jamieson DriveWelshpool WA 6106 1300 842389

WA Hygrade Water Contact – Myles Beutler 0420 939 714

WA Tradelink Plumbing 4 Marriott Rd, Jandakot WA 6164

0427 697 186

NSW Viadux 14 Yangan Drive Beresfield NSW 2322 1300 842389

NSW Viadux 21 Frank Street Wetherill Park NSW 2164 1300 842389

NSW Vindex Pty Ltd 254 Woodpark Rd, Smithfield NSW 2164 02 9604 2422

NSW HR Products 2/8-9 Lagana Pl, Wetherill Park NSW 2164 02 9725 5733

NSW Hygrade Water 10 McPherson Road Smeaton Grange NSW 2768 02 4646 1747

NSW Norma Group 15 Pursehouse Place, Goulburn NSW 2580 02 4822 4999

VIC Agru Australia 90 Foundation Road Truganina VIC 3029 08 9236 9500

VIC HR Products WaterDale Road Heidelberg VIC 3081 03 9457 7500

VIC Hygrade Water Contact – Rodney Fenton 04217 928608

VIC Bentons Plumbing Supplies 2 Webber Prd Keilor East VIC 0438 328 022

VIC Viadux 125-175 Patullos Lane Somerton Vic 3062

1300 842389

VIC Norma Group 85 Merrindale Drive Croydon, VIC 3136 South 03 9761 4416

TAS Hygrade Water Contact – Rodney Fenton 04217 928608

QLD Hygrade Water 11 Meakin Road Meadowbrook, QLD 4131 0475 819303

QLD Vindex Pty Ltd 224 Musgrave Rd Coppers Plain QLD 4108 07 3277 2822

QLD Civil Pipe Supplies 2 Potassium St Narangba QLD 4504 07 3204 8906

QLD HR Products 93 Chetwynd St Loganholme QLD 4129 07 3806 0522

QLD Norma Group 4 /93 Pearson Road, Yatala QLD 4207 07 3807 4638

QLD Viadux 27 Industrial Ave Molendinar QLD 4214 1300 842389

SA Bianco Precast 183 South Trc, Wingfield SA 5013 08 8444 7506

SA HR Products Cnr Wilson St & Frederick Rd Royal Park SA 5014 08 8341 0707

SA Norma Group 3-5 Walsh Ave, St Marys SA 5042 08 8374 3999

SA Viadux 20 Tamninga Street Regency Park SA 5010 1300 842389

NT Rhino Industry 88 Pruen Road, Berrimah NT, 0828 08 947 3400

NT Vinidex Pty Ltd 3846 Marjorie Street, Pinelands NT 0829 0418 788554

NT Viadux 9 McCourt Road Yarrawomga NT 0830 1300 842389

NZ WaterWorks Wholesale 17 Hurlstone Drive New Plymouth - NZ 0011 646 7696373

NOTE: List of Distributors supplied by Stockbrands Co Pty Ltd, current as of the 1st March 2017


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APPENDIX E –WATER AGENCY APPROVALS

WATER AGENCY LOCATION COUNTRY

Water Corporation Western Australia Australia

Busselton Water Western Australia Australia

Aqwest Western Australia Australia

SA Water South Australia Australia

City West Water Victoria Australia

South East Water Victoria Australia

Yarra Valley Water Victoria Australia

Barwon Water Victoria Australia

Sydney Water NSW Australia

Hunter Valley Water NSW Australia

Power & Water NT Northern Territory Australia

Queensland Urban Utilities Queensland Australia

Taswater Tasmania Australia

Manukau Water Manukau New Zealand

Hutt City Council Hutt New Zealand

Tauranga City Tauranga New Zealand

Christchurch City Christchurch New Zealand

Marlborough Council Marlborough New Zealand

Metrowater ThreeKings New Zealand

Porirua City Council Porirua New Zealand

Hamilton City Council Hamilton New Zealand

Kapital Coast Council Paraparaumu New Zealand

Dunedin City Council Dunedin New Zealand

Note: List of Water Agency approvals supplied by Stockbrands - current as of 1st March 2017

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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/

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