What is BS EN 1254‑5 about?
BS EN 12545 is the fifth part of the EN 1254 multi-series. BS EN 1254‑5 specifies product characteristics, assessment methods, compliance criteria of the test results and a designation system for capillary fittings with short ends for brazing to copper tubes. These fitting ends exist in two forms: end feed fittings and integral brazing ring fittings. For the purposes of joining copper tubes, the fitting ends have a nominal diameter from 14,7 mm to 159 mm. The fittings are designed for a service lifetime up to 50 years.
Fittings with short ends for capillary brazing may also have threaded end connections. These threaded ends exist with metallic and with non-metallic sealing elements. For the purposes of joining with tubes, pipes, fittings or valves, the threaded ends have a size range from 1/8” to 4”.
Products covered by BS EN 1254‑5 are intended to be used in:
- Liquid applications
- Gas applications
Who is BS EN 1254‑5 for?
BS EN 1254‑5 on specifications of capillary fittings with short ends for brazing to copper tubes is beneficial for:
- Manufacturer of capillary fittings
- Suppliers of parts like copper and copper alloys
- Installers
- Quality assessment personnel
- Mechanical engineers
- Trained and skilled technicians
Why should you use BS EN 1254‑5?
Capillary fittings are widely used in plumbing industry, and brazing them to copper tubes ensures of an efficient piping and plumbing system.
BS EN 1254‑5 provide information on product characteristics like internal pressure, tightness, Wall thickness for short ends for capillary brazing to copper tubes, testing, assessment and sampling methods, marking, labelling and packaging required to manufacture and perform capillary fittings with short ends on copper pipes
In order to achieve the capillary flow of a brazing alloy when making a connection, the dimensions of a socket or male end can be tightly controlled.
Test methods and test results provided in BS EN 1254‑5 helps the user to detect any defects in capillary fittings joints and improve the quality of the fitting joint.
As the buyer of BS EN 1254‑5, you can be ensured of durable, corrosion and heat-resistant capillary fittings that minimize the risk of leakage and contamination. As a result, BS EN 1254-5 takes into account safety and protection of the product end-user while prolonging the service-life of the capillary fitting. Moreover, guidance regarding the right installation and fitting of nut/screws is essential in the success of capillary fittings in any given application. Overall, with BS EN 1254-5, you will be able to scale your business with these globally accepted guidelines