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AGRU AUSTRALIA PRODUCT APPRAISAL REPORT 1309 Issue 3

PE100 HSCR ELECTROFUSION AND PLAIN END FITTINGS

AS/NZS 4129:2008 – Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications.

Publication Date: 22 December 2017


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Peer Reviewers

Name/Title Organisation Date

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager WSAA 30 June 2014

David Moore, Senior Designer City West Water 3 July 2014

Dayong Li, Senior Engineer Standards, Integrated Planning and Standards Operations - Planning

Queensland Urban Utilities 17 July 2014

Colin Paxman - Manager Products and Standards South East Water 21 July 2014

Mohamed Yoosuf, Senior Engineer City West Water 7 August 2014

Leith Forbes, Contractor WSAA 16 October 2014

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager WSAA 11 August 2014

Alan Whittle Contractor 6 September 2017

Carl Radford, Product Appraisal Manager WSAA 14 November 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 committed 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.

Copyright

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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 2017 by WATER SERVICES ASSOCIATION of Australia Limited All rights

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CONTENTS

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

1.2 Report Recommendation....................................................................................................................................... 7

2 THE APPLICANT ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.1 The Manufacturer .................................................................................................................................................. 7

3 THE PRODUCT ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.1 Complementary products not included in this appraisal ...................................................................................... 11

4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL ................................................................................................................................... 11

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................. 11

5.1 Quality Assurance Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 11

5.2 Performance Requirements................................................................................................................................. 11

6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA........................................................................................................... 12

6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements ............................................................................................. 12

6.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements ..................................................................................................... 12

6.2.1 Quality compliance testing ............................................................................................................................ 12

6.2.2 PE 100 HSRC Fittings .................................................................................................................................. 13

6.3 Use in contact with drinking water ....................................................................................................................... 14

6.3.1 PE 100 Compounds ...................................................................................................................................... 14

6.3.2 PE 100 HSRC Compounds ........................................................................................................................... 15

6.3.2.1 BORSAFE HE3490-LS-H ....................................................................................................................... 15

6.3.2.2 Eltex TUB121 N6000 .............................................................................................................................. 15

6.3.2.3 Hostalen CRP 100 CR ........................................................................................................................... 15

6.4 Compliance with Material Requirements ............................................................................................................. 15

6.4.1 General ......................................................................................................................................................... 15

6.4.1.1 Polyethylene resins ................................................................................................................................ 15

6.4.1.2 High Stress Crack Resistant PE100 grades ........................................................................................... 16

6.4.2 Stainless steel inserts ................................................................................................................................... 16

6.4.3 Zinc plated steel inserts ................................................................................................................................ 16

6.4.4 Brass inserts ................................................................................................................................................. 16

6.4.5 Screw Threads .............................................................................................................................................. 16

7 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 16

8 PRODUCT MARKING ............................................................................................................................................... 17

9 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................... 17

10 PRODUCT WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 17

11 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING REPORT ..................................... 17

12 DISCUSSION ........................................................................................................................................................... 17

13 LIFE EXPECTANCY ................................................................................................................................................ 18

14 FUTURE WORKS .................................................................................................................................................... 18

15 REPORT RECOMMENDATION .............................................................................................................................. 18

16 DISCLAIMER ........................................................................................................................................................... 19

16.1 Issue of Report .................................................................................................................................................. 19

16.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations................................................................................ 19

16.2.1 Disclaimer of liability ................................................................................................................................... 19

16.2.2 Intellectual Property and other rights .......................................................................................................... 19

16.2.3 Need for independent assessment ............................................................................................................. 20

16.3 No Updating ...................................................................................................................................................... 20


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16.4 No Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

APPENDIX B - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 22

APPENDIX C – WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ..................................................................................................... 27

APPENDIX D - SUPPLIER CONTACTS ....................................................................................................................... 30


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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Issue 2 of this report has been revised to include manufacture of the AGRU Australia Agruline range of PE injection moulded fittings using High Stress Crack Resistant PE100 (PE100 HSCR1) material.

NOTE 1 PIPA has identified High Stress Crack Resistant PE100 group of materials as PE100 HSCR in POP004.

Europeans and ISO have adopted the terminology PE 100RC not HSCR. WSAA has adopted PIPA terminology. It

should be noted that parameters that characterise PE100 HSCR or PE 100RC grades are exactly the same.

The AGRU Agruline range of electrofusion fittings and long spigot plain end fittings have ISO Type 5 product certification for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 – Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications.

The AGRU Agruline range of short spigot plain end fittings have ISO Type 5 product certification for compliance with EN 12201-3:2003 – Plastic piping systems for water supply – Polyethylene (PE) Part 3: Fittings.

This desk top appraisal of the AGRU Agruline range of PE 100 and PE100 HSCR SDR 11

electrofusion and plain end fittings has demonstrated compliance with

(a) WSA PS-208 - Polyethylene (PE) Moulded Pressure Fittings for Pressure Applications –

Water Supply and Sewerage and

(b) WSA PS-329 Tapping Saddles, Electrofusion, for Use with Polyethylene (PE) Mains for

Pressure Applications - Water Supply and Sewerage.

The AGRU Kunststofftechnik GmbH Agruline electrofusion and plain end fittings supplied by AGRU Australia has both SAI Global StandardsMark and WaterMark product certification and Confirmation of Conformity from the Austrian Standards Institute (ON) (short spigot). The certificates and schedules are available for downloading from the WSAA ‘Members Only’ portal website.

AGRU electrofusion and plain end fittings are manufactured from black PE 100 resin as SDR 11

for PN 16. Other SDR fittings are available.

AGRU Agruline Australia has announced that all its injection moulded PE fittings will now be

made of new PE compounds having greatly increased resistance to stress cracking compared to

normal PE 100. The new compounds, Borsafe HE3490-LS-H, Hostalen CRP100 Resist CR and

Eltex Super stress TUB121N6000 comply with all the requirements of PE100 as defined in

AS/NZS 4131 and additionally meets the stress crack resistance requirements defined in PIPA

POP016 for PE100HSCR. These additional requirements include a minimum duration of 5,000

hours in the 80°C Notched Pipe Test compared to the 500 hours for normal PE 100. Additional

tests verifying the enhanced stress crack resistance include the full-notch creep test, Two-Notch

Creep Test and the Point Load Test. Each of these tests is internationally recognised and their

use in differentiating between normal PE 100 and PE 100 HSRC is widely acknowledged.

In 2009 the German Standards organisation DIN published a Publicly Available Specification

(PAS 1075) defining the HSCR performance requirements. In DIN PAS 1075 it is stated

compliant PE piping possesses fundamentally higher resistance to slow crack growth in

comparison with (normal) PE 100 piping. The PE 100 HSCR specification provided in PIPA

POP016 borrows from DIN PAS 1075 but takes into account developments that have occurred

since 2009. Both the PAS and POP016 contain tests developed especially to assess HSCR

materials in a reasonable time frame.

The main advantage of PE 100 HSRC is that it is significantly more resistant to slow crack

growth. This saves costs during installation, improves safety, and extends the service life of the

entire piping system.

The AGRU Agruline range includes 90° and 45° elbows, stub flanges end caps, equal tees,

reducer tees, concentric reducers, eccentric reducers, couplers, long bends, male and female

transition couplers and male and female transition elbows in sizes from DN 20 to DN 630

(product dependent).


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The Agruline standard electrofusion and plain end fittings are designed on the basis of 50

year extrapolated material test data. For correctly manufactured and installed systems, the

actual life cannot be predicted, but can reasonably be expected to be well in excess of 100

years before major rehabilitation is required. Pipe life expectancy can vary with the quality

of installation workmanship, system operating conditions, operating environment and other

site specific factors.

The appraisal concludes that:

• The AGRU Agruline electrofusion and plain end fittings are ‘fit for purpose’ and suitable for

use in water supply and sewer gravity, pressure and vacuum systems.

• The AGRU Agruline electrofusion and plain end fittings are suitable for use with PE pipe

conforming to AS/NZS 4130.

• ISO Type 5 product certification of the AGRU Agruline electrofusion range of fittings has

been adequately addressed to the satisfaction of WSAA Product Appraisal Technical

Advisory Group.

• The new compounds, Borsafe HE3490-LS-H, Hostalen CRP100 Resist CR and Eltex

Super stress TUB121N6000 comply with all the requirements of PE100 as defined in

AS/NZS 4131 and POP016 High Stress Crack Resistant PE10

1.2 Report Recommendation

It is recommended that WSAA members and associates accept/authorise the AGRU

Kunststofftechnik GmbH Agruline range of electrofusion and plain end fittings supplied by AGRU

Australia as listed in Section 4 – Scope of this report and in the Product Certification Schedules.

This recommendation is subject to the pipelines / fittings being designed, installed and

commissioned in accordance with AGRU Australia recommendations, appropriate WSAA Codes

and nominated Standards.

2 THE APPLICANT

As provided by Agru:

Agru Australia (Agru) was established 1990 in Singleton New South Wales. Since establishment Agru has rapidly grown its business and client base and now boasts four warehouses throughout Australia; Lawnton, QLD, Kwinana Beach, WA, Singleton, NSW and their newest warehouse, Truganina, VIC.

The success of Agru has resulted in it becoming a recognisable wholesale distributor of high quality products. Agru ensures that the products distributed meet its high standards by importing products from internationally renowned brands, which include Agru Austria, Wilo Pumps, Ital Tecondue Butt Fusion Welders and Acuster Electro Fusion Machines.

Agru prides itself on providing exceptional service to their customers; which is achieved by ensuring all Agru Sales staff have an in-depth knowledge of the plastic industry, with the majority of staff coming from plastics engineering, contracting, fabrication and pumping backgrounds. This knowledge coupled with the technical department of Agru Austria, enables Agru to provide its customers the most practical and technically accurate advice on applications, welding and fabrication of our products.

2.1 The Manufacturer

As provided by AGRU:

AGRU Kunststofftechnik GmbH (AGRU) originating in Austria, AGRU commenced its worldwide activities in manufacturing and distributing high-quality plastic products in 1947. AGRU specialise in piping systems, including PE, PP, PVDF, ETPFE products in fittings, pipes, sheets, welding rods and speciality products, along with apparatus engineering, environmental technology and constructional engineering.


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AGRU has an export rate of approximately 90 %, making the innovative products of upper Austria well known around the world with their products successfully employed in various fields of industry and infrastructure and are often used for particularly critical applications.

AGRU has been producing the highest quality electrofusion fittings (EF) range for over 30 years, with the fittings used in gas and water piping systems.

AGRU Austria’s quality program is second to none in the world, with the Agru products certified throughout the world to a variety of standards.

3 THE PRODUCT

The AGRU Agruline product range applicable to this appraisal is summarised in Tables 1 to 4.

The AGRU product range comprises a wide range of electrofusion, spigot fittings, saddle fittings,

tapping tees and branch saddles. All AGRU fittings are manufactured from black PE 100 HSRC

resin and available in different pressures classes i.e. SDR17.6 for PN10 and SDR11 for PN16 at

20ºC (size dependent).

. TABLE 1 AGRULINE ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS

Product AGRU Code SDR Range1 Size Range

45º E-Elbow 170 SDR17.6, SDR11 DN20 to DN225

90º E-Elbow 171 SDR17.6, SDR11 DN20 to DN225

E-Coupler 173 SDR17.6, SDR11 DN20 to DN500

E-Coupler 173.9 SDR17.6 DN20 to DN250

E-Coupler - Machined 373 SDR11 DN560 to DN900

E-Coupler - Machined 373 SDR17.6 DN560 to DN1400

E-End Cap; 174 SDR17.6, SDR11 DN20 to DN315

E-Tee 176 SDR17.6, SDR11 DN20 to DN225

E-Reducer Concentric 177 SDR17.6, SDR11

25/20, 32/20, 32/25, 40/20, 40/25, 40/32, 50/25, 50/32, 50/40, 63/32, 63/40, 63/50, 75/50, 75/63, 90/63, 110/63, 110/90,160/110, 160/90 and 225/160.

E-Adapter Socket - Brass – Female

1

184 SDR11 20x½, 25x3/4, 32x1, 40x1¼, 50x1½, 63x2.

E-Adapter Socket - Steel - Female

2

184.1 SDR11 20x½, 25x3/4, 32x1, 40x1¼, 50x1½, 63x2.

E-Adapter Socket - Brass – Male

1

185 SDR11

20x½, 25x¾, 32x1, 32 x 1¼, 32 X 1½, 40 x 1, 40x1¼, 40 x 1½, 40 x 2, 50 X 1¼, 50x1½, 50 x 2, 63 x 1¼, 63 x 1½, 63 x 2

E-Adapter Socket - Steel - Male

2

185.1 SDR11 20x½, 25x¾, 32x1, 40x1¼, 50x1½, 63x2

E-Adaptor Elbow 90° - Brass - Male Thread

1

186 SDR11 20x½, 25x3/4, 32x1, 40x1¼, 50x1½, 63x2.

E-Adaptor Elbow 90° - Steel - Male Thread

2

186.1 SDR11 20x½, 25x3/4, 32x1, 40x1¼, 50x1½, 63x2.

E-Adaptor Elbow 45° - Brass - Male Thread

1

188 SDR11 20x½, 25x3/4, 32x1, 40x1¼, 50x1½, 63x2.


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E-Adaptor Elbow 45° - Steel - Male Thread

2

188.1 SDR11 20x½, 25x3/4, 32x1, 40x1¼, 50x1½, 63x2.

E-Adaptor Elbow 45° - Brass - Female Thread

1

189 SDR11 20x½, 25x3/4, 32x1, 40x1¼, 50x1½, 63x2.

E-Adaptor Elbow 45° - Steel - Female Thread

2

189.1 SDR11 20x½, 25x3/4, 32x1, 40x1¼, 50x1½, 63x2.

E-Adaptor Elbow 90° - Brass - Female Thread

1

187 SDR11 20x½, 25x3/4, 32x1, 40x1¼, 50x1½, 63x2.

E-Adaptor Elbow 90° - Steel - Female Thread

2

187.1 SDR11 20x½, 25x3/4, 32x1, 40x1¼, 50x1½, 63x2.

E-Screw Cap 277 SDR11 DN90-DN315

Tapping Tee S/L SDR 11 and 17

63 x 20, 63x25, 63x32, 75x20, 75x25, 75x32, 90x20, 90x25, 90x32, 110x20, 110x25, 110x32, 125x20, 125x25,125x32, 160x20, 160x25, 160x32, 180x20, 180x25, 180x32, 200x20, 200x25, 200x32, 225x20, 225x25, 225x32, 250x20, 250x25 and 250x32.

Tapping Tee U/P SDR 11 and 17

40 x 20, 40x25, 40x32, 50x20, 50x25, 50x32, 63x20, 63x25, 63x32, 75x20, 75x25, 75x32, 90x20, 90x25, 90x32, 110x20, 110x25, 110x32, 125x20, 125x25, 125x32, 160x20, 160x25, 160x32, 180x20, 180x25, 180x32, 200x20, 200x25, 200x32, 225x20, 225x25 and 225x32.

Branch Saddle U/P SDR 11 and 17

40 x 20, 40x25, 40x32, 50x20, 50x25, 50x32, 63x20,63x25, 63x32, 75x20, 75x25, 75x32, 90x20, 90x25, 90x32,110x20, 110x25, 110x32, 125x20, 125x25, 125x32, 160x20,160x25, 160x32, 180x20, 180x25, 180x32, 200x20, 200x25,200x32, 225x20, 225x25 and 225x32.

NOTE 1 Not in scope of Appraisal Refer to Clause 6.4.4

NOTE 2 Not in scope of Appraisal Refer to Clause 6.4.3

TABLE 2 AGRULINE ELONGATED SPIGOT FITTINGS


45º Elbow 060 SDR 11 and 17 DN20 to DN 315

90º Elbow 061 SDR 11 and 17 DN20 to DN 315

Stub Flange End 062 SDR 11 and 17 DN20 to DN 400

End cap; 064 SDR 11 and 17 DN20 to DN 315

Reducing Tee; 065 SDR 11 and 17

63/50, 75/32, 75/50, 75/63, 90/63, 90/75, 110/63, 110/75, 110/90, 125/110, 125/90, 160/110, 160/63, 160/75, 160/90,180/110, 180/160, 180/90, 225/110, 225/160, 225/180, 225/75, 225/90, 315/110, 315/160, 315/225, 315/250


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Tee 066 SDR 11 and 17 DN20 to DN 400

Reducer Concentric 67 SDR 11 and 17

25 / 20, 32 / 20, 32 / 25, 40 / 20, 40 / 25, 40 / 32, 50 / 25, 50 / 32, 50 / 40, 63 / 32, 63 / 40, 63 / 50, 75 / 50, 75 / 63, 90 / 63, 90 / 75, 110 / 63, 110 / 90, 125 / 110, 125 / 63, 125 / 90, 140 / 125, 160 / 90, 160 / 110, 160 / 125, 160 / 140, 180 / 125, 180 / 160, 200 / 160, 225 / 160, 250 / 160, 250 / 200, 250 / 225, 280 / 250, 315 /200, 315 / 225, 315 / 250.

90º Multi Bend 68 SDR 11 and 17 DN20 to DN 225

Reducer Eccentric 069 SDR 11 and 17

25/20, 32/25, 40/25, 40/32, 50/32, 50/40, 63/32, 63/40, 63/50, 75/50, 75/63, 90/63, 90/75, 110/63, 110/90, 125/110, 125/63, 125/90, 140/125, 160/110, 160/125, 160/140, 160/90, 180/125, 180/160, 180/90, 200/160, 200/180, 225/160, 225/180, 225/200, 250/200, 250/225.

TABLE 3 AGRULINE SHORT SPIGOT FITTINGS


Bend (90º) 001 SDR 11 and 17 DN250 to DN 500

45° Bend - 300mm 001.2 SDR 11 DN355 to DN500

90° Bend - 300mm 001.6 SDR 11 DN355 to DN500

End Cap 004 SDR 11 and 17 DN355 to DN 500

Reducer Excentric 005 SDR 11 250/160, 355/250

Tee 006 SDR 11 and 17 DN20 to DN 500

Tee 006.6 SDR 11 DN450 and DN500

Reducer concentric 007 SDR 11 and 17 DN 63/16, DN 75/32, DN110/63, DN125/75, DN160/110, DN225/160, DN315/225, DN450/315

Reducer concentric 009 SDR 11 and 17

25/20, 32/20, 32/25, 40/20, 40/25, 40/32, 50/25, 50/32, 50/40, 63/32, 63/40, 63/50, 75/32, 75/40, 75/50, 75/63, 90/50, 90/63, 90/75, 110/50, 110/63, 110/75, 110/90, 125/63, 125/75, 125/90, 125/110, 140/75, 140/90, 140/110, 140/125, 160/90, 160/110, 160/125, 160/140, 180/90, 180/110, 180/125, 180/140, 180/160, 200/140, 200/160, 200/180, 225/140, 225/160, 225/180, 225/200, 250/160, 250/180, 250/200, 250/225, 280/200, 280/225, 280/250, 315/200, 315/225 and 315/250.

Reducer concentric Multistep

SDR 11 and 17 110/90/75/63, 125/110/90/75, 160/140/125/110, 225/200/180/160, 31/280/250/225 and 450/400/355/315.

Stub flange: - AS2129 & AS4087

012 SDR 11 and 17 DN20 to DN710

Reduced Tee 016 SDR 11 and 17 90/32, 90/50, 110/32/110/50, 125/63, 140/63, 140/75, 140/90, 140/110, 160/125, 180/63, 180/75, 180/125,


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225/125/11 and 500/200.

Chamfered stub flange - for butterfly valves:

SDR 11 and 17 DN110 to DN 400

Union type 24 024 SDR 11 DN20 to DN 63

Union end - spare part union 024

SDR 11 and 17 DN20 to DN 63

Adaptor female thread: 032 SDR 11 DN20 to DN 63

Adaptor male thread 033 SDR 11 DN20 to DN 63

3.1 Complementary products not included in this appraisal

Agru Australia provides a range of complementary products including galvanised (not

recommended for buried installations) backing flanges and stainless steel flanges. Agru’s

backing rings conform to POP007 and to the outside diameter and drilling patterns of AS 2129,

AS 4087 and ASTM/ANSI B16.5.

4 SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL

The scope of the appraisal is generally described in Section 3 above and the SAI Global

Schedule to StandardsMark Licence No. SMK21277 provides the complete product listing

including model identification, model name and product description including size (DN). A

complete schedule of Agru EF fittings is available in Appendix B, a copy can also be

downloaded from Agru, the SAI Global website or from the WSAA ‘Members Only’ Product

Appraisal Technical Advisory Group Portal Site.

5 APPRAISAL CRITERIA

5.1 Quality Assurance Requirements

The WSAA Product Appraisal Technical Advisory Group accepts polyethylene electrofusion and

spigot fittings for pressure applications manufactured in compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008

Fittings for polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications and duly certified by means of an

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

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.

5.2 Performance Requirements

AGRU PE 100 HSRC electrofusion, spigot, saddle fittings, tapping tees and branch saddles

fittings have been appraised for compliance with AS/NZS 4129:2008 Fittings for polyethylene

(PE) pipes for pressure applications.

PE100 HSCR compounds have been appraised for compliance with both AS/NZS 4131 and

Appraisal criteria are also determined by the WSAA Product Appraisal Technical Advisory Group

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

The following Product Specifications are also relevant to this application:

WSA PS-208 Polyethylene (PE) Moulded Pressure Fittings for Pressure Applications - Water

Supply and Sewerage.

WSA PS-329 Tapping Saddles, Electrofusion, for Use with Polyethylene (PE) Mains for

Pressure Applications - Water Supply and Sewerage

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

WSAA website.


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6 COMPLIANCE WITH APPRAISAL CRITERIA

6.1 Compliance with Quality Assurance Requirements

The following certificates have been submitted by Agru Australia:

AGRU Kunststofftechnik GmbH in Bad Hall, Austria has been issued with Certificate of

Registration No. 00618/0 by Quality Austria (IQNet) to certify their Quality Management System

as compliant with ISO 9001:2008.

AGRU Kunststofftechnik GmbH in Bad Hall, Austria has been issued with StandardsMark

Licence No. SMK21277 by SAI Global for products evaluated to AS/NZS 4129:2008 – Fittings

for Polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications.

AGRU Kunststofftechnik GmbH in Bad Hall, Austria has been issued with WaterMark Certificate

of Conformity – Level 1 by SAI Global, Certificate No. WMKA21277 for products evaluated to

AS/NZS 4129:2008 – Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) pipes for pressure applications.

AGRU Kunststofftechnik GmbH in Bad Hall, Austria has been issued with a Confirmation of

Conformity Certificate No. ON-N 2004 160 from the Austrian Standards Institute (ON) for

compliance with EN 12201-3 - Polyethylene-fittings for piping systems for water supply of

PE 100, SDR11 (short spigot) as listed.

The StandardsMark and WaterMark Certification Certificate details are shown in Appendix ‘B’.

Copies of the Certification Certificates are available for downloading from the WSAA ‘Members

Only’ WSAA Product Appraisal Technical Advisory Group Portal website.

In addition to the above certificates AGRU has also submitted the following associated IQNet

European Quality Management certificates:

AENOR INTERNATIONAL (Spain) – Quality Management System Certificate – UNE-

EN ISO 9001 Certificate No. ER-0912/2009.

DQS (Germany) Quality Management System Certificate – ISO 9001:2008 – Certificate

Registration No. 005048 QM08

Agru has also submitted product approval certificates from various European countries.

6.2 Compliance with Performance Requirements

ISO Type 5 Certificate of Conformity for product compliance with AS/NZS 4129 provides some

confidence that the AGRU electrofusion and plain end fittings are manufactured for compliance

with the nominated standards and requirements.

6.2.1 Quality compliance testing

To demonstrate type testing compliance, WSAA requests appraisal applicants submit typical

type test reports as per Clause 3.5 of AS/NZS 4129:2008. AGRU has submitted several

European reports dating from 2002 through 2006 for fittings manufactured from HDPE XS10B

and Eltex TUB121. The testing was carried out by Belgian Research Centre for Pipes and

Fittings (BECETEL) and TGM Versuchsanstalt (Austria). A brief of two of the reports is shown

below:

BECETEL Test Report No. 7786 (2006) tested a range of fittings and sizes (39).

Test Piece preparation: Spigot end fittings ≤ 63mm are fused onto PE100 pipes, SDR11 using

electrofusion couplers. The spigot end fittings > 63mm are fused onto PE100 pipes by butt

fusion or electrofusion, SDR11 pipes for SDR11 fittings and SDR 17.6 for SDR 17.6 fittings.

The testing included:

Geometrical Characteristics - referencing EN ISO 3126 –Plastic piping systems – Plastic

components – determination of dimensions (as per AS/NZS 4129 Clause 6.5).


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Determination of the resistance to hydrostatic pressure referencing EN 921 – plastics

piping systems – Thermoplastics pipes – Determination of resistance to internal pressure

at constant temperature. Tests - 20ºC – 12.4mPa – 100h and 80ºC – 5mPa- 1000h (as

per AS/NZS 4129 Table 3.2) (ISO 1167)

Determination of oxidation induction time – referencing EN 728 – Plastics piping and

ducting systems – Polyolefin pipes and fittings – determination of oxidation induction

time. Tests - 200ºC >60 minutes (AS/NZS 4129 Table 3.5 - Method ISO/TR 10837).

Determination of melt mass-flow rate – referencing EN ISO 1133 – Plastics –

Determination of melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt-volume flow rate (MVR) of

thermoplastics (as per AS/NZS 4129 Table 3.5).

No failures were recorded.

BECETEL Test Report No. 7785 (2006) tested a range of fittings and sizes (29).

Test Piece preparation: The electrofusion fittings are fused onto PE100 pipes, SDR11 using the

electrofusion machine.

The testing included:

Geometrical Characteristics - referencing EN ISO 3126 –Plastic piping systems – Plastic

components – determination of dimensions (as per AS/NZS 4129 Clause 6.5).

Determination of the resistance to hydrostatic pressure referencing EN 921 – plastics

piping systems – Thermoplastics pipes – Determination of resistance to internal pressure

at constant temperature. Test conditions - EN 1555-3 - 20ºC – 12.4mPa – 100h and 80ºC

– 5mPa- 1000h (as per AS/NZS 4129 Table 3.2) (ISO 1167)

Determination of resistance to crush test – Referencing ISO 13955 – Crushing decohesion

test for polyethylene (PE) electrofusion assemblies. Test Temperature 23ºC. (See

AS/NZS 4129 Table 3.2 – Decohesive strength).

Determination of safety time of fusion cycle – Referencing NF T54-969. Test conditions –

The electrofusion fittings are fused onto a PE pipe, SDR11 with the nominal fusion

voltage and a fusion time longer that nominal. In all case the fusion time is calculated as

1.2tn.T. Test temperatures - 10ºC, 23ºC & 45ºC. The electrofusion fitting is observed after

completion of the fusion cycle for failure, deterioration or leakage. (No AS/NZS 4129

reference found).

Determination of oxidation induction time – referencing EN 728 – Plastics piping and

ducting systems – Polyolefin pipes and fittings – determination of oxidation induction

time. Tests - 200ºC >60 minutes (AS/NZS 4129 Table 3.5 - Method ISO/TR 10837).

Determination of melt mass-flow rate – referencing EN ISO 1133 – Plastics –

Determination of melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt-volume flow rate (MVR) of

thermoplastics (as per AS/NZS 4129 Table 3.5).

No failures were recorded.

The above mentioned tests belong to the scope of the accreditation following EN ISO/IEC 17025

(Beltest Accreditation No. 242-T).

Copies of all test reports are held on file by WSAA.

6.2.2 PE 100 HSRC Fittings

6.2.2.1.1 GENERAL

Agru Australia has submitted a combination of Reports and Certificates from internationally

recognised laboratories, including Conformity Assessment Bodies indicating the following

materials satisfy the requirements of high stress crack resistant PE 100 as specified in the


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German PAS 1075 which was used as the basis of POP016 High Stress Crack Resistant PE

100.

(a) Borsafe HE3490-LS-H

(b) Hostalen CRP100 Resist CR

(c) Eltex Super stressTUB121N6000

Agru Australia has provided the following additional performance requirement tests from each of

the above PE 100 HSRC resin suppliers..

(i) extended notched pipe pressure test (NPT).

(ii) Point load test (PLT).

(iii) Full notched creep tensile test (FNCT).

(iv) 2 notched creep tensile test (2NCT).

A summary of these documents are detailed in Clauses 6.2.2.1.2 to 6.2.2.1.4

6.2.2.1.2 BORSAFE HE3490-LS-H

Supporting documents received for the Borsafe HE3490-LS-H supplied by Borouge include:

(a) Hessel Test Report R09 03 1672-A (14/10/2009) Provides results for the tests as per PAS

1075

(b) Hessel Certificate C09 03 1672-A (1/10/2010) certifying material is a PE100RC.

(c) SP Report F500746B (19/2/2007). Notched pipe test at 80°C. Result >18100 h.

(d) AMS Laboratories Report 1600973. (18/3/2016). Borealis HE3490 LS. (Not HE3490-LS-H)

(e) Borsafe HE3490-LS-H Technical data sheet published by Borealis (1/2/2008).

6.2.2.1.3 HOSTALEN CRP100 RESIST CR

Supporting documents received for the Hostalen CRP100 Resist CR include:

(a) DIN Certificate (dated 6/10/2009) confirming compliance with PAS 1075.

(b) DIN Certificate (dated 2/5/2013) confirming compliance with PAS 1075.

(c) AMS Laboratories Report 1600972. (22/3/2016)

(d) Material Hostalen CRP100 CR.

(e) Lyondellbasell Technical data sheet (2/7/2017).

6.2.2.1.4 ELTEX SUPER STRESSTUB121N6000

Supporting documents received for the Eltex TUB 121 N6000 include:

(a) Kiwa Notched pipe test report GDM/124149-3/SE/BHR/V (March 2009). Result >9,000 h.

(b) Eltex Superstress TUB121 N6000 Technical data sheet published by Ineos Polyolefins

(February 2007).

(c) DIN Certificate (dated 2/5/2013) confirming compliance with PAS 1075.

(d) DIN Certificate (dated 6/10/2009) confirming compliance with PAS 1075.

(e) AMS Laboratories Report 1425745. (5/3/2015) Eltex TUB121 N6000.

(f) AMS Laboratories Report 1204376 (6/8/2012). Material Described as Eltex TUB121.

Report (just) more than 5 years old.

6.3 Use in contact with drinking water

6.3.1 PE 100 Compounds

Agru has submitted two Certificates of Analysis for polyethylene resins for compliance with

AS/NZS 4020:2005. Both reports are prepared by NATA Accredited (No. 15773) AMS

Laboratories Pty Ltd located in Silverwater NSW. Both reports are dated 06/08/12 and represent


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resins HDPE XSlOB (No.1204375) & TUB 121 (No. 1204376). The reports concluded as

follows:

Based on completion and evaluation of all tests on 06/08/12, the product, 25.068.0032.11 -

Multibend OD 32mm out of Fina HDPE XSlOB; fully complies with the test requirements of

AS/NZS 4020:2005 to cover a cold water application up to <40°C, at the recommended 0.1

(1/10) of 'in-the-product' exposure at (20 ± 2)°C. This testing exposure will cover the

product range with lower or equivalent wetted surface area.

Based on completion and evaluation of all tests on 06/08/12, the product, 25.173.0032.11 - E-

Coupler OD 32mm out of Eltex TUB 121 resin; fully complies with the test requirements of

AS/NZS 4020:2005 to cover a cold water application up to <40°C, at the recommended 0.1

(1/10) of 'in-the-product' exposure at (20 ± 2)°C. This testing exposure will cover the product

range with lower or equivalent wetted surface area.

The full test reports are being held on file by WSAA.

6.3.2 PE 100 HSRC Compounds

6.3.2.1 BORSAFE HE3490-LS-H

An AMS Laboratories Pty Ltd Report ID 1013400 dated 14/02/11 for Agruline PE100 DN 32 pipe

with a material definition BorSafe HE3494- LS- H has been submitted.

The report results states full compliance with the test requirements of AS/NZS 4020:2005 to

cover a cold water application up to <40"C, at the recommended 0.1 (1/10) of 'in-the- product'

exposure at (20 ± 2)"C.


6.3.2.2 Eltex TUB121 N6000

An AMS Laboratories Pty Ltd Report ID 1425745 dated 05/03/2015 for OD 32mm AGRULINE

PE 100 RC Fitting (Print on fitting "agru DA32 SDR 11 ISO-S5 PE 100 14/9") with a material

definition ELTEX TU B 121 N 6000 has been submitted.



exposure at (20 ± 2)"C..


6.3.2.3 Hostalen CRP 100 CR

An AMS Laboratories Pty Ltd Report ID 1600972 dated 22/03/2016 for Agruline PE 100 RC

OD25 Fitting: Print on Elbow: 'agru 25x2.3 SDR11-ISO S5 PE 10015/2” with a material definition

Hostalen CRP 100 CR has been submitted.



exposure at (20 ± 2)"C..


6.4 Compliance with Material Requirements

6.4.1 General

AGRU Austria state that they only use PE 100 resins approved to PIPA and Australian

standards sourced from consistent proven suppliers.

6.4.1.1 Polyethylene resins

Agru has submitted several Inspection Certificates 3.1 acc. to EN 10204:2004 listing PE

compounds Fina XS10B and ELTEX TUB 121 both of which are listed in PIPA Industry


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Guidelines POP004 – Polyethylene pipe compounds and POP004A – Supplementary List

Material specific to electrofusion and moulded fittings.

6.4.1.2 High Stress Crack Resistant PE100 grades

6.4.1.2.1 GENERAL

High Stress Crack Resistant PE100 (PE100 HSCR) is a PE100 material which offers greater

resistance to slow crack growth than regular PE100.

There are currently no established national or international standards that define high stress

crack resistant PE 100 materials. As an interim measure there is a need to provide guidance to

define the parameters that characterise PE100 HSCR grades.

PIPA document POP016 sets out the performance requirements that will be used to define

PE100 HSCR material during this interim period. PE100 HSCR compounds must comply with

both AS/NZS 4131 and the requirements listed in POP016. Compounds meeting all these

requirements are identified in POP004 as PE100HSCR.

The new compounds, Borsafe HE3490-LS-H, Hostalen CRP100 Resist CR and Eltex Super

stress TUB121N6000 comply with all the requirements of PE100 as defined in AS/NZS 4131

and additionally meets the stress crack resistance requirements defined in PIPA POP016 for

PE100HSCR. These additional requirements include a minimum duration of 5,000 hours in the

80°C Notched Pipe Test compared to the 500 hours for normal PE 100. Additional tests verifying

the enhanced stress crack resistance include the full-notch creep test, Two-Notch Creep Test

and the Point Load Test. Each of these tests is internationally recognised and their use in

differentiating between normal PE 100 and PE 100 HSRC is widely acknowledged.

6.4.2 Stainless steel inserts

Agru adaptor fittings with stainless steel inserts in Grade 316 are only available on advanced

order and supply will depend on the quantity ordered. Grade 304 Stainless Steel is normal for

these fittings and not recommended for water industry buried applications.

6.4.3 Zinc plated steel inserts

Agru adaptor fittings with zinc plated steel inserts are not recommended for water industry buried

applications.

6.4.4 Brass inserts

Agru adaptor fittings with brass inserts have a brass material that does not comply with AS 2345

– Dezincification resistance of copper alloys. These fittings are not recommended for water

industry buried applications. Agru advise that fittings with compliant brass inserts will be

available at a future date.

6.4.5 Screw Threads

Agru fittings with stainless steel or brass inserts have pipe threads in compliance with EN 10226-

1 which is compatible with the WSAA requirement of ISO 7.1. The ISO 7.1 specification for

sealing pipe threads requires male threads to be tapered and female threads to be parallel and

EN 10226-1 carries the same specification.

7 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAINING AND INSTALLATION

For product information, PE pipeline design and other welding installation instructions a copy of

the AGRU Technical Information Manual is available from Agru Australia.

WSAA has published the Polyethylene Pipeline Code - WSA 01 with significant input and peer

review of the Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia (PIPA). WSAA recommend for

overall design, installation, pipeline testing and installer training requirements for PE pipeline

systems agencies refer to the WSAA Polyethylene Pipeline Code - WSA 01 available from the

bookshop at the WSAA web site www.wsaa.asn.au.


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Satisfactory completion of a recognised PE pipeline installation training program is a

recommended pre-requisite for all PE pipeline installers and supervisors.

8 PRODUCT MARKING

AGRU electrofusion and plain end fittings are product certified to AS/NZS 4129 and the

minimum marking is:

• Manufacturer’s name or trademark (AGRU)

• Date or batch code (e.g. 08/1)

• Nominal size (DN of pipe to which the fitting is suited)(maybe Imperial e.g. ND6” IPS)

• Material identification – (grade, type, etc, abbreviated in accordance with nominated

standards)(maybe Imperial e.g. PE 4710)

• Classification for which the fitting is to be used (PN) (SDR nominated)

• Standard Number – AS/NZS 4129.

• Additional information relative to the fusion-jointing conditions shall be provided.

Note:- Smaller items have marking on the packaging with labeling on the main sticker showing WaterMark, Kiwa , DVGW, OVGW, SVG (ON EN12201-3) etc. Each fitting does have full traceability back to materials and manufacture batch numbers etc, which can be linked back to the AGRU Catalogue number.

9 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION

AGRU fittings are single bagged in a PE-foil for dust protection. In addition the fittings are multi-

packaged in a cardboard box. Packaging lists are available on request.

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

warranty is included in their terms and conditions of sale.

11 WATER AGENCY EXPERIENCE WITH THE PRODUCT OR FIELD TESTING

REPORT

A field testing report of the AGRU electrofusion and plain end fittings has not been submitted at

this time.

While electrofusion fittings are a mature and widely installed product, the Australian water

industry has had varied experience with the performance of these fittings. They are approved by

many Water Agencies simply based on product certification and the knowledge that they are

capable of performing well provided the installation is carried out correctly by competent well-

trained installers.

Many Water Agencies are cautious about the use of electrofusion fittings due to the lack of

confidence in the installers. Because of the history of erratic installation quality, it is imperative

that satisfactory completion of a recognised PE pipeline installation training program be a

minimum pre-requisite for all PE pipeline installers. In addition it is recommended that for PE

pipelines where electrofusion fittings are being used, an attentive site supervision regime be

adopted using qualified, experienced supervisors until the individual installer or contractor can

demonstrate competence in all aspects of installation.

12 DISCUSSION

Agru Australia has an extensive AGRU Technical Information Manual covering polyethylene and

other polyolefin materials. This manual includes a section on electrofusion welding at 9

that describes pipeline installation processes and the following on welding systems for the

AGRU Electrofusion fittings:

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For the welding of AGRU-E fittings a universal welding machine should be used. This welding

device is a machine with bar code identification; it supervises all functions fully automatically

during the welding process and stores the data.

After feeding of the code for the universal welding machines with magnetic code characteristic

the code is deleted which means that the card can only be used once.

Suitable welding machines

For the welding of electric weldable AGRU fittings the following universal welding devices with

bar code identification are suitable:

Polymatic plus +top**

Huemer junior+, print+**

**with fitting traceability acc. ISO 121764

For additional information, a copy of the AGRU Technical Information Manual is available from

Agru Australia.

Electrofusion jointing of PE pipelines offers a permanently sealed and jointed system provided

the electrofusion process is carried out correctly. The electrofusion jointed PE pipeline has the

potential to have life expectancy equal to and in some cases well beyond other pipeline

materials and jointing systems. The PE material is corrosion resistant and correctly made joints

are permanently fused to provide a high level of joint integrity against leakage and/or infiltration

over the long-term. Similar to other plastic pipe systems, PE is susceptible to fatigue from cyclic

pressure changes and additional design considerations must be made if used in a pumped

pipeline.

PE pipelines are susceptible to permeation of specific organic chemicals (as are other pipeline

systems) and care must be exercised if designing for installation in contaminated ground and/or

brownfield sites. Seek further advice from Agru Australia regarding such installations.

The appraisal concludes that:

The AGRU electrofusion and plain end fittings are ‘fit for purpose’ and suitable for use in

water supply and sewer gravity, pressure and vacuum systems.

The AGRU electrofusion and plain end fittings are suitable for use with PE pipe conforming

to AS/NZS 4130.

The ISO Type 5 StandardsMark Licence for the AGRU electrofusion range of fittings has

been addressed to the satisfaction of WSAA Appraisal Network

13 LIFE EXPECTANCY

Argu standard electrofusion and plain end fittings are designed on the basis of 50 year

extrapolated material test data. For correctly manufactured and installed systems, the actual life

cannot be predicted, but can reasonably be expected to be well in excess of 100 years before

major rehabilitation is required. This rating is only a general guide to life expectancy and may

vary with the quality of installation workmanship, system operating conditions, operating

environment and other site specific factors.

14 FUTURE WORKS

No ‘Future Works’ requirements have been identified.

15 REPORT RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that WSAA members and associates accept/authorise the AGRU

Kunststofftechnik GmbH electrofusion and plain end fittings supplied by AGRU Australia as

listed in Section 4 – Scope of this report and in the Product Certification Schedules. This

recommendation is subject to the pipelines / fittings being designed, installed and commissioned

in accordance with AGRU Australia recommendations, appropriate WSAA Codes and nominated

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16 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].

16.1 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.

16.2 Limits on Reliance on Information and Recommendations

16.2.1 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.

16.2.2 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

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

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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 which

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

to Recipients.

16.2.3 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 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.

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.

16.3 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.

16.4 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 - TECHNICAL LITERATURE

Agru Australia – AGRULINE of the PE fittings can be accessed from the below link:

http://www.agru.com.au/municipal-civil.html

http://www.agru.com.au/municipal-civil.html


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APPENDIX B - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS

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

the WSAA ‘Members Only’ I Website.

TABLE A1 AGRU KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK – MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Quality Systems Standard ISO 9001:2015

Certification licence No. 00618/1

Certifying agency Quality Austria

First date of certification 16 November 2017

Date of Initial Issue 16 November 2017

Valid Until 27 February 2020

TABLE A2 AGRU KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK – STANDARDSMARK CERTIFICATION

Quality Systems Standard AS/NZS 4129:2008

Certification licence No. SMK21277

Certifying agency SAI Global

Originally Certified 11 February 2014

Issued Date 27 October 2016

Currently Certified 27 October 2016

Expires 10 February 2019

TABLE A3 AGRU KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK – WATERMARK CERTIFICATION

Quality Systems Standard AS/NZS 4129:2008

Certification licence No. WMKA21277

Certifying agency SAI Global

Originally Certified 31 August 2007

Issued Date 14 September 2017

Currently Certified 14 September 2017

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APPENDIX D - SUPPLIER CONTACTS

AGRU AUSTRALIA ABN 34 050 0560 276 T: +1300 136698 F: +1300 136608 E: [email protected] W: www.agru.com.au

KWINANA BEACH WA Sales & Distribution Centre

12 Rolling’s Crescent

KWINANA BEACH WA 6167

SINGLETON NSW Distribution Centre 1/5 Enterprise Crescent SINGLETON NSW 2303 LAWNTON QLD Sales & Distribution Centre 5 Walter Crescent LAWNTON QLD 4501 TRUGANINA VIC Distribution Centre 90 Foundation Road TRUGANINA VIC 3029

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/

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