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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
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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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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 C - WSA PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
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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