AS 3681-2008 (R2019)

Table of Contents

1 -  AS 3681-2008 APPLICATION OF POLYETHYLENE SLEEVING FOR DUCTILE IRON PIPING
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  FOREWORD
7 -  1 SCOPE
7 -  2 REFERENCED DOCUMENT
7 -  3 DEFINITIONS
7 -  3.1 Layflat tube
7 -  3.2 Loose polyethylene sleeving (sleeving)
7 -  3.3 Nominal diameter (DN)
7 -  3.4 Strap and buckle
7 -  3.5 Tape
7 -  4 GENERAL
8 -  5 PIPES (SPIGOT-SOCKET JOINTS)
8 -  5.1 Sleeving configuration
8 -  5.2 Method of sleeving application and subsequent installation of sleeved pipe
12 -  6 FITTINGS
12 -  6.1 Sleeving configuration
12 -  6.1.1 Spigot-socket joints
12 -  6.1.2 Flange joints
12 -  6.2 Method of sleeving application and subsequent installation of a sleeved fitting.
12 -  6.2.1 General
12 -  6.2.2 Procedure
16 -  7 PRECAUTIONS FOR SLEEVING APPLICATION
16 -  7.1 Repair of damaged sleeving
16 -  7.2 Adhesive tape
16 -  7.3 Straps and buckles
16 -  7.4 Alternative handling equipment-hairpins and end-hooks
16 -  8 FEATURES OF PROPERLY SLEEVED PIPE

Abstract

Specifies requirements for the application of loose polyethylene sleeving intended for the corrosion protection of buried ductile iron pipeline systems.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee WS-016 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 08 December 2018.
The following are represented on Technical Committee WS-016:
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Water Association
Casting Technology New Zealand
Engineers Australia
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia
Plastics New Zealand
SAI Global (Certification Interests Australia)
Water New Zealand
Water Services Association of Australia

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the application of loose polyethylene sleeving intended for the corrosion protection of buried ductile iron piping.
NOTE: Polyethylene sleeving for ductile iron piping is specified in AS 3680.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmation Notice 01/02/2019 Reconfirmed 01/02/2019. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2019 and remains current in New Zealand.
Pages
ISBN
Committee	WS-016
Supersedes	AS 3681-1989 DR 04148 CP