For non-underground pipe systems Reinert-Ritz offers, with the joining and expansion socket and the double joining socket, detachable push-fit couplers that are fully pressure-resistant thanks to the EPDM lip seal and are even designed for negative pressure. These fittings are manufactured as standard with an anchor point for the fixing of the pipe string. Optionally the clamp fitting can be omitted and/or the lip seal selected as an NBR variant. Transitions to pipes of other materials such as PVC and of the same size are thus possible.
The fittings to be offered must be manufactured from material in compliance with the PE100+ Association and according to DIN EN 12201 with respect to dimensions, tolerances and quality requirements. Proof must be provided that they were manufactured on the basis of a quality assurance system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001. For all fittings a certificate in accordance with DIN EN 10204 must be submitted by the manufacturer. The body of the fitting must be manufactured in the injection moulding process or alternatively, in the case of more complex structures, from a piece of homogeneous semi-finished material so as to ensure the required reinforcement and therefore high stability of the fitting. Semi-finished materials manufactured from wound rods or the subsequent application of other forms of reinforcing are not permitted.
The fitting must be pressure class-compatible as a whole. The spigot must be designed for HE butt welding process and correspond to the pipe dimension.