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Fabricated PVC-U fittings for Potable Water Supplies, Part 11: Specific Requirements for 30-degree Bends

IS 10124 Part 11:2009 specifies the detailed requirements for fabricated unplasticized PVC (PVC-U) 30-degree bends used in potable water supply systems. It covers manufacturing dimensions, minimum wall thickness, pressure classes, marking, and joint types including elastomeric sealing ring joints. This standard applies to manufacturers, engineers, and quality controllers involved in designing, producing, and installing PVC-U pipe fittings to ensure safety, compatibility, and performance in drinking water distribution.

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What This Standard Covers

IS 10124 Part 11:2009 specifies the detailed requirements for fabricated unplasticized PVC (PVC-U) 30-degree bends used in potable water supply systems. It covers manufacturing dimensions, minimum wall thickness, pressure classes, marking, and joint types including elastomeric sealing ring joints. This standard applies to manufacturers, engineers, and quality controllers involved in designing, producing, and installing PVC-U pipe fittings to ensure safety, compatibility, and performance in drinking water distribution.

Who Uses This Standard

  • Civil Engineers
  • Plumbing Engineers
  • Water Supply System Designers
  • PVC Pipe Manufacturers
  • Quality Assurance Professionals
  • Construction Contractors
  • Standards Compliance Officers

Key Topics Covered

Dimensions of 30-degree PVC-U bends
Minimum wall thickness requirements
Pressure classification of fittings
Marking and color coding of bends
Manufacturing requirements and tolerances
Elastomeric sealing ring joint specifications
Compatibility with IS 4985 PVC pipes
Types of end connections (plain, socketed)
Radius of bends relative to pipe diameter
Certification and BIS marking guidelines
Rounding off rules for measurements
Conformity criteria and sampling
Material and general requirements referencing Part 1

Table of Contents

1Scope

IS 10124 Part 11: Scope & Key Specifications

Scope Summary:

  • Covers 30° bends for ductile iron pipes.
  • Dimensions and wall thicknesses per Table 1 and Fig. 1.
  • Elastomeric sealing ring joint bends per Table 2 and Fig. 2.
  • Rounding off values per IS 2:1960.
  • BIS certification and marking governed by BIS Act 1986 (Clause 4.2.1).

Key Dimensions for 30° Bends (Excerpt from Table 1):

Nominal Size (mm)Y (Min)L (Min)R (Min)Min Wall Thickness t (mm) for Working Pressure (MPa)
0.4
20322060
507950150
100+............
  • Y: Offset length
  • L: Length for plain ends
  • R: Radius of bend
  • Wall thickness varies with pressure class (0.4 to 1.25 MPa).

Rounding Rule:

  • Final test or calculation values rounded as per IS 2:1960.
  • Retain significant digits equal to specified values.

BIS Marking:

  • Use governed by BIS Act 1986.
  • License conditions available from BIS.

flowchart LR
    A[30° Bends] --> B[Dimensions per Table 1 & Fig.1]
    A --> C[Elastomeric Sealing Ring Joint per Table 2 & Fig.2]
    B --> D[Nominal Size, Y, L, R]
   
2References

IS 10124 Part 11 (2009) - Key Formulas, Tables & Specifications


References (Table 2)

IS No.Title
IS 4985 : 2000Unplasticized PVC pipes for potable water supplies
IS 10124 (Part 1):09Fabricated PVC-U fittings for potable water supplies

Key Dimensions for 30° Bends (Clause 3.2.2)

  • Radius of bend (R) = 3 × Nominal Outside Diameter (D)
  • Y (Min) = ( 30^\circ \times 2 \pi R / 360^\circ ) (arc length for 30° bend)

Table 1: 30° Bend Dimensions (Plain Ends)

Nominal Size (mm)Y Min (mm)L Min (mm)R Min (mm)Min Wall Thickness (mm) for Working Pressure (MPa)
0.4
20322060
507950150
1101731103302.3
2003142006004.2
3154953159456.5

*(Refer to full table for all

3Dimensions

IS 10124 Part 11: Key Dimensions for 30° Bends

1. Definitions (Fig. 1 & Fig. 2)

  • Y (Min): Offset length of the bend
  • L (Plain Ends): Length for plain end bends
  • R (Min): Minimum bend radius = 3 × Nominal Outside Diameter (D)
  • t: Minimum wall thickness depending on working pressure class

2. Formulas

  • Y (Min) calculation:
    [ Y = 2 \times R \times \sin(30^\circ) = R ]
  • R (Min):
    [ R = 3 \times D ]

3. Tables Summary

Nominal Size (mm)Y Min (mm)L (Plain Ends, mm)R Min (mm)Min Wall Thickness t (mm) for Working Pressure (MPa)
0.4
20322060
6399631891.4
1602521604803.4
630990630189013.0

(Refer Table 1 for full sizes)

4. Elastomeric Sealing Ring Joint Bends (Table 2)

  • Similar dimensions with slightly larger L values.
  • Wall thicknesses adjusted for sealing ring joint pressures.

Notes:

  • Minimum wall thickness is 90% of the corresponding pipe thickness rounded up to 0.1 mm.
  • Dimensions ensure
4Marking

IS 10124 Part 11: Marking of 30° Bends

Key Marking Requirements (Clause 4.1)

Each 30° bend must be clearly and indelibly marked with:

  • Manufacturer's name or ID
  • Bend size and class (working pressure per IS 4985)
  • Degree of bend (30°)
  • Colour code based on class:
Class of FittingsWorking Pressure (MPa)Colour
Class 20.4Blue
Class 30.6Green
Class 40.8Brown
Class 51.0Yellow
Class 61.25Black
Plumbing-Pink

BIS Certification Mark (Clause 4.2)

  • Optional Standard Mark usage governed by BIS Act 1986.
  • Manufacturer must obtain license for Standard Mark use.

Dimensions & Wall Thickness (Clause 3.2.2, Table 1)

Nominal Size (mm)Y (mm)L (mm)R (mm)Min Wall Thickness (mm) for Working Pressure (MPa)
0.4
20322060
25402575
406340120
6399631891.4
5Manufacture

IS 10124 Part 11 - Manufacture Key Specifications

1. Manufacture Clause (3.2)

  • Manufacture must comply with dimensional and quality requirements.
  • Dimensions for 30° bends are specified in Table 1 and Fig. 1.
  • Elastomeric sealing ring joint bends have separate dimensions (Table 2, Fig. 2).

2. Dimensions of 30° Bends (Clause 3.2.2, Table 1)

Nominal Size (mm)Y (Min)L (Plain Ends) MinR (Min)Min Wall Thickness t (mm) for Working Pressure MPa
0.4 (Class 2)
20322060
25402575
32513296
...............
630990630189013.0
  • Dimensions Y, L, R are in millimeters.
  • Wall thickness varies with working pressure class (0.4 to 1.25 MPa).

3. Certification Marking (Clause 4.2.1)

  • Use of Standard Mark governed by BIS Act, 1986.
6Material Requirements

IS 10124 Part 11: Material Requirements Summary

  • Material & Sizes: As per IS 10124 Part 1, all materials must meet specified chemical and mechanical properties, including tensile strength, hardness, and impact resistance. Sampling and testing follow Part 1 guidelines.

  • Dimensions for 30° Bends:

    • For standard bends, refer to Table 1 and Fig. 1.
    • For elastomeric sealing ring joint bends, refer to Table 2 and Fig. 2.

Key Dimension Tables (Extract)

ParameterTable 1 (Standard 30° Bend)Table 2 (Elastomeric Seal)
Bend Radius (R)As per pipe diameterSpecified per Fig. 2
Outside Diameter (OD)Matches pipe ODMatches pipe OD
Wall Thickness (t)As per pipe thicknessAs per pipe thickness
Length of Bend (L)Defined in Fig. 1Defined in Fig. 2

Material Testing & Sampling

  • Tensile test, hardness test, and impact test per IS 10124 Part 1.
  • Sampling based on batch size and IS guidelines.
flowchart LR
    A[Material Procurement] --> B[Testing & Sampling (IS 10124 Part 1)]
    B --> C[Dimension Verification]
    C --> D{Bend Type}
    D -->|Standard 30°| E[Refer Table 1 & Fig. 1]
    D -->|Elastomeric Seal| F[Refer Table 2 & Fig. 2]

Note: Always cross-check dimensions with the figures for precise fabrication.

7Pressure Classes and Wall Thickness

IS 10124 (Part 11): Pressure Classes & Wall Thickness for PVC-U Bends

Key Specifications:

  • Pressure Classes (Working Pressure in MPa): 0.4 (Class 2), 0.6 (Class 3), 0.8 (Class 4), 1.0 (Class 5), 1.25 (Class 6)
  • Minimum Wall Thickness (t): Varies with nominal size and pressure class (see tables below).
  • Bend Radius (R): Minimum radius = 3 × nominal outside diameter (D).
  • Dimension Y (Min): Calculated by ( Y = \frac{30^\circ \times 2 \pi R}{360^\circ} ).
  • Minimum Wall Thickness: Calculated as 90% of the corresponding pipe thickness, rounded to next 0.1 mm.

Table 1: 30° Bend Dimensions (Plain Ends)

Nominal Size (mm)Y Min (mm)L (Plain Ends) (mm)R Min (mm)Wall Thickness (t) (mm) for Pressure Class MPa
0.4
20322060
507950150
1101731103302.3
2003142006004.2
630990630189013.0

Table

8Joint Types and End Connections

IS 10124 Part 11: Joint Types and End Connections - Key Dimensions & Specifications

1. 30° Bend Dimensions (Plain Ends) - Table 1

Nominal Size (mm)Y Min (mm)L Min (mm)R Min (mm)Min Wall Thickness t (mm) for Working Pressure (MPa)
(Only for Plain Ends)0.4
20322060
507950150
1101731103302.3
2003142006004.2
630990630189013.0
  • R (Radius of Bend) = 3 × Nominal Outside Diameter (D)
  • Y Min = 30° × 2πR / 360°

2. 30° Bend for Elastomeric Sealing Ring Joint - Table 2

Nominal Size (mm)Y Min (mm)L Min (mm)R Min (mm)Min Wall Thickness t (mm) for Working Pressure (MPa)
(Plain Ends)0.4
6399107
9Certification Marking

BIS Certification Marking (IS 10124 Part 11: 2009)

  • Clause 4.2: Each 30° bend may be marked with the BIS Standard Mark, governed by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986.
  • Licence: Use of the Standard Mark requires a license from BIS.

Key Dimensions & Specifications for 30° Bends

ParameterDescriptionFormula/Value
Y (Min)Length from bend center to end( Y = \frac{30^\circ \times 2\pi R}{360^\circ} )
R (Min radius)Bend radius( R = 3 \times D ) (Nominal outside diameter)
L (Plain Ends)Length for plain endsGiven in Tables 1 & 2
Minimum Wall Thickness (t)Depends on working pressure (MPa) and classSee Tables below

Table 1: 30° Bend Dimensions (Selected values)

Nominal Size (mm)Y (mm)L (mm)R (mm)Min Wall Thickness (t) for 1.0 MPa (mm)
203220601.0
5079501502.5
100157100300(Interpolate from table)
20031420060010.0

Table 2: 30° Bend for Elastomeric Sealing Ring Joint (Selected values)

Nominal Size (mm)Y Min (mm)L (Plain Ends) (mm)R Min (mm)Min Wall Thickness (t) for 1.0 MPa (mm)
63991071893.2
1101731273305.
10Conformity and Testing

IS 10124 Part 11: Conformity and Testing - Key Points

1. General Requirements (Clause 3.1)

  • Material, sizes, tests, sampling, and conformity criteria align with IS 10124 Part 1.
  • Final test values must be rounded off per IS 2:1960 rules, maintaining the same significant figures as the specified values.

2. Dimensional Compliance (Clause 3.2.2)

  • Dimensions for 30° bends must follow Table 1 and Fig. 1.
  • For elastomeric sealing ring joints, dimensions follow Table 2 and Fig. 2.

3. Table 1: Dimensions of 30° Bends (mm)

Nominal Size (mm)Y (Min)L (Min for Plain Ends)R (Min)Min Wall Thickness (t) for Working Pressure (MPa)
0.4
20322060
25402575
32513296
...............
630990630189013.0

(Refer to the full table in the standard for all sizes.)

4. BIS Certification Marking (Clause 4.2.1)

  • Use of the Standard Mark is regulated by the Bureau
11Annexures and Tables

IS 10124 (Part 11): 2009 — Key Annexure Tables & Specifications


1. Dimensions of 30° Bends (Table 1 & Fig. 1)

Nominal Size (mm)Y Min (mm)L (Plain Ends) Min (mm)R Min (mm)Min Wall Thickness t (mm) for Working Pressure MPa
0.4 (Class 2)
20322060
25402575
...............
630990630189013.0
  • R Min = 3 × Nominal Outside Diameter (D)
  • Y Min = Calculated from 30° × 2πR / 360°

2. Dimensions of 30° Bends for Elastomeric Sealing Ring Joint (Table 2 & Fig. 2)

Nominal Size (mm)Y Min (mm)L (Plain Ends) Min (mm)R Min (mm)Min Wall Thickness t (mm) for Working Pressure MPa
0.4 (Class 2)

Popular Questions About IS 10124 Part 11

?What are the dimensional requirements for 30-degree PVC-U bends under IS 10124 Part 11?

IS 10124 Part 11 specifies the dimensional requirements for fabricated PVC-U 30° bends used in potable water supplies. Although the exact clause details are not provided, typical key dimensions for 30° bends include:

  • Nominal Diameter (DN): As per pipe size (e.g., 20mm, 25mm, etc.)
  • Bend Radius (R): Usually expressed as a multiple of the nominal diameter (e.g., 1.5D or 2D)
  • Center-to-End Length (L): Distance from the center of the bend to the pipe end, ensuring proper fit
  • Wall Thickness: As per the corresponding pipe standard for pressure rating

Typical Dimensional Parameters for 30° PVC-U Bends (Indicative):

Nominal Diameter (DN)Bend Radius (R)Center-to-End Length (L)Wall Thickness (t)
20 mm1.5 × DN (30 mm)~30 mmAs per pipe
25 mm1.5 × DN (37.5 mm)~37.5 mmAs per pipe

Notes:

  • The bend radius ensures smooth flow and minimizes pressure loss.
  • Dimensions must comply with IS 10124 Part 11 marking and manufacturing requirements.
  • Confirm exact values from the standard's dimensional tables.
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For precise dimensional tables, refer directly to IS 10124 Part 11 official document.

?How is the minimum wall thickness determined for different pressure classes?

Minimum Wall Thickness Determination (IS 10124 Part 11:2009)

  • The minimum wall thickness t depends on nominal size and pressure class (working pressure in MPa).
  • Pressure classes range from 0.4 MPa (Class 2) to 1.25 MPa (Class 6).
  • Thickness values are tabulated for each nominal size and pressure class (see excerpt below).
Nominal Size (mm)Min Wall Thickness t (mm) for Pressure Class (MPa)
0.4 (Class 2)
20
50
1002.3
2004.2
4008.2
  • For bends with elastomeric sealing ring joints, separate thickness tables apply.
  • Minimum thickness is calculated as 90% of the corresponding pipe thickness, rounded up to the next 0.1 mm.
  • The bend radius R is minimum 3 times the nominal outside diameter.
  • For 0.25 MPa class, bends should be made from 0.4 MPa class pipes.

This ensures structural integrity under specified pressure classes.

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?What marking and color coding must be applied to these fittings?

According to IS 10124 Part 11, Clause 4.1, the marking and color coding for 30° bends are as follows:

Marking Requirements:

Each 30° bend must be clearly and indelibly marked with:

  • Manufacturer's name or identification mark
  • Size of the bend and the class (working pressure) as per IS 4985
  • Degree of bend (30° here)

Color Coding by Class:

Class of FittingsWorking Pressure (MPa)Color
Class 20.4Blue
Class 30.6Green
Class 40.8Brown
Class 51.0Yellow
Class 61.25Black
Plumbing-Pink

Summary:

  • Marking must include manufacturer, size, class, and bend degree.
  • Use the color code above to indicate the fitting's pressure class.
  • This ensures easy identification and compliance with IS 10124 standards.
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?Are elastomeric sealing ring joints covered by this standard?

Yes, IS 10124 Part 11 covers elastomeric sealing ring joints specifically for bends.

Key points from the standard:

  • Clause 3.2.1 & Fig. 2 illustrate a 30° bend for elastomeric sealing ring joints.
  • Clause 3.2.2 & Table 2 provide detailed dimensions and minimum wall thickness for 30° bends with elastomeric sealing ring joints.
  • Minimum bend radius (R_min) = 3 × nominal outside diameter (D).
  • Minimum wall thickness varies with working pressure class (0.4 to 1.25 MPa).

Table excerpt for 30° Bend Dimensions (Elastomeric Sealing Ring Joint)

Nominal Size (mm)Y_min (mm)L (Plain Ends) (mm)R_min (mm)Min Wall Thickness (mm) for Pressure Class 3 (0.6 MPa)
63991071892.6
1101731273303.4
2003141646006.2
3154952159459.7

Refer Table 2 for complete sizes and thicknesses.


Summary: IS 10124-11 explicitly includes design requirements for bends with elastomeric sealing ring joints, covering dimensions, wall thickness, and minimum bend radius. Use Table 2 and Fig. 2 for detailed design.

?How does this standard ensure compatibility with IS 4985 PVC pipes?

IS 10124 Part 11 ensures compatibility with IS 4985 PVC pipes primarily by aligning sizes and classes of fittings with those specified in IS 4985:2000. This means:

  • Dimensional consistency: Fittings like 30° bends are manufactured to match the outside diameter, wall thickness, and pressure classes of IS 4985 pipes.
  • Material compatibility: Both standards specify unplasticized PVC (PVC-U) suitable for potable water.
  • Reference integration: IS 10124 Part 11 explicitly references IS 4985, making their provisions complementary.

Summary:

AspectIS 4985 (Pipes)IS 10124-11 (Fittings)
MaterialPVC-U for potable waterPVC-U, same material as IS 4985
Size & ClassesStandard pipe sizes & classesMatching sizes & pressure classes
ApplicationPipesFabricated fittings (e.g., 30° bends)

This ensures interchangeability and system integrity in potable water piping systems.

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