BS EN 12814-5:2025

This standard BS EN 12814-5:2025 Testing of welded joints of thermoplastics semi-finished products is classified in these ICS categories:

• 25.160.40 Welded joints and welds

This document specifies the cutting and preparation of test specimens and the conditions for performing the macroscopic examination of the test specimens. The test is applicable to welded assemblies made from thermoplastics materials filled or unfilled, using the following processes: - hot gas welding: round nozzle, high speed nozzle, wedge; - extrusion welding; - heated tool welding: butt, saddle, socket, wedge; - electrofusion welding: socket, saddle.