For the Purpose of Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) material approval Laboratory testing explanation for Fusion Bonded Epoxy 250 microns Coating of Ductile Iron Pipe Fittings.
The paint material referred to in this post is suitable for contact with wholesome water for domestic purposes having met the requirements of BS6920-1:2000 and/or 2014 ‘Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of the water’.
The reference relates solely to its effect on the quality of the water with which it may come into contact and does not signify the approval of its mechanical or physical properties for any use.
We hereby demonstrate the process used in application of coatings, paints & linings at our factory applied Coating and Lining for Ductile Iron pipe fitting to be compatible as per WRAS equivalent section code 5030.
Steps taken are as following to achieve paint thickness of minimum 250 microns for both WRAS approved Blue Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating complying with BSEN specification 545 as well as Red or Black Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating Requiring for other standards such as BSEN 598.
