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1 DEUTSCHE NORM September 1988

External corrosion protection of buried valves DIN

Heavy-duty thermoset plastics coatings 30677
Part 2

AuBerer Korrosionsschutz von erdverlegten Armaturen; Umhiillung aus Duroplasten (AuBenbeschichtung) fiir erhohte
Anforderungen

In keeping with current practice in standards published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO),
a comma has been used throughout as the decimal marker.

This standard has been prepared jointly by DIN Deutsches lnstitut fiir Normung e. V. and DVGW Deutscher Verein
des Gas- und Wasserfaches e. V. (German Society of Gas and Water Engineers). It has been incorporated in the DVGW
Codes of practice for gas and water.

Dimensions in mm

Contents
Page Page
1 Scope and field of application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5.2 Test certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5.3 Coating thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5.4 Freedom from imperfections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.1 Requirements to be met by valve surface . . . . . 1
5.5 Impact strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2 Requirements to be met by coating . . . . . . . . . 2
5.6 Indentation resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2.1 Coating thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.7 Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2.2 Freedom from imperfections . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.8 Elongation at break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.2.3 Impact strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.9 Coating resistivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.2.4 Indentation resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.10 Adhesion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.2.5 Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.11 Heat aging resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.2.6 Elongation at break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5.12 Cathodic disbanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2.7 Coating resistivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4.2.8 Adhesion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2.9 Heat aging resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4.2.1 0 Cathodic disbanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Standards referred to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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1 Scope and field of application 3 Designation

This standard specifies requirements and methods of test
for thermoset plastics coatings (e.g. EP 1), PUR 1) and
PUR tar coatings) applied at the manufacturer's works to
buried valves made from cast iron (with flake or nodular
graphite), cast steel (unalloyed and low alloy steel), or
steel (unalloyed and low alloy steel).
The requirements specified in subclause 4.2.7.2 do not
apply for applications with continuous operating tempera-
tures in the range from 30 octo 70 °C.
This standard does not permit comparison of the protec-
tive properties of coatings.
Designation of an EP coating suitable for a continuous
operating temperature of up to 30 °C:
Coating DIN 30677- EP- 30
4 Requirements
4.1 Requirements to be met by valve surface
4.1.1 Immediately prior to application of the coating
material, the surface of the metal valve shall be free from
impurities of all kinds, such as dirt, oil, grease, perspira-
tion and moisture and be blasted as specified in sub-
clause 4.1 .2.

4.1.2 The standard of cleanliness of the blasted metal

surface shall correspond at least to grade Sa 21/2 as de-
2 Concepts fined in DIN 55 928 Part 4.
The concepts established in DIN 50900 Parts 1 to 3,
DIN 50928, DIN 30670, DIN 30 671 and DIN 30676 1) EP =epoxy resin.
are used in this standard. PUR= polyurethane.

Continued on pages 2 to 6

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4.2 Requirements to be met by coating 4.2.5 Flexibility

4.2.1 Coating thickness In the case of EP and PUR coatings, the strain, ebB• shall
The minimum coating thickness shall comply with the be at least 3 %.
values given in table 1. See subclause 5.7 for testing.
Table 1. Minimum coating thickness 4.2.6 Elongation at break
In the case of PUR tar coatings, the elongation at break
EP PUR PUR tar
at a temperature of (23 ± 2) °C shall be at least 6 %.
See subclause 5.8 for testing.
Minimum coating thickness, in (.1m
4.2.7 Coating resistivity
4.2.7 .1 At ambient temperature
Flat and
At a temperature of (23 ± 2) °C, the coating resistivity,
loadbearing ') 1000 1500
after conditioning of the sample in the test agent for 100
valve parts
days, shall be at least 108 Q. m2.
Convex outer resistance after 100 days
2) 800 1000
edges The ratio . f d shall be not less than
resistance a ter 70 ays
1) As in manufacturer's specifications; 250 (.Jm minimum. 0,8 provided that the coating resistivity after 70 days is
2) As in manufacturer's specifications; 150 (.1m minimum. only one power of ten above that specified for 100 days
conditioning.
See subclause 5.3 for testing. See subclause 5.9.1 for testing.
4.2.2 Freedom from imperfections 4.2.7 .2 At elevated temperature
4.2.2.1 High-voltage method At a temperature of (70 ± 2) °C, the coating resistivity,
The coating on loadbearing valve parts (e.g. body) shall after conditioning of the sample in the test agent for 30
be free from imperfections extending to the substrate. days, shall be at least 1os Q . m2.
There shall be no electrical breakdown when applying No blisters shall occur in the coating during this period.
the test voltages given in table 2. See subclause 5.9.2 for testing.
A maximum of 10 breakdowns is permitted per valve for
non-loadbearing valve parts such as reinforcing webs, 4.2.8 Adhesion
flange edges and bore holes of flanges, rings, etc. In the test, adhesion of the coating shall not be impaired.
Table 2. Test voltage See subclause 5.10 for testing.

EP PUR PUR tar 4.2.9 Heat aging resistance

4.2.9.1 EP and PUR coatings
coating
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Test 0.4· thickness After heat aging, EP and PUR coatings shall be free from
voltage, 10 15
pinholes.
in kV 100 f.lm
See subclause 5.11.1 for testing.
See subclause 5.4.1 for testing.
4.2.9.2 PUR tar coatings
4.2.2.2 Electrolytic method In the case of PUR tar coatings, the elongation at break
The electrolytic method may be employed instead of after heat aging shall be at least 3 %.
that described in subclause 4.2.2.1. Once a year, how- See subclause 5.11.2 for testing.
ever, comparability of the results thus obtained with
those obtained from the high-voltage method specified 4.2.10 Cathodic disbonding
in subclause 4.2.2.1 shall be verified. The values given in table 3 shall apply to the length of
After two to five minutes, the coating resistivity shall be area of disbanding.
not less than 1os Q . m2. Table 3. Length of area of disbonding
See subclause 5.4.2 for testing.
Length of area
Temperature, Duration of test,
4.2.3 Impact strength of disbonding,
in °C in days inmm
The coating shall withstand 30 impacts at a test voltage
as given in table 2 without any electrical breakdown 23±2 30 ~ 10
occurring.
65±2 2 ~ 15
See subclause 5.5 for testing.
4.2.4 Indentation resistance During loading, no blisters shall occur in the coating.
The indentation depth measured after 48 hours shall not
exceed 30% of the initial coating thickness measured. The following shall apply for the cathodic polarization
Between 24 and 48 hours, the indentation depth shall current:
not vary by more than 5% of the initial coating thick-
ness measured. IE ~ 1,5 /A
See subclause 5.6 for testing. See subclause 5.12 for testing.

5 Testing
5.1 General
Testing shall be carried out by the manufacturer or a
recognized test house. In long-term tests, limit deviations
of± 3% from the test duration shall be permissible.
The manufacturer shall be responsible for ensuring com-
pliance with the requirements specified in subclauses 4.1,
4.2.1 (minimum coating thickness on flat and loadbear-
ing valve parts) and 4.2.2.
The manufacturer shall verify compliance with the fol-
lowing requirements once for each plastics compound
and manufacturing process, repeating such verification
at least every three years:
at continuous operating temperatures up to+ 30°C, the
requirements specified in subclauses 4.2.1, 4.2.3 to 4.2.7.1
and 4.2.8 to 4.2.10;
at continuous operating temperatures up to+ 70 °C, in
addition, the requirements specified in subclauses 4.2.7 .2,
and then again 4.2.8.
Where valves are to be subjected to tightness tests after
coating, it may be agreed that those parts of the valves
that are critical to the sealing function are left uncoated
by the manufacturer.
Where tests are to be carried out on coated samples made
from the same material and produced under the same
manufacturing conditions as the valves ('analogue sam-
ples', for short) and no sample dimensions have been
specified or agreed upon, it shall be the manufacturer's
responsibility to specify a suitable sample size, the coating
thickness not exceeding the minimum coating thickness
given in subclause 4.2.1 by more than 40%.
5.2 Test certificate
Certificates as specified in DIN 50 049 shall be issued by
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agreement.
5.3 Coating thickness
5.3.1 Measurement on flat and loadbearing valve parts
The coating thickness shall be measured at not less than
five locations on the flat surfaces of the valve, employ-
ing a nondestructive method (e.g. method based on a
magnetic or electromagnetic principle) involving an un-
certainty of measurement not exceeding 10 %.
5.3.2 Measurement on convex outer edges
The coating thickness on convex outer edges shall be
measured using ground sections or according to the
wedge cut method specified in DIN 50986.
5.4 Freedom from imperfections
5.4.1 High-voltage method
This method is intended to reveal imperfections in the
coating; flawless coatings need not be tested for dielec-
tric strength.
The surface of the coating to be tested shall be dry and
free from impurities. The temperature of the coating
shall not exceed 30 oc during testing.
d. c. equipment (in the case of PUR and PUR tar coatings,
a.c. equipment as well) rated for the voltages given in
DIN 30 677 Part 2 Page 3
table 2 shall be used as the test apparatus. Electrically
conductive rubber electrodes, but not wire brush or spiral
wire, may be used as the test electrodes.
During measurement, the test electrodes shall be in close
contact with the coating surface since an air gap would
falsify the result. The existence of imperfections is indi-
cated by the sound made by the spark-over or by signals
emitted by the instrument.
5.4.2 Electrolytic method
The coated valves shall be immersed in a 0,1 mol/l so-
dium chloride solution, to which 0,1 %of a wetting agent
(such as polyoxyethylene Iaury! ether) has been added.
The coating resistivity, ru, shall be measured as described
in subclause 5.9.1 over a period of two to five minutes.
5.5 Impact strength
Impact testing shall be carried out on the flat surfaces
of the valve, provided that they withstand 30 impacts,
or on a coated analogue sample.
In the test, the sample shall be supported so that the val-
ve surface does not yield under the impact of the falling
weight, the face of which shall be spherical (sphere diam-
eter: 25 mm).
Testing shall be carried out at a temperature of (23 ± 2) °C.
The impact energy shall conform with the values given in
table 4.
Table 4. Impact energy,E
EP PUR, PUR tar
E= (5±0,25) Nm E= (10±0,5) Nm
The drop height of the weight shall be approximately
1 m. It shall be ensured that the weight strikes the test
surface perpendicularly. For this purpose, it may be
guided to a distance of up to 10 em above the test sur-
face, it being ensured that friction is low and its fall is
not affected by a build-up of air.
The distance between two points of impact shall be at
least 30 mm.
30 drops shall be made, after each impact checking
for dielectric strength using the test voltage given in
table 2.
5,6 Indentation resistance
The test shall be carried out on three coated analogue
samples under the following conditions:
a) demineralized water shall be used as the test agent;
b) the samples shall be conditioned in demineralized
water at (70 ± 2) °C for 24 hours;
c) the pressure shall be 10 N/mm2;
d) the area subjected to pressure shall be 2,5 mm2;
e) the test temperature shall be (70 ± 2) °C.
After conditioning, the indenter shall be applied slowly
and carefully. The indentation depth shall be read off
from a dial gauge after 1, 4, 8, 24 and 48 hours.
5.7 Flexibility (applies only for EP and PUR coatings)
The test shall be carried out on five coated analogue sam-
ples (40 mm X 5 mm, 130 mm long) which are made
from the same material as the valve (not however GG).
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By analogy with Dl N 50 121 Part 1, five samples shall be
bent around a semicircular mandrel using a device as
shown in figure 1, at a temperature of (23 ± 2) °C.
130
For general tolerances, accuracy grade gas specified in
DIN 7168 Part 1 shall apply.
Figure 1. Bending device and bending sample
For comparing samples of different coating thickness,
the measurand shall be the outer fibre strain. For this pur-
pose, before bending, marks shall be made on the sam-
ples, spaced 5 mm apart to the right and left of the cen-
tre line, but without damaging the coating.
The samples shall be bent at a constant rate of 1 mm . s- 1
until destruction of the coating on the tension side is
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visible. The strain at break; ebB• shall be measured and
given as a percentage.
5.8 Elongation at break (applies only for PUR tar
coatings)
Five samples shall be torn at a temperature of (23 ± 2) °C,
failure of only one sample being allowed.
The samples shall be prepared by spraying PUR tar ma-
terial on a release film to produce a coating thickness as
specified in table 1. After detaching the coating from
the release film, it shall be used to prepare No.3 speci-
mens as specified in DIN 53 455 (of half the size if nec-
essary) so as to obtain a length between grips of 115 mm.
The samples shall be subjected to a tensile stress at a rate
of 10 mm · min-1 and the distance between the gauge
marks at break shall be measured.
5.9 Coating resistivity
5.9.1 Testing at ambient temperature
Three valves, each having a minimum test area of
0,03 m3, shall be tested or alternatively, three coated
analogue samples in case the required test surface area
should not be available.
Before testing, the test area concerned shall be checked
for freedom from imperfections as specified in sub-
clause 5.4.
The test agent used shall be a 0,1 mol/l sodium chloride
solution. In addition, a counterelectrode with a surface
area of at least 10 cm2, a d.c. source with an output volt-
age of at least 50 V, an ammeter and a voltmeter are re-
quired. Sections of plastics pipe as containers of the test
agent shall be affixed to the surface of the samples using
an electrically nonconductive adhesive. The samples shall
then be exposed to the test agent at a temperature of
(23 ± 2) °C for a total of 100 days. For measurement,
the positive pole of the d.c. source shall be connected to
the samples and the minus pole connected to the coun-
terelectrode, which shall be immersed in the test agent.
The coating resistivity,ru. is then to be calculated from:
ru _ (UIV) (A/m2)
Q·m2- (1/A)
where
U is the voltage between counterelectrode and steel pipe;
A is the test area;
I is the current flowing through the coating.
The voltage shall only be applied during measurement.
5.9.2 Testing at elevated temperature
Testing shall be carried out as specified in subclause
5.9.1 with the following modifications:
a) test temperature: (70 ± 2) °C;
b) test duration: 30 days;
c) test set-up: the isothermic test condition can best be
met by setting up the test equipment in an oven.
Where this is not possible, the test agent shall be cir-
culated or stirred and kept at the test temperature,
(70 ± 2) °C. The inner surface of the sample shall also
be heated to that temperature, at least the surface
under test.
5.10 Adhesion
Following the test specified in subclause 5.9, a V-shaped
incision (at an angle of approximately 30°) shall be made
in the coating down to the metal surface. Then, at a
temperature of (23 ± 2) °C, an attempt shall be made to
lift the coating using a knife.
5.11 Heat aging resistance
5.11.1 EP and PUR coatings
Six samples shall be prepared and bent to produce a
strain of 3 % over the outside of the coating. The sam-
ples shall then be placed in a forced-ventilation oven at
(110 ± 2) °C. After 30, 60 and 90 days, two of the sam-
ples of each set shall be removed from the oven and
checked for freedom from pinholes as specified in sub-
clause 5.4. In addition, any visible changes in the coating
shall be recorded.
5.11.2 PUR tar coatings
Testing of elongation at break shall be carried out as
specified in subclause 5.8 on samples which have pre-
viously been conditioned in water-saturated air at
(100 ± 2) °C for 100 days.

5.12 Cathodic disbonding
Two valves, each having a minimum test area of 0,02 m2,
shall be tested or alternatively, two coated analogue sam·
pies in case the required test surface area should not be
available.
Two plastics pipe sections (pipe No. 1 and pipe No. 2) of
75 mm in diameter and 100 mm in length as containers
of a 0,5 mol/l sodium chloride solution shall be affixed
to the coated surface of each segment using an electri·
cally nonconductive adhesive. Before affixing the pipe
sections, the coating in the region of pipe No. 1 shall be
cut out using a face mill to produce an artificial flaw of
6 mm in diameter, whilst the coating in the region of
pipe No.2 shall be left intact and without cathodic polari-
zation. This polarization of pipe No. 1 shall be carried
out using a potentiostat, setting a desired potential of
U0 ,1 AgCI = -1550 mV (corresponding to UH = -1260mV,
Utot.calomel=- 1500 mV). A simpler method of produc-
ing an equivalent polarization is by short-circuiting with
a magnesium anode if UH is equal to- 1200 mV.
Testing shall be carried out at a temperature of (65 ± 2) oc
for two days and at a temperature of (23 ± 2) oc for 30
days. The cathodic polarization current shall be meas-
ured at 10% (= initial current, Ji) and 100% (=final cur-
rent, If) of the test period.
For determination of the length of area of disbanding,
at the end of the test the coating shall be lifted in the
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region of pipe No. 1, starting from the flaw. In so doing,
the average length of disbanding area shall be deter-
mined, starting from the edge of the flaw and continuing
until firm adhesion is encountered. If, in cases of doubt,
it is not possible to establish a clear transition between
the zone with loss of adhesion and that with firm ad·
hesion, the adhesion of the coating only subjected to the
test agent, in the region of pipe No. 2, may be deter-
mined and used for comparison.
The zone affected by cathodic disbonding is character-
ized by a strongly alkaline moisture film (with a pH value
exceeding 10) which can be identified with the aid of in-
dicator paper.
6 Marking
In addition to the marking on the valve itself, the coating
of coated valves shall be legibly and permanently marked,
giving at least the following particulars: DIN number,
coating material and continuous operating temperature.
Example:
DIN 30 677/2- EP- 30.
The valves shall only bear the coating material identifi-
cation if testing has been carried out as described in this
standard and the requirements specified have been met.
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Standards referred to
DIN 7168 Part 1 General tolerances; linear and angular dimensions
DIN 30 670 Polyethylene coatings of steel tubes and fittings
DIN 30 671 Thermoset plastics coatings of buried steel pipes
DIN 30676 Design and application of cathodic protection of external surfaces
DIN 50049 Materials testing certificates
DIN 50 121 Part 1 Testing of metallic materials; bend test on welded joints and weld claddings; fusion welded joints
DIN 50 900 Part 1 Corrosion of metals; terminology; general concepts
DIN 50 900 Part 2 Corrosion of metals; terminology; electrochemical concepts
DIN 50900 Part 3 Corrosion of metals; terminology; concepts associated with corrosion testing
DIN 50928 Corrosion of metals; testing and assessment of the corrosion protection of coated metallic materials
in contact with aqueous corrosive agents
DIN 50986 Measurement of coating thickness; wedge cut method for measuring the thickness of paints and
related coatings
DIN 53455 Testing of plastics; tensile test
DIN 55 928 Part 4 Corrosion protection of steel structures by organic, inorganic and metallic coatings; preparation and
testing of surfaces

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GW9 Beurteilung von Boden hinsichtlich ihres Korrosionsverhaltens auf erdverlegte Rohrleitungen und
Behalter aus legierten und niedrig legierten Eisen-Werkstoffen (Assessment of the corrosivity of soils
with regard to buried pipelines and containers made from alloyed or low alloy ferrous materials) *)

Explanatory notes
This standard has been prepared by Technical Committee 5.2 AuBenkorrosion of the NormenausschuBGastechnik (Gas
Technology Standards Committee). It applies to buried valves and, by extension, to valves located in shafts or other
structures that are either filled with soil, or permanently or temporarily filled with water.
This standard specifies stringent requirements and test methods for thermoset plastics coatings, these being one of the
coating types now used for valves. It is intended to specify requirements for other currently available coating systems in
other Parts of this standard.
Since the coating specified here does not represent the standard coating for buried valves, the application of this stand-
ard shall be the subject of agreement between user and manufacturer. Buried valves coated as specified in this standard
are generally intended for use in highly aggressive (category III) soils where the application of cathodic corrosive pro-
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tection is required. Thermoset plastics coatings with layer thicknesses as specified in this standard reduce the cathodic
protective current requirements as they provide a durable and insulating covering for the greater part of the valve surface.
This also prevents foreign objects being influenced by the cathodic corrosive protection.
The high quality coating specified here is not intended or required for every application. For instance, valves may be
buried without coating in category I soils (see DIN 50929 Part 3 or DVGW-Arbeitsblatt (DVGW Worksheet) GW 9). The
same applies for category II soils if the valves are embedded in a good quality layer of sand at least 20 em thick.
The specifications for requirements and testing given in this standard are largely derived from DIN 30 671. The uneven
geometrical surface of valves as compared to the smooth surfaces of pipes, however, made it necessary to depart from
DIN 30 671 in some respects.
Thus, nondestructive testing of the layer thickness of valves can only be carried out on flat surfaces, where convex outer
edges are to be measured using ground sections or according to the wedge cut method.
Freedom from imperfections is only required for loadbearing valve parts, ten electrical breakdowns being permitted for
the other surfaces of a valve. This specification takes account of problems previously encountered as a result of the
general specification of freedom from imperfections.
Tests for impact strength, indentation resistance, flexibility, etc. which cannot be carried out on the valves themselves
without difficulty, shall be performed on analogue samples, i.e. made from the same material and produced under the
same conditions as the valves.
This standard takes into account the plastics used to date for coating the valves, such as EP, PUR and PUR tar. Where
other types of plastic are used, they must be applied in conformity with the manufacturer's instructions and shall meet
all relevant requirements given in this standard.
In addition to the above, the Explanatory notes of DIN 30 671 shall apply as appropriate.

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