EN 12814-5:2025

Testing of welded joints of thermoplastics semi-finished products - Part 5: Macroscopic examination

Publication date:   Feb 17, 2026

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60.60   Standard published   Dec 3, 2025

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CEN/TC 249 Plastics

European Norm

25.160.40   Welded joints and welds

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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.

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