TS EN 1555-1

TS EN 1555-1 is the general document for plastics piping systems made of polyethylene (PE) intended for the supply of gaseous fuels. It provides the technical framework for understanding the product family, the common terminology, and the overall system context for PE gas distribution piping. This listing is withdrawn, so it should be treated as an archival reference rather than a current active edition.

How PE gas piping systems are understood in practice

Polyethylene is widely used in gas distribution because it is a thermoplastic, lightweight, and resistant to corrosion, while also being suitable for long pipeline networks and joining methods used in field installation. In this product area, pipes, fittings, joints, and related components function as a system rather than as isolated items. A “Part 1: General” document helps define that common technical language and the boundaries of the product family.

For gaseous-fuel transport, material selection, leak tightness, joining reliability, pressure behavior, and installation practice are key technical concerns. PE systems are commonly associated with buried distribution pipelines, although actual use depends on the gas service, operating conditions, and local rules. The title makes clear that the subject is plastics piping for gas fuel infrastructure, not generic plastic piping in general.

• Covers the general framework for polyethylene gas piping systems.
• Useful for shared terminology and system-level understanding.
• Focuses on the PE gas piping family rather than a single product type.
• Because it is withdrawn, current design or conformity work should be checked against the latest applicable editions.