Approvals
DVGW Registration Notice and Certificate
The DVGW (German Association of Gas and Water Trade) also certifies sealing materials for the German gas suppliers.
FDA
FDA - Food and Drug Administration
Meets the requirements of materials with contact to food
Elastomer guideline - transitional rule -
For drinking water applications according to elastomer guideline.
Microbiological suitability
WRAS – Water Regulations Advisory Scheme
Certification of gasket materials for use in drinking water (acc. to British Standard BS 6920).
DIN 30653 (formerly VP 401)
Seals with higher thermal resistant for unions and flanges in connection with gas meters and pressure regulators as well as flange connections in gas installations
Fire Safe Test acc. to BS 6755
Testing of high-temperature resistance of gaskets acc. to BS 6755
Fire Safe Test acc. to API 6FB
Testing of high-temperature resistance of gaskets acc. to API 6FB.
Federal Institute for Materials Research
Amongst other things, the German BAM tests gaskets for flanged joints on oxygen pipes and fittings.
TA Luft
High-quality gasket in accordance with the German "TA Luft" (Technical Guidelines on Air Quality) and conforming to VDI Regulation 2440.
Grade X / Y
BS 7531 (British Standard)
Germanischer Lloyd (DNV GL)
Amongst other things, Germanische Lloyd (DNV GL) certifies gasket materials for use in shipbuilding