EN 12392:2016
(Main)Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products and cast products - Special requirements for products intended for the production of pressure equipment
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the material requirements and testing procedures applicable to wrought and cast aluminium and aluminium alloys intended for use in the production of pressure equipment, according to the definition given in European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC.
The standard covers:
- the products forms, grades and tempers of wrought and cast aluminium and aluminium alloys which may be used for such applications together with data for wrought and cast alloys over their permissible working temperature ranges;
- the permissible alloys/ tempers covered by this are those given in Table A.1 and in B.1 for wrought alloys and in Table A.2 and in B.2 for castings;
- the technical conditions for inspection and delivery, mechanical property limits and tolerances on form and dimensions by reference to the appropriate European standards for the relevant wrought and cast aluminium and aluminium alloys, and
- additional requirements which are specific to pressure equipment applications.
It applies to hot-rolled plate, cold-rolled sheet/ strip/ circles, extruded or extruded and cold drawn rod/bar, tube, extruded open / hollow profiles, forgings and castings.
It is the sole objective of this standard to cover materials only for pressure purposes and it excludes any elements of fabrication or fabrication methods for pressure equipment; such information can be found in the relevant standards listed in the 'Bibliography' section.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 08-Mar-2016
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 132 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 132/WG 14 - General support
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 20-Jul-2022
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2014/68/EU - Directive 2014/68/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pressure equipmentOJ Ref: C 293/01 OJ Date: 12-Aug-2016
Not Harmonized97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
Relations
- Effective Date
- 04-Jul-2012
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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EN 12392:2016 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products and cast products - Special requirements for products intended for the production of pressure equipment". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the material requirements and testing procedures applicable to wrought and cast aluminium and aluminium alloys intended for use in the production of pressure equipment, according to the definition given in European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC. The standard covers: - the products forms, grades and tempers of wrought and cast aluminium and aluminium alloys which may be used for such applications together with data for wrought and cast alloys over their permissible working temperature ranges; - the permissible alloys/ tempers covered by this are those given in Table A.1 and in B.1 for wrought alloys and in Table A.2 and in B.2 for castings; - the technical conditions for inspection and delivery, mechanical property limits and tolerances on form and dimensions by reference to the appropriate European standards for the relevant wrought and cast aluminium and aluminium alloys, and - additional requirements which are specific to pressure equipment applications. It applies to hot-rolled plate, cold-rolled sheet/ strip/ circles, extruded or extruded and cold drawn rod/bar, tube, extruded open / hollow profiles, forgings and castings. It is the sole objective of this standard to cover materials only for pressure purposes and it excludes any elements of fabrication or fabrication methods for pressure equipment; such information can be found in the relevant standards listed in the 'Bibliography' section.
This European Standard specifies the material requirements and testing procedures applicable to wrought and cast aluminium and aluminium alloys intended for use in the production of pressure equipment, according to the definition given in European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC. The standard covers: - the products forms, grades and tempers of wrought and cast aluminium and aluminium alloys which may be used for such applications together with data for wrought and cast alloys over their permissible working temperature ranges; - the permissible alloys/ tempers covered by this are those given in Table A.1 and in B.1 for wrought alloys and in Table A.2 and in B.2 for castings; - the technical conditions for inspection and delivery, mechanical property limits and tolerances on form and dimensions by reference to the appropriate European standards for the relevant wrought and cast aluminium and aluminium alloys, and - additional requirements which are specific to pressure equipment applications. It applies to hot-rolled plate, cold-rolled sheet/ strip/ circles, extruded or extruded and cold drawn rod/bar, tube, extruded open / hollow profiles, forgings and castings. It is the sole objective of this standard to cover materials only for pressure purposes and it excludes any elements of fabrication or fabrication methods for pressure equipment; such information can be found in the relevant standards listed in the 'Bibliography' section.
EN 12392:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.150.10 - Aluminium products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12392:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12392:2000, EN 12392:2016+A1:2022, EN 755-4:2008, EN 754-2:2024, EN ISO 8495:2013, EN 754-4:2008, EN ISO 8493:2004, EN 754-3:2008, EN 755-1:2016, EN 485-1:2016, EN 12020-1:2022, EN ISO 6892-1:2019, EN 13958:2008, EN 10204:2004, EN 4050-1:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12392:2016 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/68/EU, 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine - Gnetne in ulite zlitine - Posebne zahteve za aluminijeve izdelke za izdelavo naprav, ki delajo pod tlakomAluminium und Aluminium Legierungen - Knet- und Gusserzeugnisse - Besondere Anforderungen an Erzeugnisse für die Fertigung von DruckgerätenAluminium et alliage d'aluminium - Produits corroyés et moulés - Exigences particulières pour les produits destinés à la fabrication des appareils à pressionAluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products and cast products - Special requirements for products intended for the production of pressure equipment77.150.10Aluminijski izdelkiAluminium productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12392:2016SIST EN 12392:2016en,fr,de01-maj-2016SIST EN 12392:2016SLOVENSKI
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Materials and application ranges . 64 Annex B (informative)
Tensile properties at low and high temperatures . 69 B.1 Wrought products . 69 B.2 Cast products . 74 SIST EN 12392:2016
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential safety requirements of Directive 2014/68/EU aimed to be covered . 78 Bibliography . 79
Some further comment is necessary on the methods of extrusion used for tube and hollow profiles. In particular seamless extrusion produces a product that does not contain any seams or weld lines in the product cross-section. On the other hand extruded products manufactured using a porthole or bridge die will contain at least one longitudinal weld or seam. The presence of such welds or seams can be a major concern on products that are to be used for e.g. pressure vessels since the weld/seam could lead to premature failure of the vessel under pressure. NOTE 2 In addition despite rigorous process control during the extrusion process, there is no definitive non-destructive test method that can provide total assurance of the integrity of the welds in the product cross-section. In view of the safety implications of using porthole products, it is necessary to provide guidelines in this standard as to the permitted product areas where porthole products may or may not be used. NOTE 3 It needs to be highlighted that, beside the limits for nominal size DN and thickness t, Tables 4 and 5 provide additional limitations regarding pressure PS, volume V and testing procedures. The equipment supplier can decide to use porthole extrusion for products exceeding the stated limits/hazard categories, but this can only be done after written agreement between supplier and purchaser, and provided that adequate quality assurance/testing procedures are agreed. 5.1.3 Quality control The manufacturer/supplier shall be responsible for the performance of all inspection and tests required by the relevant European standard and/or the particular specification prior to shipment of the product. If the purchaser wishes to carry out an inspection prior to shipment, this shall be agreed with the supplier and the request shall be stated on the original order. 5.2 Orders or tenders The order or tender documents shall define the product required and contain the following minimum information: a) the type and form of the product. In the case of tube whether extruded, cold drawn or coiled, it is also essential to state the method of extrusion to be used i.e. seamless or porthole (see also point i) below); b) reference to this particular Standard EN 12392; c) the dimensions and shape of the particular product required; SIST EN 12392:2016
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