EN 1560:1997
(Main)Founding - Designation system for cast iron - Material symbols and material numbers
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard establishes a material designation system either by symbols or by numbers for cast iron. The designation system by symbols is applicable to a) standardized cast iron materials (see 3.1); b) non-standardizedcast iron materials (see 3.2). The designation system by numbers is only applicable to standardized cast iron materials (see 3.1). NOTE: The standardized designation by symbols does not necessarily imply that the materials is standardized.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 17-Jun-1997
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Feb-2011
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 190 - Foundry technology
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 23-Feb-2011
- Completion Date
- 23-Feb-2011
Relations
- Replaced By
EN 1560:2011 - Founding - Designation system for cast iron - Material symbols and material numbers - Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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EN 1560:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Founding - Designation system for cast iron - Material symbols and material numbers". This standard covers: This European Standard establishes a material designation system either by symbols or by numbers for cast iron. The designation system by symbols is applicable to a) standardized cast iron materials (see 3.1); b) non-standardizedcast iron materials (see 3.2). The designation system by numbers is only applicable to standardized cast iron materials (see 3.1). NOTE: The standardized designation by symbols does not necessarily imply that the materials is standardized.
This European Standard establishes a material designation system either by symbols or by numbers for cast iron. The designation system by symbols is applicable to a) standardized cast iron materials (see 3.1); b) non-standardizedcast iron materials (see 3.2). The designation system by numbers is only applicable to standardized cast iron materials (see 3.1). NOTE: The standardized designation by symbols does not necessarily imply that the materials is standardized.
EN 1560:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.080.10 - Irons. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1560:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1560:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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