EN 13083:2008+A1:2013
(Main + Amendment)Tanks for transport of dangerous goods - Service equipment for tanks - Adaptor for bottom loading and unloading
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard covers externally actuated and self actuated adaptors for bottom loading and unloading.
This European Standard specifies the performance requirements and the critical dimensions of the adaptor for bottom loading and unloading. It also specifies the tests necessary to verify the compliance of the equipment with this European Standard. The equipment specified by this standard is suitable for use with liquid petroleum products and other dangerous substances of Class 3 of ADR [2] which have a vapour pressure not exceeding 110 kPa at 50 °C and petrol, and which have no subclassification as toxic or corrosive.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 11-Jun-2013
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 296 - Tanks for transport of dangerous goods
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 03-Dec-2024
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Overview
EN 13083:2008+A1:2013 is a CEN European Standard for adaptors for bottom loading and unloading used on tanks for the transport of dangerous goods. It covers both externally actuated and self‑actuating adaptors and specifies performance requirements, critical dimensions and the tests required to verify compliance. The equipment is intended for liquid petroleum products and other ADR Class 3 substances (vapour pressure ≤ 110 kPa at 50 °C) and petrol, excluding toxic or corrosive subclassifications. The standard supports compliance with VOC Directive 94/63/EC and interoperable service equipment for transport tanks.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Function and design
- Provides a quick‑action, liquid‑tight mechanical connection for loading and unloading and must be liquid‑tight when closed.
- Covers both externally openable adaptors (opened by mating coupler) and self‑actuating types.
- Pressure ratings
- Maximum Working Pressure (MWP): 500 kPa for non‑pressure‑balanced footvalve installations; 1 000 kPa for pressure‑balanced footvalve installations.
- Designed to tolerate surge pressures up to 5× MWP without jeopardising tightness.
- Materials & temperature
- Manufacturer must supply material specifications for wetted parts.
- Operative temperature range: –20 °C to 50 °C (extendable to –40 °C or +70 °C if required).
- Critical dimensions & mounting
- Mounting flange designated DN100 with specified OD/ID/PCD and bolt pattern: OD ≤ 174 mm, ID ≥ 100 mm, PCD 150 mm, 8 equispaced holes Ø14 mm (4‑hole option allowed per Annex D). Minimum adjacent adaptor spacing: 250 mm.
- Features & options
- Optional position indicators, product sight glass or residual product sensors, interlock actuators, and product identification/communication system interfaces (sector allocation in Annex C).
- Liquid seals protected from mechanical damage and drainage provisions to minimise retained product.
- Testing
- Two test classes: production tests (shell tightness, internal seat tightness, operability) and type tests.
- Test procedures reference EN 12266‑1/2; sampling follows ISO 2859‑1 (AQL 2.5).
- Cap interface must meet EN 16249.
Applications
- Standardises bottom loading/unloading adaptors used on road transport tanks and other mounted vehicle tanks for safe transfer of petroleum and flammable liquids.
- Enables interchangeability and safer, leak‑minimised loading operations at terminals, depots and service stations.
- Supports regulatory compliance, equipment procurement, manufacturing and periodic testing.
Who should use this standard
- Tank and coupler manufacturers
- Transport tank designers and fabricators
- Terminal and depot engineering teams
- Inspection and testing laboratories
- Regulatory compliance officers and safety managers
Related standards
- EN 12266‑1 / EN 12266‑2 (valve testing procedures)
- EN 16249 (cap for the adaptor for bottom loading and unloading)
- Other CEN tank service equipment standards (EN 13081, EN 13082, EN 13308, etc.)
Keywords: EN 13083:2008+A1:2013, adaptor for bottom loading and unloading, bottom loading adaptor, tanks for transport of dangerous goods, DN100 flange, maximum working pressure, production tests, type tests, CEN standard.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 13-Feb-2013
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-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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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13083:2008+A1:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Tanks for transport of dangerous goods - Service equipment for tanks - Adaptor for bottom loading and unloading". This standard covers: This European Standard covers externally actuated and self actuated adaptors for bottom loading and unloading. This European Standard specifies the performance requirements and the critical dimensions of the adaptor for bottom loading and unloading. It also specifies the tests necessary to verify the compliance of the equipment with this European Standard. The equipment specified by this standard is suitable for use with liquid petroleum products and other dangerous substances of Class 3 of ADR [2] which have a vapour pressure not exceeding 110 kPa at 50 °C and petrol, and which have no subclassification as toxic or corrosive.
This European Standard covers externally actuated and self actuated adaptors for bottom loading and unloading. This European Standard specifies the performance requirements and the critical dimensions of the adaptor for bottom loading and unloading. It also specifies the tests necessary to verify the compliance of the equipment with this European Standard. The equipment specified by this standard is suitable for use with liquid petroleum products and other dangerous substances of Class 3 of ADR [2] which have a vapour pressure not exceeding 110 kPa at 50 °C and petrol, and which have no subclassification as toxic or corrosive.
EN 13083:2008+A1:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.300 - Protection against dangerous goods; 23.020.20 - Vessels and containers mounted on vehicles; 23.040.60 - Flanges, couplings and joints. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13083:2008+A1:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13083:2008, EN 13083:2008/FprA1, ISO 2859-1:1999, EN ISO 21920-2:2022, EN 12266-2:2002, EN ISO 21920-1:2022, EN 196-1:1994, EN 12266-1:2003, EN 16249:2013, EN 15208:2014, EN 13315:2002, EN 15208:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13083:2008+A1:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/68/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/086. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Tanks für die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter - Bedienungsausrüstung von Tanks - VK-Kupplung für Untenbefüllung und -entladungCiternes de transport de matières dangereuses - Équipement de service pour citernes - Adaptateur pour le chargement et le déchargement par le basTanks for transport of dangerous goods - Service equipment for tanks - Adaptor for bottom loading and unloading23.040.60Prirobnice, oglavki in spojni elementiFlanges, couplings and joints23.020.20Posode in vsebniki, montirani na vozilaVessels and containers mounted on vehicles13.300Varstvo pred nevarnimi izdelkiProtection against dangerous goodsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13083:2008+A1:2013SIST EN 13083:2009+A1:2013en,fr,de01-december-2013SIST EN 13083:2009+A1:2013SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13083:20091DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 13083:2008+A1
June 2013 ICS 13.300; 23.020.20; 23.040.60 Supersedes EN 13083:2008
English Version
Tanks for transport of dangerous goods - Service equipment for tanks - Adaptor for bottom loading and unloading
Citernes de transport de matières dangereuses - Équipement de service pour citernes - Adaptateur pour le chargement et le déchargement par le bas
Tanks für die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter - Bedienungsausrüstung von Tanks - VK-Kupplung für Untenbefüllung und -entladung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 September 2008 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 1 March 2013.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Adaptor nose . 13 Annex B (informative)
Optional interlock actuator . 14 Annex C (informative)
Allocation of function sectors . 15 Annex D (informative)
4 hole fixing . 17 Bibliography . 18
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