EN 12164:1998
(Main)Copper and copper alloys - Rod for free machining purposes
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the composition, property requirements and dimensional tolerances for copper alloy rod supplied in straight lengths, specifically intended for free machining purposes. The sampling procedures, the methods of test for verification of conformity to the requirements of this standard, and the delivery conditions are also specified.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 20-Jan-1998
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-May-2011
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 133 - Copper and copper alloys
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 133/WG 4 - Extruded and drawn products, forgings and scrap
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-Jun-2011
- Completion Date
- 01-Jun-2011
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-May-2011
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12164:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Copper and copper alloys - Rod for free machining purposes". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the composition, property requirements and dimensional tolerances for copper alloy rod supplied in straight lengths, specifically intended for free machining purposes. The sampling procedures, the methods of test for verification of conformity to the requirements of this standard, and the delivery conditions are also specified.
This European Standard specifies the composition, property requirements and dimensional tolerances for copper alloy rod supplied in straight lengths, specifically intended for free machining purposes. The sampling procedures, the methods of test for verification of conformity to the requirements of this standard, and the delivery conditions are also specified.
EN 12164:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.150.30 - Copper products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12164:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12164:2011, EN 12288:2010, EN 12164:1998/A1:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12164:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/131. 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)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-1998
Baker in bakrove zlitine - Palice za obdelavo na avtomatih
Copper and copper alloys - Rod for free machining purposes
Kupfer und Kupferlegierungen - Stangen für die spanende Bearbeitung
Cuivre et alliages de cuivre - Barres pour décoll
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