60.55 Ratification completed (DOR) Jul 21, 2024
CEN
CEN/TC 459/SC 10 Steel tubes, and iron and steel fittings
European Norm
This document specifies the technical delivery requirements for seamless and welded butt-welding fittings (elbows, concentric and eccentric reducers, equal and reducing tees, caps) made of austenitic and austenitic-ferritic (duplex) stainless steel in two test-categories which are intended for pressure purposes at room temperature, at low temperature or at elevated temperatures, and for the transmission and distribution of fluids and gases.
It specifies:
a) type of fittings;
1) type A: butt-welding fittings with reduced pressure factor;
2) type B: butt-welding fittings for use at full service pressure;
b) steel grades and their chemical compositions;
c) mechanical properties;
d) dimensions and tolerances;
e) requirements for inspection and testing;
f) inspection documents;
g) marking;
h) protection and packaging.
NOTE The selection of the appropriate fitting (material, thickness) is the ultimate responsibility of the manufacturer of the pressure equipment (see European Legislation for Pressure Equipment). In the case of a harmonized supporting standard for materials, presumption of conformity to the ESRs is limited to technical data of materials in the standard and does not presume adequacy of the material to a specific item of equipment. Consequently, it is essential that the technical data stated in the material standard be assessed against the design requirements of this specific item of equipment to verify that the ESRs of the PED are satisfied.
Legislation related to this standard
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 equipment
PUBLISHED
EN 10253-4:2008
IN_DEVELOPMENT
FprEN 10253-4
60.55
Ratification completed (DOR)
Jul 21, 2024