EN 12561-6:2011
(Main)Railway applications - Tank wagons - Part 6: Manholes
Railway applications - Tank wagons - Part 6: Manholes
This European Standard applies to manholes on tank wagons used for the transport of dangerous substances. Safety functions of these devices are subject to RID requirements and not described in this document.
This European Standard specifies the dimensions for the interchangeability of seals and other wearing parts and defines also the important dimensions for:
- manholes for gas tank wagons located in one end of the tank;
- manholes for gas tank wagons located on the top of the tank including the arrangement of fittings;
- bolted manholes for tank wagons for liquid substances located on the top of the tank;
- swing bolt manholes for tank wagons for liquid substances located on the top of the tank.
Quick closing/opening manholes are permitted but are not covered by this European Standard.
This European Standard applies to new tank wagons built after the 1st January 2010.
Bahnanwendungen - Kesselwagen - Teil 6: Mannloch
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Mannlöcher von Kesselwagen für den Transport von gefährlichen Gütern. Sicherheitsfunktionen dieser Einrichtungen unterliegen den Anforderungen der RID und werden in diesem Dokument nicht beschrieben.
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Abmessungen für die Tauschbarkeit von Dichtungen und anderen Verschleißteilen sowie Hauptmaße und Anordnung für:
- Mannlöcher für Druckgaskesselwagen, im Tankboden angeordnet;
- Mannlöcher für Druckgaskesselwagen, auf dem Tankscheitel angeordnet, einschließlich der Anordnung der Armaturen;
- geschraubte Mannlochdeckel für Kesselwagen für flüssige Stoffe, auf dem Tankscheitel angeordnet;
- Klappdome für Kesselwagen für flüssige Stoffe, auf dem Tankscheitel angeordnet
fest.
Schnell schließende/öffnende Mannlöcher sind zulässig, werden aber in dieser Europäischen Norm nicht behandelt.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für neue Kesselwagen, die nach dem 1. Januar 2010 gebaut werden.
Applications ferroviaires - Wagons citernes - Partie 6: Trous d'homme
La présente Norme européenne s’applique aux trous d’homme sur les wagons citernes utilisés pour le transport de matières dangereuses. Les fonctions de sécurité de ces dispositifs sont soumises aux exigences du RID et ne sont pas décrites dans le présent document.
La présente Norme européenne définit les dimensions pour l’interchangeabilité des joints et autres pièces susceptibles d’usure et définit également les dimensions essentielles pour :
- les trous d’homme présents sur les wagons gaz et situés sur l’un des fonds de la citerne ;
- les trous d’homme présents sur les wagons gaz et situés sur le dessus de la citerne, y compris la disposition des équipements ;
- les trous d’homme boulonnés sur les wagons de transport de matières liquides situés sur le dessus de la citerne ;
- les trous d’homme à boulons basculants sur les wagons de transport de matières liquides situés sur le dessus de la citerne.
Les trous d’homme à ouverture/fermeture rapide sont autorisés, mais ne sont pas traités dans la présente Norme européenne.
La présente Norme européenne s’applique aux nouveaux wagons citernes fabriqués après le 1er janvier 2010.
Železniške naprave - Vagoni-cisterne - 6. del: Vstopne odprtine
Ta evropski standard velja za vstopne odprtine na vagonih-cisternah, ki se uporabljajo za prevoz nevarnih snovi. Za varnostne funkcije naprav veljajo zahteve RID in niso opisane v tem dokumentu. Ta evropski standard določa mere za zamenljivost tesnil in drugih potrošnih delov ter opredeljuje pomembne mere za: vstopne odprtine za cisterne-vagone za pline, ki so na enem koncu cisterne; vstopne odprtine za cisterne-vagone za pline, ki so na vrhu cisterne, vključno z razvrstitvijo fitingov; privijačene vstopne odprtine za vagone-cisterne za tekoče snovi, ki so na vrhu cisterne; z očesnim vijakom privijačene vstopne odprtine za cisterne-vagone za tekoče snovi, ki so na vrhu cisterne. Vstopne odprtine za hitro zapiranje/odpiranje so dovoljene, a jih ta evropski standard ne zajema. Ta evropski standard velja za nove vagone-cisterne, narejene po 1. januarju 2010.
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Overview
EN 12561-6:2011 - "Railway applications - Tank wagons - Part 6: Manholes" (CEN) defines dimensional requirements for manholes on tank wagons used to transport dangerous substances. The standard focuses on interchangeability of seals and wearing parts, and on the important dimensions for manholes located at the tank end or on the tank top. Safety functions (pressure relief, emergency behaviour) are governed by RID and are not described in this document. EN 12561-6:2011 applies to new tank wagons built after 1 January 2010.
Key Topics
- Scope and application: Manholes for gas tank wagons (end- and top-fitted) and for liquid tank wagons (bolted and swing-bolt types). Quick-closing/opening manholes are permitted but not covered.
- Interchangeability dimensions: Nominal manhole diameter ≥ 500 mm; gasket average outside diameter specified as 550 mm with defined tolerance; detailed gasket profiles and thickness tolerances are given.
- Flange and ring/plate requirements: Use of standard flanges DN 500 (ISO 7005-1) and ring/plate design calculated per EN 14025. Plate must include at least one lifting point (top manholes require at least two; gas top manlids require three).
- Surface quality: Gasket seat surface roughness limit (maximum profile height Rt) < 16 µm (EN ISO 4287) to ensure liquid tightness and seal interchangeability.
- Fasteners and materials: Threaded fasteners must conform to EN ISO 898-1 and EN 20898-2. Recommendations to avoid sharp edges and long fasteners to reduce tank damage risk.
- Swing-bolt specifics: Swing-bolt manholes are allowed only up to a test pressure of 0.4 MPa (for specific configurations); hinge pin diameter 20 mm and removable without heating/cutting; venting device required to relieve pressure prior to unfastening.
- Valve and connection layout: Arrangement and dimensions for internal/external valve flanges and connecting flanges (e.g., DN 40 PN 40 Type 21A) are specified; liquid-phase valves to be painted red.
Applications
Who uses EN 12561-6:2011 and why:
- Tank wagon designers and manufacturers - ensure manhole dimensional compatibility and correct component selection.
- Maintenance and repair teams - source interchangeable gaskets, rings, fasteners and ensure correct surface preparation.
- Operators and fleet managers - specify manhole types (bolted vs swing-bolt) and verify compliance for new builds.
- Regulators, inspectors and procurement - reference standard when assessing conformity, spare parts interchangeability and technical specifications.
Practical benefits include easier sourcing of replacement seals, consistent manhole interfaces across fleets, and harmonised arrangements for valves and lifting points.
Related Standards
- EN 14025 (tank ring/plate design)
- EN 14564 (terminology)
- EN ISO 898-1, EN 20898-2 (fasteners)
- ISO 7005-1 (metal flanges - DN 500)
- EN ISO 4287 (surface texture)
- EN ISO 286-1 (tolerances)
- ISO 9669 (alternate swing-bolt manhole specification)
- RID (safety, operational requirements for dangerous goods transport)
Keywords: EN 12561-6:2011, manholes, tank wagons, gaskets, swing bolt manhole, bolted manhole, DN 500, CEN, RID.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Železniške naprave - Vagoni-cisterne - 6. del: Vstopne odprtineBahnanwendungen - Kesselwagen - Teil 6: MannlochApplications ferroviaires - Wagons citernes - Partie 6: Trous d'hommeRailway applications - Tank wagons - Part 6: Manholes45.060.20Železniški vagoniTrailing stock13.300Varstvo pred nevarnimi izdelkiProtection against dangerous goodsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12561-6:2011SIST EN 12561-6:2011en,fr,de01-oktober-2011SIST EN 12561-6:2011SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12561-6
June 2011 ICS 13.300; 45.060.20 Supersedes EN 12561-6:2002English Version
Railway applications - Tank wagons - Part 6: Manholes
Applications ferroviaires - Wagons citernes - Partie 6: Trous d'homme
Bahnanwendungen - Kesselwagen - Teil 6: Mannloch This European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 June 2011.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12561-6:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Tank wagons - Part 6: Manholes". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to manholes on tank wagons used for the transport of dangerous substances. Safety functions of these devices are subject to RID requirements and not described in this document. This European Standard specifies the dimensions for the interchangeability of seals and other wearing parts and defines also the important dimensions for: - manholes for gas tank wagons located in one end of the tank; - manholes for gas tank wagons located on the top of the tank including the arrangement of fittings; - bolted manholes for tank wagons for liquid substances located on the top of the tank; - swing bolt manholes for tank wagons for liquid substances located on the top of the tank. Quick closing/opening manholes are permitted but are not covered by this European Standard. This European Standard applies to new tank wagons built after the 1st January 2010.
This European Standard applies to manholes on tank wagons used for the transport of dangerous substances. Safety functions of these devices are subject to RID requirements and not described in this document. This European Standard specifies the dimensions for the interchangeability of seals and other wearing parts and defines also the important dimensions for: - manholes for gas tank wagons located in one end of the tank; - manholes for gas tank wagons located on the top of the tank including the arrangement of fittings; - bolted manholes for tank wagons for liquid substances located on the top of the tank; - swing bolt manholes for tank wagons for liquid substances located on the top of the tank. Quick closing/opening manholes are permitted but are not covered by this European Standard. This European Standard applies to new tank wagons built after the 1st January 2010.
EN 12561-6:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.300 - Protection against dangerous goods; 45.060.20 - Trailing stock. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12561-6:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12561-6:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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