EN 486:2009
(Main)Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extrusion ingots - Specifications
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extrusion ingots - Specifications
This European Standard specifies the general requirements to be met by extrusion ingots of aluminium and aluminium alloys obtained by semi-continuous or continuous casting, from primary or recycled metal, for general engineering applications.
Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Pressbarren - Spezifikationen
Diese Europäische Norm legt die allgemeinen Anforderungen an die durch Strangguss aus Primärmetall oder
Umschmelzmetall hergestellten und zum Strangpressen für allgemeine Anwendungen bestimmten Pressbarren
aus Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen fest.
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Billettes de filage - Spécifications
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques générales des billettes de filage en aluminium et
alliages d’aluminium obtenues par coulée semi-continue ou coulée continue de métal de première fusion ou
recyclé et destinées à des applications de mécanique générale.
Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine - Drogovi za iztiskovanje - Specifikacije
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-Aug-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 27-Feb-2010
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 132 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys
- Drafting Committee
- WG 34 - Casting and recycling
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Dec-2025
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
Overview
EN 486:2009 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extrusion ingots - Specifications (CEN) defines the general requirements for extrusion ingots of aluminium and aluminium alloys produced by semi-continuous or continuous casting, from primary or recycled metal, for general engineering applications. This European standard (superseding EN 486:1993) sets requirements for chemical composition, surface and internal quality, dimensional tolerances, testing, inspection documents, marking, packaging and complaints handling.
Key Topics and Requirements
- Scope: Applies to extrusion ingots intended for extrusion and subsequent processing in engineering applications.
- Chemical composition: Ingots must conform to compositions in EN 573-3 and be designated per EN 573-1/2. Analytical sampling and spectrometric testing procedures are specified.
- Production & homogenizing: Manufacturing process and homogenizing treatment responsibility lies with the manufacturer unless otherwise agreed. Homogenizing must be controlled and monitored for reproducibility.
- Surface and internal quality: Ingots shall be free from casting surface defects, inclusions, porosity and cracks and have a suitable metallurgical structure for extrusion.
- Dimensional tolerances:
- Diameter tolerances for round ingots vary by size (e.g., −0.2 mm up to 200 mm; −0.3 mm for 200–400 mm; −0.4 mm ≥ 400 mm).
- Length tolerances: ±3 mm for lengths ≤ 1 200 mm; ±15 mm for lengths > 1 200 mm.
- Squareness: sawn ends ±0.5°.
- Straightness: deflection < 3 mm/m, maximum 15 mm overall.
- Test procedures: Chemical analysis methods (EN 14242, EN 14726), sampling during casting, and requirements for repeat determinations and averaging.
- Inspection documents & marking:
- Supplier must provide a certificate of mass and analysis and, unless agreed otherwise, an inspection certificate 3.1 per EN 10204.
- Each ingot must be marked with cast number, alloy designation, manufacturer ID and homogenizing status (e.g., HO).
- Packaging, transport & complaints: Bundling for forklift handling, transport/storage conditions to preserve extrudability, and defined procedures for handling complaints and referee testing.
Applications
- Procurement specifications for aluminium extrusion ingots in manufacturing and supply chains
- Quality assurance and incoming inspection at extrusion mills
- Material selection for automotive, building, machinery and structural components where extruded profiles are required
- Contractual and commercial documentation between suppliers and purchasers
Who uses this standard
- Aluminium producers and ingot casters
- Extrusion mills and downstream processors
- Quality managers, procurement officers and testing laboratories
- Engineers specifying raw material requirements for extruded products
Related standards
- EN 573-1, EN 573-2, EN 573-3 (chemical composition and designation)
- EN 10204 (inspection documents)
- EN 12258-1 (terms and definitions)
- EN 14242, EN 14726 (chemical analysis methods)
- EN ISO 9000 / EN ISO 9004 (quality management guidance)
Keywords: EN 486:2009, extrusion ingots, aluminium alloys, specifications, homogenizing, chemical composition, tolerances, inspection certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 486:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extrusion ingots - Specifications". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the general requirements to be met by extrusion ingots of aluminium and aluminium alloys obtained by semi-continuous or continuous casting, from primary or recycled metal, for general engineering applications.
This European Standard specifies the general requirements to be met by extrusion ingots of aluminium and aluminium alloys obtained by semi-continuous or continuous casting, from primary or recycled metal, for general engineering applications.
EN 486:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.150.10 - Aluminium products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 486:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 486:1993. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine - Drogovi za iztiskovanje - SpecifikacijeAluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Pressbarren - SpezifikationenAluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Billettes de filage - SpécificationsAluminium and aluminium alloys - Extrusion ingots - Specifications77.150.10Aluminijski izdelkiAluminium productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 486:2009SIST EN 486:2009en,fr,de01-oktober-2009SIST EN 486:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 486:19981DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 486August 2009ICS 77.150.10Supersedes EN 486:1993
English VersionAluminium and aluminium alloys - Extrusion ingots -SpecificationsAluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Billettes de filage -SpécificationsAluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Pressbarren -SpezifikationenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 July 2009.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
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