EN 1592-3:1997
(Main)Aluminium and aluminium alloys - HF seam welded tubes - Part 3: Tolerances on dimensions and form for circular tubes
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - HF seam welded tubes - Part 3: Tolerances on dimensions and form for circular tubes
This part of prEN 1592 specifies the tolerances on dimensions and form of circular HF seam welded tubes with a diameter up to and including 80 mm and a wall thickness up to and including 2,5 mm. These tubes are manufactured from flat rolled aluminium alloy strip longitudinally welded in a continuous process by the passage of an electric current across the abutting edges without the addition of filler metal. This standard also applies to tubes manufactured from aluminium alloy strip which is painted, lacquered or anodized prior to forming.
Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - HF-längsnahtgeschweißte Rohre - Teil 3: Grenzabmaße und Formtoleranzen für Rundrohre
Dieser Teil von prEN 1592 legt die Grenzabmaße und Formtoleranzen für HF-längsnahtgeschweißte Rundrohre mit einem Durchmesser bis 80 mm und einer Wanddicke bis 2,5 mm fest. Diese Rohre werden aus kaltgewalztem Band aus Aluminiumlegierungen hergestellt, das kontinuierlich durch einen Stromdurchgang zwischen den beiden gegenüberliegenden Kanten ohne Einsatz von Schweißzusatzwerkstoffen längsnahtgeschweißt wird. Er gilt auch für Rohre aus vorlackiertem, vorbeschichtetem oder voranodisiertem Band aus Aluminiumlegierungen.
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Tubes électrosoudés HF - Partie 3: Tolérances sur dimensions et forme des tubes à section circulaire
La présente partie du prEN 1592 spécifie les tolérances sur forme et dimensions des tubes électrosoudés HF à section circulaire de diamètre jusqu'à et y compris 80 mm et d'épaisseur de paroi jusqu'à et y compris 2,5 mm. Ces tubes sont fabriqués à partir de bandes laminées à plat en alliage d'aluminium, soudées longitudinalement en continu par passage d'un courant électrique entre les deux rives mises en regard, sans utilisation de métal d'apport. La présente norme s'applique également aux tubes fabriqués à partir de bandes en alliage d'aluminium peintes, laquées ou anodisées avant formage.
Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine - VF varjene cevi - 3. del: Odstopki mer in tolerance oblike cevi z okroglim prerezom
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-Oct-1997
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Apr-1998
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 132 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys
- Drafting Committee
- WG 36 - Rolled products
- Current Stage
- 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 20-Dec-2024
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2025
Overview
EN 1592-3:1997 (CEN) defines the tolerances on dimensions and form for HF (high-frequency) seam welded circular aluminium tubes. The standard applies to tubes manufactured from flat rolled aluminium alloy strip that are longitudinally welded in a continuous process by the passage of an electric current across the abutting edges, without addition of filler metal. It covers tubes up to and including 80 mm diameter and 2,5 mm wall thickness, and also applies when the strip is painted, lacquered or anodized prior to forming.
This part of EN 1592 is intended for manufacturers, purchasers, inspectors and designers who require clear, harmonised requirements for dimensional accuracy and geometric form of HF seam welded circular tubes.
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability: Circular HF seam welded tubes from aluminium alloys, diameter ≤ 80 mm and wall ≤ 2,5 mm.
- Manufacturing process: Longitudinal HF welding of rolled strip in a continuous process; welding achieved by electric current across abutting edges without filler metal.
- Surface conditions: Standard applies to tubes formed from strip that may be painted, lacquered or anodized before forming.
- Quality focus: Ensures consistent dimensional tolerances and acceptable form to support interchangeability and fit in assemblies.
Note: EN 1592-3 specifies tolerances and form requirements but does not replace product specification or contractual requirements; it provides a common baseline.
Applications
EN 1592-3 is practical and useful for:
- Procurement specifications for aluminium circular tubes used in lightweight constructions, furniture, or general engineering where HF seam welds are acceptable.
- Production quality control and inspection criteria to verify tube dimensions and form before assembly or finishing.
- Design and engineering documentation where dimensional conformity and interchangeability are required.
- Suppliers producing tubes from pre-coated or anodized strip, ensuring finishing steps before forming remain compatible with tolerance requirements.
Benefits:
- Improved interchangeability between suppliers and users.
- Reduced rejection rates through harmonised acceptance criteria.
- Clear guidance for manufacturing and inspection planning.
Related Standards
- EN 1592 series (other parts) - consult the EN 1592 family for additional information on product definitions and testing where applicable.
- National adoption references: SIST EN 1592-3:1998 (Slovenia) is an example of a national identical adoption of EN 1592-3:1997.
- Industry standards on aluminium products and tube testing may complement the dimensional and form tolerances given in this part.
For procurement and compliance, reference EN 1592-3:1997 in specifications to ensure suppliers provide HF seam welded circular aluminium tubes within the harmonised tolerances and form requirements defined by CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1592-3:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aluminium and aluminium alloys - HF seam welded tubes - Part 3: Tolerances on dimensions and form for circular tubes". This standard covers: This part of prEN 1592 specifies the tolerances on dimensions and form of circular HF seam welded tubes with a diameter up to and including 80 mm and a wall thickness up to and including 2,5 mm. These tubes are manufactured from flat rolled aluminium alloy strip longitudinally welded in a continuous process by the passage of an electric current across the abutting edges without the addition of filler metal. This standard also applies to tubes manufactured from aluminium alloy strip which is painted, lacquered or anodized prior to forming.
This part of prEN 1592 specifies the tolerances on dimensions and form of circular HF seam welded tubes with a diameter up to and including 80 mm and a wall thickness up to and including 2,5 mm. These tubes are manufactured from flat rolled aluminium alloy strip longitudinally welded in a continuous process by the passage of an electric current across the abutting edges without the addition of filler metal. This standard also applies to tubes manufactured from aluminium alloy strip which is painted, lacquered or anodized prior to forming.
EN 1592-3:1997 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 1592-3:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine - VF varjene cevi - 3. del: Odstopki mer in tolerance oblike cevi z okroglim prerezomAluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - HF-längsnahtgeschweißte Rohre - Teil 3: Grenzabmaße und Formtoleranzen für RundrohreAluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Tubes électrosoudés HF - Partie 3: Tolérances sur dimensions et forme des tubes a section circulaireAluminium and alumi
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