EN 26520:1991
(Main)Classification of imperfections in metallic fusion welds, with explanations (ISO 6520:1982)
Classification of imperfections in metallic fusion welds, with explanations (ISO 6520:1982)
Einteilung und Erklärung für Unregelmäßigkeiten beim Schmelzschweißen (ISO 6520:1982)
Classification des défauts dans les soudures par fusion des métaux, avec commentaires explicatifs (ISO 6520:1982)
Klasifikacija in razlaga napak pri talilnem varjenju kovin (ISO 6520:1982)
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 05-Nov-1991
- Withdrawal Date
- 14-Oct-1998
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 121 - Welding
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 121/WG 18 - Terminology
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 15-Oct-1998
- Completion Date
- 15-Oct-1998
- Directive
- 87/404/EEC - Simple pressure vessels
- Directive
- 97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 26520:1991 is a standard + national annex and/or foreword published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Classification of imperfections in metallic fusion welds, with explanations (ISO 6520:1982)". This standard covers: Classification of imperfections in metallic fusion welds, with explanations (ISO 6520:1982)
Classification of imperfections in metallic fusion welds, with explanations (ISO 6520:1982)
EN 26520:1991 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.160.40 - Welded joints and welds. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 26520:1991 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 6520-1:1998, EN 62040-1-2:2003, EN ISO 9606-3:1999, EN ISO 9606-4:1999, EN 1473:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 26520:1991 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 87/404/EEC, 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071, M/BC/CEN/89/2. 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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