Founding - Compacted (vermicular) graphite cast irons

This European Standard defines the grades and the corresponding requirements for compacted (vermicular) graphite cast irons.
This European Standard specifies 5 grades of compacted (vermicular) graphite cast iron by a classification based on mechanical properties measured on machined test pieces prepared from cast samples.
This European Standard does not cover technical delivery conditions for iron castings (see EN 1559-1 [1] and EN 1559-3 [2]).

Gießereiwesen - Gusseisen mit Vermiculargraphit

Diese Europäische Norm definiert die Sorten für und die entsprechenden Anforderungen an Guss¬eisen mit Vermiculargraphit.
Diese Europäische Norm legt fünf Sorten von Gusseisen mit Vermiculargraphit fest, deren Klassifi¬zierung auf den mechanischen Eigenschaften basiert, die an bearbeiteten Proben aus gegosse¬nen Probestücken gemessen wurden.
Diese Europäische Norm behandelt nicht die technischen Lieferbedingungen für Guss¬eisen (siehe EN 1559 1 [1] und EN 1559 3 [2]).

Fonderie - Fontes à graphite vermiculaire (compacté)

La présente Norme européenne définit les nuances de fonte à graphite vermiculaire (compacté) et les exigences correspondantes.
La présente Norme européenne spécifie 5 nuances de fonte à graphite vermiculaire (compacté) par le biais d’une classification basée sur les propriétés mécaniques, mesurées sur des éprouvettes usinées à partir d’échantillons coulés.
La présente Norme européenne ne couvre pas les conditions techniques de fourniture des pièces moulées en fonte (voir EN 1559-1 [1] et EN 1559-3 [2]).

Livarstvo - Železove litine s kompaktnim (vermikularnim) grafitom

Ta evropski standard določa razrede in ustrezne zahteve za železove litine s kompaktnim (vermikularnim) grafitom.
Ta evropski standard določa pet razredov železove litine s kompaktnim (vermikularnim) grafitom v skladu s klasifikacijo, ki temelji na mehanskih lastnostih, izmerjenih na strojno obdelanih preskusnih kosih iz litih vzorcev.

General Information

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
22-Nov-2011
Withdrawal Date
20-Jan-2026
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
20-Dec-2023
Completion Date
28-Jan-2026

Relations

Effective Date
18-Jan-2023
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 16079:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Founding - Compacted (vermicular) graphite cast irons". This standard covers: This European Standard defines the grades and the corresponding requirements for compacted (vermicular) graphite cast irons. This European Standard specifies 5 grades of compacted (vermicular) graphite cast iron by a classification based on mechanical properties measured on machined test pieces prepared from cast samples. This European Standard does not cover technical delivery conditions for iron castings (see EN 1559-1 [1] and EN 1559-3 [2]).

This European Standard defines the grades and the corresponding requirements for compacted (vermicular) graphite cast irons. This European Standard specifies 5 grades of compacted (vermicular) graphite cast iron by a classification based on mechanical properties measured on machined test pieces prepared from cast samples. This European Standard does not cover technical delivery conditions for iron castings (see EN 1559-1 [1] and EN 1559-3 [2]).

EN 16079:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.080.10 - Irons. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 16079:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 16079:2023, EN ISO 6506-1:2014, EN ISO 6892-1:2019, EN 10204:2004, EN ISO 945-1:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 16079:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 97/23/EC. 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.Livarstvo - Železove litine s kompaktnim (vermikularnim) grafitomGießereiwesen - Gusseisen mit VermiculargraphitFonderie - Fontes à graphite vermiculaire (compacté)Founding - Compacted (vermicular) graphite cast irons77.140.80Železni in jekleni ulitkiIron and steel castingsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16079:2011SIST EN 16079:2012en,fr,de01-februar-2012SIST EN 16079:2012SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16079
November 2011 ICS 77.080.10 English Version
Founding - Compacted (vermicular) graphite cast irons
Fonderie - Fontes à graphite vermiculaire (compacté)
Gießereiwesen - Gusseisen mit Vermiculargraphit This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 October 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC 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 translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, 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.
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Additional information on properties and typical applications of compacted (vermicular) graphite cast irons . 18Annex B (informative)
Comparison of compacted (vermicular) graphite cast iron material designations according to EN 1560 and ISO/TR 15931[4][5] . 21Annex C (informative)
Wedge penetration test . 22Annex D (informative)
Guidance values for tensile properties measured on test pieces machined from samples cut from a casting . 25Annex E (informative)
Guidance values for Brinell hardness . 26Annex F (informative)
Compacted (vermicular) graphite structure evaluation . 27Annex G (normative)
Sectioning procedure for cast samples . 29Bibliography . 30 SIST EN 16079:2012

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, 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 the United Kingdom SIST EN 16079:2012

percentage of graphite particles that are of form III according EN ISO 945-1 3.4 cast sample quantity of material cast to represent the cast material, including separately cast sample, side by side cast sample and cast-on sample 3.5 separately cast sample sample cast in a separate sand mould under representative manufacturing conditions and material grade 3.6 side-by-side cast sample sample cast in the mould alongside the casting, with a joint running system SIST EN 16079:2012

A mm MPa MPa % Symbol Number
min. min. min. EN-GJV-300 5.2100 t ≤ 30 210 300 2,0 30 < t ≤ 60 195 275 2,0 60 < t ≤ 200 175 250 2,0 EN-GJV-350 5.2200 t ≤ 30 245 350 1,5 30 < t ≤ 60 230 325 1,5 60 < t ≤ 200 210 300 1,5 EN-GJV-400 5.2201 t ≤ 30 280 400 1,0 30 < t ≤ 60 260 375 1,0 60 < t ≤ 200 230 325 1,0 EN-GJV-450 5.2300 t ≤ 30 315 450 1,0 30 < t ≤ 60 280 400 1,0 60 < t ≤ 200 260 375 1,0 EN-GJV-500 5.2301 t ≤ 30 350 500 0,5 30 < t ≤ 60 315 450 0,5 60 < t ≤ 200 280 400 0,5 NOTE For relevant wall thicknesses more than 200 mm, the manufacturer and the purchaser shall agree on the type and size of the cast sample and the minimum values to be obtained.
7.3 Test pieces machined from samples cut from a casting If applicable, the manufacturer and the purchaser shall agree on:  the location(s) on a casting where the sample(s) shall be taken;  the mechanical properties that shall be measured;  the minimum values, or allowable range of values, for these mechanical properties (for information, see Annex D). SIST EN 16079:2012

8.2.2 Frequency and number of tests Samples representative of the material shall be produced at a frequency in accordance with the process quality assurance procedures adopted by the manufacturer or as agreed with the purchaser. In the absence of a process quality assurance procedure or any other agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser, a minimum of one cast sample shall be produced to confirm the material grade, at a frequency to be agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
8.2.3 Separately cast samples The samples shall be cast separately in sand moulds and under representative manufacturing conditions. The moulds used to cast the separately cast samples shall have comparable thermal behaviour to the moulding material used to cast the castings. The samples shall meet the requirements of either Figures 1, 2 or 3. The samples shall be removed from the mould at a temperature similar to that of the castings. 8.2.4 Side-by-side cast samples Side-by-side cast samples are representative of the castings concurrently cast and also of all other castings of a similar relevant wall thickness from the same test unit. When mechanical properties are required for a series of castings belonging to the same test unit, the side-by-side cast sample(s) shall be produced in the last mould(s) poured. SIST EN 16079:2012
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