EN ISO 10225:2021
(Main)Gas welding equipment - Marking for equipment used for gas welding, cutting and allied processes (ISO 10225:2013)
Gas welding equipment - Marking for equipment used for gas welding, cutting and allied processes (ISO 10225:2013)
ISO 10225:2013 specifies the gas letter code to be used for marking the equipment for gas welding, cutting and allied processes, when the full name of the gas cannot be used.
Gasschweißgeräte - Kennzeichnung von Geräten für das Gasschweißen, Schneiden und verwandte Prozesse (ISO 10225:2013)
Matériel de soudage aux gaz - Marquage des matériels de soudage aux gaz, de coupage et pour techniques connexes (ISO 10225:2013)
L'ISO 10225:2013 spécifie le code lettre des gaz à utiliser pour le marquage des équipements de soudage au gaz, de coupage et pour techniques connexes, lorsque le nom complet du gaz ne peut être utilisé.
Oprema za plamensko varjenje - Označevanje opreme za plamensko varjenje, rezanje in sorodne postopke (ISO 10225:2013)
General Information
Overview
EN ISO 10225:2021 is a European adoption of the international standard ISO 10225:2013, developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 specializing in welding and allied processes. This standard specifies the requirements for marking gas welding equipment used in gas welding, cutting, and related processes. When the full name of a gas cannot be used on equipment marking, EN ISO 10225:2021 defines a letter code system for clear and consistent identification.
The marking system supports safety, compliance, and efficient communication in the handling and use of welding and cutting gases. The standard is applicable throughout the European Union and other CEN member countries, ensuring harmonization and interoperability in the gas welding industry.
Key Topics
Gas Letter Codes: The standard establishes specific alphabetic codes to represent various gases and gas mixtures commonly used in welding and cutting. These codes must be used when the full gas name or chemical symbol cannot be marked on equipment.
Safety and Compatibility: Markings using letter codes provide clear identification of the gas types for equipment users, promoting safe handling, preventing mishandling of gases, and ensuring equipment is used only with compatible gases.
Manufacturer Responsibility: When the generic letter code "F" is used for fuel gases or mixtures not listed specifically, the manufacturer must provide detailed instructions specifying the exact gas names and compatibility information.
Harmonization: EN ISO 10225:2021 ensures uniform marking practices throughout Europe, facilitating standardized safety and operational protocols in gas welding and allied processes.
Applications
Gas Welding and Cutting Equipment: The standard applies to all equipment used for oxy-fuel welding, cutting, brazing, and allied thermal processes, including torches, regulators, hoses, and cylinders.
Industrial Safety Compliance: Manufacturers, suppliers, and users rely on EN ISO 10225:2021 to mark equipment clearly to reduce risks associated with gas mix-ups and enhance workplace safety.
Equipment Labeling and Identification: Enables clear and concise labeling of welding equipment when space constraints or other factors prevent printing full gas names. This is particularly useful in compact components or multi-gas compatible assemblies.
Training and Operational Use: Standardized markings assist trainers and operators in identifying gases quickly and correctly, minimizing errors during setup and operation.
Regulatory Adherence and Procurement: Compliance with this standard supports adherence to European safety and industrial regulations and assists procurement specialists in verifying equipment compatibility.
Related Standards
ISO/TC 44 Series: EN ISO 10225:2021 complements other ISO standards developed by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 for welding and allied processes, supporting harmonized quality and safety regulations in welding equipment.
EN Standards for Gas Welding Equipment: This standard is part of a broader suite of European standards addressing equipment safety, performance, and testing for gas welding and cutting.
Occupational Safety Standards: The marking guidance in EN ISO 10225:2021 supports compliance with workplace safety directives related to hazardous gases and equipment handling.
Conclusion
EN ISO 10225:2021 defines a critical marking protocol for gas welding and cutting equipment, using a standardized system of letter codes to represent gases clearly and safely. This enhances operational safety, regulatory compliance, and equipment interoperability across Europe and globally. Manufacturers and operators of gas welding and allied process equipment should adhere to this standard for effective gas identification whenever full gas names cannot be used.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 10225:2021 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Gas welding equipment - Marking for equipment used for gas welding, cutting and allied processes (ISO 10225:2013)". This standard covers: ISO 10225:2013 specifies the gas letter code to be used for marking the equipment for gas welding, cutting and allied processes, when the full name of the gas cannot be used.
ISO 10225:2013 specifies the gas letter code to be used for marking the equipment for gas welding, cutting and allied processes, when the full name of the gas cannot be used.
EN ISO 10225:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.160.30 - Welding equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2021
Oprema za plamensko varjenje - Označevanje opreme za plamensko varjenje,
rezanje in sorodne postopke (ISO 10225:2013)
Gas welding equipment - Marking for equipment used for gas welding, cutting and allied
processes (ISO 10225:2013)
Gasschweißgeräte - Kennzeichnung von Geräten für das Gasschweißen, Schneiden und
verwandte Prozesse (ISO 10225:2013)
Matériel de soudage aux gaz - Marquage des matériels de soudage aux gaz, de
coupage et pour techniques connexes (ISO 10225:2013)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10225:2021
ICS:
25.160.30 Varilna oprema Welding equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 10225
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 25.160.30
English Version
Gas welding equipment - Marking for equipment used for
gas welding, cutting and allied processes (ISO
10225:2013)
Matériel de soudage aux gaz - Marquage des matériels Gasschweißgeräte - Kennzeichnung von Geräten für
de soudage aux gaz, de coupage et pour techniques das Gasschweißen, Schneiden und verwandte Prozesse
connexes (ISO 10225:2013) (ISO 10225:2013)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 February 2021.
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
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United Kingdom.
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
The text of ISO 10225:2013 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 "Welding and allied
processes” of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as
of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2021, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
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, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 10225:2013 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 10225:2021 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10225
First edition
2013-11-15
Gas welding equipment — Marking
for equipment used for gas welding,
cutting and allied processes
Matériel de soudage aux gaz — Marquage des matériels de soudage
aux gaz, de coupage et pour techniques connexes
Reference number
ISO 10225:2013(E)
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ISO 2013
ISO 10225:2013(E)
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