SIST EN ISO 10893-3:2011/A2:2020
(Amendment)Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Part 3: Automated full peripheral flux leakage testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) ferromagnetic steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal and/or transverse imperfections - Amendment 2: Change acceptance criteria (ISO 10893-3:2011/Amd 2:2020)
Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Stahlrohren - Teil 3: Automatisierte Streuflussprüfung nahtloser und geschweißter (ausgenommen unterpulvergeschweißter) ferromagnetischer Stahlrohre zum Nachweis von Unvollkommenheiten in Längs- und/oder Querrichtung - Änderung 2 (ISO 10893-3:2011/Amd 2:2020)
No scope available
Essais non destructifs des tubes en acier - Partie 3: Contrôle automatisé par flux de fuite sur toute la circonférence des tubes en acier ferromagnétique sans soudure et soudés (sauf à l'arc immergé sous flux en poudre) pour la détection des imperfections longitudinales et/ou transversales - Amendement 2: Changement des critères d'acceptatio: (ISO 10893-3:2011/Amd 2:2020)
Neporušitveno preskušanje jeklenih cevi - 3. del: Ugotavljanje prečnih/vzdolžnih napak po celotnem obodu feromagnetnih jeklenih cevi, nevarjenih in varjenih (razen obločno varjenih pod praškom), z avtomatizirano preiskavo z magnetno sondo - Dopolnilo A2: Sprememba meril sprejemljivosti (ISO 10893-3:2011/Amd 2:2020)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 18-Nov-2019
- Publication Date
- 11-Jun-2020
- Technical Committee
- IFEK - Ferrous metals
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 11-Jun-2020
- Due Date
- 16-Aug-2020
- Completion Date
- 12-Jun-2020
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Jul-2019
Overview
SIST EN ISO 10893-3:2011/A2:2020 is a key amendment to the international standard for non-destructive testing (NDT) of steel tubes. This standard pertains specifically to automated full peripheral flux leakage testing of seamless and welded (excluding submerged arc-welded) ferromagnetic steel tubes. Amendment 2 introduces an update to the criteria for the acceptance of steel tubes found to have longitudinal or transverse imperfections during testing.
This standard, developed and maintained by ISO in cooperation with CEN, ensures methods for detecting and evaluating imperfections in steel tubes to enhance product safety and integrity across industries such as construction, energy, automotive, and manufacturing.
Key Topics
- Automated Flux Leakage Testing: Focuses on the use of magnetic flux leakage (MFL) technology to detect imperfections (both longitudinal and/or transverse) throughout the full circumference of ferromagnetic steel tubes.
- Scope: Applies to both seamless and welded steel tubes, explicitly excluding submerged arc-welded tubes due to different integrity verification needs.
- Amendment 2 - Acceptance Criteria Change: Updates the retesting requirements stated in clause 8.2:
- If, after one retest, all signals are below the trigger/alarm level, the tube is accepted.
- If not, the tube is marked as suspect.
- Non-Destructive Quality Control: Emphasizes the importance of non-invasive inspections to maintain the mechanical and structural properties of steel tubes.
Applications
This amended standard is widely used in industries where steel tube quality is critical to operational safety and performance, such as:
- Pipeline Construction: Ensures pipelines are free from critical defects, reducing the risk of leaks or failure in water, oil, and gas transport systems.
- Automotive Industry: Provides confidence in the integrity of steel tubes used for structural and safety-related applications, like roll cages and suspension components.
- Power Generation: Supports the safety and durability of tubes used in boilers and heat exchangers.
- Structural Engineering: Guarantees the reliability of tubes in architectural and civil engineering projects.
Using automated non-destructive flux leakage testing streamlines quality assurance processes, minimizes the number of potentially faulty tubes entering service, and supports compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Related Standards
For comprehensive quality control and consistency in steel tube manufacturing and testing, several related international standards should be considered alongside SIST EN ISO 10893-3:2011/A2:2020:
- ISO 10893 series: Covers various non-destructive testing methods for steel tubes, including ultrasonic, eddy current, and radiographic testing.
- EN 10246 series: European standards for NDT of steel tubes, often used in conjunction with the ISO 10893 series.
- ISO 9001: Quality management systems standard, supporting documented control and traceability of NDT procedures.
- ISO 9712: Qualification and certification of NDT personnel, ensuring competence of staff performing flux leakage or other non-destructive tests.
Practical Value
By adhering to the updated acceptance criteria in this amendment, manufacturers and inspection bodies can:
- Reduce ambiguity in retest protocols, speeding up quality control processes.
- Limit the risk of accepting defective tubes, improving safety and end-user confidence.
- Ensure harmonization across international supply chains, supporting global trade and compliance with both ISO and European standards.
For those involved in the design, production, and inspection of steel tubes, SIST EN ISO 10893-3:2011/A2:2020 is an essential reference for reliable, non-destructive detection of critical imperfections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 10893-3:2011/A2:2020 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Part 3: Automated full peripheral flux leakage testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) ferromagnetic steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal and/or transverse imperfections - Amendment 2: Change acceptance criteria (ISO 10893-3:2011/Amd 2:2020)". This standard covers: No scope available
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SIST EN ISO 10893-3:2011/A2:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.10 - Iron and steel pipes; 77.040.20 - Non-destructive testing of metals. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 10893-3:2011/A2:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 10216-2:2025, SIST EN 13480-8:2012, SIST EN 10253-2:2021, SIST EN 10253-2:2021+A1:2026, SIST EN ISO 10893-3:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2020
Neporušitveno preskušanje jeklenih cevi - 3. del: Ugotavljanje prečnih/vzdolžnih
napak po celotnem obodu feromagnetnih jeklenih cevi, nevarjenih in varjenih
(razen obločno varjenih pod praškom), z avtomatizirano preiskavo z magnetno
sondo - Dopolnilo A2: Sprememba meril sprejemljivosti (ISO 10893-3:2011/Amd
2:2020)
Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Part 3: Automated full peripheral flux leakage
testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) ferromagnetic steel
tubes for the detection of longitudinal and/or transverse imperfections - Amendment 2:
Change acceptance criteria (ISO 10893-3:2011/Amd 2:2020)
Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Stahlrohren - Teil 3: Automatisierte Streuflussprüfung
nahtloser und geschweißter (ausgenommen unterpulvergeschweißter)
ferromagnetischer Stahlrohre zum Nachweis von Unvollkommenheiten in Längs-
und/oder Querrichtung - Änderung 2 (ISO 10893-3:2011/Amd 2:2020)
Essais non destructifs des tubes en acier - Partie 3: Contrôle automatisé par flux de fuite
sur toute la circonférence des tubes en acier ferromagnétique sans soudure et soudés
(sauf à l'arc immergé sous flux en poudre) pour la détection des imperfections
longitudinales et/ou transversales - Amendement 2: Changement des critères
d'acceptatio: (ISO 10893-3:2011/Amd 2:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10893-3:2011/A2:2020
ICS:
23.040.10 Železne in jeklene cevi Iron and steel pipes
77.040.20 Neporušitveno preskušanje Non-destructive testing of
kovin metals
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 10893-3:2011/A2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 77.140.75; 77.040.20; 23.040.10
English Version
Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Part 3: Automated
full peripheral flux leakage testing of seamless and welded
(except submerged arc-welded) ferromagnetic steel tubes
for the detection of longitudinal and/or transverse
imperfections - Amendment 2: Change acceptance criteria
(ISO 10893-3:2011/Amd 2:2020)
Essais non destructifs des tubes en acier - Partie 3: Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Stahlrohren - Teil 3:
Contrôle automatisé par flux de fuite sur toute la Automatisierte Streuflussprüfung nahtloser und
circonférence des tubes en acier ferromagnétique sans geschweißter (ausgenommen
soudure et soudés (sauf à l'arc immergé sous flux en unterpulvergeschweißter) ferromagnetischer
poudre) pour la détection des imperfections Stahlrohre zum Nachweis von Unvollkommenheiten in
longitudinales et/ou transversales - Amendement 2: Längs- und/oder Querrichtung - Änderung 2 (ISO
Changement des critères d'acceptation (ISO 10893- 10893-3:2011/Amd 2:2020)
3:2011/Amd 2:2020)
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 10893-3:2011; it was approved by CEN on 11 May 2020.
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this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 10893-3:2011/A2:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 17
"Steel" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 459/SC 10 “Steel tubes, and iron and steel
fittings” the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 10893-3:2011 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2020,
and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2020.
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 Regulation
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