oSIST prEN 755-8:2026
(Main)Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles - Part 8: Porthole tubes, tolerances on dimensions and form
- Abstract
This document specifies the tolerances on dimensions and form for aluminium and aluminium alloy extruded porthole tubes with an outside diameter (OD) from 8 mm to 450 mm (round tube, see Figure 1) or with a cross section contained within a circumscribing circle (CD) from 10 mm to 350 mm (other than round tube, see Figure 2), supplied in straight lengths.
The temper designations used in this part are according to EN 515.
This document only applies to tube produced by the tube porthole/bridge method.
This document does not apply to:
— extruded tubes produced by the seamless, die/mandrel method (EN 755-7);
— tubes delivered in coils (EN 13957);
— coiled tubes cut to length (EN 13957).
Figure 1 — Round tube
Figure 2 — Circumscribing circle for other than round tube
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Oct-2026
- Technical Committee
- INEK - Nonferrous metals
- Current Stage
- 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 04-Sep-2026
- Due Date
- 22-Jan-2027
oSIST prEN 755-8:2026 is a draft European standard for aluminium and aluminium alloy extruded porthole tubes. It specifies the tolerances on dimensions and form for tubes supplied in straight lengths, so suppliers, purchasers and inspectors can agree the acceptable tube size, wall variation and shape. The document is part of the EN 755 series for extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles.
What does oSIST prEN 755-8:2026 specify?
oSIST prEN 755-8:2026 applies to extruded porthole tubes made by the tube porthole/bridge method. It covers round tubes with outside diameter (OD) from 8 mm to 450 mm and other-than-round tubes with a cross section contained within a circumscribing circle (CD) from 10 mm to 350 mm.
It is organized into a short set of clauses plus one informative annex.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Annex A | Wall thickness variation (eccentricity), including how to interpret round-tube sizes ordered as OD × t, ID × t, or OD × ID |
The scope ties the document to straight lengths and to the temper designations of EN 515. It also excludes seamless tubes, tubes delivered in coils, and coiled tubes cut to length.
What are the key requirements of oSIST prEN 755-8:2026?
Product grouping and ordering basis
Clause 4 divides alloys into Group I and Group II according to manufacturing difficulty. This matters because several tolerance tables use the group to set the allowable limits, and alloys outside the listed groups are to be agreed between supplier and purchaser.
Clause 5.1 says that when OD, inside diameter (ID) and wall thickness are all specified, tolerances apply to only two of those dimensions, not all three. In practice, the order needs to state only two nominal dimensions so the tube can be made and checked consistently.
Dimensional tolerances
Clause 5.2 sets diameter tolerances for round tubes, including both mean diameter and maximum deviation at any point, which includes ovality. If an order is unclear, the supplier interprets the diameter tolerance as inclusive of ovality; if the purchaser needs mean diameter as well, that has to be stated.
Clause 5.3 sets tolerances for width, depth or width across flats for square, rectangular, hexagonal and octagonal tubes. The permitted values depend on CD range and on alloy group, and the note for O and Tx510 tempers means those cases are handled by agreement rather than by the table alone.
Clause 5.4 covers wall thickness variation. For round tubes, the meaning of the tolerance depends on whether the tube is ordered as OD × t, ID × t, or OD × ID, and Annex A explains how to read it. For non-round tubes, a separate table gives the allowable wall thickness variation by CD range and alloy group.
Length and end preparation
Clause 5.5 allows fixed lengths when the order states them, and otherwise random length may be supplied by agreement. This is important for procurement because length control affects cutting allowance, packing and downstream processing.
Clause 5.6 limits squareness of cut ends to half of the fixed-length tolerance range. That gives buyers a practical check on saw cutting and end preparation before assembly or further machining.
Form tolerances
Clause 6 covers straightness, convexity-concavity, twist, angularity, corner and fillet radii, and the depth of dents for round tube. Straightness is measured on a horizontal base plate, twist is checked as a gap to the plate, and angularity covers square and rectangular tubes by the shorter side.
For sharp corners and fillet radii, the document allows slight rounding unless the drawing says otherwise. For some cases, especially O and Tx510 tempers or thin walls, the exact limits are left to agreement between supplier and purchaser.
What terms does oSIST prEN 755-8:2026 define?
- Outside diameter (OD) - the nominal external diameter used for round tubes.
- Inside diameter (ID) - the nominal internal diameter used when a tube is ordered by bore size.
- Circumscribing circle (CD) - the circle that contains the cross section of a non-round tube and is used to select tolerance ranges.
- Wall thickness variation (eccentricity) - the difference between the thinnest and thickest wall around the tube circumference.
- Straightness - the deviation of the tube axis or surface from a straight line along its length.
- Twist - the rotational deviation of a tube measured against a flat base plate.
- Squareness - the deviation of cut ends, or tube sides, from a right angle.
- Temper - the material condition designation used for the tube, as referenced to EN 515.
Who uses oSIST prEN 755-8:2026?
This standard is used by tube manufacturers, suppliers, purchasers, quality managers and inspection staff working with aluminium and aluminium alloy extruded porthole tubes. It is used when specifying products, writing purchase orders, checking acceptance on delivery, and setting internal inspection criteria for dimensions and form.
It is also relevant to engineers who need to choose a tube size that can be manufactured within a stated tolerance, especially where wall thickness, straightness or twist affects assembly or further processing.
What changed in oSIST prEN 755-8:2026 from the previous edition?
oSIST prEN 755-8:2026 will supersede EN 755-8:2016. The foreword states these main changes:
- the list of alloys was removed from Clause 1 and moved to a new table
- a new Clause 4 on alloy groups was added, with later clauses renumbered
- the alloy table was revised and subsequent tables renumbered
- several alloys were added, including EN AW-1070A, EN AW-3102, EN AW-6106, EN AW-6360, EN AW-6014, EN AW-6262A, EN AW-6023, EN AW-6012, EN AW-7021, EN AW-7049A and EN AW-6026
- a new footnote was added to Table 2
- Table 4 was completely reworked
Which standards are used with oSIST prEN 755-8:2026?
- EN 755-1:2016 - provides the technical conditions for inspection and delivery, and Clause 5.2 points to it for how diameter tolerances are interpreted when an order is unclear.
- EN 515 - supplies the temper designations used in this part.
- EN 755-7 - covers seamless tubes and is named for the extruded tubes that are outside this part's scope.
- EN 13957 - covers coiled tube and coiled tubes cut to length, which are also outside this part's scope.
What does the oSIST prEN 755-8:2026 document contain?
The document contains one alloy-group table and a set of tolerance tables for diameter, width, depth, width across flats, wall thickness variation, fixed length, straightness, convexity-concavity, twist, squareness, corner and fillet radii, and dent depth. It also includes six figures showing how to measure roundness-related and form-related characteristics, such as straightness, convexity-concavity and twist.
Annex A provides guidance on how to express wall thickness variation for round tubes, including the different ways to specify a tube and the formulas used to relate measured minimum and maximum wall thickness to a tolerance value. This makes the document useful not only for acceptance checks, but also for ordering and drawing interpretation.
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- 15-Oct-2025
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oSIST prEN 755-8:2026 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles - Part 8: Porthole tubes, tolerances on dimensions and form". This standard covers: This document specifies the tolerances on dimensions and form for aluminium and aluminium alloy extruded porthole tubes with an outside diameter (OD) from 8 mm to 450 mm (round tube, see Figure 1) or with a cross section contained within a circumscribing circle (CD) from 10 mm to 350 mm (other than round tube, see Figure 2), supplied in straight lengths. The temper designations used in this part are according to EN 515. This document only applies to tube produced by the tube porthole/bridge method. This document does not apply to: — extruded tubes produced by the seamless, die/mandrel method (EN 755-7); — tubes delivered in coils (EN 13957); — coiled tubes cut to length (EN 13957). Figure 1 — Round tube Figure 2 — Circumscribing circle for other than round tube
This document specifies the tolerances on dimensions and form for aluminium and aluminium alloy extruded porthole tubes with an outside diameter (OD) from 8 mm to 450 mm (round tube, see Figure 1) or with a cross section contained within a circumscribing circle (CD) from 10 mm to 350 mm (other than round tube, see Figure 2), supplied in straight lengths. The temper designations used in this part are according to EN 515. This document only applies to tube produced by the tube porthole/bridge method. This document does not apply to: — extruded tubes produced by the seamless, die/mandrel method (EN 755-7); — tubes delivered in coils (EN 13957); — coiled tubes cut to length (EN 13957). Figure 1 — Round tube Figure 2 — Circumscribing circle for other than round tube
oSIST prEN 755-8:2026 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.
oSIST prEN 755-8:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 755-8:2016. 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-oktober-2026
Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine - Iztiskane palice/drogovi, cevi in profili - 8. del: Z
večdelnimi matricami iztiskane cevi, tolerance mer in oblike
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles - Part 8: Porthole
tubes, tolerances on dimensions and form
Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Stranggepresste Stangen, Rohre und Profile -
Teil 8: Mit Kammerwerkzeug stranggepresste Rohre, Grenzabmaße und Formtoleranzen
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Barres, tubes et profilés filés - Partie 8 : Tubes filés
porthole, tolérances sur dimensions et forme
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 755-8
ICS:
77.150.10 Aluminijski izdelki Aluminium products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2026
ICS 77.150.10 Will supersede EN 755-8:2016
English Version
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod/bar, tube
and profiles - Part 8: Porthole tubes, tolerances on
dimensions and form
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Barres, tubes et Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen -
profilés filés - Partie 8 : Tubes filés porthole, tolérances Stranggepresste Stangen, Rohre und Profile - Teil 8:
sur dimensions et forme Mit Kammerwerkzeug stranggepresste Rohre,
Grenzabmaße und Formtoleranzen
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Alloy groups . 5
5 Tolerances on dimensions . 5
5.1 General . 5
5.2 Diameter - Round tube . 5
5.3 Width, depth or width across flats - squares, rectangles, hexagons, octagons . 7
5.4 Wall thickness variation (eccentricity) . 7
5.5 Length . 9
5.6 Squareness of cut ends . 9
6 Tolerances on form . 9
6.1 General . 9
6.2 Straightness . 9
6.3 Convexity-Concavity . 10
6.4 Twist . 11
6.5 Angularity . 12
6.6 Corner and fillet radii . 13
6.7 Depth of dents for round tube . 14
Annex A (informative) Wall thickness variation (eccentricity) . 15
A.1 General . 15
A.2 Specifying round tube sizes and tolerances . 15
A.2.1 General . 15
A.2.2 Wall thickness variation for tubes specified as OD × t or ID × t . 15
A.2.3 Wall thickness variation for tubes specified as OD × ID . 16
Bibliography . 17
European foreword
This document (prEN 755-8:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 132 “Aluminium
and aluminium alloys”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 755-8:2016.
— list of alloys deleted from Clause 1 and alloys moved to new Table 1;
— new Clause 4 Alloy groups, and subsequent clauses renumbered;
— new Table 1 Alloy groups, and subsequent tables renumbered;
— the following alloys have been added: EN AW-1070A, EN AW-3102, EN AW-6106, EN AW-6360,
EN AW-6014, EN AW-6262A, EN AW-6023, EN AW-6012, EN AW-7021, EN AW-7049A, EN AW-
6026;
— new footnote added to Table 2 (old Table 1);
— Table 4 (old Table 3) totally reworked.
EN 755 comprises the following parts under the general title Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Extruded
rod/bar, tube and profiles:
— Part 1: Technical conditions for inspection and delivery;
— Part 2: Mechanical properties;
— Part 3: Round bars, tolerances on dimensions and form;
— Part 4: Square bars, tolerances on dimensions and form;
— Part 5: Rectangular bars, tolerances on dimensions and form;
— Part 6: Hexagonal bars, tolerances on dimensions and form;
— Part 7: Seamless tubes, tolerances on dimensions and form;
— Part 8: Porthole tubes, tolerances on dimensions and form;
— Part 9: Profiles, tolerances on dimensions and form.
1 Scope
This document specifies the tolerances on dimensions and form for aluminium and aluminium alloy
extruded porthole tubes with an outside diameter (OD) from 8 mm to 450 mm (round tube, see Figure 1)
or with a cross section contained within a circumscribing circle (CD) from 10 mm to 350 mm (other than
round tube, see Figure 2), supplied in straight lengths.
The temper designations used in this part are according to EN 515.
This document only applies to tube produced by the tube porthole/bridge method.
This document does not apply to:
— extruded tubes produced by the seamless, die/mandrel method (EN 755-7);
— tubes delivered in coils (EN 13957);
— coiled tubes cut to length (EN 13957).
Figure 1 — Round tube
Figure 2 — Circumscribing circle for other than round tube
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 755-1:2016, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles — Part 1:
Technical conditions for inspection and delivery
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
4 Alloy groups
For the purpose of this document, the alloys are distributed into two groups, Group I and Group II which
correspond to varying degrees of difficulty when manufacturing the products. The division into group I
and group II of the most commonly used general engineering alloys is specified in Table 1. Grouping of
other alloys is subject to agreement between supplier and purchaser.
Table 1 — Alloy groups
Group I EN AW-1050A, EN AW-1200, EN AW-1350, EN AW-1070,
EN AW-3003, EN AW-3103, EN AW-3102,
EN AW-5005, EN AW-5005A,
EN AW-6005, EN AW-6005A, EN AW-6008, EN AW-6065, EN AW-6101B,
EN AW-6014, EN AW-6060, EN AW-6063, EN AW-6063A, EN AW-6106,
EN AW-6360, EN AW-6463
Group II EN AW-5049, EN AW-5051A, EN AW-5052, EN AW-5251,
EN AW-6012, EN AW-6014, EN AW−6018, EN AW-6023, EN AW-6026,
EN AW-6061, EN AW-6065, EN AW-6081, EN AW-6082, EN AW-6110A,
EN AW-6182, EN AW-6261, EN AW-6262, EN AW-6262A, EN AW-6351,
EN AW-7003, EN AW-7005, EN AW-7020, EN AW-7021, EN AW-7108,
EN AW-7108A, EN AW-7049A
5 Tolerances on dimensions
5.1 General
When outside diameter OD, inside diameter ID, and wall thickness t (or their equivalent dimensions in
other than round tube) are all specified, standard tolerances shall apply to any two of these dimensions,
but not to all three. As a result, the purchaser shall only state two nominal dimensions on any given order.
5.2 Diameter - Round tube
Mean diameter is defined as the average of two diameter measurements taken at right angles to each
other at any position along the length.
The maximum allowable deviation of diameter at any point from the specified diameter is the maximum
difference measured at any point along the length of the tube i.e. it is inclusive of any ovality in the cross
section.
The tolerances on diameter are specified in Table 2.
As detailed in EN 755-1:2016, Clause 4, if the original order does not make clear the nature of the
diameter tolerances required, the supplier shall interpret them as inclusive of any ovality (i.e. maximum
allowable deviation at any point from the specified diameter in Table 2). However, the diameter
tolerances may be expressed as both mean and inclusive of ovality if this is specifically requested by the
purchaser.
Table 2 — Tolerances on diameter for round tube
Dimensions in millimetres
Tolerance on diameter
Diameter
Maximum allowable deviation of diameter
(OD or ID)
Maximum allowable a
at any point from specified diameter
deviation of mean
Non-annealed
diameter from specified
Up to and Heat treated Annealed
Over g and non heat
diameter
c d e
including tube tube
b
treated tube
f f f f
≥ 8 18 ±0,25 ±0,40 ±0,60 ±1,5
18 30 ±0,30 ±0,50 ±0,70 ±1,8
30 50 ±0,35 ±0,60 ±0,90 ±2,2
50 80 ±0,40 ±0,70 ±1,1 ±2,6
80 120 ±0,60 ±0,90 ±1,4 ±3,6
120 200 ±0,90 ±1,4 ±2,0 ±5,0
200 350 ±1,4 ±1,9 ±3,0 ±7,6
350 450 ±1,9 ±2,8 ±4,0 ±10,0
a
Not applicable to tubes having a wall thickness less than 2,5 % of the specified outside diameter. The
tolerance for tubes with wall thickness less than 2,5 % of the specified outside diameter shall be determined
by multiplying the applicable tolerance as follows:
— wall thickness over 2,0 % up to and including 2,5 % of outside diameter: 1,5 × tolerance;
— wall thickness over 1,5 % up to and including 2,0 % of outside diam
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