SIST EN 1011-2:2001
(Main)Welding - Recommendations for welding of metallic materials - Part 2: Arc welding of ferritic steels
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard gives guidance for manual, semi-mechanised, mechanised and automatic arc welding of ferritic steels(see clause 5), excluding ferritic stainless steels, in all product forms.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2001
- Technical Committee
- VAR - Welding
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2001
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2001
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2001
- Directive
- 97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
Overview
EN 1011-2:2001 - "Welding - Recommendations for welding of metallic materials - Part 2: Arc welding of ferritic steels" (CEN) provides practical guidance for the arc welding of ferritic steels. The standard covers manual, semi‑mechanised, mechanised and automatic arc welding of ferritic steels (see clause 5), excluding ferritic stainless steels, and applies to ferritic steels in all product forms. It is intended as a recommendations document to support safe, reliable welding practice and consistent weld quality.
Key Topics
The standard addresses the principal technical topics relevant to arc welding of ferritic steels, including:
- Welding processes and modes: guidance for manual, semi‑mechanised, mechanised and automatic arc welding techniques.
- Material considerations: selection and behaviour of ferritic steels (reference to clause 5 for scope of steels covered).
- Joint preparation and design: recommendations for groove types and fit‑up appropriate to arc welding.
- Welding procedure factors: control of heat input, sequence, interpass temperatures, and effects on microstructure and mechanical properties.
- Filler metal and consumables: general guidance on selection consistent with base material requirements.
- Pre‑ and post‑weld treatments: stress relief, cleaning, and any surface preparation measures to reduce defects.
- Quality and inspection: recommended inspection practices to detect common welding defects and ensure weld integrity.
- Safety and environmental considerations: general welding safety best practices associated with arc processes.
(EN 1011-2 offers recommendations rather than prescriptive requirements; specific parameters and acceptance criteria are typically defined by contract specifications or complementary standards.)
Applications
EN 1011-2:2001 is applicable wherever ferritic steels are arc‑welded, including:
- Structural steel fabrication (bridges, buildings, frames)
- Pressure vessels and piping where ferritic grades are used
- Heavy engineering, fabrication shops and construction sites
- Automated welding lines for production components
Use this standard to develop welding procedure specifications (WPS), inform welder training and qualification, and guide quality control and inspection plans for ferritic steel assemblies.
Who should use this standard
- Welding engineers and supervisors drafting WPS and procedure qualification records (PQR)
- Fabrication and production managers using mechanised/automatic welding systems
- NDT and quality assurance personnel setting inspection strategies
- Designers and specification writers referencing best practice for weldability of ferritic steels
- Training providers and welding instructors
Related standards
- Other parts of the EN 1011 series (general guidance and other materials)
- Complementary EN and ISO welding procedure qualification and welder qualification standards
- Material standards for specific ferritic steel grades (refer to contract or material specifications)
Keywords: EN 1011-2:2001, arc welding, ferritic steels, welding recommendations, CEN, welding standard, welding procedures, mechanised welding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1011-2:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Welding - Recommendations for welding of metallic materials - Part 2: Arc welding of ferritic steels". This standard covers: This European Standard gives guidance for manual, semi-mechanised, mechanised and automatic arc welding of ferritic steels(see clause 5), excluding ferritic stainless steels, in all product forms.
This European Standard gives guidance for manual, semi-mechanised, mechanised and automatic arc welding of ferritic steels(see clause 5), excluding ferritic stainless steels, in all product forms.
SIST EN 1011-2:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.160.10 - Welding processes; 77.080.20 - Steels. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 1011-2:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 13916:2025, SIST EN ISO 9692-2:2024, SIST EN 1011-1:1999, SIST EN ISO 15608:2026, SIST EN 288-2:1996, SIST EN 10311:2005, SIST EN 15085-3:2023, SIST EN 10025-4:2004, SIST EN 1090-2:2008+A1:2012, SIST EN 15085-3:2008, SIST EN 1090-2:2018+A1:2024, SIST EN 12952-14:2004, SIST EN 12953-4:2002, SIST EN 15085-4:2008, SIST EN 10025-3:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 1011-2:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Schweißen - Empfehlungen zum Schweißen metallischer Werkstoffe - Teil 2: Lichtbogenschweißen von ferritischen StählenSoudage - Recommandations pour le soudage des matériaux métalliques - Partie 2: Soudage a l'arc des aciers ferritiquesWelding - Recommendations for welding of metallic materials - Part 2: Arc welding of ferritic steels77.080.20JeklaSteels25.160.10Varilni postopki in varjenjeWelding processesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1011-2:2001SIST EN 1011-2:2001en01-december-2001SIST EN 1011-2:2001SLOVENSKI
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