BS EN 10217-4:2019

BSI Standards Publication

Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes -

Technical delivery conditions
Part 4: Electric welded non-alloy steel tubes with
specified low temperature properties
BS EN 10217‑4:2019 BRITISH STANDARD

National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 10217‑4:2019. It
supersedes BS EN 10217‑4:2002, which is withdrawn.
BSI, as a member of CEN, is obliged to publish EN 10217‑4:2019 as a
British Standard. However, attention is drawn to the fact that during the
development of this European Standard, the UK committee voted against
its approval.
The UK committee draws users' attention to the fact that BS EN 10217
Parts 1 to 7 are product standards and are therefore intended to assist
specifiers, designers and other users o f the documents by setting out a
series of tube and pipe grades intended for use in pressure applications.
The non-alloy and low-alloy grades in Parts 1 to 6 are comparable
(interchangeable) with seamless grades of the same designations
in BS EN 10216 Parts 1 to 4. Similarly the stainless grades in Part 7
are comparable to seamless grades of the same designations in
BS EN 10216 Part 5 .

It should be noted that guidance on material suitability for specific

applications is not provided in product standards. It is therefore
important that specifiers, designers and other users o f the documents
understand the di fferences between the types and characteristics
of the welded pressure pipes covered in the standards so that the
appropriate type and grade can be specified or selected for the
application concerned.
In particular, it should be noted that, although BS EN 13480 supports
essential requirements o f EU Directive 2014/68/EU (the Pressure
Equipment Directive or PED), the TR1 grades in BS EN 10217‑1 are
not suitable for use under the PED (as indicated in Table 4 of the
Standard) . This is because, in particular, they do not meet the essential
requirements o f the Directive in respect o f ageing (determined by the
chemical composition) or ductility (specified as minimum Charpy impact
requirements). In addition, most HFW TR1 grades imported into the UK
are cold‑formed and hence the weld seam will not have been heat‑treated
which means that the weld area is likely to be highly stressed, which can
lead to cracking if the tube is subjected to additional processing. The
UK committee there fore recommends that users do not use any HFW
products certified or sold as being o f BS EN 10217-1 TR1 grade. Instead,
to ensure PED compliance, the UK committee recommends that hot‑
finished HFW tubes in accordance with BS EN 10217-2 should be used for
most pressure applications, although BS EN 10217-1 TR2 grades may be
considered in some cases.
As BS EN 10217 steel tubes and pipes can be used for a whole range of
applications from building services to critical requirements involving
gas or chemicals, it is important that the specifier, designer or user
selects the most suitable tube or pipe type and grade from the seven
parts of the standard provided.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
© The British Standards Institution 2019
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2019

ISBN 978 0 580 68648 1

ICS 77.140.75; 23 .040.10

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Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from

legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority o f the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 May 2019.

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 10217-4

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2019

ICS 23.040.10; 77.140.75 Supersedes EN 10217-4:2002

English Version

Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes - Technical

delivery conditions - Part 4: Electric welded non-alloy steel
tubes with specified low temperature properties
Tubes soudés en acier pour service sous pression - Geschweißte Stahlrohre für Druckbeanspruchungen -
Conditions techniques de livraison - Partie 4: Tubes Technische Lieferbedingungen - Teil 4: Elektrisch
soudés électriquement en acier non allié avec geschweißte Rohre aus unlegierten Stählen mit
caractéristiques spécifiées à basse température festgelegten Eigenschaften bei tiefen Temperaturen

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 February 2019.

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.

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Contents Page

European foreword ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................................. 6
3 Terms and definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 7
4 Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
5 Classification and designation ............................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 Classification .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.2 Designation ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
6 Information to be supplied by the purchaser ................................................................................................ 9
6.1 Mandatory information.......................................................................................................................................... 9
6.2 Options ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.3 Example of an order ............................................................................................................................................. 10
7 Manufacturing process ........................................................................................................................................ 10
7.1 Steelmaking process ............................................................................................................................................ 10
7.2 Tube manufacture and delivery conditions ................................................................................................ 10
7.3 Non Destructive Testing Personnel Requirements ................................................................................... 11
8 Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
8.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
8.2 Chemical composition ......................................................................................................................................... 11
8.2.1 Cast analysis ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
8.2.2 Product analysis .................................................................................................................................................... 14
8.3 Mechanical properties ......................................................................................................................................... 14
8.4 Appearance and internal soundness .............................................................................................................. 15
8.4.1 Weld seam ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
8.4.2 Tube surface ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
8.4.3 Internal soundness ............................................................................................................................................... 16
8.5 Straightness ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
8.6 Preparation of ends .............................................................................................................................................. 16
8.7 Dimensions, masses and tolerances ............................................................................................................... 17
8.7.1 Diameter and wall thickness ............................................................................................................................. 17
8.7.2 Mass ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
8.7.3 Lengths ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
8.7.4 Tolerances ............................................................................................................................................................... 20
9 Inspection................................................................................................................................................................. 21
9.1 Type of inspection ................................................................................................................................................. 21
9.2 Inspection documents ......................................................................................................................................... 21
9.2.1 Types of inspection documents ........................................................................................................................ 21
9.2.2 Content of inspection documents .................................................................................................................... 22
9.3 Summary of inspection and testing ................................................................................................................ 22
10 Sampling ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
10.1 Frequency of tests ................................................................................................................................................. 24
10.1.1 Test unit .................................................................................................................................................................... 24
10.1.2 Number of sample tubes per test unit ........................................................................................................... 24
10.2 Preparation of samples and test pieces ........................................................................................................ 25
10.2.1 Selection and preparation of samples for product analysis .................................................................. 25

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10.2.2 Location, orientation and preparation of samples and test pieces for mechanical
tests ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25
11 Verification of test methods .............................................................................................................................. 26
11.1 Chemical analysis .................................................................................................................................................. 26
11.2 Tensile test on the tube body ............................................................................................................................ 26
11.3 Transverse tensile test on the weld ................................................................................................................ 26
11.4 Flattening test ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
11.5 Ring tensile test...................................................................................................................................................... 27
11.6 Drift expanding test .............................................................................................................................................. 27
11.7 Ring expanding test .............................................................................................................................................. 27
11.8 Impact test ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
11.9 Leak tightness test ................................................................................................................................................ 28
11.9.1 Hydrostatic test ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
11.9.2 Electromagnetic test............................................................................................................................................. 29
11.10 Dimensional inspection ...................................................................................................................................... 29
11.11 Visual examination ............................................................................................................................................... 29
11.12 Non-Destructive Testing ..................................................................................................................................... 29
11.13 Retests, sorting and reprocessing ................................................................................................................... 30
12 Marking ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30
12.1 Marking to be applied .......................................................................................................................................... 30
12.2 Additional marking............................................................................................................................................... 31
13 Protection................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Annex A (informative) Technical changes from the previous edition .............................................................. 32
A.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 32
A.2 Technical changes ................................................................................................................................................. 32
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of 2014/68/EU .......................................................................................................................... 34
Bibliography .......................................................................................................................................................................... 35

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European foreword
This document (EN 10217-4:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 459 “ECISS -
European Committee for Iron and Steel Standardization” 1 , the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.

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 October 2019, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2019.

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.

This document supersedes EN 10217-4:2002.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and
the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive
2014/68/EU.

For relationship with EU Directive 2014/68/EU (formerly 97/23/EC), see informative Annex ZA,
which is an integral part of this document.

This European Standard consists of the following parts, under the general title Welded steel tubes for
pressure purposes – Technical delivery conditions:
Part 1: Electric welded and submerged arc welded non-alloy steel tubes with specified room
temperature properties
Part 2: Electric welded non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated temperature properties
Part 3: Electric welded and submerged arc welded alloy fine grain steel tubes with specified room,
elevated and low temperature properties
Part 4: Electric welded non-alloy steel tubes with specified low temperature properties
Part 5: Submerged arc welded non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated temperature
properties
Part 6: Submerged arc welded non-alloy steel tubes with specified low temperature properties
Part 7: Stainless steel tubes
Another European Standard series covering tubes for pressure purposes is:

EN 10216, Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes.

According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,

1 Through its subcommittee SC 10 “Steel tubes, and iron and steel fittings” (secretariat: UNI)

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Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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1 Scope
This document specifies the technical delivery conditions for two test categories of electric welded
tubes of circular cross section, with specified low temperature properties, made from non-alloy quality
steel.
NOTE 1 These tube grades are intended to support the essential requirements of EU Directive 2014/68/EU in
respect of pressure equipment with specified low temperature properties covered under all relevant Categories
as set out in Article 13 of that Directive.

NOTE 2 Once this standard is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) , presumption of
conformity to the Essential Safety Requirements (ESR) of Directive 2014/68/EU is limited to the technical data
for the materials in this standard and does not presume adequacy of the material for a specific item of pressure
equipment. Consequently, the assessment of the technical data stated in this material standard against the design
requirements of this specific item of equipment to verify that the ESRs of the Pressure Equipment Directive are
satisfied, needs to be done by the designer or manufacturer of the pressure equipment, taking also into account
the subsequent manufacturing processes which may affect properties of the base materials.

2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
EN 10020, Definition and classification of grades of steel

EN 10021:2006, General technical delivery conditions for steel products

EN 10027-1, Designation systems for steels — Part 1 : Steel names

EN 10027-2, Designation systems for steels — Part 2: Numerical system

EN 10168:2004, Steel products — Inspection documents — List of information and description

EN 10204:2004, Metallic products — Types of inspection documents

EN 10220, Seamless and welded steel tubes — Dimensions and masses per unit length

CEN/TR 10261, Iron and steel — European standards for the determination of chemical composition

EN 10266, Steel tubes, fittings and structural hollow sections — Symbols and definitions of terms for use
in product standards

EN ISO 148-1:2016, Metallic materials — Charpy pendulum impact test — Part 1 : Test method (ISO 1 48-
1 :201 6)

EN ISO 377:2017, Steel and steel products — Location and preparation of samples and test pieces for
mechanical testing (ISO 377:201 7)

EN ISO 2566-1:1999, Steel — Conversion of elongation values — Part 1 : Carbon and low alloy steels (ISO
2566-1 :1 984)

EN ISO 4885, Ferrous materials — Heat treatments — Vocabulary (ISO 4885)

EN ISO 6892-1:2016, Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1 : Method of test at room temperature
(ISO 6892-1 :201 6)

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EN ISO 8492:2013, Metallic materials — Tube — Flattening test (ISO 8492:201 3)

EN ISO 8493:2004, Metallic materials — Tube — Drift-expanding test (ISO 8493:1 998)

EN ISO 8495:2013, Metallic materials — Tube — Ring-expanding test (ISO 8495:201 3)

EN ISO 8496:2013, Metallic materials — Tube — Ring tensile test (ISO 8496:201 3)

EN ISO 10893-1:2011, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 1 : Automated electromagnetic

testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes for the verification of hydraulic
leaktightness (ISO 1 0893-1 :201 1 )

EN ISO 10893-2:2011, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 2: Automated eddy current testing of
seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes for the detection of imperfections (ISO
1 0893-2:201 1 )

EN ISO 10893-3:2011, 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 (ISO 1 0893-3:201 1 )

EN ISO 10893-8:2011, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 8: Automated ultrasonic testing of
seamless and welded steel tubes for the detection of laminar imperfections (ISO 1 0893-8:201 1 )

EN ISO 10893-10:2011, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 1 0: Automated full peripheral
ultrasonic testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes for the detection of
longitudinal and/or transverse imperfections (ISO 1 0893-1 0:201 1 )

EN ISO 10893-11:2011, Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 1 1 : Automated ultrasonic testing of
the weld seam of welded steel tubes for the detection of longitudinal and/or transverse imperfections (ISO
1 0893-1 1 :201 1 )

EN ISO 14284, Steel and iron — Sampling and preparation of samples for the determination of chemical
composition (ISO 1 4284)

ISO 11484:2009, Steel products — Employer’s qualification system for non-destructive testing (NDT)
personnel

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 10020, EN 10021, EN 10266,
EN ISO 4885 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/

— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp

3.1
test category
classification that indicates the extent and level of inspection and testing

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3.2
employer
organisation for which a person works on a regular basis

Note 1 to entry: The employer may be either the tube manufacturer or a third party organization providing
services, such as Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).

3.3
EW
electric welded tube
tubular product having one longitudinal seam weld produced by electric (resistance) welding where
the strip edges to be welded are mechanically pressed together and the heat for the welding process is
generated by the resistance to flow of low or high frequency electric current applied by either a
conduction or induction process

3.4
HFW
high frequency welded tube
EW tube produced specifically using a welding current frequency equal to or greater than 100 kHz

4 Symbols
For the purposes of this document, the symbols given in EN 10266 apply.

5 Classification and designation

5.1 Classification
In accordance with the classification system in EN 10020, the steel grades given in Tables 2 and 4 are
classified as non-alloy quality steels.
5.2 Designation
5.2.1 For the tubes covered by this document, the steel designation consists of:

— the number of this document;

plus either:
— the steel name in accordance with EN 10027-1;

or:
— the steel number allocated in accordance with EN 10027-2.

5.2.2 The steel name is designated by:

— the capital letter P for pressure purposes;

— the indication of the specified minimum yield strength at room temperature for thickness less
than or equal to 16 mm, expressed in MPa (see Table 4);

— the symbol N to designate normalized delivery condition (see Table 1);

— the symbol L for low temperature.

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6 Information to be supplied by the purchaser

6.1 Mandatory information
The following information shall be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry and order:
a) the quantity (mass, total length or number of tubes of set length);

b) the term ‘tube’ and tube type, HFW;

c) the dimensions (outside diameter D, wall thickness T) (see Table 6);

d) the random length range (see 8.7.3);

e) for tubes with a D/T > 100, out of roundness limits (see 8.7.4.4).

f) the designation of the steel grade in accordance with this document (see 5.2);

g) the test category (see 9.3).

6.2 Options
A number of options are specified in this document and these are listed below. In the event that the
purchaser does not indicate a wish to implement any of these options at the time of enquiry and order,
the tubes shall be supplied in accordance with the basic specification (see 6.1).
1) Tube manufacturing route (see 7.2.2);

2) Restriction on copper and tin content (see Table 2);

3) Product analysis (see 8.2.2);

4) Selection of method for verification of leak-tightness (see 8.4.3.1);

5) Non-Destructive Testing of test category 2 tubes for the detection of transverse imperfections (see
8.4.3.2);

6) Non-Destructive Testing of test category 2 tubes for the detection of laminar imperfections (see
8.4.3.2);

7) Special end preparation (see 8.6);

8) Exact lengths (see 8.7.3);

9) Inspection document 3.2 in place of the standard 3.1 Inspection Certificate (see 9.2.1);

10) Verification of tensile strength of the weld in the transverse direction for tubes of outside
diameter D > 219,1 mm (see Table 10);

11) Agreement of a different test pressure for hydrostatic leak-tightness test (see 11.9.1);

12) Wall thickness measurement away from the ends (see 11.10);

13) Selection of the Non-Destructive Testing method for the inspection of the weld seam of test
category 1 tubes (see 11.12.1);

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14) Selection of the Non-Destructive Testing method for the full peripheral inspection of test category
2 tubes (see 11.12.2);

15) Additional marking (see 12.2);

16) Protection (see Clause 13).

6.3 Example of an order

500 m of HFW tube with an outside diameter of 168,3 mm, a wall thickness of 4,5 mm in accordance
with EN 10217-4, made of steel grade P265NL, test category 1, in 6 m random lengths, with a 3.2
inspection certificate in accordance with EN 10204:
500 m – HFW Tube - 168,3 × 4,5 - EN 10217–4 — P265NL - TC 1 - 6m - Option 9: 3.2

7 Manufacturing process
7.1 Steelmaking process
The steelmaking process is at the discretion of the manufacturer with the exception that the open
hearth (Siemens-Martin) process shall not be employed unless in combination with a secondary
steelmaking or ladle refining process.
Steels shall be fully killed and contain nitrogen binding elements, details of which shall be reported.
NOTE This excludes the use of rimming, balanced or semi-killed steel.

7.2 Tube manufacture and delivery conditions

7.2.1 The tubes shall be manufactured by an electric welding process employing high frequency
welding (HFW), of minimum frequency 100 kHz in accordance with one of the manufacturing routes
specified in Table 1.

Unless Option 1 is specified the manufacturing route is at the discretion of the manufacturer.
Option 1: The manufacturing route from Table 1 is specified by the purchaser.
The finished tubes shall not include the welds used to join together the lengths of the strip prior to
forming.
7.2.2 Tube production welding shall be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance
with documented procedures. For tubes intended for use in pressure equipment under European
legislation, manufacturers shall employ an established procedure for the approval of welding
operatives.

The production (welding) process for HFW tubes shall be qualified and approved under the tube
manufacturer’s own QA system.
7.2.3 The delivery conditions of tubes covered by this document are shown in Table 1.

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Table 1 — Tube manufacturing route and delivery condition

Route Manufacturing routes
No
Acceptable delivery
(accord
Starting material Forming operation condition a
ing to
Part 1)
1c NP
Hot rolled strip
1d NR
2b Cold formed and welded NW
2c Normalized rolled strip NP
2d NR
a NW = normalized weld zone; NP = tube full body normalized; NR = normalized rolled or hot
(stretch) reduced within the normalizing temperature range;

7.3 Non Destructive Testing Personnel Requirements

7.3.1 All NDT activities shall be carried out by qualified and competent level 1, 2 and/or 3 personnel,
authorized to carry out this work by the employer.

7.3.2 The qualification for levels 1 and 2 personnel shall be in accordance with ISO 11484 or, at least,
an equivalent to it.

7.3.3 It is recommended for the level 3 personnel to be suitably certified, either in accordance with
EN ISO 9712 or, at least, an equivalent to it.

7.3.4 The operating authorization issued by the employer shall be in accordance with a written
procedure.

7.3.5 All NDT operations shall be authorised by a level 3 NDT technician approved by the employer.

NOTE The definition of levels 1, 2 and 3 can be found in appropriate standards, e.g. EN ISO 9712 and
ISO 11484.

8 Requirements
8.1 General
The tubes shall conform to the requirements of this document when supplied in a delivery condition in
accordance with Table 1 and inspected in accordance with the specified requirements in Table 10.
Tubes shall be suitable for hot and cold bending.
In addition, the general technical delivery requirements specified in EN 10021 shall apply.
8.2 Chemical composition
8.2.1 Cast analysis

The cast analysis reported by the steel producer shall apply and conform to the requirements of
Table 2.

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When welding tubes produced in accordance with this document, account should be taken of the fact
that the behaviour of the steel during and after welding is dependent not only on the steel analysis, but
also on the welding process, including heat input, any applied heat treatment and the conditions of
preparing for and carrying out the welding.

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Table 2 — Chemical composition (cast analysis) a in % by mass

Al
Steel grade C Si Mn P S Cr Mo Ni Cu c Nb Ti V
tot b
Steel
Steel name max. max. min max. max. max. max. max. max. min. max. max. max. max.
number

P215NL 1.0451 0,15 0,35 0,40 1,20 0,025 0,020 0,30 0,08 0,30 0,020 0,30 0,010 0,03 0,02

P265NL 1.0453 0,20 0,40 0,60 1,40 0,025 0,020 0,30 0,08 0,30 0,020 0,30 0,010 0,03 0,02

a Elements not quoted in this Table shall not be intentionally added to the steel without the agreement of the purchaser, except for elements which may be
added for finishing the cast. All appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent the addition of undesirable elements from scrap or other materials used in the
steel making process, which would have a negative impact on the mechanical properties, ageing and the suitability of the material;
b For Al/N ratios ≥ 2, if nitrogen is fixed by niobium, titanium or vanadium, details of which shall be reported, this requirement does not apply except that
when using titanium, the steel producer shall verify that (Al+Ti/2) ≥ 0,020 %;
c Option 2 : In order to facilitate subsequent forming operation, an agreed maximum copper content lower than indicated and an agreed specified maximum tin
content shall apply.

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8.2.2 Product analysis

Unless Option 3 is specified, only the cast analysis shall be reported.

Option 3: A product analysis for the tubes shall be supplied.
Table 3 specifies the permissible deviations of the product analysis from the specified limits on cast analysis
given in Table 2.
Table 3 — Permissible deviations in the product analysis from specified limits on cast analysis given
in Table 2
Limiting value for the cast
Permissible deviation of the
analysis in accordance with
Element product analysis
Table 2
% by mass
% by mass

C ≤ 0,20 + 0,02

Si ≤ 0,40 + 0,05

Mn ≤ 1,40 + 0,10

P ≤ 0,025 + 0,005

S ≤ 0,020 + 0,005

Cr ≤ 0,30 + 0,05

Mo ≤ 0,08 + 0,02

Ni ≤ 0,30 + 0,05

Al ≥ 0,020 - 0,005

Cu ≤ 0,30 + 0,05

Nb ≤ 0,010 + 0,005

Ti ≤ 0,03 + 0,01

V ≤ 0,02 + 0,01

8.3 Mechanical properties

The mechanical properties of the tubes, in a specified delivery condition from Table 1, shall conform to the
requirements of Tables 4 and 5 and the relevant additional tests specified in 11.3 to 11.7, irrespective of
whether the test results are actually verified or not (see Table 10 for a summary of the inspection and
verification testing required).

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Table 4 — Mechanical properties

Steel grade Tensile properties at room temperature
Steel name Steel Upper yield Tensile strength Elongation a
number strength or proof Rm A min
strength
%
ReH or Rp0,2 min
MPa MPa l t
P215NL b 1.0451 215 360 to 480 25 23
P265NL c 1.0453 265 410 to 570 24 22
a l = longitudinal t = transverse
b Applies for specified wall thickness T ≤ 10 mm.
c Applies for specified wall thickness T ≤ 16 mm.

Table 5 — Impact properties

Minimum average absorbed
energy a
Steel grade KV2 b J
at a temperature of °C

Steel - 40 - 20 + 20
Steel name
number
l t l t l t

P215NL c 1.0451 40 - 45 - 55 -
P265NL d 1.0453 40 27 45 30 50 35
a l = longitudinal t = transverse
b KV2 = impact values obtained using a 2 mm radius striker in
accordance with EN ISO 148-1.
c Applies for specified wall thickness T ≤ 10 mm.
d Applies for specified wall thickness T ≤ 16 mm.

8.4 Appearance and internal soundness

8.4.1 Weld seam

The weld area shall be free from cracks and lack of fusion. Repairs to the weld seam of HFW tubes are not
permitted.
NOTE For strip alignment (radial offset) and tolerances in the weld region, see 8.7.4.2.

8.4.2 Tube surface

8.4.2.1 The tubes shall be free from external and internal surface defects that can be detected by visual
examination of the surfaces that are accessible without the use of special equipment.

8.4.2.2 The internal and external surface finish of the tubes shall be typical of the manufacturing process
and, where applicable, the heat treatment employed. Normally the finish and surface condition shall be such
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8.4.2.3 It shall be permissible to dress, only by grinding or machining, surface imperfections provided
that after doing so, the wall thickness in the dressed area is not less than the specified minimum wall
thickness. All dressed areas shall blend smoothly into the contour of the tube.

8.4.2.4 Any surface imperfection, which is demonstrated to be deeper than 5 % of the wall thickness T or
3 mm, whichever is the smaller, shall be dressed.

8.4.2.5 Surface imperfections which extend below the specified minimum wall thickness shall be
considered defects and tubes containing these shall be deemed not to conform with this document and shall
be rejected.

8.4.3 Internal soundness

8.4.3.1 Leak tightness

The tubes shall be assessed for leak tightness by either a hydrostatic test (see 11.9.1) or an electromagnetic
test (see 11.9.2).
Unless Option 4 is specified, the choice of the test method is at the discretion of the manufacturer.
Option 4: The test method for verification of leak-tightness in accordance with 1 1 .9.1 or 1 1 .9.2 is specified by
the purchaser.
8.4.3.2 Non-Destructive Testing

The full length of the weld seam of tubes of test category 1 shall be subjected to Non-Destructive Testing for
the detection of imperfections in accordance with 11.12.1.
The full length of the weld seam and the body of tubes of test category 2 shall be subjected to Non-
Destructive Testing for the detection of longitudinal imperfections, in accordance with 11.12.2.
For test category 2 tubes, if Options 5 or 6 are specified, the following additional NDT testing shall also be
applied.
Option 5: The tubes of test category 2 shall be subjected to Non-Destructive Testing for the detection of
transverse imperfections in accordance with 1 1 .1 2.3.
Option 6: The tubes of test category 2 shall be subjected to Non-Destructive Testing for the detection of laminar
imperfections in accordance with 1 1 .1 2.4.
8.5 Straightness
The deviation from straightness of any tube length L shall not exceed 0,001 5 L . Deviations from straightness
over any one metre length shall not exceed 3 mm.
8.6 Preparation of ends
Unless Option 7 is specified, tubes shall be delivered with square cut ends free from excessive burrs.
Option 7: The tubes shall be delivered with bevelled ends (see Figure 1 ). Th e bevel sh all h ave an angle α of 30°
+5 °
0 ° with a root face C of 1 ,6 mm ± 0,8 mm. Bevelling is applicable for specified wall thicknesses ≥ 3,2 mm, except
that for wall thickness T ≥ than 20 mm, an agreed alternative bevel may be specified.

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D outside diameter
α bevel angle
C root face of bevelled end

Figure 1 — Tube end bevel

8.7 Dimensions, masses and tolerances

8.7.1 Diameter and wall thickness

Tubes shall be delivered by outside diameter D and wall thickness T.

The preferred outside diameters D and wall thicknesses T have been selected from EN 10220 and are given
in Table 6.
NOTE Dimensions other than those in Table 6 may be agreed.

8.7.2 Mass

For the mass per unit length the provisions of EN 10220 apply.
8.7.3 Lengths

Unless Option 8 is specified, the tubes shall be delivered in random lengths. The delivery range shall be
agreed at the time of enquiry and order.
Option 8: The tubes shall be delivered in exact lengths, the length to be specified at the time of enquiry and
order. For tolerances, see 8.7.4.3.

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Table 6 — Preferred dimensions

Dimensions in millimetres

Outside diameters D Series a Wall thicknesses, T

1 2 3 1,4 1,6 1,8 2 2,3 2,6 2,9 3,2 3,6 4 4,5 5 5,6 6,3 7,1 8 8,8 10 11 12,5 14,2 16

10,2

12

12,7

13,5

14

16

17,2

18

19

20

21,3

22

25

25,4

26,9

30

31,8

32

33,7

35

38

40

42,4

44,5

48,3

51

54

57

60,3

63,5

70

73

76,1

82,5

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Outside diameters D Series a Wall thicknesses, T

1 2 3 1,4 1,6 1,8 2 2,3 2,6 2,9 3,2 3,6 4 4,5 5 5,6 6,3 7,1 8 8,8 10 11 12,5 14,2 16

88,9

101,6

108

114,3

127

133

139,7

141,3

152,4

159

168,3

177,8

193,7

219,1

244,5

273

323,9

355,6

406,4

457

508

a series 1 = diameters for which all the accessories needed for the construction of piping systems are standardised;
series 2 = diameters for which not all the accessories are standardised;
series 3 = diameters for special applications for which very few standardised accessories exist.

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8.7.4 Tolerances
8.7.4.1 Tolerances on diameter and thickness

The diameter and the wall thickness of the tubes shall be within the tolerance limits given in Table 7.
Table 7 — Tolerances on outside diameter and wall thickness
Dimensions in millimetres

Outside Tolerance on wall thickness a

diameter Tolerance on
outside diameter
D T≤ 5 5 < T ≤ 16
≤ 219,1 ±1 % or ± 0,5 whichever is the greater ±10 % or ± 0,3
±8 %
> 219,1 ±0,75 % whichever is the greater

a The plus tolerance excludes the weld area (see 8.7.4.2) .

8.7.4.2 Height of the weld

The height of the external and internal weld beads shall be within the limits indicated in Table 8.
Table 8 — Maximum height of the weld bead
Dimensions in millimetres

Outside Inside

Trimmed Flush Trimmed or

0,5 + 0,05 T

The radial offset of the strip edges after trimming, see Figure 2, shall not cause the remaining wall thickness
to be less than the minimum set out in Table 7.

Key
1 remaining wall thickness at the weld

Figure 2 — Radial offset of the strip edges (EW tube)

8.7.4.3 Tolerances on exact length

The tolerances for exact lengths shall be as given in Table 9.

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Table 9 — Tolerances on exact lengths

Dimensions in millimetres

Length range
Tolerance for outside diameter D

L < 406,4 ≥ 406,4

+ 10 + 25
L ≤ 6 000
0 0
+ 15 + 50
6 000 < L ≤ 12 000
0 0

+ by agreement
L > 12 000
0

8.7.4.4 Out of roundness

The out-of-roundness (O) shall be calculated using the following Formula (1):
D max − D min
O= × 100 (1)
D

where

O is the out-of-roundness in %;
D is the specified outside diameter in mm;
Dmax, Dmin. are the maximum and minimum outside diameter measured in the same plane in
mm.

For tubes of D ≤ 406,4 mm, out-of-roundness shall be included in the limits of the diameter tolerances.
For tubes of D > 406,4 mm and with D/T ≤ 100, out-of-roundness shall not exceed 2 %.
For tubes with a D/T ratio > 100 the values for out-of-roundness shall be agreed at the time of enquiry and
order.

9 Inspection
9.1 Type of inspection
Conformity to the requirements of the order, for tubes in accordance with this document, shall be verified by
specific inspection.
9.2 Inspection documents
9.2.1 Types of inspection documents

Unless Option 9 is specified an inspection certificate 3.1 in accordance with EN 10204 shall be issued. The
tube manufacturer shall confirm in this whether they are operating according to a “quality assurance
system”, certified by a competent body established within the community, and have undergone a specific
assessment for materials and processes relevant to the manufacture of welded tubes (see 7.2.2 and NOTE
below).
Option 9: An inspection certificate 3.2 in accordance with EN 10204 shall be issued.
When an inspection certificate 3.2 is specified, this shall be prepared by the manufacturer’s authorized
representative(s). The purchaser shall notify the manufacturer of the name and address of the organization

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or person that will carry out the inspection and confirm who will validate and issue the inspection
document.
9.2.2 Content of inspection documents

9.2.2.1 The content of the inspection document shall be in accordance with EN 10168 as shown in
9.2.2.2. The inspection documents shall include a statement confirming the conformity of the products to the
requirements of this specification and to the order.

9.2.2.2 The inspection certificate shall contain the following codes and information:

— A Commercial transactions and parties involved;

— B description of products to which the inspection document applies;
— C01-C03 location of the samples, direction of the test pieces and testing temperature;
— C10-C13 tensile test(s);
— C40-C43 impact test results;
— C50-C69 other mechanical tests (e.g. flattening, ring tensile, drift or ring expanding);
— C71-C92 cast analysis reported by the steel producer and product analysis, if applicable;
— D01 statement that marking and identification, surface appearance, shape and dimensional
properties are satisfactory;
— D02-D99 statement confirming that leak tightness test and applicable NDT testing has been
carried out, and the test results are satisfactory;
— Z validation.

— Reference to specific assessment under pressure equipment European legislation for materials and
processes relevant to manufacture of welded tubes;

— Reference to welding process approval, where applicable;

— Reference to non-destructive testing operators approval, where applicable;

— In addition, where applicable, the manufacturer shall make reference to any certification of his “quality
assurance system” by a competent body established within the community, see 9.2.1.

9.3 Summary of inspection and testing

Inspection and testing shall be carried out as stated in Table 10.
The tubes shall be inspected and tested in accordance with test category 1 or test category 2 as specified at
the time of enquiry and in the order (see 6.1).

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Table 10 — Summary of inspection and verification testing

Test
Frequency of Refer to
Type of inspection and test category
testing
1 2
Cast analysis (reported by steel producer) One per cast 8.2.1 and 11.1 X X
Tensile test on tube body at room One test per 8.3, 10.2.2.2
X X
temperature sample tube and 11.2
Flattening test a for D < 600 mm and Two tests per
T/D ratio ≤ 0,15 but T ≤ 40 mm sample tube a
8.3, 10.2.2.4,
or b or
11.4 and 11.5
X X
for D > 150 mm ring tensile test One test per
sample tube
Drift expanding test for D ≤ 150 mm and
T ≤ 10 mm
One test per 8.3, 10.2.2.4,
or b sample tube 11.6 and 11.7
X X
Mandatory Ring expanding test for D ≤ 114,3 mm and
Tests T ≤ 12,5 mm

Tube body impact test at low temperature One set of

8.3, 10.2.2.5
tests per X X
and 11.8
sample tube
Leak tightness test C (see Options 4 and 11) 8.4.3.1 and 11.9 X X
Dimensional inspection 11.10 X X
Visual examination 11.11 X X
Each tube
NDT on the weld for the detection of 8.4.3.2 and
X –
longitudinal imperfections 11.12.1
NDT on the tube body and on the weld for 8.4.3.2 and
– X
the detection of longitudinal imperfections 11.12.2
8.2.2, 10.2.1
Product analysis (Option 3) One per cast X X
and 11.1
NDT for the detection of transverse
imperfections 8.4.3.2 and
– X
11.12.3
(Option 5)
Each tube
NDT for the detection of laminar
imperfections 8.4.3.2 and
Optional – X
11.12.4
Tests (Option 6 )
Transverse tensile test on the weld at room
temperature for tubes with outside diameter One test per
11.3 X X
sample tube
D > 219,1 mm OD (Option 10)
Alternative hydrostatic test pressure for the
leak tightness assessment c Each tube 11.9.1 X X
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Test
Frequency of Refer to
Type of inspection and test category
testing
1 2
Wall thickness measurement away from
tube end 11.10 X X
(Option 12 )
Choice of NDT method for the weld seam
11.12.1 X –
testing of test category 1 tubes (Option 13)
Choice of NDT method for the tube body
11.12.2 – X
testing of test category 2 tubes (Option 14)
a For the flattening test, two tests shall be carried out, one with the weld positioned at 0° and one with the weld
at 90°.
b The choice of flattening test or ring tensile test and of drift expanding test or ring expanding test, where
applicable, is at the discretion of the manufacturer.
c Where the manufacturer normally uses an electromagnetic test to assess leak tightness, Option 11 will only
apply if the purchaser has specified hydrostatic testing in conjunction with Option 4.

10 Sampling
10.1 Frequency of tests
10.1.1 Test unit

For tubes delivered in conditions NR or NW (see Table 1) a test unit shall comprise tubes of the same
specified diameter and wall thickness, the same steel grade, the same cast, the same manufacturing process.
For tubes delivered in condition NP (see Table 1) a test unit shall comprise tubes of the same specified
diameter and wall thickness, the same steel grade, the same cast, the same manufacturing process, subjected
to the same finishing treatment in a continuous furnace or heat treated in the same furnace charge in a
batch-type furnace.
The number of tubes per test unit shall conform to Table 11:
Table 11 — Test unit details
Maximum number of tubes per test
Outside diameter D (mm)
unit
D ≤ 114,3 200
114,3 < D ≤ 323,9 100
D > 323,9 50

10.1.2 Number of sample tubes per test unit

The following number of samples tubes shall be selected from each test unit:
— test category 1: one sample tube;

— test category 2: two sample tubes; when the total number of tubes is less than 20, only one sample tube
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10.2 Preparation of samples and test pieces

10.2.1 Selection and preparation of samples for product analysis

When Option 3 is specified, one product analysis sample per cast shall be taken in accordance with
EN ISO 14284. The product analysis can be carried out either on the sample tube, at the same location as for
the mechanical test samples, or on the test pieces or samples after mechanical testing.
10.2.2 Location, orientation and preparation of samples and test pieces for mechanical tests
10.2.2.1 General

Samples and test pieces shall be taken at the tube ends and in accordance with the requirements of
EN ISO 377.
10.2.2.2 Test pieces for tensile tests on the tube body

The test piece for the tensile test at room temperature shall be prepared in accordance with the
requirements of EN ISO 6892-1.
At the manufacturer's discretion:
— for tubes with an outside diameter D < 219,1 mm, the test piece shall be either a full tube section or a
strip section and shall be taken in a direction longitudinal to the axis of the tube;

— for tubes with an outside diameter D ≥ 219,1 mm the test piece shall either a machined test piece with
circular cross section from an un-flattened sample or a strip section and be taken in a direction either
longitudinal or transverse to the axis of the tube.

Except when a full tube section is used, the test piece shall be taken diametrically opposite the weld.
10.2.2.3 Test pieces for tensile tests on the weld

The test piece shall be taken transverse to the weld with the weld at the centre of the test piece. The test
piece shall be a strip section with the full thickness of the tube; any remnant of the internal weld bead may
be removed.
10.2.2.4 Test piece for the flattening test, ring tensile test, drift expanding test, ring expanding test

The test piece for the flattening test, ring tensile test, drift expanding test, ring expanding test shall consist of
a full tube section in accordance with EN ISO 8492, EN ISO 8496, EN ISO 8493 or EN ISO 8495 respectively.
10.2.2.5 Test pieces for impact tests on the tube body

Three standard Charpy V-notch test pieces shall be prepared in accordance with EN ISO 148-1. Unless
otherwise specified (see below), the test pieces shall be taken transverse to the tube axis.
The test pieces shall be taken diametrically opposite the weld.
If the tube specified wall thickness is such that standard width test pieces cannot be produced without
flattening of the section, then test pieces of standard width less than 10 mm, but not less than 5 mm shall be
prepared; the largest obtainable standard width, either 7,5 mm or 5 mm, shall be used.
For guidance, transverse test pieces shall be taken unless D min, as calculated by the following formula, is
greater than the specified tube outside diameter, in which cases longitudinal test pieces shall be used.
Dmin = (T - 5) + [ 756,25 / (T - 5) ] (2)

Where the dimensions of the tube is such that 5mm wide longitudinal test pieces cannot be obtained, the
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The test pieces shall be prepared such that the axis of the notch is through thickness, perpendicular to the
surface of the tube, see Figure 3.

Key
1 longitudinal test piece
2 transverse test piece
W specimen width

Figure 3 — Impact test piece orientation

11 Verification of test methods

11.1 Chemical analysis
The elements to be determined and reported shall be those specified in Table 2. The choice of a suitable
physical or chemical analytical method for the analysis shall be at the discretion of the steel, strip or tube
manufacturer. If further clarification is required, relevant test methods in accordance with CEN/TR 10261
shall be agreed between the manufacturer and purchaser.
11.2 Tensile test on the tube body
The test shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 6892-1, and the following determined:
— the tensile strength ( R );
m

— the upper yield strength ( R eH ) or if a yield phenomenon is not present the 0,2 % proof strength ( R p0,2 );

— the percentage elongation after fracture with a reference to a gauge length ( 0 ) of 5, 65 L ⋅ S o ; if a non-
proportional test piece is used, the percentage elongation value shall be converted to the value for a
L
gauge length of ( 0 ) = 5, 65 ⋅ So using the conversion tables in EN ISO 2566-1.

11.3 Transverse tensile test on the weld

D
This is applicable to tubes of > 219,1 mm, if Option 10 applies (see Table 10). The test shall be carried out
R
in accordance with EN ISO 6892-1 except that only the tensile strength ( m) shall be determined. The tube
R
weld will pass the test if the result obtained exceeds the minimum m value specified in Table 4. The
R
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11.4 Flattening test

The test shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 8492. The tube section shall be flattened in a press
until the distance H between the platens reaches the value given by the following Formula (3):
(1 + C )
H= ×T (3)
C + (T / D )

where
H is the distance between platens, in mm, to be measured under load;
D is the specified outside diameter, in mm;
T is the specified wall thickness, in mm;
C is the deformation factor, the value of which is:
0,09 for steel grade P215NL;
0,07 for steel grade P265NL.
Two samples shall be tested, one with the weld at 0° and the other with the weld at 90°. After testing, the test
piece shall be free from cracks or breaks. However, slight incipient cracks at the edges shall not be regarded
as justification for rejection.
11.5 Ring tensile test
The test is applicable to tubes having an outside diameter > 150 mm and a wall thickness ≤ 40 mm.
The test shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 8496. The tube section shall be subjected to strain in
the circumference direction until fracture occurs.
After fracture the test pieces shall not display any cracks visible without the use of magnifying aids,
excluding the fracture point.
11.6 Drift expanding test
This test is applicable to HFW tubes of outside diameter ≤ 150 mm and wall thickness ≤ 10 mm.
The test shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 8493. The tube section shall be expanded with a 60°
conical tool until the percentage increase in outside diameter shown in Table 12 is reached.
Table 12 — Drift expanding test requirements
Steel grade % increase in outside diameter for d/D
a
≤ 0,6 > 0,6 ≤ 0,8 > 0,8
All grades and qualities 8 10 15
a d = D - 2T

After testing, the test piece shall be free from cracks or breaks. However, slight incipient cracks at the edges
shall not be regarded as justification for rejection.
11.7 Ring expanding test
This test is applicable to tubes of outside diameter 18 mm < D ≤ 150 mm and wall thickness
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The test shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 8495. The tube section shall be expanded with a
conical tool until it breaks. The surface outside the fracture zone shall be free from cracks or breaks.
However, slight incipient cracks at the edges shall not be regarded as justification for rejection.
11.8 Impact test
11.8.1 Testing shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 148-1, using a 2 mm radius striker, at
– 40 °C.

KV
11.8.2 The mean value of each set of three test pieces shall meet the 2 requirement given in Table 5. One
individual test result may be below the specified requirement, provided that it is not less than 70 % of that
value.

W
11.8.3 If the width ( ) of the test piece is less than 10 mm, the measured impact energy ( KV ) shall be
KV
p
converted to equivalent calculated impact energy ( c) using the following Formula (4):

KVc = 10 ×WKVp (4)

where
KVc is the calculated impact energy, in Joules;
KVp is the measured impact energy, in Joules;
W is the width of the test piece, in mm.
The mean calculated impact energy values KV shall conform to the requirements given in 11.8.2.
c

11.8.4 If the requirements of 11.8.2 are not met, then an additional set of three test pieces may be taken at
the discretion of the manufacturer from the same sample tube and tested. To consider the test unit as
conforming after testing the second set, the following conditions shall be satisfied simultaneously:

— the average of the six test results shall be equal to or greater than the specified minimum average value;

— not more than two of the six individual test results may be lower than the specified minimum average
value;

— not more than one of the six individual test results may be lower than 70 % of the specified minimum
average value.

11.8.5 The dimensions in millimetres of the test pieces, the actual impact test results and the resulting
average value shall be reported in the inspection certificate.

11.9 Leak tightness test

11.9.1 Hydrostatic test

Unless Option 11 is specified, the hydrostatic test shall be carried out at a test pressure of 70 bar 2 ) or at a
P
test pressure calculated using the following Formula (5), whichever is lower:

2) 1 bar = 100 kPa

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S ×T
P = 20 × (5)
D

where
P is the test pressure, in bar;
D is the specified outside diameter, in mm;
T is the specified wall thickness, in mm;
S is the stress, in MPa, corresponding to 70 % of the specified minimum yield strength (see Table 4)
for the steel grade concerned.
The test pressure shall be held for not less than 5 s for tubes with an outside diameter D ≤ 457 mm and for
not less than 10 s for tubes with specified outside diameter D > than 457 mm.
The tubes shall withstand the test without showing leakage.
Option 11: A test pressure different from that specified above and corresponding to a stress < 90 % of the
specified minimum yield strength (see Table 4) for the steel grade concerned is agreed at the time of enquiry
and order.
NOTE This hydrostatic leak-tightness test is not a strength test.

11.9.2 Electromagnetic test

The test shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 10893-1.

11.10 Dimensional inspection
Specified dimensions, including straightness, shall be verified using suitable methods.
The outside diameter shall be measured at the tube ends. For tubes with outside diameter D ≥ 406,4 mm, the
diameter may be measured using a circumference tape.
Unless Option 12 is specified the wall thickness shall also be measured at the tube ends.
Option 12: The wall thickness shall be measured away from the tube ends in accordance with an agreed
procedure.
11.11 Visual examination
Tubes shall be visually examined to ensure conformity to the requirements of 8.4.1 and 8.4.2.1.
11.12 Non-Destructive Testing
11.12.1 The full length of the weld seam of tubes of test category 1 shall be tested in accordance with one of
the following:

— EN ISO 10893-2 to acceptance level E3 or E3H;

— EN ISO 10893-3 to acceptance level F3;

— EN ISO 10893-10 to acceptance level U3 sub category C;

— EN ISO 10893-11 to acceptance level U3.

Where the testing procedure is not capable of assessing the weld seam at the tube ends, then this area shall
either be subjected to manual / semi-automatic ultrasonic testing in accordance with
EN ISO 10893-11:2011, Annex A, or equivalent, or shall be cropped off.
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Option 13: The test method is specified by the purchaser.

11.12.2 Tubes of test category 2 shall be tested in accordance with one of the following:

— EN ISO 10893-3 to acceptance level F2;

— EN ISO 10893-10 for longitudinal imperfections to acceptance level U2 sub-category C.

Regions at the tube ends not automatically tested shall either be subjected to manual/semi-automatic
ultrasonic testing in accordance with EN ISO 10893-10:2011, Annex B or shall be cropped off.
Unless Option 14 is specified, the selection of test method is at the discretion of the manufacturer.
Option 14: The test method is specified by the purchaser.
11.12.3 When Option 5 (see 8.4.3.2) is specified, tubes of test category 2 shall also be subjected to ultrasonic
testing for the detection of transverse imperfections in accordance with EN ISO 10893-10 to acceptance level
U2, sub-category C.

11.12.4 When Option 6 (see 8.4.3.2) is specified, tubes of test category 2 shall also be subjected to ultrasonic
testing for the detection of the laminar imperfections in accordance with EN ISO 10893-8 to acceptance level
U2.

11.13 Retests, sorting and reprocessing

For retest, sorting and reprocessing the requirements of EN 10021 shall apply.

12 Marking
12.1 Marking to be applied
At least one end of each tube shall be indelibly marked by a suitable and durable method, such as an
automated ink or paint marking process, paint stencil or hard stamping (using low stress or pin stamps) or a
combination of these.
The marking shall include the following information:
— the manufacturer's name or trade mark or product brand;

— the type of tube (HFW);

— the number of this European Standard, e.g. EN 10217-4;

— the steel name or steel number (see 5.2.1 and 5.2.2)

— the test category (see 9.3);

— the cast number and/or an identification number (e.g. an order or item number or manufacturing
reference code) which permits correlation of the product or delivery unit to the related documentation;

— the mark of the inspection representative, if applicable.

For tubes with outside diameter D ≤ 51 mm the marking on the tubes may be replaced by marking on a label
or tag, which shall be securely attached to the bundle or box. Additionally, the label or tag shall identify the
tube diameter, wall thickness and length range.
NOTE Example of marking:

X – HFW - EN 10217–4 — P265NL - TC1 - Y - Z

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where

X is the manufacturer's mark;

TC1 is the test category;
Y is the cast number or identification number or a code number;
Z is the mark of the inspection representative, if applicable.

12.2 Additional marking

Unless Option 15 is specified, no additional marking other than that specified in 12.1 need be applied.
Option 15: Additional marking, as agreed upon at the time of enquiry and order, shall be applied.
13 Protection
Unless Option 16 is specified, the tubes shall be delivered without any protective coating.
Option 16: A temporary protective coating or durable coating and/or lining shall be applied.

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Annex A
(informative)

Technical changes from the previous edition

A.1 Introduction
This informative annex is intended to guide the user to places where significant technical changes have been
introduced into the previous edition of this European Standard. Editorial changes are not included in this
annex. References refer to the previous edition.
While this annex is intended to be comprehensive, users should satisfy themselves that they fully
understand the changes which have been made. The user is ultimately responsible for recognizing any
differences between this edition and the previous edition of the document.

A.2 Technical changes

— 1 Scope

— 2 Normative references

— 3 Terms and definitions

— 4 Symbols

— 5 Classification and designation

— 6 Information to be supplied by the purchaser

— 6.1 Mandatory information

— 6.2 Options [ 4), 9),10), 11), 13), 14)]

— 6.3 Example of an order

— 7 Manufacturing process

— 7.1 Steelmaking process

— 7.2 Tube manufacture and delivery conditions

— Table 1

— 7.3 Non-destructive testing personnel requirements

— 8 Requirements

— 8.1 General

— 8.2 Chemical composition

— Table 2

— 8.3 Mechanical properties

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— Table 4 and 5

— 8.4 Appearance and internal soundness

— 8.6 Preparation of ends

— 8.7 Dimensions mass and tolerances

— Table 8

— 9 Inspections

— 9.1 Types of inspections

— 9.2 Inspection documents

— 9.3 Summary of inspection and testing

— Table 10

— 10 Sampling

— 10.1 Frequency of tests

— 10.2 Preparation of samples and test pieces

— 11 Verification of test methods

— 11.1 Chemical analysis

— 11.3 Transverse tensile test on the weld

— 11.4 Flattening test

— 11.5 Ring tensile test

— 11.6 Drift expanding test

— 11.7 Ring expanding test

— 11.8 Impact test

— 11.9 Leak tightness test

— 11.10 Dimensional inspection

— 11.12 Non-destructive testing

— 12 Marking

— 12.1 Marking to be applied

— 12.2 Additional marking

— 12.3 Marking of bundles

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Annex ZA
(informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements

of 2014/68/EU

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the New
Approach Directive 2014/68/EU.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive and has been
implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the clauses of this
standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of
conformity with the corresponding Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA
regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Annex I of the Directive
2014/68/EU
Essential Requirements of Clauses/sub- clauses
Remarks/Notes
the Directive 2014/68/EU of this EN
Welding
For the HFW tubes used for pressure equipment
3.1.2 7.2.2, Annex A in categories II, III and IV, the operating
procedures and the personnel shall be approved
by a notified body or a recognized third party
organisation.
NDT personnel requirements
For tubes to be used in pressure equipment under
3.1.3 7.3 Categories III and IV the personnel shall be
approved by a recognised third party
organisation.
4.1.a 8.3 Appropriate material properties
4.1.c 7.1 and 8.2 Ageing
4.1.d 7.2.1, 7.2.3, 8.4 Suitable for the processing procedures.

4.3 Clause 9 Inspection documentation.

WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European Standard
is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this standard should
consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the products falling within the scope of this
standard.

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Bibliography

EN ISO 9712, Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel (ISO 971 2)

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