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EN 10255 transition from BS 1387

Structural & Conveyance Business

EN 10255
A smooth transition with Corus Install

Contents 1 Introduction 2 The new standard 4 Detailed comparison 7 Comparison of specifications

Introduction

The finished product to BS 1387 is, for all practical purposes unchanged when supplied to the equivalent type or series from the new EN 10255 standard. The new standard contains minor changes to detail but maintains the same overall technical performance requirements for the finished tube. The principal difference is the introduction in EN 10255 of new type L and L1 light tubes, in addition to L2, Medium and Heavy which correspond to the Light, Medium and Heavy tubes as used in BS 1387. The following table gives the directly corresponding types in BS 1387 and EN 10255. EN 10255 L EN 10255 L1 EN 10255 L2 EN 10255 Medium EN 10255 Heavy

Additional Information

The following information is applicable to Corus Install tubes supplied to EN 10255: For sizes 17.2mm to 114.3mm OD (10DN to 100DN) the galvanised coating will be in accordance with EN 102040 quality B2. For sizes 13.5, 139.7 and 165mm OD (8, 12.5 and 150DN) the galvanised coating will be in accordance with EN ISO 1461:1999. When required, tubes will be screwed in accordance with EN10226-1 and fitted with a steel socket type heavy in accordance with EN 10241:2000.

BS 1387 Light BS 1387 Medium BS 1387 Heavy

Corus Install tube will be supplied as EN 10255 L2, Medium and Heavy and will fully comply with the requirements of both BS 1387 and EN 10255.

Corus Tubes Transition

To facilitate specification and use of the new standard, for the period whilst the products are in transition, Corus Tubes will, from the 1st of June 2005, dual reference EN 10255 and BS 1387 in the product descriptions and inspection documents of its Install tubes. On withdrawal of BS 1387 (expected in August 2006) single reference to EN 10255 will be made. CE Marking, as required by the Construction Products Directive, will be introduced onto Corus Inspection documents during the transition period.

EN 10255 transition from BS 1387

The new standard

EN 10255:2004 is the new European standard giving technical delivery requirements for the range of general purpose steel tube, commonly known as gas list, previously specified in the UK as BS 1387:1985. This versatile material has a diverse range of uses in the industrial and general engineering sector, either above or below ground, for conveying liquids and gases or carrying cables. Some typical applications include tube for heating and ventilation, process pipework and sprinkler systems in buildings. Corus Tubes is a major manufacturer of welded hot finished general purpose tube and the information in this document is intended to offer some guidance on how the new European standard differs from BS 1387, particularly in respect of the information to be provided by the customer and the various options available. However, as other standards referenced in BS 1387 have also been changed, for ordering purposes, please refer to EN 10255 for specific requirements in more detail. European standards are produced by CEN, the European standards organisation, and must be implemented by the national standards bodies of all the EU and EFTA member countries. When published by the national body, e.g. the British Standards Institution (BSI) in the UK, the European standard is given the status of a national standard and a national reference is added to the European standard number on the cover and on any

other pages included in the national edition, e.g. the National foreword. Thus in the UK the standard is published as BS EN 10255. The main text of the standard, however, remains unchanged and the technical requirements are thus identical in all member countries (although the document is normally translated into the language of the country concerned). As EN 10255 is a harmonised European standard, i.e. a standard that meets the essential requirements of an EC Mandate, thereby enabling CE marking to be applied, the European Commission has agreed that it can be phased in over a period of 21 months. During this transition period to start soon after August 2005, either EN 10255 or BS 1387 can be specified. CE marking will be mandatory 12 months after this date for EN 10255 tube supplied into mainland Europe, but is optional for material supplied into the UK Republic of Ireland or Sweden. From September 2006, EN 10255 will totally replace BS 1387 and the other co-existing National standards in Europe, such as the German standards DIN 2440 and DIN 2441 and the French standard NF A 49-145, which will also be withdrawn.

EN 10255 transition from BS 1387

Summary of the main differences between EN 10255 and BS 1387 Title is written around the supply of plain EN 10255 needed
end tubes in the bare and uncoated condition. BS 1387 was written around the supply of either screwed and socketed or plain end tubes in the varnished condition. EN 10255 has a specific grade, S195T, allowing scope for others to be added at a later date. EN 10255 defines the basic supply condition for BS 1387 has no specific grade as such, but equates to S195T. BS 1387 defined the basic supply condition for Size Range EN 10255 defines tube size by OD x thickness (or thread size and series). BS 1387 defined tube size by nominal (bore) size DN x series. Types and Series EN 10255 has three Light series types L, L1 and L2 as well as a Medium (M) and Heavy (H) series. BS 1387 had only L, M and H. BS 1387 did not require any test certification to be supplied with the order unless specifically requested by the customer. Certification EN 10255 requires test certification to be supplied with the order, with options available. BS 1387 defined the basic end supply condition as either screwed and socketed or plain end. EN 10255 defines the basic end supply condition as plain end, again with options available. tubes as varnished with options available. tubes as bare and uncoated with options available. BS 1387 imposed no requirements for external bead trimming (although this was normally trimmed off on tubes produced by Corus) or any restrictions on the internal bead height. General Delivery Conditions EN 10255 requires welded tube to be delivered with the external weld bead trimmed off and also imposes controls on the height of the internal weld bead.

EN 10255 transition from BS 1387

Detailed Comparison between EN 10255:2004 & BS 1387:1985

BS EN 10255:2004 Full title Non-Alloy steel tubes suitable for welding and threading Technical delivery conditions. BS 1387:1985 Screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars for plain end steel tubes suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads. Notes EN 10255 is written around the supply of plain end tubes. Threaded ends and sockets are an option. Tube threads shall be external taper per EN 10226-1 or 2. Sockets shall be steel in accordance with EN 10241 or malleable cast iron in accordance with EN10242. Does not contain any details of Tubulars or fittings. Galvanising is an option. Where specified, tubes shall be either suitable for galvanizing to, or supplied galvanized to, EN ISO 1461 or EN 10240, various coating qualities. EN 10255 is prepared under Mandate M/131 and will hence become a harmonised Standard under the CPD. As such the material meets essential requirements and CE marking may be applied. Table 3 on page 8, shows the schedule for the implementation of EN 10255. S (for structural) steel name prefix. 195 for min. yield strength in MPa. T (for tube) steel name suffix. 0.20% Max 1.40% Max 0.035% Max 0.030% Max Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulphur 0.20% Max 1.20% Max 0.045% Max 0.045% Max EN 10255 allows a higher maximum Manganese content, and has reduced maximum levels of Phosphorus and Sulphur. EN 10255 also allows seamless tube. Sockets can be either EN 10241 (steel) or EN 10242 (malleable iron). (Only steel sockets specified in BS 1387). EN 10255 defines tube size by specified outside diameter (OD) x thickness rather than by nominal (bore) size (DN) x series. It is also permitted to order tubes by thread size and series. A comparison table showing the correlation between specified outside diameter (D), thread size (R) and nominal diameter (DN) is given in Table 1 on page 7.

Status

Published August 2004. Co-existence with BS 1387 up to end of May 2006. CE marking may be applied after OJEC (Official Journal of the European Community) announcement (after May 2005). S 195 T

Will be replaced by EN 10255. BS 1387 will be withdrawn at the end of May 2006, after a 21-month transition period following the publication of EN 10255.

Steel name

Composition

Carbon Manganese Phosphorus Sulphur

Delivery condition

Seamless or (longitudinally) welded tube. Cold formed type L tubes must be heat treated. All other series and types can be heat treated at the manufacturer's discretion. OD 10.2 to 165.1mm. See Table 1 on page 7, for size range and tolerances plus comparison between OD and DN sizes.

Welded tube only. Supply condition and heat treatment at discretion of manufacturer. Sockets either by welded or seamless process.

Size range

Nominal (bore) size DN 8 DN 150 See Table 1 on page 7, for size range and tolerances plus comparison between DN and OD sizes.

Type designations

Light Series 3 types L, L1 and L2 Medium and Heavy series - M and H See Table 1 on page 7 for size range and tolerances plus comparison between OD and DN sizes. See Table 2 on page 7 for specified wall thicknesses. Welded tubes +/- 10% for M, H & L - 8% with the plus tolerance limited by the mass tolerance, for L1 and L2 Seamless tubes 12.5%. Max. tolerance only applies if the actual bundle weight exceeds theoretical (calculated) value by more than 7.5%.

Light (L), Medium (M) and Heavy (H). See Table 1 on page 7 for size range and tolerances plus comparison between DN and OD sizes. See Table 2 on page 7 below, for wall thickness list. Only welded tubes specified Light -8% Medium and Heavy 10%

L and L1 in EN 10255 relate to ISO 65, L1 to the light series in NF A 49-145 and L2 to the light series in BS 1387. M and H thickness ranges are generally similar to those in BS 1387given in Table 1 on page 7.

Thickness tolerance

BS EN 10255:2004

BS 1387:1985 Notes

EN 10255 transition from BS 1387

Detailed Comparison between EN 10255:2004 & BS 1387:1985 (continued)

BS EN 10255:2004 Thread size 1/8 6 per EN 10226-1 / prEN10226-2 BS 1387:1985 1/4 6 per BS 21:1985 Notes BS EN 10226-1 (Taper external threads and parallel internal threads) was published in July 2004. Dimensions of external taper threads and internal parallel threads in EN 10226-1 are generally consistent with BS 21. EN 10226-2 (taper external threads and taper internal threads) is yet to be published.

Mass tolerance

Welded Tubes: For M, H & L, 7.5% for bundles larger than 10t. For L1 and L2, +10% / -8% for individual tubes. Seamless Tubes: See thickness tolerance on page 3. Standard Length: 6 or 6.4 Random length: 4 16, with 2 range Exact Length: No limits set.

Only welded tubes specified 4% for consignments larger than 150m +10% / -8% for individual tubes.

Available lengths (m)

Random Length: 4m - 7m but can include up to 7.5% of short randoms (1.8 4m) and 5 / 7.5% (depending on diameter) of joined lengths. Mill Length: 6.4 m Approximate Length: By agreement Exact Length: By agreement Random Length: See details above Mill length: - 0 +150 max. Approximate Length: 150 Exact Length:+6 -0

EN 10255 has: Longer random lengths. No approximate lengths. Standard lengths equating to mill lengths.

Length tolerances (mm)

Standard Length: Welded +150 / -50 Seamless 500 Random Length: 10% can be below range, but none of these to be less than 3m long (0.75 x 4m minimum) Exact Length: L 6m +10 -0 6 < L 12m +15 -0 L > 12m +by agreement 0 External bead: trimmed flush. Internal bead: not trimmed, height 60% of wall thickness. For tubes to be galvanised, the internal bead to be no higher than 0.3mm + (0.05 x wall thickness). 33.7mm OD: deviation over tube length L (in mm) not to exceed 0.002 x L. < 33.7mm OD: reasonably straight. Tensile test, plus bend test or flattening test (depending on OD), leak tightness test, dimensional / visual inspection. To EN10002-1 195 320-520 20 Supplied bare unless customer chooses options for either temporary protective coating or galvanizing. Bare pipe may be ordered as suitable for galvanizing to EN10240 or EN ISO 1461. Galvanized tube to be supplied to EN10240 or EN ISO 1461 (various coating quality options).

EN 10255 has: Changes to length tolerances.

Weld bead

No requirement for bead trimming.

EN 10255 has: New external weld bead trimming requirement and control on ID bead height. No option to trim internal bead. Generally similar requirements.

Straightness

1 in 500

Testing requirements

Tensile test, plus bend test or flattening test (depending on OD), leak tightness test, bore test on small diameter galvanised tube, dimensional / visual inspection. To BS18: part 4 195 320-460 20 Supplied varnished unless customer chooses options for either bare or galvanized. Galvanising procedure and quality specified within standard. EN 10255 has: Basic supply condition uncoated. Options available. EN 10255 allows a higher maximum tensile strength. EN10002-1 has replaced BS18: part 4.

Tensile test Yield stress (min.) (N/mm2) Tensile strength range (N/mm2) Elongation (min.) (%) Coatings

Notes

EN 10255 transition from BS 1387

Detailed Comparison between EN 10255:2004 & BS 1387:1985 (continued)

BS EN 10255:2004 End condition Supplied plain end unless customer chooses options for threaded ends or tube with socket. Customer may also choose option to specify socket type. Supplied without unless customer chooses options: Plain end - end caps or plugs (types at manufacturers discretion). Threaded end - thread varnished or with thread protection (types at manufacturer's discretion). Non-specific in accordance with EN10021. Certificate of compliance with the order 2.1 in accordance with EN10204. Customer option to specify test report 2.2 in accordance with EN10204. Documents may incorporate CE marking after August 2005. Marking on tube Procedure for symbols not specified, only that it should be by a suitable and durable method Manufacturers mark. W or S, for welded or seamless. Thickness series / type: H, M, L, L1 or L2. At the manufacturer's discretion, the series / type designation can be replaced by a 50 mm wide colour band as follows: L - Green L1 - White L2 - Brown M - Blue H - Red Each tube to be marked as a minimum within one metre of one end. Bundle labelling Each bundle to have a label attached with the following information: Manufacturers name or mark EN 10255 W or S, for welded or seamless The specified outside diameter or thread size. Series or type or specified wall thickness. Only painted bands required. BS 1387:1985 Supplied either plain end or screwed and socketed. Customer may specify screwed tube with no sockets or sockets with a taper thread. No reference to end caps or plugs. Customer option for thread protection on threaded bare tube. Threads on galvanized and varnished tubes to be given a protective coating (type to be at manufacturer's discretion). Non-specific. No certificate sent with order unless specifically requested by the customer. Where requested, certificate type supplied would be equivalent of EN10204 type 2.1. Notes EN 10255 has: Basic supply condition plain end. Options available.

End / thread protection

EN 10255 has: Option to supply plain end tube with end caps or plugs.

Inspection / certification

EN 10255 requires certification with order.

50mm wide colour band. Tubes < 4m long, - one band only. Tubes > 4m long, - two bands, one close to each end. Light (L) - Brown Medium (M) - Blue Heavy (H) - Red

No reference to labelling.

EN 10255 requires bundle labels.

EN 10255 transition from BS 1387

Table 1: Comparison of Outside Diameters and Tolerances between EN 10255 & BS 1387
showing correlation between specified outside diameter (D), nominal diameter (DN) and thread size (R)
EN 10255 Specified Outside Diameter (D) (mm) 10.2 13.5 17.2 21.3 26.9 33.7 42.4 48.3 60.3 76.1 88.9 101.6 114.3 139.7 165.1 Notes: BS 1387 Nominal Diameter (DN) EN 10255 & BS 1387 Thread Designation (R) (mm) Min 6 8 10 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 100 125 150
1/ 8 1/ 4 3/ 8 1/ 2 3/ 4

EN 10255

EN 10255

EN 10255/ BS 1387 EN 10255 Type L2 & BS 1387 L (mm) Min Max

EN 10255

BS 1387

Type L

Type L1

Series M&H (mm) Min 9.8 Max 10.6 14.0 17.5 21.8 27.3 34.2 42.9 48.8 60.8 76.6 89.5 115.0 140.8 165.1

Series M&H (mm) Min Max

(mm) Max Min Max

13.2 16.7 21.0 26.4 33.2 41.9 47.8 59.6

2

13.9 17.4 21.7 27.1 34.0 42.7 48.6 60.7 76.0 88.7 101.2 113.9 140.8 166.5

13.2 16.7 21.0 26.4 33.2 41.9 47.8 59.6 75.2 87.9 113.0 -

13.9 17.4 21.7 27.1 34.0 42.7 48.6 60.7 76.3 89.4 114.9 -

13.2 16.7 21.0 26.4 33.2 41.9 47.8 59.6 75.2 87.9 113.0 -

13.6 17.1 21.4 26.9 33.8 42.5 48.4 60.2 76.0 88.7 113.9 -

13.2 16.7 21.0 26.5 33.3 42.0 47.9 59.7 75.3 88.0 113.1 138.5 163.9

13.3 16.8 21.1 26.6 33.4 42.1 48.0 59.8 75.4 88.1 113.3 138.7 164.1

13.9 17.4 21.7 27.2 34.2 42.9 48.8 60.8 76.6 89.5 114.9 140.6 166.1

1 11/4 11/2 2 21/ 3 31/2 4 5 6

75.2 87.9 100.3 113.0 138.5 163.9

1) EN 10255 can be ordered by Outside Diameter (D) and thickness OR by thread size (R) and Series / Type (L, L1, L2, M, H). 2) BS 1387 is ordered by Nominal Diameter (DN) x L, M or H.

Table 2: Comparison of wall thickness between EN 10255 & BS 1387

also showing correlation between specified outside diameter (D), nominal diameter (DN) and thread size (R)
EN 10255 Specified Outside Diameter (D) (mm) 10.2 13.5 17.2 21.3 26.9 33.7 42.4 48.3 60.3 76.1 88.9 101.6 114.3 139.7 165.1 BS 1387 Equivalent Nominal Diameter (DN) 6 8 10 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 100 125 150 EN 10255 & BS 1387 Thread Designation (R)
1/ 8 1/ 4 3/ 8 1/ 2 3/ 4

EN 10255

EN 10255

EN 10255

BS 1387

EN 10255

BS 1387

EN 10255

BS 1387

Type L (mm) 2.00 2.00 2.30 2.30 2.90

Type L1 (mm) 2.00 2.00 2.30 2.30 2.90 2.90 2.90 3.20 3.20 3.60 4.00 -

Type L2 (mm) 1.80 1.80 2.00 2.30 2.60 2.60 2.90 2.90 3.20 3.20 3.60 -

L (mm) -

Series M (mm) (mm) 2.00 2.30 2.30 2.60 2.60 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.60 3.60 4.00 -

Series H (mm) (mm) 2.60 2.90 2.90 3.20 3.20 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.50 4.50 5.00 -

1 11/
4

2.90 2.90 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.60 3.60 4.50 4.50

11/2 2 21/2 3 31/2 4 5 6

4.50 5.00 5.00

5.40 5.40 5.40

Notes:

1) EN 10255 can be ordered by Outside Diameter (D) and thickness OR by thread size (R) and Series / Type (L, L1, L2, M, H). 2) BS 1387 is ordered by Nominal Diameter (DN) x L, M or H. EN 10255 transition from BS 1387 7

Table 3: Details of transition period for adoption of EN 10255 / withdrawal of BS1 387
Event Approximate Duration 1 Anticipated Date Comments

Publication of EN 10255

August 2004 This period allows time for any necessary changes to be made to National regulations and for existing stocks of BS 1387 to be run down. Either BS 1387 or EN 10255 can be specified. EN 10255 should also be announced in the Official Journal of the European Community during this period, with this announcement setting the date of applicability of EN 10255 as a harmonized standard, i.e. the date after which CE marking can be applied. A further period of co-existence for BS 1387 and EN 10255 but CE marking may be applied to EN 10255 products. EN 10255 is to be used exclusively and CE marking applied. (NOTE: CE marking is not mandatory in the UK, Sweden or Irish Republic but will be required elsewhere in mainland Europe).

Introduction Period

9 months

To May 20052

Implementation Period

12 months

To June 20062

Withdrawal of BS 1387

1 July 2006

1 2

The duration periods shown are approximate and are based on an ideal situation. EN 10255 has not yet been announced in the Official Journal of the European Community and accordingly these dates can only be taken as approximate and may be revised.

Table 4: Principal Standards referenced in EN 10255 and their equivalents in BS 1387

EN 10255 Standard EN 10002-1 EN ISO 2566-1 EN 10204 EN 102321 EN 102332 EN 10240 EN 10241 EN 10242 EN 10246-1 Title Metallic materials Tensile testing Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature Steel conversion of elongation values Part 1: carbon and low alloy steels Metallic products Types of inspection documents Metallic materials Tube (in full section) Bend test Metallic materials Tube Flattening test Internal and/or external protective coatings for steel tubes Specification for hot dip galvanized coatings applied in automatic plants Steel threaded pipe fittings Threaded pipe fittings in malleable cast iron Non destructive testing of steel tubes Part 1: Automatic electromagnetic testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc welded) ferromagnetic steel tubes for verification of hydraulic leak tightness Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1: Taper external threads and parallel internal threads Dimensions, tolerances and designation Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 2: Taper external threads and taper internal threads Dimensions, tolerances and designation Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles Specifications and test methods

BS 1387 Equivalent Standard referenced BS 18 (Replaced by EN 10002-1) BS 3894 (Replaced by EN ISO 2566-1) Manufacturer's certificate of compliance (optional). Specified within BS 1387, not as a separate standard. Specified within BS 1387, not as a separate standard. Specified within BS 1387, not as a separate standard. ISO 50 (Withdrawn.) (BS 1740) (Replaced by EN 10241) Not specified. Eddy current test specified within BS 1387 Appendix B, not as a separate standard. BS 21 (Part replaced by EN 10226-1)

EN 10226-1

prEN 10226-2

BS 21 (Will be replaced when EN 10226-2 is published.) Specified within BS 1387, not as a separate standard.

EN ISO 1461

EN 10255 transition from BS 1387

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