What is BS EN 10296-1—Non-alloy and alloy steel tubes about?
BS EN 10296-1 is the first part of an international multi-series standard that covers the best practices for manufacturing high-quality steel tubes.
BS EN 10296-1 specifies the technical delivery conditions for electric welded, laser beam welded, and submerged arc welded tubes of the circular-cross section made of non-alloy and alloy steels for mechanical and general engineering purposes.
Who is BS EN 10296-1—Non-alloy and alloy steel tubes for?
BS EN 10296-1 on Non-alloy and alloy steel tubes, is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of steel tubes
- Designers of steel tubes
- Metal engineers
- Metal fabrication Industries
- Testing labs for steel products
- Regulatory authorities
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 10296-1—Non-alloy and alloy steel tubes?
Non-alloy steel is steel where the basic constituent is iron, containing alloying elements in amounts smaller than the limiting values fixed by EN 10020. Alloy steel is steel where the basic constituent is iron, containing alloying elements in amounts equal to or greater than the limiting values fixed by EN 10020.
BS EN 10296-1 provides you with guidance on technical delivery conditions to be considered for the welded steel tubes made of non-alloy and alloy materials. It gives the specifications for classifications and general information such as production process, order example, delivery conditions, etc., which gives the users a base for constructing the non-alloy and alloy steel tubes.
BS EN 10296-1 covers technical requirements for the manufacturing process including the steelmaking process, deoxidation, and tube making. It also talks about the requirements specifying the chemical composition, mechanical properties, and physical properties like dimensions, masses, tolerances, etc. guiding the users in designing the nonalloy and alloy steel tubes.
Thus, BS EN 10296-1 provides you with comprehensive information useful for producing high-quality, cost-effective, durable alloy, non-alloy steel tubes with negligible or no manufacturing defects.