BS EN 755-1:2008

BS EN 755-1:2008 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles. Technical conditions for inspection and delivery

BS EN 755-1 is the European Standard document and part of the BS EN 755 series, that specifies the technical conditions for inspection and delivery of wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy extruded rod/bar, tube and profile for general engineering applications.

The following technical modifications have been introduced and BS EN 755-1 contains:

• Fully updated Scope to clarify what is not included
• Definition of order document is included
• Information about the standard’s application, especially for products to be anodised
• The provisions regarding Brinell hardness testing
• Requirements to stress corrosion cracking resistance
• For samples for chemical analysis reference is made to EN 14361
• For shapes and dimensions of test pieces reference is made to EN 10002-1
• For inspection documents, reference is made to EN 10204
• Resistance to stress corrosion cracking – Electrical conductivity is added

This document does not apply to:

• Forging stock
• Extruded precision profiles in alloys
• Products delivered in coils
• Coiled tubes cut to length.

BS EN 755-1:2008 supersedes BS EN 755-1:1997, which has been withdrawn.