EN 12513:2011

Founding - Abrasion resistant cast irons

This European Standard defines the grades of abrasion resistant white cast irons. It specifies the grades in terms of:
-   chemical composition;
-   hardness.
The types of abrasion resistant white cast irons covered by this standard are:
a)   unalloyed or low alloy cast irons;
b)   nickel-chromium cast irons covering two general types:
-   4 % Ni 2 % Cr cast irons;
-   9 % Cr 5 % Ni cast irons;
c)   high chromium cast irons covering four ranges of chromium content:
-   11 % < Cr -   14 % < Cr -   18 % < Cr -   23 % < Cr This European Standard does not define the abrasion resistant grades of ausferritic spheroidal graphite cast irons which are subject of EN 1564.

Gießereiwesen - Verschleißbeständige Gusseisen

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Sorten von verschleißbeständigen weißen Gusseisen fest. Die Sorten werden bestimmt durch:
- die chemische Zusammensetzung;
- die Härte. Die in dieser Norm behandelten Typen von verschleißbeständigem weißem Gusseisen sind: a) unlegierte oder niedriglegierte Gusseisen; b) Chrom-Nickel-Gusseisen in zwei allgemeinen Typen:
- Gusseisen mit 4 % Ni und 2 % Cr;
- Gusseisen mit 9 % Cr und 5 % Ni; c) Gusseisen mit hohem Chromgehalt umfassen vier Bereiche je nach Chromgehalt:
- 11 % < Cr
- 14 %;
- 14 % < Cr
- 18 %;
- 18 % < Cr
- 23 %;
- 23 % < Cr
- 30 %;
Diese Europäische Norm legt nicht die Sorten von verschleißbeständigem ausferritischem Gusseisen mit Kugelgraphit fest, die Gegenstand der EN 1564 sind.

Fonderie - Fontes résistant à l'usure par abrasion

Cette Norme européenne définit les nuances de fontes blanches résistant à l'usure par abrasion. Elle spécifie
les nuances en termes de :
- composition chimique ;
- dureté.
Les types de fontes blanches résistant à l'usure par abrasion traités dans la présente norme sont :
a) les fontes non alliées ou faiblement alliées ;
b) les fontes au nickel-chrome de deux catégories générales :
- fontes à 4 % Ni et 2 % Cr ;
- fontes à 9 % Cr et 5 % Ni ;
c) les fontes à haute teneur en chrome réparties en quatre gammes de teneur en chrome :
- 11 % < Cr ≤ 14 % ;
- 14 % < Cr ≤ 18 %;
- 18 % < Cr ≤ 23 % ;
- 23 % < Cr ≤ 30 % ;
La présente Norme européenne ne définit pas les nuances de fonte ausferritique à graphite sphéroïdal
résistantes à l’usure par abrasion, qui sont traitées dans l’EN 1564.

Livarstvo - Železova litina, odporna proti obrabi

Ta evropski standard opredeljuje stopnje belih železovih litin, odpornih proti obrabi. Določa tudi stopnje glede na: - kemično sestavo - trdoto. Vrste belih železovih litin, odpornih proti obrabi, ki jih zajema ta standard, so: a) nelegirano ali manj lito železo; b) nikelj-kromove železove litine, ki zajemajo dve splošni vrsti: - železove litine s 4 % Ni in 2 % Cr; - železove litine z 9 % Cr in 5 % Ni; c) železove litine z visoko vsebnostjo kroma, ki zajemajo štiri razpone vsebnosti kroma.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Feb-2011
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Aug-2011
• ICS: 77.080.10 - Irons
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 190 - Foundry technology
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 190/WG 8 - High alloyed cast iron
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 05-Jun-2025
• Completion Date: 23-Sep-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 12513:2011 - Founding - Abrasion resistant cast irons

Relations

• Replaces: EN 12513:2000 - Founding - Abrasion resistant cast irons
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022

Overview

EN 12513:2011 - Founding: abrasion resistant cast irons - is a CEN European Standard that classifies and specifies grades of abrasion‑resistant white cast irons. The standard defines grades mainly by chemical composition and Brinell hardness, and covers unalloyed/low‑alloy, nickel‑chromium and high‑chromium abrasion‑resistant cast irons. It is aimed at ensuring consistent material selection, production and verification for components exposed to abrasive wear.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Material types covered
  • Unalloyed or low‑alloy white cast irons (eutectic carbides in a pearlitic matrix)
  • Nickel‑chromium cast irons: 4% Ni / 2% Cr and 9% Cr / 5% Ni types (martensitic matrices)
  • High‑chromium cast irons with Cr ranges: 11–14%, 14–18%, 18–23%, 23–30% (complex carbides)
• Primary specification criteria
  • Chemical composition limits for each grade (as per tables in EN 12513)
  • Brinell hardness requirements (designation uses Brinell rather than Vickers)
  • Microstructure examination where agreed between purchaser and manufacturer
• Manufacture and heat treatment
  • Delivery conditions: as‑cast, stress‑relieved, hardened, hardened + stress‑relieved, or soft‑annealed (soft anneal often requested for machinability)
  • Annex guidance on heat treatments for desired hardness and microstructure
• Testing and sampling
  • Chemical analysis using validated methods (optical emission spectrometry, XRF acceptable)
  • Brinell hardness testing per EN ISO 6506‑1 (3 000 kgf preferred); portable devices allowed if validated against calibrated blocks
  • Sampling frequency and test locations to be agreed or based on manufacturer QA procedures
• Order information
  • Purchaser must specify EN 12513, material designation, and any special requirements (e.g., sampling, heat treatment)

Applications

EN 12513 is directly applicable to cast components requiring high resistance to abrasive solids, including:

• Mining and quarry equipment
• Earth‑moving machinery (buckets, wear plates)
• Grinding and milling parts
• Industrial chutes, hoppers and liners Using this standard helps procurement, design and quality teams specify the correct abrasion‑resistant grade and ensures reliable performance and interchangeability.

Who Uses This Standard

• Foundries producing abrasion‑resistant castings
• Materials engineers and designers specifying wear‑resistant components
• OEMs in mining, construction and bulk‑materials handling
• Quality assurance labs and procurement departments

Related Standards

• EN 1564 - covers ausferritic spheroidal graphite abrasion‑resistant cast irons (excluded from EN 12513)
• EN ISO 6506‑1 - Brinell hardness test method
• EN 1559‑1 / EN 1559‑3 - casting order/acceptance information (referenced for order details)
• ISO/TR 15931 / ISO 21988 - cross‑references for material designation comparisons (see Annex E of EN 12513)

Keywords: EN 12513:2011, abrasion resistant cast irons, Brinell hardness, high chromium cast iron, nickel‑chromium cast iron, foundry standards, wear‑resistant castings.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Livarstvo - Železova litina, odporna proti obrabiGießereiwesen - Verschleißbeständige GusseisenFonderie - Fontes résistant à l'usure par abrasionFounding - Abrasion resistant cast irons77.080.10ŽelezoIronsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12513:2011SIST EN 12513:2011en,fr,de01-september-2011SIST EN 12513:2011SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12513
February 2011 ICS 77.080.10 Supersedes EN 12513:2000English Version
Founding - Abrasion resistant cast irons
Fonderie - Fontes résistant à l'usure par abrasion
Gießereiwesen - Verschleißbeständige Gusseisen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 January 2011.
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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Heat treatment of abrasion resistant cast irons . 12Annex B (informative)
Conversion between Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell C hardness . 15Annex C (informative)
Relationship between relevant wall thickness and chemical composition for nickel-chromium cast irons . 16Annex D (informative)
Typical microstructures of abrasion resistant cast irons . 17Annex E (informative)
Comparison of abrasion resistant cast iron material designations according to EN 1560 and ISO/TR 15931 . 18Annex F (informative)
Significant technical changes between this European Standard and its previous edition . 19Bibliography . 20 SIST EN 12513:2011

NOTE Comparison of EN 12513 grade designations to the grades from the current ISO standard for abrasion resistant cast iron (ISO 21988) is given in Annex E. 5 Order information The following information shall be supplied by the purchaser: a) the number of this European Standard (EN 12513); b) the designation of the material; c) any special requirements which have to be agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser by the time of the acceptance of the order (see EN 1559-1 and EN 1559-3). 6 Manufacture 6.1 General The manufacturing methods for abrasion-resistant cast irons, unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, shall be left to the discretion of the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall ensure that the requirements of this European Standard are met for the material grade specified in the order. 6.2 Heat treatment Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser castings can be supplied in one of the following conditions:  as-cast; SIST EN 12513:2011

8.2 Number and frequency of Brinell hardness tests Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser by the time of acceptance of the order, the number and frequency of Brinell hardness tests shall be in accordance with the process quality assurance procedures used by the manufacturer. SIST EN 12513:2011
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