EN 13026:2001

Packaging - Light-gauge metal packaging - Nominal filling volumes for non-round, cylindrical and tapered general use metal containers up to 30 000 ml

This European standard lists the range of nominal filling volumes in common use for rectangular, cylindrical and tapered general use containers of up to 30000 ml nominal volume, metal thickness not exceeding 0.49 mm nominal. Specifically, this standard relates to flat top rectangular containers for liquid products i.e. those containers fitted with an aperture suitable for pouring.

Verpackungen - Feinstblechverpackungen - Nennfüllvolumina für nicht runde, zylindrische und konische Metallbehälter für allgemeine Zwecke mit einem Fassungsvermögen bis zu 30 000 ml

Diese europäische Norm enthält die Größenreihe der nominellen Füllvolumen für rechteckige, zylindrische und konische wiederverschließbare Verpackungen bis zu 30000 ml Nennvolumen, mit einer Blechdicke, die nominal 0,49 mm nicht überschreitet. Diese Norm bezieht sich nur auf rechteckige Behälter mit flachem Oberboden für flüssige Produkte, die mit einer Öffnung zum Ausgießen versehen sind.

Emballage - Emballages métalliques légers - Récipients métalliques légers non ronds à usage général, volumes nominaux de remplissage des récipients cylindriques et coniques 30 000 mll

Cette norme européenne établit la liste des volumes nominaux de remplissage d'utilisation courante pour les récipients non-ronds cylindriques et coniques à usage général de volume nominal <= 30000 ml et dont l'épaisseur de métal n'excède pas en nominal 0,49 mm. Spécifiquement cette norme s'applique aux récipients rectangulaires à dessus plat pour produits liquides c'est à dire les récipients équipés d'une ouverture pour goulots.

Embalaža - Pločevinke - Nazivna polnilna prostornina za neokrogle, valjaste in konične kovinske posode do 30.000 ml za splošno uporabo

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 23-Jan-2001
• ICS: 55.120 - Cans. Tins. Tubes
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 261 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 261/SC 5/WG 22 - Metal packaging-wall thickness max 0,49 mm
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 11-Sep-2024
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 80/232/EEC - Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packaged products
• Directive: 87/356/EEC - Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packged products (Dir. 80/232/EEC amendment)
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13026:2002 - Packaging - Light-gauge metal packaging - Nominal filling volumes for non-round, cylindrical and tapered general use metal containers up to 30 000 ml

Overview

EN 13026:2001 (adopted as SIST EN 13026:2002) is a CEN European standard for light-gauge metal packaging that defines the commonly used nominal filling volumes for non-round, cylindrical and tapered general-use metal containers with nominal capacities up to 30 000 ml. The standard applies to containers manufactured from thin metal sheet (nominal metal thickness not exceeding 0.49 mm) and specifically covers flat-top rectangular containers intended for liquid products that are fitted with an aperture suitable for pouring.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope of volumes: Lists the range of nominal filling volumes in common use for rectangular, cylindrical and tapered metal containers up to 30 000 ml.
• Container types covered: Non-round (rectangular), cylindrical and tapered general-use metal containers; emphasis on flat-top rectangular containers for liquids with a pouring aperture.
• Material limitation: Applies to light-gauge metal (nominal thickness ≤ 0.49 mm).
• Intended use: General-purpose packaging for liquid products where standard nominal volumes and pourable apertures are required.
• Classification and identification: Facilitates uniform specification of container volumes across manufacturers and users, supporting interoperability with filling and closure systems.
• Cross-reference: Classified in ICS under 55.120 (Cans. Tins. Tubes).

(EN 13026:2001 provides lists of nominal volumes rather than prescribing manufacturing techniques or material compositions - consult the full standard for the definitive enumerated volume sizes.)

Applications

EN 13026:2001 is practical for organizations that need standardized nominal volumes for light-gauge metal containers:

• Container manufacturers specifying production ranges and catalogue items.
• Packaging designers and converters standardizing container options for clients.
• Product formulators and fillers (paints, lubricants, chemicals, food-grade liquids) aligning filling-line settings and closures with nominal volumes.
• Procurement and supply chain teams harmonizing orders, inventory, palletization and logistics around standard container sizes.
• Regulatory and quality departments using standard nominal volumes for labelling, documentation and compliance checks.

Adoption of these nominal volumes reduces tooling variability, improves interchangeability of closures and simplifies filling-line configuration.

Related standards

• Other CEN/EN packaging standards covering closures, testing and material specifications (refer to the CEN catalogue for exact references).
• National adoptions such as SIST EN 13026:2002 (Slovenian adoption) reflect the same requirements within member states.

For exact nominal volume lists and the official legal text, obtain the full EN 13026:2001 document from your national standards body or the CEN store.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Verpackungen - Feinstblechverpackungen - Nennfüllvolumina für nicht runde, zylindrische und konische Metallbehälter für allgemeine Zwecke mit einem Fassungsvermögen bis zu 30 000 mlEmballage - Emballages métalliques légers - Récipients métalliques légers non ronds a usage général, volumes nominaux de remplissage des récipients cylindriques et coniques 30 000 mllPackaging - Light-gauge metal pac
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