EN ISO 10893-12:2011/A1:2020

Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Part 12: Automated full peripheral ultrasonic thickness testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes - Amendment 1: Change of acceptance criteria (ISO 10893-12:2011/Amd 1:2020)

Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Stahlrohren - Teil 12: Automatisierte Ultraschall-Wanddickenprüfung nahtloser und geschweißter (ausgenommen unterpulvergeschweißter) Stahlrohre über den gesamten Rohrumfang - Änderung 1: Änderung der Zulässigkeitskriterien (ISO 10893-12:2011/Amd 1:2020)

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Essais non destructifs des tubes en acier - Partie 12: Contrôle automatisé de l'épaisseur par ultrasons sur toute la circonférence des tubes en acier sans soudure et soudés (sauf à l'arc immergé sous flux en poudre) - Amendement 1: Modification des critères d'acceptation (ISO 10893-12:2011/Amd 1:2020)

Neporušitveno preskušanje jeklenih cevi - 12. del: Ugotavljanje debeline po celotnem obodu nevarjenih in varjenih jeklenih cevi (razen obločno varjenih pod praškom) z avtomatizirano ultrazvočno preiskavo - Dopolnilo A1: Sprememba meril sprejemljivosti (ISO 10893-12:2011/Amd 1:2020)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 09-Jun-2020
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Dec-2020
• ICS: 23.040.10 - Iron and steel pipes
• ICS: 77.040.20 - Non-destructive testing of metals
• ICS: 77.140.75 - Steel pipes and tubes for specific use
• Technical Committee: ECISS/TC 110 - Steel tubes, and iron and steel fittings
• Drafting Committee: ECISS/TC 110 - Steel tubes, and iron and steel fittings
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 10-Jun-2020
• Completion Date: 10-Jun-2020
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 10893-12:2011/A1:2020 - Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Part 12: Automated full peripheral ultrasonic thickness testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes - Amendment 1: Change of acceptance criteria (ISO 10893-12:2011/Amd 1:2020)

Relations

• Referred By: EN 13480-8:2012 - Metallic industrial piping - Part 8: Additional requirements for aluminium and aluminium alloy piping
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Consolidated By: ISO 10893-12:2011/Amd 1:2020 - Non-destructive testing of steel tubes — Part 12: Automated full peripheral ultrasonic thickness testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes — Amendment 1: Change of acceptance criteria
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026
• Amends: EN ISO 10893-12:2011 - Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Part 12: Automated full peripheral ultrasonic thickness testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes (ISO 10893-12:2011)
• Effective Date: 03-Jul-2019

Overview

EN ISO 10893-12:2011/A1:2020 is an amendment to the international standard for non-destructive testing (NDT) of steel tubes. This standard specifically addresses the automated full peripheral ultrasonic thickness testing of seamless and welded steel tubes, excluding those fabricated by submerged arc welding. The 2020 amendment updates the acceptance criteria regarding ultrasonic thickness inspections, improving efficiency and inspection reliability within steel tube manufacturing and quality control.

This standard, developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), aligns with ISO guidelines to promote harmonized practices across the global steel industry. It is relevant for manufacturers, suppliers, and users of iron and steel pipes, and supports compliance and product consistency.

Key Topics

• Automated Ultrasonic Testing: Describes procedures for using automated ultrasonic equipment to measure tube wall thickness completely around the circumference.
• Seamless and Welded Tubes: Applies to both seamless and welded steel tubes, except submerged arc-welded constructions.
• Change of Acceptance Criteria: The amendment revises the retesting process and acceptance criteria:
  • Previously, two consecutive retests below the alarm threshold were required to pass.
  • Now, if a single retest yields results below the trigger/alarm level, the tube is accepted; otherwise, it is designated as suspect.
• Test Reliability: Ensures tube integrity by identifying unacceptable thickness deviations, helping prevent failures in downstream applications.
• Harmonization: Supports uniform testing procedures across different countries and markets, reflecting the latest technical and regulatory requirements.

Applications

The provisions of EN ISO 10893-12:2011/A1:2020 have significant practical value in the following fields:

• Steel Tube Manufacturing: Assists manufacturers in integrating advanced ultrasonic thickness testing during production, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with international requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Provides quality control personnel with clear criteria for acceptance or rejection of steel tubes based on precise ultrasonic measurements.
• Pipeline and Pressure Vessel Industries: Supports sectors where steel tube thickness is critical for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance, such as oil & gas, chemical processing, and power generation.
• Third-party Inspection and Certification: Offers certification bodies and independent inspectors a well-defined standard for audits and supplier approval.
• Export and Trade: Facilitates market access and customer confidence through documented adherence to recognized NDT and acceptance benchmarks.

By adopting this standard, organizations can reduce the risk of undetected defects, optimize inspection times, and align with recognized international best practices for steel tube testing.

Related Standards

• EN ISO 10893-12:2011: Original standard for ultrasonic thickness testing of seamless and welded steel tubes.
• ISO 10893 Series: Comprehensive set of standards covering non-destructive testing methods (e.g., ultrasonic, eddy current, magnetic flux leakage) for steel tubes.
• ISO/TC 17 "Steel": Technical committee responsible for standards related to steel and its products.
• EN Standards for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Broader group of European standards addressing NDT techniques in metal products.
• ISO/IEC Directives: Guidelines on the preparation and maintenance of international standards, ensuring clarity and consistency.

Implementing EN ISO 10893-12:2011/A1:2020 supports robust product quality and regulatory alignment in the steel tube industry, fulfilling both customer and legal requirements efficiently.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2020
Neporušitveno preskušanje jeklenih cevi - 12. del: Ugotavljanje debeline po
celotnem obodu nevarjenih in varjenih jeklenih cevi (razen obločno varjenih pod
praškom) z avtomatizirano ultrazvočno preiskavo - Dopolnilo A1: Sprememba
meril sprejemljivosti (ISO 10893-12:2011/Amd 1:2020)
Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Part 12: Automated full peripheral ultrasonic
thickness testing of seamless and welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes -
Amendment 1: Change of acceptance criteria (ISO 10893-12:2011/Amd 1:2020)
Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Stahlrohren - Teil 12: Automatisierte Ultraschall-
Wanddickenprüfung nahtloser und geschweißter (ausgenommen
unterpulvergeschweißter) Stahlrohre über den gesamten Rohrumfang - Änderung 1 (ISO
10893-12:2011/Amd 1:2020)
Essais non destructifs des tubes en acier - Partie 12: Contrôle automatisé de l'épaisseur
par ultrasons sur toute la circonférence des tubes en acier sans soudure et soudés (sauf
à l'arc immergé sous flux en poudre) - Amendement 1: Modification des critères
d'acceptation (ISO 10893-12:2011/Amd 1:2020)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10893-12:2011/A1:2020
ICS:
23.040.10 Železne in jeklene cevi Iron and steel pipes
77.040.20 Neporušitveno preskušanje Non-destructive testing of
kovin metals
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 10893-
EUROPEAN STANDARD
12:2011/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2020
ICS 77.140.75; 77.040.20; 23.040.10
English Version
Non-destructive testing of steel tubes - Part 12: Automated
full peripheral ultrasonic thickness testing of seamless and
welded (except submerged arc-welded) steel tubes -
Amendment 1: Change of acceptance criteria (ISO 10893-
12:2011/Amd 1:2020)
Essais non destructifs des tubes en acier - Partie 12: Zerstörungsfreie Prüfung von Stahlrohren - Teil 12:
Contrôle automatisé de l'épaisseur par ultrasons sur Automatisierte Ultraschall-Wanddickenprüfung
toute la circonférence des tubes en acier sans soudure nahtloser und geschweißter (ausgenommen
et soudés (sauf à l'arc immergé sous flux en poudre) - unterpulvergeschweißter) Stahlrohre über den
Amendement 1: Modification des critères d'acceptation gesamten Rohrumfang - Änderung 1 (ISO 10893-
(ISO 10893-12:2011/Amd 1:2020) 12:2011/Amd 1:2020)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 10893-12:2011; it was approved by CEN on 11 May 2020.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant 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 amendment 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.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 10893-12:2011/A1:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC
17 "Steel" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 459/SC 10 “Steel tubes, and iron and
steel fittings” the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 10893-12:2011 shall be given the status of a
national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by
December 2020, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this Eu
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