EN 13025-1:2005

Packaging - Light gauge metal containers - Part 1: Nominal filling volumes for round, cylindrical and tapered general use metal containers up to 40 000 ml

This European Standard specifies the range of nominal filling volumes in common use for round cylindrical and tapered general use containers of up to 40 000 ml volumetric capacity, metal thickness not exceeding 0,49 mm nominal.
Recommended diameters related to this range of nominal filling volumes are shown in an Annex A to this European Standard.

Verpackungen - Feinstblechverpackungen - Teil 1: Nennfüllvolumen von runden, zylindrischen und konischen wiederverschließbaren Behältern bis 40 00 ml

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Bandbreite der gebräuchlichen Nennfüllvolumen von runden, zylindrischen
und konischen wiederverschließbaren Behältern mit einem Volumen von bis zu 40 000 ml und einer Nenn-Metalldicke
von maximal 0,49 mm fest.
Anhang A dieser Europäischen Norm enthält die zu dieser Bandbreite an Nennfüllvolumen empfohlenen
Durchmesser.

Emballage - Emballages métalliques légers - Partie 1: Volumes nominaux de remplissage des récipients métalliques cylindriques, ronds et coniques à usage géneral d'un volume inférieur ou égal à 40 000 ml

La présente Norme européenne spécifie la gamme de volumes nominaux de remplissage couramment
utilisée pour les récipients ronds, cylindriques et coniques à usage général d’un volume inférieur ou égal à 40
000 ml, d’une épaisseur nominale de métal ne dépassant pas 0,49 mm.
Les diamètres recommandés en liaison avec la gamme de volumes nominaux de remplissage sont présentés
à l’Annexe A de la présente Norme européenne.

Embalaža - Pločevinke - 1. del: Nazivna polnilna prostornina za okrogle, valjaste in konične splošno uporabne kovinske posode do 40.000 ml

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 01-Nov-2005
• Withdrawal Date: 30-May-2006
• ICS: 55.120 - Cans. Tins. Tubes
• ICS: 55.140 - Barrels. Drums. Canisters
• 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: 26-Jan-2022
• 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 13025-1:2006 - Packaging - Light gauge metal containers - Part 1: Nominal filling volumes for round, cylindrical and tapered general use metal containers up to 40 000 ml

Relations

• Replaces: EN 13025:2000 - Packaging - Light gauge metal packaging - Nominal filling volumes for round cylindrical and tapered general use metal containers up to 40000 ml
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 13025-1:2005 is a European Standard developed by CEN that defines nominal filling volumes for light gauge metal containers designed for general use. This standard covers round, cylindrical, and tapered metal containers with capacities up to 40,000 ml (40 liters) and a metal thickness not exceeding 0.49 mm nominal. It provides a common framework specifying the range of nominal filling volumes typically used in packaging industry applications, ensuring uniformity and compatibility across manufacturing and distribution processes.

The standard serves packaging manufacturers, quality control specialists, and supply chain stakeholders by setting clear volume designations and recommendations for container diameters, supporting efficient packaging solutions that protect contents and minimize product loss.

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Key Topics

• Nominal Filling Volumes
  EN 13025-1:2005 specifies a series of nominal volumetric capacities from 75 ml to 40,000 ml, enabling standardized container identification and ensuring precise filling and labeling protocols.

• Container Types Covered
  The standard applies to round, cylindrical, and tapered metal containers for general use, broadly encompassing containers such as cans and tins used for food, chemicals, and other products.

• Metal Thickness Limit
  The metal thickness must not exceed 0.49 mm nominal, targeting light gauge containers that balance durability and material efficiency.

• Recommended Diameters
  Annex A provides recommended nominal diameters linked to each filling volume, facilitating optimized container sizing. These recommendations include tolerances of ±1 mm for diameters up to 153 mm, and ±2 mm for larger diameters, accounting for manufacturing variations.

• Drainability Testing
  Annex B normatively specifies drainability test methods for containers and drums, measuring residual liquid volume after drainage. This ensures practical usability by defining criteria that impact product discharge and container hygiene.

• Standardization Benefits
  Harmonized standards improve interchangeability, manufacturing precision, and quality assurance, promoting effective packaging that reduces damage and product waste.

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Applications

• Packaging Manufacturing
  Allows production lines to standardize container volumes and dimensions, improving efficiency and reducing errors.

• Product Filling and Labeling
  Ensures correct volume labeling and compatibility with filling machines, essential for food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

• Supply Chain and Distribution
  Facilitates logistics by standardizing container sizes, aiding stacking, transport, and storage optimization.

• Quality Control and Testing
  Supports consistent testing protocols for drainability, verifying container performance and residual product retention to comply with hygiene and usability standards.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Manufacturers and suppliers can demonstrate adherence to European packaging regulations through alignment with EN 13025-1:2005.

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Related Standards

• EN ISO 90-2 – Definitions and dimension determination for light gauge metal containers.
• EN 13029 – Apertures for plug-in plastic closures in metal packaging.
• EN 10202 – Specifications for electrolytic tinplate and chromium-coated steel used in light gauge metal packaging.
• EN 12928 – Flange closure systems for steel drums.
• EN ISO 228-1 – Thread dimensions affecting sealing of container closures.
• EN 541 – Specifications for rolled aluminium products for cans and lids.

These complementary standards support full lifecycle packaging engineering, from container design through closure system compatibility and manufacturing quality.

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Keywords: EN 13025-1:2005, light gauge metal containers, nominal filling volumes, cylindrical metal containers, tapered metal containers, packaging standards, container diameters, drainability test, CEN packaging standard, European packaging regulation, metal packaging dimensions.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Packaging - Light gauge metal containers - Part 1: Nominal filling volumes for round,
cylindrical and tapered general use metal containers up to 40 000 ml
Verpackungen - Feinstblechverpackungen - Teil 1: Nennfüllvolumen von runden,
zylindrischen und konischen wiederverschließbaren Behältern bis 40 000 ml
Emballage - Emballages métalliques légers - Partie 1: Volumes nominaux de
remplissage des récipients métalliques cylindriques, ronds et coniques a usage géneral
d'un volume inférieur ou égal a 40 000 ml
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13025-1:2005
ICS:
55.120 3ORþHYLQNH7XEH Cans. Tins. Tubes
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13025-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2005
ICS 55.120; 55.140 Supersedes EN 13025:2000
English Version
Packaging - Light gauge metal containers - Part 1: Nominal
filling volumes for round, cylindrical and tapered general use
metal containers up to 40 000 ml
Emballage - Emballages métalliques légers - Partie 1: Verpackungen - Feinstblechverpackungen - Teil 1:
Volumes nominaux de remplissage des récipients Nennfüllvolumen von runden, zylindrischen und konischen
métalliques cylindriques, ronds et coniques à usage wiederverschließbaren Behältern bis 40 00 ml
géneral d'un volume inférieur ou égal à 40 000 ml
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 September 2005.
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 Central Secretariat 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction.4
1 Scope .5
2 Nominal filling volumes.5
3 Drainability .5
Annex A (informative) Recommended nominal diameters of round cylindrical and tapered
general use metal containers of up to 40 000 ml.6
Annex B (normative) Draining test methods for general use metal containers and drums.7
Bibliography.9

Foreword
This European Standard (EN 13025-1:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261
“Packaging”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by May 2006.
This European Standard supersedes EN 13025:2000.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and United Kingdom.
Introduction
Efficient packaging is of great importance for the distribution and the protection of goods. Insufficient or
inappropriate packaging can lead to damage or wastage of the contents of the pack.
NOTE Part 1 of this European Standard is a generic representation of the range of light metal containers of the given
diameters to a maximum capacity of 40 000 ml.
Further parts may be added to this European Standard to impart more specific detail of different container
types. Such additional parts, however, will remain within the parameters of Part 1.
Annex A on the recommended nominal diameters of round cylindrical and tapered general use metal
containers of up to 40 000 ml is for information only. Annex B on test methods for drainability is normative.
The Bibliography gives reference to Standards useful in the manufacture of light gauge metal packaging.

1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the range of nominal filling volumes in common use for round cylindrical
and tapered general use containers of up to 40 000 ml volumetric capacity, metal thickness not exceeding
0,49 mm nominal.
Recommended diameters related to this range of nominal filling volumes are shown in an Annex A to this
European Standard.
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