SIST EN 1592-3:1998
(Main)Aluminium and aluminium alloys - HF seam welded tubes - Part 3: Tolerances on dimensions and form for circular tubes
- Abstract
This part of prEN 1592 specifies the tolerances on dimensions and form of circular HF seam welded tubes with a diameter up to and including 80 mm and a wall thickness up to and including 2,5 mm. These tubes are manufactured from flat rolled aluminium alloy strip longitudinally welded in a continuous process by the passage of an electric current across the abutting edges without the addition of filler metal. This standard also applies to tubes manufactured from aluminium alloy strip which is painted, lacquered or anodized prior to forming.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-1998
- Technical Committee
- INEK - Nonferrous metals
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Nov-1998
- Due Date
- 01-Nov-1998
- Completion Date
- 01-Nov-1998
- Directive
- 97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
SIST EN 1592-3:1998 is the Slovenian standard for tolerances on the dimensions and form of circular high frequency (HF) seam welded tubes made of aluminium and aluminium alloys. It tells manufacturers, inspectors, buyers and quality staff what tube size and shape limits apply for this product type, so they can check whether a tube matches the standard before use or acceptance.
What does SIST EN 1592-3:1998 specify?
SIST EN 1592-3:1998 specifies tolerances on dimensions and form for circular HF seam welded tubes with a diameter up to and including 80 mm and a wall thickness up to and including 2,5 mm. The standard is aimed at a clearly defined product range, so it matters first as an applicability check: if a tube is outside those limits, this part is not the right reference.
SIST EN 1592-3:1998 also covers tubes made from flat rolled aluminium alloy strip that is longitudinally welded in a continuous process by the passage of an electric current across the abutting edges, without filler metal. It additionally applies when the strip is painted, lacquered or anodized before forming. In practice, that means the same tolerance rules are intended for both bare and pre-finished feedstock used to make the tubes.
The page identifies SIST EN 1592-3:1998 as the Slovenian adoption of EN 1592-3:1997. It is Part 3 of the EN 1592 series, and this part is focused specifically on dimensional and form tolerances for circular tubes.
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 1592-3:1998?
Applicable tube size - SIST EN 1592-3:1998 applies only to circular tubes up to 80 mm diameter and 2,5 mm wall thickness. This matters because users need to confirm product suitability before measuring against the tolerance limits.
Tube shape - SIST EN 1592-3:1998 is limited to circular tubes. Buyers and inspectors should use it for round sections, not for other tube shapes.
Manufacturing route - SIST EN 1592-3:1998 assumes tubes are made from flat rolled aluminium alloy strip welded longitudinally in a continuous process. This ties the tolerance rules to a specific production method.
Electrical seam welding - The welding process uses electric current across the abutting edges. That tells production teams the standard is written for HF seam welded manufacture rather than other joining methods.
No filler metal - SIST EN 1592-3:1998 describes the weld as being made without the addition of filler metal. For practice, this helps quality teams match the standard to the correct process route.
Pre-finished strip included - The scope includes strip that is painted, lacquered or anodized before forming. This is important for purchasing and specification when surface-treated feedstock is part of the product route.
Tolerance focus - The document is about dimensions and form, not general material properties. In use, that means acceptance is based on geometry and shape control, so inspection must measure the tube against the allowed limits.
What terms does SIST EN 1592-3:1998 define?
HF seam welded tubes - Tubes made by a continuous seam welding process using electric current across the strip edges, as described in the scope.
Circular tubes - Tubes with a round cross-section; this is the only tube form covered by the standard.
Diameter - The size characteristic used to set the upper applicability limit for the tube.
Wall thickness - The thickness of the tube wall, used together with diameter to define the covered product range.
Flat rolled aluminium alloy strip - The starting material from which the tubes are formed and welded.
Filler metal - Extra metal added during welding; the scope states that this process does not use it.
Painted, lacquered or anodized prior to forming - Strip with a surface finish applied before tube forming, which is still within the scope of the standard.
Who uses SIST EN 1592-3:1998?
SIST EN 1592-3:1998 is used by tube manufacturers, quality control staff, inspectors and buyers who work with aluminium products. It is also relevant to engineers and procurement teams who need to specify, measure or accept circular HF seam welded tubes against a tolerance document.
In practice, manufacturers use it to control production and verify geometry. Buyers and specifiers use it to state what tube form and size limits are acceptable. Inspectors and quality managers use it when checking whether delivered tubes match the required dimensions and shape.
What changed in SIST EN 1592-3:1998 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 1592-3:1998 is identified as identical to EN 1592-3:1997.
What does the SIST EN 1592-3:1998 document contain?
The document contains the multilingual title page, the ICS classification for aluminium products, the Slovenian adoption note, and the scope statement that defines the covered tube type and size range. Its technical subject is the tolerance control of circular HF seam welded aluminium and aluminium alloy tubes.
As a part of the EN 1592 series, this document is meant for dimensional checking and acceptance of tubes in production and supply chains. The scope also shows that the rules apply to tubes made from bare strip and from strip that is painted, lacquered or anodized before forming.
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1592-3:1998 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aluminium and aluminium alloys - HF seam welded tubes - Part 3: Tolerances on dimensions and form for circular tubes". This standard covers: This part of prEN 1592 specifies the tolerances on dimensions and form of circular HF seam welded tubes with a diameter up to and including 80 mm and a wall thickness up to and including 2,5 mm. These tubes are manufactured from flat rolled aluminium alloy strip longitudinally welded in a continuous process by the passage of an electric current across the abutting edges without the addition of filler metal. This standard also applies to tubes manufactured from aluminium alloy strip which is painted, lacquered or anodized prior to forming.
This part of prEN 1592 specifies the tolerances on dimensions and form of circular HF seam welded tubes with a diameter up to and including 80 mm and a wall thickness up to and including 2,5 mm. These tubes are manufactured from flat rolled aluminium alloy strip longitudinally welded in a continuous process by the passage of an electric current across the abutting edges without the addition of filler metal. This standard also applies to tubes manufactured from aluminium alloy strip which is painted, lacquered or anodized prior to forming.
SIST EN 1592-3:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.150.10 - Aluminium products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 1592-3:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1592-1:1998, SIST EN 13195:2010, SIST EN 15088:2006, SIST EN 1999-1-1:2007, SIST EN 13195:2014. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 1592-3:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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