SIST EN 286-1:1998
(Main)Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen - Part 1: Pressure vessels for general purposes
General Information
- Abstract
This Part of this European Standard applies to the design and manufacture of welded, simple unfired pressure vessels manufactured in series, with a single compartment, here-in-after referred to as vessels, the essential safety requirements of which are given in Annex G. It only applies to vessels that: a) include fabrication by welding, but some designs can entail the use of bolts; b) have a simple geometry enabling simple-to-use production procedures.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Sep-1998
- Technical Committee
- TLP - Pressure vessels
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Oct-1998
- Due Date
- 01-Oct-1998
- Completion Date
- 01-Oct-1998
- Directive
- 2009/105/EC - Simple pressure vesselsOJ Ref: C 229 OJ Date: 25-Aug-2010
87/404/EEC - Simple pressure vesselsOJ Ref: C 229 OJ Date: 22-Jul-1998
Overview
EN 286-1:1998 is a CEN European Standard titled Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen - Part 1: Pressure vessels for general purposes. It applies to the design and manufacture of welded, simple unfired pressure vessels produced in series with a single compartment. The standard defines essential safety requirements (see Annex G) and covers vessels that include fabrication by welding (some designs may also use bolts) and that have simple geometries suited to straightforward production processes.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope of application: Vessels intended to contain air or nitrogen, manufactured in series and comprising a single compartment.
- Fabrication methods: Emphasis on welding as the primary fabrication route; bolt-assembled variants are explicitly acknowledged where applicable.
- Design simplicity: Targets vessels with simple geometry, enabling consistent, simple-to-use production procedures and repeatable manufacturing.
- Safety provisions: Essential safety requirements are consolidated in Annex G of the standard, forming the baseline for compliance.
- Harmonization: Implemented across national bodies (example: SIST EN 286-1:1998 in Slovenia), ensuring alignment with European regulatory expectations for this class of pressure vessels.
Note: The standard text specifies scope and structural requirements; detailed technical procedures (materials, testing protocols, allowable stresses) are set within the standard itself and related parts of the EN 286 series.
Practical applications
EN 286-1:1998 is intended for the production and use of basic pressure vessels that store compressed air or nitrogen in industrial, workshop, and process environments where simple, repeatable designs are appropriate. Typical practical uses include:
- Series-manufactured storage tanks for pneumatic systems
- Basic nitrogen receivers for low-complexity applications
- Standardized vessels used in OEM equipment where simple geometry and welded fabrication are preferred
This standard supports manufacturers and purchasers who require a consistent European framework for series-produced, unfired pressure vessels.
Who should use this standard
- Manufacturers of welded, series-produced pressure vessels
- Design engineers developing simple single-compartment vessels
- Quality and compliance teams ensuring conformity with European safety requirements
- Procurement specialists specifying standardized vessels for industrial use
- Notified bodies and conformity assessors referencing essential safety requirements
Related standards
- Other parts of the EN 286 series (complementary parts addressing different vessel types or additional requirements)
- National implementations (for example, SIST EN 286-1:1998) that reproduce or adapt the EN text for local application
Keywords: EN 286-1, simple unfired pressure vessels, pressure vessels for general purposes, CEN standard, welded pressure vessels, air or nitrogen storage, Annex G, series manufacture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 286-1:1998 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen - Part 1: Pressure vessels for general purposes". This standard covers: This Part of this European Standard applies to the design and manufacture of welded, simple unfired pressure vessels manufactured in series, with a single compartment, here-in-after referred to as vessels, the essential safety requirements of which are given in Annex G. It only applies to vessels that: a) include fabrication by welding, but some designs can entail the use of bolts; b) have a simple geometry enabling simple-to-use production procedures.
This Part of this European Standard applies to the design and manufacture of welded, simple unfired pressure vessels manufactured in series, with a single compartment, here-in-after referred to as vessels, the essential safety requirements of which are given in Annex G. It only applies to vessels that: a) include fabrication by welding, but some designs can entail the use of bolts; b) have a simple geometry enabling simple-to-use production procedures.
SIST EN 286-1:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.020.32 - Pressure vessels. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 286-1:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 573-3:2026, SIST EN ISO 9016:2022, SIST EN 485-2:2016+A1:2018, SIST EN ISO 6892-1:2020, SIST EN ISO 15614-1:2017, SIST EN 10207:2018, SIST EN 10028-2:2017, SIST EN ISO 17636-1:2023, SIST EN ISO 10042:2018, SIST EN ISO 15614-2:2025, SIST EN 573-3:2019+A2:2024, SIST EN ISO 5817:2023, SIST EN 3-6:1995/A1:2000, SIST EN ISO 17636-2:2023, SIST EN ISO 898-2:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 286-1:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2009/105/EC, 305/2011, 87/404/EEC, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/109, M/BC/CEN/86/6. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
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Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen - Part 1: Pressure
vessels for general purposes
Einfache unbefeuerte Druckbehälter für Luft oder Stickstoff - Teil 1: Druckbehälter für
allgemeine Zwecke
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