SIST EN 13981-3:2006

Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Products for structural railway applications - Technical conditions for inspection and delivery - Part 3: Castings

This document specifies requirements for castings which contribute to the structural properties of the railcar bodyshell and other major structural components.
It specifies particular requirements regarding qualification, quality control, material properties and dimensional tolerances and gives guide-lines for application and use.

Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Erzeugnisse für tragende Anwendungen im Schienenfahrzeugbau - Technische Lieferbedingungen - Teil 3: Gussstücke

Dieses Dokument Norm legt Anforderungen an Gussstücke fest, die für die tragenden Eigenschaften von
Wagenkästen für Schienenfahrzeuge und für andere wichtige tragende Bauteile maßgeblich sind.
Es legt besondere Anforderungen an Eignung, Qualitätsprüfung, Werkstoffeigenschaften und Maßtoleranzen
fest und gibt Leitlinien für Anwendung und Gebrauch an.

Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Produits pour applications ferroviaires structurales - Conditions techniques de contrôle et de livraison - Partie 3 : Pieces moulées

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences pour les pièces moulées qui contribuent aux propriétés
structurales des caisses de véhicules ferroviaires et d'autres composants structuraux.
Des exigences particulières concernant la qualification, le contrôle qualité, les propriétés des matériaux et les
tolérances dimensionnelles sont spécifiées. En outre, des lignes directrices pour l'application et l'utilisation
sont données.

Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine – Proizvodi za železniške naprave - Tehnični pogoji za prevzem in dobavo – 3. del: Ulitki

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2006
• ICS: 45.040 - Materials and components for railway engineering
• ICS: 77.150.10 - Aluminium products
• Technical Committee: INEK - Nonferrous metals
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Due Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Completion Date: 01-Nov-2006
• Ref Project: EN 13981-3:2006 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Products for structural railway applications - Technical conditions for inspection and delivery - Part 3: Castings

Overview

EN 13981-3:2006 - published by CEN - defines the technical conditions for inspection and delivery of aluminium castings used in structural railway applications. It applies to cast components that contribute to the load‑carrying capability of railcar bodyshells and other major structural parts. The standard sets requirements for qualification, quality control, material properties, dimensional tolerances and provides guidelines for application and use.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Scope and ordering information: Specifies what must be included in orders (alloy/temper per EN 1706, drawings with X‑ray areas and surface acceptance criteria, quantities, certificates).
• Material and alloy selection: Lists permitted alloys (e.g., EN AC‑21000, EN AC‑43000, EN AC‑51300, and EN AC‑AlZn10Si8Mg - chemical composition of the latter in Annex A). Lead is limited to ≤ 0.05%. Notes on stress‑corrosion susceptibility and recommended tempers for certain alloys are given.
• Quality assurance and production control: Manufacturer responsibilities include a QA system (at least equivalent to EN ISO 9001), inspection plans, process control and purchaser approval when required.
• Mechanical properties: Tensile strength, yield and elongation requirements reference EN 1706; reductions allowed by EN 1706 clause are explicitly not permitted for these castings.
• Welding and welded joints: Properties and qualification of welded joints are to be agreed between supplier and purchaser; welding procedure and welder qualification follow referenced EN ISO standards.
• Fatigue and cyclic loading: Guidance on fatigue properties is provided (see EN 1706 and Annex B guidance).
• Defect control and inspection: Requirements for internal defects, surface imperfections and finishing welding; non‑destructive testing methods include radiography (ASTM‑E155, EN 444/EN 12681), dye penetrant and visual inspection.
• Dimensional tolerances & traceability: Tolerances follow ISO/EN casting tolerance systems; full traceability, marking, inspection certificates (EN 10204) and record keeping are required.

Applications

• Use EN 13981-3 when procuring, manufacturing or inspecting aluminium castings for rail vehicles, including bodyshell structural parts, brackets, and other major load‑bearing components.
• Practical benefits: improved safety and reliability, harmonized acceptance criteria (radiographic and surface), documented traceability and consistent quality across suppliers.

Who should use this standard

• Railway rolling stock designers and engineers
• Casting manufacturers and foundries supplying rail components
• Quality and inspection engineers (NDT personnel)
• Purchasing and compliance teams for rail operators and OEMs
• Welding engineers and procedure qualifiers

Related standards

• EN 1706 (aluminium castings chemical & mechanical)
• EN 1371-1 (surface acceptance)
• EN 444 / EN 12681 / ASTM‑E155 (radiographic testing)
• EN ISO 9606-2, EN ISO 15614-4 (welding qualifications)
• EN 10204 (inspection documents)
• ISO 8062 (casting tolerances)

Keywords: EN 13981-3, aluminium castings, railway structural applications, inspection and delivery, quality control, radiographic testing, welding qualification, dimensional tolerances, EN 1706.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Products for structural railway applications - Technical conditions for inspection and delivery - Part 3: CastingsAluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Produits pour applications ferroviaires structurales - Conditions techniques de contrôle et de livraison - Partie 3 : Pieces mouléesAluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Erzeugnisse für tragende Anwendungen im Schienenfahrzeugbau - Technische Lieferbedingungen - Teil 3: GussstückeTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13981-3:2006SIST EN 13981-3:2006en77.150.1045.040ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13981-3:200601-november-2006

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13981-3September 2006ICS 77.150.10 English VersionAluminium and aluminium alloys - Products for structural railwayapplications - Technical conditions for inspection and delivery -Part 3: CastingsAluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Produits pourapplications ferroviaires structurales - Conditionstechniques de contrôle et de livraison - Partie 3 : PiècesmouléesAluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Erzeugnisse fürtragende Anwendungen im Schienenfahrzeugbau -Technische Lieferbedingungen - Teil 3: GussstückeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 August 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.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, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13981-3:2006: E

Chemical composition and mechanical properties of EN AC-AIZn10Si8Mg.14 Annex B (informative)
Guidelines for application and use.17 B.1 Selection of alloys.17 B.2 Fatigue Design.17 B.3 Welding.17
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