EN 14121:2009 – Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Sheet, strip and plate for electrotechnical applications
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the technical conditions for inspection and delivery, the mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys sheet, strip and plate for electrotechnical applications such as bus bars and other conductors, products requiring a certain minimum electrical conductivity.
It applies to products with a thickness over 0,20 mm up to and including 150 mm.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references,only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 485-3, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Sheet, strip and plate — Part 3: Tolerances on dimensions and form for hot-rolled products
EN 485-4, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Sheet, strip and plate — Part 4: Tolerances on shape and dimensions for cold-rolled products
EN 515, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Wrought products — Temper designations
EN 573-3, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and form of wrought products — Part 3: Chemical composition and form of products
EN 10002-1, Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature
EN 10204, Metallic products — Types of inspection documents
EN 12258-1:1998, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Terms and definitions — Part 1: General terms
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard the terms and definitions given in EN 12258-1:1998 apply.
4 Ordering information
The ordering information shall define the product required and shall contain the following information:
a) form and type of product:
1) form of the product (sheet, strip or plate);
2) designation of the aluminium and aluminium alloy;
b) temper of the material for delivery according to EN 515 and, if different, the temper for use;
c) number of this European Standard;
d) dimensions and form of the product:
1) thickness,
2) width,
3) length (in the rolling direction);
e) tolerances on the dimensions and form, in accordance with EN 485-3 or EN 485-4;
f) quantity:
1) mass or number of pieces,
2) quantity tolerances, if required;
g) any requirements for inspection documents;
h) any special requirements agreed between manufacturer and purchaser. If codified product designations are used, they should be in accordance with EN 573-5.
5 Requirements
5.1 Production and manufacturing processes
Unless otherwise specified in the order, the production and manufacturing processes shall be left to the discretion of the manufacturer.
5.2 Quality control
The manufacturer shall be responsible for the performance of all inspection and tests required by this standard prior to shipment of the product.
If purchasers wish to inspect the product at the manufacturer’s works, they shall notify the manufacturer at the time of ordering.
5.3 Chemical composition
The chemical composition shall comply with the requirements specified in EN 573-3.
EN 14121:2009 – Aluminium and aluminium alloys – Sheet, strip and plate for electrotechnical applications